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Event:
AFC 6: Rize vs Bone
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Faller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brazil looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Faller tries to score with some ground and pound. Brazil controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Faller throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Faller is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Brazil looks calm but he's in trouble here. Faller gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Brazil is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Faller lets go of the hold and Brazil can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tripp Faller!
After winning the bout, Tripp Faller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
AFC 4: Luciano vs Munson
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Faller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson is pushing Faller's head away, looking to escape. Faller manages to hold on to the position though.
Johnson dodges the ground and pound from Faller.
Faller scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Faller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Faller taking a breather here.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faller tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Faller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Faller working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Faller throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Faller is controlling him
Faller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working. #SUB#
Faller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Faller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working. #T2#
Johnson tries to kick Faller off but Faller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Faller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Faller prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Well, if Faller 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.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Faller.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Faller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Faller prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Faller trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Faller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Faller.
Faller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson pushes Faller off looking to stand but Faller dives back in and keeps control.
Faller is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Faller stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Faller misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Faller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Faller needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Faller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Faller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Faller moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Faller slips under a jab from Johnson.#TD#
Faller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Faller trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson is trying to buck Faller off.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson prevents Faller from improving position.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tripp Faller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Faller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson dodges the ground and pound from Faller.
Faller tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs.
Faller scores with a couple of short elbows.
Faller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Faller misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The strikes coming from Faller are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faller is putting a hurting on Johnson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Faller lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Johnson pushes Faller away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Faller gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Faller working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Faller drags him back down.
Faller throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson tries to escape but Faller is in control.
Faller trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Faller tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Faller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Faller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Faller keeps moving and retains side control.
Faller wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
The strikes coming from Faller are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Faller prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
Faller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Faller working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Faller landing strikes.
Faller takes a little break here. Johnson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Faller prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
Faller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Faller wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Faller in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
Faller lands a few punches from side control.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Faller is dominant here and he's now got Johnson's back!
Faller scores with punches and elbows.
I would not like to be Johnson right now.
Faller lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Johnson hold on?!
#SUB#
Faller is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faller lands shots from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tripp Faller dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Johnson swings for the body but Faller moves out of range.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Faller fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Faller.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
#TD#
Faller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Faller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Faller looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faller working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Faller prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Faller is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Faller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Faller is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Johnson kicks Faller off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tripp Faller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Faller avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Faller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Faller tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a hook. Faller ducked under it nicely.
Faller is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Faller shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Faller saw that one coming.
Faller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Faller should have avoided that one.
Faller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson fakes the leg kick and cracks Faller in the body.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Faller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Faller didn't see that one coming.#KD2#
Johnson lands a big right hand that sends Faller crashing to the mat! Johnson stays standing though and waves Faller back to his feet!#ROC2#Faller is rocked!#T3#
Johnson throws a quick head kick that knocks Faller silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Johnson is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bradley Johnson!
Bradley Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
AFC 1: Shoemaker vs Faller
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Shewmaker lands with a nice body punch.
Shewmaker fails to land with a series of punches.
Faller with the counter takedown but Shewmaker avoids it easily.
Shewmaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Faller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Faller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shewmaker sprawls well initially but Faller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shewmaker wants to improve his position but Faller is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shewmaker gets back to full guard.
Faller stands and throws Shewmaker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Faller throws a strike aimed at the side of Shewmaker's head but Shewmaker avoids it well.
Faller working the ground and pound but Shewmaker is defending the strikes.
Shewmaker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Faller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Faller wants to control but Shewmaker is keeping him busy.
Shewmaker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Faller off and has taken his back!#T1##SUB#
Faller 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 Shewmaker gets his way!
Faller is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Shewmaker is looking for the choke from the back position but Faller is controlling his hands well.
Shewmaker is trying to stick to Faller's back but Faller is turning into Shewmaker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shewmaker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Faller.#SUB#
Shewmaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shewmaker keeping full guard, as Faller tries to pass.
Shewmaker 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#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shewmaker is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Shewmaker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shewmaker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faller sneaks back into half guard.
Faller wants to get back to full guard.
Faller wants to control but Shewmaker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shewmaker wants to free his trapped foot but Faller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Faller wants to control but Shewmaker is keeping busy.
#T3#
Shewmaker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Faller!
Shewmaker wants to control the pace but Faller is squirming around nicely.
