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Event:
Highland 198
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Falto slips a jab and a cross from Masters.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Falto! But no joy.
Masters throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Masters does no damage. #TD#
Masters shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Falto's guard.#SUB2#
Falto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Masters is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Masters's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Masters controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Falto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Falto working for a triangle but Masters defends it easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Falto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Masters passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Masters seems to be working for a kimura but Falto defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Masters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Falto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters is looking to advance position but Falto won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Falto wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Falto looking for submissions off his back.
Falto is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Masters is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Masters'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.#T3#
Falto is staying active underneath Masters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masters looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Falto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Masters is working away from the top position though.
Falto is staying active underneath Masters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Falto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Masters is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Falto has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Falto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Masters is looking to advance position but Falto won't allow it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Falto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Masters is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Masters.
Masters takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Falto to counter with a crisp jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masters throws a series of punches but Falto avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Millard Masters dominated that round.
That's time! Masters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Falto stuffs the takedown.
Falto throws a big shot that misses.
Masters throws a right and a left that Falto avoids nicely. #TD#
Masters feints and as Falto raises his hands in defense, Masters changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Falto working for a triangle but Masters defends it easily.
Masters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters wants to pass the guard but Falto is keeping the position.
Masters trying to control but Falto is working from the bottom. #T1#
Masters passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Falto sneaks back into half guard.
Falto tries to get to full guard but Masters has control of the leg.
Masters is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Falto!
Masters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falto can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Masters wants to finish this one by submission but Falto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Masters.
Falto working to try and regain half guard.
Masters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Falto is looking to escape.
Masters prevents Falto from getting the reversal.#T2#
Masters controlling his opponent.
Falto is desperately trying to improve his position but Masters has a good base and remains in mount.
Falto manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Falto actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Falto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Masters tries to pass the half guard into mount. Falto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Masters frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masters controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Masters has hold of Falto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Falto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T3#
Masters wants to control the pace but Falto is squirming around nicely.
Falto is working to get back to half guard.
Masters looking to control and managing it successfully.
Falto is looking to improve his position but Masters isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Masters looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Masters is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Falto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Falto shrugs it off.
Falto tries to reverse the position but Masters maintains control.
Falto wants to hold on but Masters pushes him away.
Falto manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Masters is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Falto is just riding it out for now. Masters eventually gives up the hold.
Masters looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Millard Masters dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Masters throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masters shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Falto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masters misses with a straight left.
Masters throws a right hand that Falto ducks under and follows up with a left that Falto also avoids with ease.
As Masters backs off Falto throws a huge counter combo but Masters manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Masters closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Masters controlling the action here. #SUB#
Masters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Falto actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Masters controlling the action here.
Falto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Masters trying to control but Falto is working from the bottom.
Masters looking to pass the guard.
Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Falto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Falto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Falto tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Falto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Masters looking to pass the guard.
Falto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Masters trying to keep a closed guard but Falto is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Masters is looking for a triangle but Falto pushes his legs off easily.
Falto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Falto passes Masters's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Falto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB2#
Falto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Masters could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Falto has cracked it and Masters is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Falto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valerio Falto!
A victorious Valerio Falto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Millard Masters spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn, I will go back to the gym and get stronger'. |
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Event:
Highland 189
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Falto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Falto's head. #CL2#
Takashi takes the fight into the clinch.
Takashi slowing the pace effectively.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takashi.
Falto throws a head punch that misses.
Takashi tries to score a body lock takedown but Falto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Falto stops a takedown attempt from Takashi.
Takashi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Falto up against the cage.
Takashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Falto controls his hands.
Falto letting Takashi take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falto is pressed up against the cage. Takashi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Falto down to the mat. Falto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Valerio Falto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Takashi.#CL2#
Takashi darts in and clinches Falto up against the cage.
Takashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Falto fails to land. #T1#
Takashi lands a nice uppercut.
Takashi has Falto pressed against the cage.
Takashi misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Takashi is trying to trip Falto. He has hold of a leg but Falto is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Takashi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Takashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Falto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takashi defends well.
Takashi content to stall in guard here. #T2##SUB#
Falto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takashi wants to pass the guard but Falto is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takashi is stalling in the full guard.
Takashi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Falto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Falto looking for submissions off his back.
Falto wants to improve his position but Takashi is controlling well.
#T3#
Takashi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Falto!
Falto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Falto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Takashi wants to sweep here but Falto controlling him for the moment.
Falto trying to move into half guard but instead Takashi has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Takashi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Falto has his foot on Takashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takashi works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Takashi pushing down on Falto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Takashi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Falto sees it coming and defends easily.
Takashi is keen to just control but Falto is a slippery customer.
Takashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takashi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Takashi fails to take his opponent's back.
Takashi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takashi controlling from mount.
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!
Takashi wants to control the pace but Falto is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Falto takes a swing at Takashi's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Falto. No joy for Takashi on that attempt.
Falto throwing a counter right hand but Takashi manages to avoid it.
Takashi shoots for a takedown but Falto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Falto is looking to counter punch.
Takashi misses the body punch
letting Falto counter with a right hand.
Takashi takes a swing at Falto's ribcage but misses.
Takashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Falto defends it nicely.
Valerio Falto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Takashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi throws a shot to the body.
#T1##CL2#
Takashi rushes Falto and presses him up against the cage.
Takashi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Takashi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takashi.
Takashi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Falto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Come on Takashi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Takashi just leaning against Falto, taking a breather.
Takashi stalling the fight.
Takashi lands with a right to the head.
Takashi lands a shoulder strike.
Takashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takashi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Falto is defending well.
Falto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falto struggles to land a body shot inside as Takashi controls his hands.
Falto taking a breather. #T2#
Falto stops a takedown attempt from Takashi.
Takashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takashi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Takashi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Falto up against the cage.
Falto is trying to break the clinch but Takashi is controlling him.
Takashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falto swings wildly with an uppercut but Takashi uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Takashi is trying to trip Falto. He has hold of a leg but Falto is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Takashi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Falto working for a triangle but Takashi defends it easily.
Takashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Falto keeping moving, preventing Takashi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Falto has his foot on Takashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takashi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Falto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Takashi passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Takashi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Takashi controlling the action here.
Takashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Takashi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Takashi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Falto is looking to escape.
Kazuo Takashi has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB2#
Takashi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Falto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Takashi trying to control the position but Falto is working away.
Falto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takashi tries to move to mount but Falto blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falto tries to bench press Takashi off him but Takashi keeps the position.
Takashi trying to control the action but Falto is working from the bottom.
Takashi controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi 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.#R3##CL2#
Takashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Falto, pushing him back against the cage.
Kazuo Takashi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takashi stalling.
#TD2#
Takashi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Falto regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Falto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Falto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Takashi uses it to pass to side control.
Falto is looking to reverse the position.
Takashi slows the pace down.
Takashi works to advance to full mount. Falto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi tries to control but Falto wriggling away.
Falto wants to control but Takashi is having none of it.
Takashi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Falto to take his back!#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Takashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takashi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Falto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Takashi biding his time, controlling Falto.
Falto is really stuck here.
Takashi controls the action.#SUB2#
Falto is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Takashi gets his way!
Falto is really stuck here.
A lull in the action here.
#T2#
Falto is really stuck here.
Takashi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Falto tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Takashi working for the choke. #T3##SUB2#
Falto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Takashi.
Falto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Takashi's guard. Nice work there by Falto.
Takashi keeping moving, preventing Falto from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Falto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Falto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Falto wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving. #T4#
Falto slips nicely into half guard.
Takashi trying to control here.
#SUB#
Falto is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Takashi still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Takashi has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Takashi trying to control the action but Falto is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falto tries to buck Takashi off but Takashi is having none of it.
Takashi just content to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4##CL2#
Takashi moves into range and clinches up with Falto.
A shot in the inside from Takashi.
Falto misses with the head strike.
Takashi stalling.
#TD2#
Takashi wants the takedown. Falto is fighting it off but Takashi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Falto's guard against the cage.
Falto keeping moving, preventing Takashi from controlling successfully.
Falto 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Falto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Falto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Takashi passes into side control.
#T1##SUB2#
Takashi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Falto, who protects the arm well.
Falto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Takashi off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Takashi showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Falto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Takashi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Falto working for a choke but Takashi reverses nicely into Falto 's guard.
Takashi trying to control but Falto is working from the bottom. #T2#
Takashi advances position into side control!
Takashi tries to move to mount but Falto blocks the move with his legs.
Takashi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Falto!
Falto is looking to get to half guard.
Takashi controlling from the full mount.
Falto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Takashi takes Falto's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Falto is in trouble.
Well, with Takashi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Falto is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Falto turns into Takashi and is now in his guard.
#SUB2#
Takashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Falto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takashi pulls Falto in close to prevent any damage.
Falto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takashi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Falto's guard. #REVB#
Takashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Falto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Takashi stacks Falto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Takashi!#T4#
Falto tries to improve position but can't.
Takashi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Takashi gets to mount! Falto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Falto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Falto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Takashi trying to keep a closed guard but Falto is proving a slippery customer.
Falto trying to move into half guard but instead Takashi has managed to sweep!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Falto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5##CL2#
Takashi pushes Falto up against the cage in a clinch.
Takashi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Takashi wants to take the fight to the mat but Falto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Falto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takashi.
Takashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takashi just leaning against Falto, taking a breather.
Takashi blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Falto gets an underhook and turns Takashi into the cage.
Falto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takashi can't find room to land a body shot as Falto controls the action.
#TD2#
Takashi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Falto clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Takashi struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T1#
You can see the frustration on Falto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Falto defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Good control from Takashi.
Takashi has the hooks in. Falto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Takashi looking for the choke from the back.
Falto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Falto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Takashi.
Falto is keeping busy.
#T2#
Takashi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Falto prevents Takashi from getting a body triangle.
Takashi has the hooks in. Falto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Takashi gets his hands free as Falto looks to control.
Takashi has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Takashi working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Falto is doing well to defend. Takashi seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Falto is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Takashi! Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Kazuo Takashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 182
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Goddard throws a nice looking combination but Falto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goddard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goddard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Falto avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Falto! But no joy.
Goddard has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Falto sprawls well. Falto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goddard gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Goddard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falto lands a nice shot that snaps Goddard's head back.
#T1##TD#
Falto tries to sprawl but Goddard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Goddard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Falto defending well though. #SUB2#
Falto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goddard passes to side control.
Falto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goddard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Falto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goddard stopping the sweep attempt from Falto.#SUB2#
Falto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goddard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goddard controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Falto keeping moving, preventing Goddard from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Falto working for a triangle but Goddard defends it easily.
Goddard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Falto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goddard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Falto has his foot on Goddard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goddard works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Falto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goddard is working Falto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goddard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Falto's head.#SUB2#
Falto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goddard is aware though and is defending well.
Goddard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Falto is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Goddard slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Falto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Falto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goddard controlling the action here.
Falto is staying active underneath Goddard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Falto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goddard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goddard's back!#SUB2#
Goddard is trying to roll into a better position but Falto has get a rear naked choke and Goddard is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valerio Falto!
An out of breath Valerio Falto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 173
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Mosey throws a body shot but no joy.
Falto slaps away a takedown attempt from Mosey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Falto takes a swing at Mosey's ribcage but misses.
Mosey dives in and grabs Falto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Falto pushes down on Mosey's head and hops out.
Falto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mosey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Mosey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mosey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosey cracks a nice hook into Falto's ribs.
Mosey dives in for a single leg takedown but Falto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Falto is looking for the big counter here.
Mosey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Falto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
A short left from Falto.
Mosey tries to score a body lock takedown but Falto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Falto throws a punch but it's blocked by Mosey.
Mosey wants a takedown but no success here.
Falto taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mosey is trying to drag Falto to the mat but Falto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Falto fails to land. #T2#
Mosey has Falto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Falto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mosey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Falto after a bit of a struggle.
Falto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falto tries a body shot but Mosey blocks it.
Falto misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falto. #TD#
Mosey wants the takedown. Falto is fighting it off but Mosey persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Falto's guard against the cage.#T3#
Mosey postures up.
#SUB#
Mosey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Falto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mosey defends well.#SUB2#
Mosey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Falto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Falto wants to improve his position but instead Mosey has moved into half guard.
Mosey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4##SUB2#
Falto actively working from the bottom here.
Mosey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mosey is pressing down on Falto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Falto is holding on for now.
Mosey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Falto is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mosey performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Falto actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Falto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Mosey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Falto is not content to let Mosey control the position.
Falto is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosey throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mosey controlling from side mount.
Falto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Falto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Falto has a hand on Mosey's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mosey takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Mosey looking for a guillotine from mount but Falto is having none of it.
Falto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Falto is looking to get to half guard.
Falto keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Mosey jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Falto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Falto wants to control but Mosey postures up.#T2#
Mosey trying to control the position but Falto is working away.
Falto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mosey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Falto is defending against the submission attempts here by Mosey.
Mosey wants to take a breather but Falto is having none of it.
Falto is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Falto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mosey pulls his head out easily.
Falto tries to get to full guard but Mosey has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Falto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Falto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mosey pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Falto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Falto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mosey pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Falto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mosey wants to control from the top but Falto keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mosey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Falto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mosey has managed to get both his arms back between Falto's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Mosey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Falto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mosey has managed to get both his arms back between Falto's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mosey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mosey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Falto wants to sweep but no luck.
Mosey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mosey wants to control from the top but Falto keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mosey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Falto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mosey has managed to get both his arms back between Falto's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Falto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Falto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mosey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Mosey 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#
Mosey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mosey ducks under a wild hook from Falto.
Mosey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Falto as he avoids it easily.
Mosey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Mosey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mosey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Falto's guard.
Mosey looking to pass the guard.
Mosey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Falto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Falto looking for a guillotine here but Mosey defends easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Mosey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Falto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mosey has managed to get both his arms back between Falto's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Falto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mosey has picked Falto up and slammed him! Falto can't keep hold of the triangle and Mosey manages to pass to side control!
Mosey is looking to take a break and control but Falto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Falto manages to get back to half guard.
Falto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Falto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mosey has passed into half guard!
Falto wants to improve his position but Mosey is controlling well.
#T2##SUB#
Mosey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Falto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mosey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lil Mosey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Falto is looking for a sweep. Mosey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Falto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mosey pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Falto with the active half guard here but Mosey passes nicely into side control.#T3#
Falto tries to bench press Mosey off him but Mosey keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Falto's face as Mosey controls the position.
Falto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Falto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Falto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mosey pulls his head out easily.
Falto is staying active underneath Mosey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Falto wants to improve his position but Mosey is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Falto actively working from the bottom here.
Falto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Falto wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Falto actively working from the bottom here.
Falto tries to get to full guard but Mosey has control of the leg.
Mosey moves into full mount! Falto won't be happy about that!
Mosey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mosey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Falto is controlling an arm, preventing Mosey from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lil Mosey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mosey 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lil Mosey! |
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Event:
Highland 102
Date: Oct 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Shoenfeld tries for a takedown but Falto circles away easily
and Falto counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Shoenfeld closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Falto's guard.#SUB2#
Shoenfeld got a little sloppy there for a moment and Falto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shoenfeld has managed to get both his arms back between Falto's legs - danger averted.
Shoenfeld passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shoenfeld tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Falto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shoenfeld wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shoenfeld tries for a kimura but Falto is defending well.
Falto is looking to regain half guard here but Shoenfeld keeps moving and retains side control.
Falto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shoenfeld off and has taken his back!#T1##SUB2#
Falto has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Shoenfeld is in real trouble here. Falto gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Shoenfeld is tapping out! Falto wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valerio Falto!
Valerio Falto is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Valerio Falto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 99
Date: Oct 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Masters fails with the takedown.
Falto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masters.
Masters looks for a takedown but Falto sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Millard Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masters doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Falto counters with a left and a right that stings Masters.
Masters with a lazy takedown attempt
and Falto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Masters scores with a takedown into Falto's guard.
Falto keeping full guard, as Masters tries to pass. #SUB2#
Masters is posturing up here but Falto has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Masters tries to roll out but it's too tight and Masters has to tap! Slick submission there by Falto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valerio Falto!
Our winner, Valerio Falto, 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.
Millard Masters spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn, I will go back to the gym and get stronger'. |
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Event:
Highland 96
Date: Oct 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Falto as Henderson shoots in.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Falto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Henderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Henderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Falto manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Falto working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Falto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Falto manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Falto's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Falto is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Henderson has his hands clasped together but Falto extends and breaks Henderson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Falto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valerio Falto!
Valerio Falto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; John Johns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Valerio Falto!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Johns closes the distance and clinches.
Falto is working for takedown but Johns is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Johns pulls guard successfully.
Johns keeping moving, preventing Falto from controlling successfully.
Falto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Johns manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johns (2) vs (0) Falto#SUB2#
Falto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falto keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Falto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johns defends well.#SUB2#
Falto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Johns escapes and throws Falto's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Johns (5) vs (0) Falto#T1#
Falto prevents Johns from moving into mount. #SUB#
Johns is trying to get an arm triangle but Falto is defending well.
Johns trying to control the position but Falto is working away.
Falto looking for a sweep but Johns has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Johns (7) vs (0) Falto
Falto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Johns is looking to advance position but Falto won't allow it.
Falto moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Falto has his foot on Johns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johns works his way back into a safe position though.
Falto keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully. #T2#
Johns is pushing down on Falto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Falto is fighting to maintain full guard but Johns has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johns passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Falto! Score +3 for passing guard: Johns (10) vs (0) Falto#SUB#
Johns has control of Falto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Falto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Falto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Johns performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Johns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Johns is trying to work for a kimura but Falto is defending well.
Johns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falto keeps working. #T3#
Falto tries to get to full guard but Johns has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Falto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johns pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Falto actively working from the bottom here.
Falto has a hand on Johns's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Johns takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Johns (13) vs (0) Falto
Falto is looking to get to half guard.
Falto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Johns wants to pass to mount but Falto is defending the position. #T4##SUB2#
Falto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johns pulls his head out easily.
Johns passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Falto! Score +3 for passing guard: Johns (16) vs (0) Falto
Johns trying to control but Falto is having none of it.
Falto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Falto is desperately trying to improve his position but Johns has a good base and remains in mount.
Johns tries to control but Falto wriggling away.
Johns controlling from the full mount.
Falto tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Falto stops Johns from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Johns moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Johns (19) vs (0) Falto#SUB#
Falto is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Johns gets his way!
Falto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Johns working for the choke. #SUB#
Johns is looking for a rear naked choke here but Falto reverses the position brilliantly into Johns's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johns (19) vs (2) Falto
Johns has control of Falto's left arm, preventing Falto from doing any damage.
Falto wants to control from the top but Johns keeps moving.
Johns is adopting a defensive guard.#T6#
Johns is trying to keep Falto in close.
Falto wants to control from the top but Johns keeps moving.
Johns looking for a sweep. Not yet Johns, not yet.
Johns seems keen to control Falto's posture.#SUB#
Johns is looking for a triangle but Falto pushes his legs off easily.
Falto looking to pass the guard.
Johns pulls Falto in close to prevent any damage.
Falto stopping the sweep attempt from Johns.#T7#
Johns has his hands on Falto's head, controlling the position.
Falto looking to pass the guard.
Falto trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johns is keeping the position for now.
Falto advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Falto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johns has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Falto seems to be working for a kimura but Johns defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johns wants to control but Falto is keeping busy.
#T8##SUB2#
Falto is looking for a kimura here.
Johns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Falto is working away from the top position though.
Johns is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Falto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Johns is refusing to be controlled, as Falto sits in half guard.
Johns slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Falto 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. #T9#
Falto wants to control from the top but Johns keeps moving.
Johns keeping full guard, as Falto tries to pass. #SUB2#
Falto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johns dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johns (21) vs (2) Falto
Johns has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Falto keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Johns drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johns jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johns pushes down on Falto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johns trying to control the action but Falto is working from the bottom.
Falto wants to improve his position but Johns is controlling well.
#T10#
Johns frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Johns (24) vs (2) Falto
Johns trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Falto is looking to get to half guard.
Johns wants to control the pace but Falto is squirming around nicely.
Falto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Falto is pressing down on Johns's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Falto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Falto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T11#
Falto wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Falto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johns defends it easily.
Falto looks winded!
Johns trying to control the position from guard on top but Falto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johns passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Johns (27) vs (2) Falto#SUB#
Falto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johns's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Johns! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Falto has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Johns! |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 135 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Masters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Masters gets the takedown into side control.
Masters trying to control the action but Falto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Masters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Falto wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Masters has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Falto'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! Falto is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Masters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Millard Masters!
Millard Masters got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Yuudai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yuudai shoots and misses
and Falto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Falto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yuudai.
Falto misses with a series of wild punches.
Yuudai tries to counter with a takedown but Falto is quick to defend against it.
Yuudai shoots and misses
and Falto counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Yuudai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Yuudai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Falto!
Falto can't do much from the bottom here.
Falto manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Yuudai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Falto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Falto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yuudai wants to pass to mount but Falto is defending the position. #T1#
Yuudai prevents Falto from improving his position.
Falto is trying to control but Yuudai passes into side control!
Yuudai working away.
Falto is looking for a sweep.
Falto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yuudai trying to control the action but Falto is working from the bottom.
Yuudai tries to advance to mount but Falto denies him. #SUB#
Yuudai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Falto has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Falto is looking for a sweep.
Falto wants to control but Yuudai postures up.#SUB#
Yuudai is trying to get an arm triangle but Falto is defending well.
Falto regains half guard.#SUB#
Yuudai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Falto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yuudai is keen to just control but Falto is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Falto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Falto.
Falto keeping moving, preventing Yuudai from controlling successfully.
Yuudai controlling from the top position.
Falto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Yuudai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yuudai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yuudai 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.
Falto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Yuudai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Falto defends well.#T4#
Falto pushes down on Yuudai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Falto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Falto missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Falto wants to work for an arm triangle but Yuudai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yuudai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Falto.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Yuudai is defending against the submission attempts here by Falto.
Yuudai regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valerio Falto will probably get the nod.
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#
Falto keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Falto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yuudai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Falto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yuudai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Falto defends well and Yuudai ends up having to push Falto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Falto swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuudai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falto can't find room to land a body shot as Yuudai controls the action.
Yuudai controlling the action here for a moment.
Yuudai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Falto to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Yuudai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falto can't find room to land a body shot as Yuudai controls the action.
Yuudai prevents a body shot from Falto.
Yuudai misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Yuudai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai trying to stall but Falto improves his position.
Falto gets underhooks to prevent Yuudai's takedown attempt.
Yuudai tries to score a body lock takedown but Falto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yuudai is trying to pull guard but Falto has him pressed against the cage.
Yuudai goes for a takedown attempt but Falto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yuudai misses with a takedown attempt
and Falto counters with a left to the body.
Yuudai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Yuudai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Falto.#CL#
Yuudai moves into the clinch.
Falto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Falto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Falto lands a really nice looking cross but Yuudai seems unphased.
Yuudai shoots in but Falto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Falto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Falto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Falto tries to buck Yuudai off but Yuudai is having none of it.
Falto keeps trying to improve his position.
Falto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Falto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falto 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.#T2#
Falto wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Yuudai is now in half guard.
Yuudai prevents Falto from improving his position.
Falto trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Yuudai manages to pass to mount!
Falto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yuudai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Yuudai is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Falto can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Yuudai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Falto is desperately trying to improve his position but Yuudai has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Yuudai with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Falto is trying desperately to improve position.
Falto tries to lock up and control but Yuudai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Takeshi Yuudai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yuudai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Falto is looking to escape.
Falto tries to reverse the position but Yuudai maintains control.#SUB#
Yuudai has control of Falto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Falto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T4#
Falto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yuudai thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Yuudai looking to control but Falto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Falto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yuudai trying to control but Falto is having none of it.
Falto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yuudai trying to control but Falto 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 Takeshi Yuudai will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Yuudai dives in for a single leg takedown but Falto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yuudai struggles to land a body shot inside as Falto controls his hands.
Falto throws a head punch that misses.
Falto tries a body shot but Yuudai blocks it.
Falto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yuudai's elbow.
Yuudai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yuudai's elbow.
Yuudai is trying to pull guard but Falto has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Yuudai lands a takedown into guard.
Yuudai tries to free his leg and advance position but Falto is retaining full guard.
Yuudai preventing the sweep.
Yuudai tries to free his leg and advance position but Falto is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Yuudai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Falto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yuudai has managed to get both his arms back between Falto's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Falto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yuudai manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Falto pushes down on Yuudai's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Yuudai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yuudai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Falto seems to be working for a kimura but Yuudai defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Falto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yuudai is just riding it out for now. Falto eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Falto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yuudai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Falto. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yuudai tries to roll over but Falto keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Falto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yuudai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Falto.
Falto is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Falto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Falto misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Falto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yuudai keeps working. #SUB2#
Falto tries for a kimura but Yuudai is defending well.
Falto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Falto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yuudai, who protects the arm well.
Yuudai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Falto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yuudai is trying to control Falto's posture but Falto avoids it. #T4#
Yuudai tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Takeshi Yuudai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Falto is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Yuudai is surviving well by controlling Falto's body position as best he can.
Falto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Falto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Falto looking to ground and pound but Yuudai is blocking nicely.
Yuudai throwing hammer fists to the chest of Falto. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Valerio Falto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Falto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Valerio Falto!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Valerio Falto!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Valerio Falto!
Valerio Falto wins by unanimous decision!
Valerio Falto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Shoenfeld tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Falto is able to avoid easily.
Falto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shoenfeld doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Falto counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Shoenfeld bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Falto is trying to control Shoenfeld's posture but Shoenfeld avoids it.
Falto is not content to let Shoenfeld control the position.
Shoenfeld tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shoenfeld misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shoenfeld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falto keeps working.
Falto stops Shoenfeld from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Falto can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Falto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Shoenfeld looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shoenfeld controls the position.
Falto regains half guard.
Shoenfeld looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Falto trying to control from the bottom.
Falto is refusing to be controlled, as Shoenfeld sits in half guard. #SUB#
Falto looking for subs from the bottom but Shoenfeld mounts him!
Falto is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Falto is squirming around, avoiding Shoenfeld's attempts to control the action.
Falto is trying desperately to improve position.
Shoenfeld with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Shoenfeld controlling the pace for now.
Shoenfeld wants to control the pace but Falto is squirming around nicely.
Falto has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Shoenfeld's lack of action.
Falto is looking for a sweep. Shoenfeld is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Falto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Falto is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Shoenfeld is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Falto!
Falto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Falto is working hard here to advance position.
Shoenfeld looking to control but Falto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld has hold of Falto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Falto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shoenfeld wants to control the pace but Falto is squirming around nicely.
Shoenfeld fails to move to back control.
Falto is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Falto tries to hold on but Shoenfeld pushes him away.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Falto is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falto tries to hold on but Shoenfeld pushes him away.
Falto is desperately trying to improve his position but Shoenfeld has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shoenfeld wants to take Falto's back but he can't do it this time.
Falto is trying to escape the mount.
Shoenfeld controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Shoenfeld dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Falto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shoenfeld dives in for a single leg takedown but Falto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Falto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Falto avoids the head kick by Shoenfeld.
#TD2#
Shoenfeld looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Shoenfeld wants to work for an arm triangle but Falto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Falto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Falto regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld 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.
Falto keeping moving, preventing Shoenfeld from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Shoenfeld is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Falto has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Shoenfeld is looking to defend but Falto has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Shoenfeld! Falto pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Shoenfeld taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Valerio Falto!
During a confident post fight interview, Valerio Falto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 87
Date: Aug 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Takashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Falto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Falto misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Falto gets tackled into the cage by Takashi. Takashi maintains the clinch.
Takashi has Falto pressed against the cage.
Takashi has Falto pushed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Falto.
#TD2#
Takashi has picked Falto up - he's going for a ride! Takashi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Falto trying to control but Takashi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Falto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Falto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1##SUB#
Falto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takashi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Takashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Falto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Falto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takashi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Falto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Falto is in trouble now - Takashi has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Falto has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Takashi controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Falto is trying to defend against the choke here but Takashi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Takashi Tightens the hold and Falto taps out furiously! Takashi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Takashi! Kazuo Takashi retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Kazuo Takashi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Highland 82
Date: Jul 23, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Falto takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Falto.
Falto misses with a body punch.
Falto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falto.
Falto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yani.
Falto has Yani pushed against the cage.
Yani is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yani is looking to take this one to the mat.
Valerio Falto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vani Yani.
Falto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yani backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Falto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yani blocks an uppercut.
Falto gets underhooks to prevent Yani's takedown attempt.
#T1#
A short body shot lands from Falto as the two fighters clinch.
Falto pushes Yani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Falto.
Yani is trying to drag Falto to the mat but Falto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Falto tries to throw a body punch but Yani avoids it by throwing Falto back against the cage.
Falto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Falto.
Falto lands a left hand.
Yani tries to score a body lock takedown but Falto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Falto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Falto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Falto - that landed with a thud.
Falto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Falto.
#T2#
Falto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Falto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Falto.
Yani takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Yani is rocked!
Falto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yani.
Yani is still on wobbly legs! Can Falto finish him?
Stalling in the clinch from Falto.
Falto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yani seems to have recovered his senses.
Falto tries to work over Yani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falto holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Falto is working Yani over against the cage.
Falto lands with a short shot to the head.
Falto digs a right hand underneath Yani's ribcage. Yani let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Falto. #T3#
Falto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Falto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yani backwards.
Falto lands an uppercut.
Falto pushes Yani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yani takes a shot to the head.
Falto lands a shoulder strike.
Falto can't find room to land a body shot as Yani controls the action.
Falto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Falto.
Yani wants a takedown but no success here.
Falto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yanis head.
Falto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Falto lands a right hand. #T4#
Falto prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Falto.
Yani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Falto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yani is working for takedown but Falto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Falto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Falto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yani backwards.
Yani has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Falto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Falto stops a takedown attempt from Yani.
Falto pushes Yani against the cage. Falto is working some dirty boxing. Falto pushes off with a quick right hook! Yani goes down! Yani tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Falto moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valerio Falto!
Valerio Falto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Highland 68
Date: Jun 22, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Falto moves into range and clinches up with Doyle.
Falto misses with some punches.
Falto lands a hook that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
Doyle is trying to push Falto away but Falto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Doyle is fighting off a takedown attempt but Falto is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Doyle to the mat. Doyle regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Falto throws a big right hand that misses.
Falto stopping the sweep attempt from Doyle.
Falto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Falto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Falto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doyle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Falto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doyle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Doyle is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Falto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doyle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Falto is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Doyle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Falto tries for a kimura but Doyle is defending well.
Falto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doyle keeps working.
Doyle wants to control but Falto postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Falto tries for a kimura but Doyle is defending well. #SUB#
Falto in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Doyle is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valerio Falto!
An out of breath Valerio Falto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Chris Doyle spoke after the fight, saying 'FUCKIN HELL!'. |
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Event:
Highland 58
Date: Jun 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Kamogawa misses with a looping right.
Falto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kamogawa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Falto.
Kamogawa loads up on a big right hand but Falto slips the punch.#CL2#
Kamogawa gets a clinch.
Falto jumps guard but Kamogawa stands there with Falto around his waist. Falto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kamogawa lands a body punch.
Kamogawa lands a left hand.
A short right from Kamogawa.
Falto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamogawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
Kamogawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kamogawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa - that landed with a thud.
Falto tries to work over Kamogawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falto is trying to maintain a safe position but Kamogawa gets an underhook and turns Falto into the cage.
Falto struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamogawa controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a left hand.
Kamogawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamogawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Falto backwards. #T1#
Falto tries for a takedown but Kamogawa manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valerio Falto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamogawa.
Falto struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamogawa controls his hands.
Falto tries to pull guard but Kamogawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Falto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kamogawa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kamogawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamogawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
Kamogawa tries to work over Falto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamogawa pushes Falto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Faltos head.
Falto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamogawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamogawa tries to throw a body punch but Falto avoids it by throwing Kamogawa back against the cage. #TD#
Falto has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kamogawa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamogawa wants to escape the position.
Falto doesn't have the hooks in and Kamogawa manages to turn into his guard.
Kamogawa content to stall in guard here.
Kamogawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Falto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Falto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamogawa defends it easily.
Kamogawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamogawa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Falto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamogawa is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Falto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Falto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kamogawa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kamogawa is continuing to stall.#T3#
Kamogawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The adventures of Kamogawa the control monster continue. Boring.
Falto keeping moving, preventing Kamogawa from controlling successfully.
Kamogawa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Kamogawa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kamogawa trying to control but Falto is working from the bottom.
Kamogawa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kamogawa wants to control from the top but Falto keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Falto has closed the distance and engaged Kamogawa in a clinch.
Falto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamogawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
Kamogawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamogawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamogawa prevents a body shot from Falto.
Kamogawa blocking some punches.
Kamogawa is working Falto over against the cage.
Kamogawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamogawa presses Falto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kamogawa lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Falto.
A short left from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Kamogawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genji Kamogawa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Falto slips a jab and a cross from Kamogawa.
#CL2#
Falto gets tackled into the cage by Kamogawa. Kamogawa maintains the clinch.
Kamogawa gets underhooks to prevent Falto's takedown attempt.
Kamogawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamogawa scores with a shot to the side of Falto's head.
Falto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kamogawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Falto can't find room to land a body shot as Kamogawa controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Falto is stalling here.
Kamogawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Falto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valerio Falto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a body punch. #T1#
Kamogawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamogawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Falto controls his hands.
Falto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamogawa lands a body punch.
Kamogawa scores with a hook to the body.
Kamogawa digs a right hand underneath Falto's ribcage. Falto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falto.
Kamogawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kamogawa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Kamogawa.
Falto can't find room to land a body shot as Kamogawa controls the action.
Kamogawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa presses Falto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kamogawa lands an uppercut.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Falto or not.
Kamogawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Kamogawa on the inside.
Kamogawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Kamogawa pushes Falto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Falto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Falto tries to stall but Kamogawa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kamogawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
Kamogawa scores with a hook to the body.
Kamogawa lands a left hand.
Kamogawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
Falto misses with some punches.
Kamogawa lands a right hand.
Kamogawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Falto takes a shot to the head.
Kamogawa cracks Falto with a nice body shot.
Kamogawa lands a body punch.
Falto throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamogawa.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
Kamogawa is working Falto over against the cage.
Kamogawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Kamogawa is leaning against Falto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kamogawa lands a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a left hand.
Kamogawa lands with a right to the head.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Falto or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamogawa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamogawa pushes Falto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamogawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamogawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Kamogawa.
A short body shot lands from Kamogawa as the two fighters clinch.
Kamogawa lands a left hand.
Kamogawa scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Kamogawa lands with a right to the head.
Kamogawa lands a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
A short right from Kamogawa on the inside.
Kamogawa pushes Falto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamogawa digs a right hand underneath Falto's ribcage. Falto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kamogawa lands a body punch.
Kamogawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamogawa lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa presses Falto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kamogawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Falto.
Kamogawa pushes Falto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamogawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamogawa lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kamogawa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genji Kamogawa 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. This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Kamogawa cracks Falto with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kamogawa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Falto to stand back up!#ROC2#Falto is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Kamogawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Falto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamogawa throws a monster overhand right that drops Falto! Kamogawa follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genji Kamogawa!
Our winner, Genji Kamogawa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Highland 47
Date: May 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Falto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crumper.#TD#
Crumper looking to score a takedown here. Falto is defending well but Crumper drives through and ends up in Falto's guard.#SUB2#
Falto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crumper passes into side control.
Crumper just content to control the position.
Crumper wants to control but Falto is keeping him busy.
Crumper tries to advance to mount but Falto denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crumper scores with punches from side control.
Crumper trying to control the action but Falto is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Crumper is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Falto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Falto struggling a bit here.
Crumper slows the pace down.
Falto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crumper's best efforts.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Falto actively working from the bottom here.
Falto wants to control but Crumper is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Falto looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Crumper pushes past his half guard into mount! #SUB#
Crumper goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Falto turns into him and now he's in Crumper's guard.
Falto looking to pass the guard.
Crumper pulls Falto in close to his closed guard and prevents Falto from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3##SUB#
Crumper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crumper looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Crumper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Crumper prevents Falto from improving his position.
Falto is looking to control Crumper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Falto avoid being mounted?
Crumper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Falto is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Falto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crumper is working away from the top position though.
Falto is not content to let Crumper control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Crumper is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Falto tries to roll over but Crumper keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Crumper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Crumper with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Falto counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Falto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Crumper has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Falto but great work by Crumper.
Crumper moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Crumper'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falto regains half guard.
Falto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crumper controlling the action here. #T1#
Crumper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crumper trying to control from Falto's half guard. Falto has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Crumper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crumper looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Falto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crumper is one step ahead there.
Crumper postures up in Falto's guard and throws a big left but Falto blocks it.
Falto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Crumper has passed into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Crumper wants to control but Falto is keeping him busy.
Dax Crumper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Falto manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Falto is pressing down on Crumper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crumper trying to control but Falto is working from the bottom.
Crumper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Falto goes for a double leg but Crumper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crumper continues to drive forward.
No luck for Crumper with that takedown attempt.
Falto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crumper defends it well.
Falto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD#
Crumper closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Crumper wants to take a breather but Falto is having none of it.
Falto is looking for a sweep. Crumper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Crumper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crumper slows the pace down in half guard.
Crumper has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crumper is looking to advance position but Falto won't allow 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 Dax Crumper will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Crumper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Falto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crumper.
Falto dips to his left and cracks Crumper with an uppercut!
Crumper shoots in for a double leg but Falto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Crumper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crumper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Falto defends it nicely.#TD#
Crumper drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falto tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Falto looking for a guillotine here but Crumper defends easily.
Falto trying to control the position here. #T1##SUB2#
Falto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crumper defends well.
Falto being controlled here, momentarily.
Dax Crumper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crumper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crumper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Falto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Falto pulls Crumper in close to prevent any damage.
Falto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD#
Crumper shoots in and gets a takedown into Falto's guard.
Crumper 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.
Crumper seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Falto for as long as he can get away with.
Crumper won't allow Falto to sweep him here.
Crumper content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Crumper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Falto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crumper has managed to get both his arms back between Falto's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Falto being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Falto holds on and takes a little breather.
Valerio Falto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Falto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crumper manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Falto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valerio Falto.
I think Crumper 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Highland 35
Date: May 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Joe lands a nice looking body shot.
Falto tries to clinch up.
Joe scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Joe. That snapped Falto's head back.
Joe looks to land a left hand but Falto moved out of range nicely.
Falto misses with a jab to the body
letting Joe counter with a right hand.
Joe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Falto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joe fails to land with a series of punches.
Falto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joe defends it well.
Joe throws a big shot that misses.
Falto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joe throws a jab but it's blocked by Falto.
Falto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Joe scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Joe throws a shot from downtown. Falto moves away and avoids it.
Falto with the counter takedown but Joe avoids it easily.
Joe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joe clobbers Falto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joe. Falto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Falto momentarily.
Falto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joe.
Joe throws a lazy right hand but Falto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Falto doesn't seem bothered though.
Joe lands a right hook to the body.
Joe swinging wildly here.
Falto ducks right into an uppercut from Joe.
Falto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falto goes for a double leg but Joe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joe continues to drive forward.
Joe throws a series of punches but Falto avoids them all with ease.
Falto takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
Falto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joe scores with a jab to the body.
Jobber Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe cracks a nice hook into Falto's ribs.
Falto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joe sprawls well. Joe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Falto gets slowly back to his feet.
Jobber Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valerio Falto.
Jab by Joe.
Joe sizes up Falto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Falto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Falto shoots in for a takedown but Joe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice combination there by Joe.
Joe works the jab nicely.
Falto is looking to clinch.
Joe misses with the combination.
Joe lands the left hand.
Jobber Joe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Joe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Joe as Falto shoots in.
Falto tries to close the distance and clinch but Joe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joe misses with the combination.
#T4#
Jab from Joe.
Joe throws a combination. Falto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Joe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falto.
Falto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Joe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Falto circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Falto takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jobber Joe 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#
Joe lands a nice hook to Falto's body. Falto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Falto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Falto is looking to take a break and control but Joe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Falto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joe has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe is trying to control Falto's posture but Falto avoids it. #T1##SUB2#
Falto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joe, who protects the arm well.
Joe is not content to let Falto control the position.
Falto taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe is trying to control Falto's posture but Falto avoids it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Falto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Joe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Falto but great work by Joe.
Falto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Falto seems a little lost for a moment, as Joe dominates the positioning.
Falto can't do much from the bottom here.
Falto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Falto prevents Joe from improving position. #T3#
Joe working away.
A lull in the action here as Joe stalls from top position.
Falto is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Falto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Falto is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Falto keeps trying to improve his position.
Falto manages to get back to half guard.
Falto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Falto wants to sweep here but Joe controlling him for the moment. #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!
Joe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Joe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valerio Falto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Falto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joe.
Falto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joe defends it well.
Falto shoots and misses
and Joe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Joe.
Falto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joe as he jumps to the side.
Joe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falto shoots in for a takedown but Joe shows good takedown defense.
Jobber Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valerio Falto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Falto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Joe throws a jab when Falto was well out of range.
Joe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Falto.
Joe connects with a right hand. Falto shakes it off.#T1#
Falto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Falto eats them both and turns towards Joe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Joe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Falto tries to clinch there but Joe circles away.
Falto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joe.
A punch lands to the side of Falto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Joe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Falto at a distance.
Joe lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falto moves away.
Falto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a two punch combo.
Falto dives in and grabs Joe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joe pushes down on Falto's head and hops out.
Joe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Falto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Falto scrambles back to his feet.
Jobber Joe is winning the standup battle so far.
Joe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Falto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Joe's guard.
Joe is pulling down on Falto's head. It's preventing any offense from Falto, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Falto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joe wants to stand up but Falto is controlling him. #T3#
Joe is trying to keep Falto in close.
Joe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Falto on the ground.
Joe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Falto is controlling him.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Falto from controlling successfully.
Falto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Joe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Falto is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Joe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Falto on the side of the head.
Joe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falto manages to avoid it.
Falto dodges the punch combination from Joe.
Joe throws a looping overhand right but Falto ducks down to avoid it.
Joe falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Falto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Joe's guard.
Falto stays in close to Joe's body and controls the position.
Falto is fighting to break Joe's control of his arms but Joe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Falto is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jobber Joe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Joe 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jobber Joe!
During a confident post fight interview, Jobber Joe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 26
Date: Apr 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Taube misses with a double jab.
Taube throws a hook but Falto blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taube. Falto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taube avoids it really well and circles away.
Falto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taube misses with a looping left.
Taube connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed right hand from Falto misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taube tries to bum rush Falto with a series of wild strikes but Falto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taube cracks a nice hook into Falto's ribs.
Taube throws a body shot but no joy.
Falto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taube swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Taube tries to clinch up but Falto circles away and keeps his distance.
Taube tries to bum rush Falto with a series of wild strikes but Falto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Falto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taube throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Falto looks to score with a jab to the body but Taube is just out of range.#TD#
Falto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Taube!
Taube is not content to let Falto control the position. #SUB#
Falto is trying to get an arm triangle but Taube is defending well.
Taube is looking to reverse the position.#T2##SUB#
Falto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Taube has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Falto but great work by Taube.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taube wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falto keeps working.
Taube tries to stand but Falto is controlling his head.
Taube content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falto manages to get back to half guard.
Falto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taube wants to control from the top but Falto keeps moving.
Taube controlling from the top position. #T3#
Taube wants to stand but Falto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Taube is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Falto is looking to cinch up a triangle. Taube throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Falto's body to avoid the submission. Falto has instead reached around Taube's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Falto arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valerio Falto!
An out of breath Valerio Falto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Falto throws a lazy uppercut
and Cassidy counters with a straight right hand.
Falto looks to land a left hand but Cassidy moved out of range nicely.
Falto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cassidy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD#
Cassidy gets caught napping as Falto dives in and scores a takedown. Cassidy manages to retain guard.
Cassidy is looking to stand up but Falto isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Falto is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cassidy is trying to escape and Falto transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cassidy is forced to tap! Nice work there by Falto! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valerio Falto!
Valerio Falto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Falto shoots in and bounces Telheiras off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Falto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Telheiras wants to control position but Falto is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Telheiras here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valerio Falto!
After winning the bout, Valerio Falto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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