Faller can't escape the position.
Shewmaker moves to the back position. #SUB#
Faller defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shewmaker's arms. #T4#
Shewmaker is hanging on to Faller's back as he tries to escape.
Faller trying to control the position but Shewmaker manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Faller is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Shewmaker has locked on a rear naked choke here! Faller is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steven Shewmaker!
A relieved looking Steven Shewmaker 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:
SSSD 57: Luciano/Munson
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Faller.
Faller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Faller ducks under a wild hook from Lima.
Lima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Faller staying out of range there.
Faller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lima counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faller avoids the body shot from Lima.
Faller feints the counter takedown.
Lima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lima misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Faller drives through with a takedown into Lima's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lima is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Faller dives into side control.
#T1##REVR#
Lima isn't going anywhere.#SUB2#
Faller has hold of Lima's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lima seems comfortable defending it but Faller has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lima is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lima is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Faller couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tripp Faller!
Tripp Faller thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSSD 53: Frost/Bentham
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Faller darts in looking for a takedown but Markarian gets double underhooks and turns Faller into the cage.
Markarian can't find room to land a body shot as Faller controls the action.
A body shot lands from Markarian.
Markarian digs a right hand into Faller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faller's gas tank.
Faller is breathing heavily.
Faller prevents a body shot from Markarian.
Markarian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markarian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faller's elbow.
Markarian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faller backwards.
Markarian lands with a right to the head.
Markarian misses with a body punch.
Markarian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markarian lands a shot to the body.
Markarian tries to throw a body punch but Faller avoids it by throwing Markarian back against the cage.
Faller takes a shot to the head.
Markarian scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Markarian.
A short uppercut from Markarian. #T1#
Markarian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Faller or not.
Markarian is working Faller over against the cage.
Markarian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Markarian lands a shot to the body.
Markarian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Markarian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Markarian is leaning against Faller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Markarian.
Markarian struggles to land a body shot inside as Faller controls his hands.
Markarian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Faller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Markarian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Markarian as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Markarian.
Markarian lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markarian scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Markarian as the two fighters clinch.
Faller blocks a body shot from Markarian.
Markarian lands a body shot.
Markarian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Markarian - that landed with a thud.
Markarian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markarian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Markarian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Faller or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Markarian.
Markarian digs a right hand into Faller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faller's gas tank.
Markarian struggles to land a body shot inside as Faller controls his hands.
Markarian lands a left hand.
Markarian lands a shoulder strike.
Markarian lands a nice shot to the body.
Markarian tries to work over Faller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Markarian can't find room to land a body shot as Faller controls the action.
A body shot lands from Markarian.
Nice body punch from Markarian - that landed with a thud.
Markarian presses Faller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Faller can't break the clinch.
Faller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Markarian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Markarian.
Markarian lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Markarian on the inside.
Good body shot from Markarian.
Markarian presses Faller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Markarian lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Markarian.
A right hand to the body from Markarian.
#T4#
A body shot lands from Markarian.
Markarian is leaning against Faller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markarian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faller backwards.
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!
Markarian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markarian digs a right hand into Faller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faller's gas tank.
Markarian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Markarian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Markarian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Markarian lands a shot to the body.
Markarian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Markarian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Markarian misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Markarian.
A short right from Markarian on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Markarian scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Feofilakt Markarian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Markarian wants to clinch up but Faller keeps it at a distance.
Tripp Faller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markarian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Faller shoots in for a double leg but Markarian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice straight punches there by Markarian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markarian.
Faller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markarian pinned against the cage. Markarian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab by Markarian.
Markarian wants to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markarian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Markarian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Markarian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Markarian wants to clinch up but Faller keeps it at a distance.
Markarian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Markarian tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Markarian closes the distance and clinches.
Faller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Markarian is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tripp Faller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markarian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faller's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Markarian as the two fighters clinch.
Feofilakt Markarian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Markarian is leaning against Faller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markarian is leaning against Faller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markarian misses with a body punch.
Markarian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Markarian lands an uppercut.
Markarian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markarian misses with a punch to the body.
Markarian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Markarian lands a shot to the body.
Markarian can't find room to land a body shot as Faller controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Markarian as the two fighters clinch.
Markarian is working Faller over against the cage.
Markarian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good body shot from Markarian.
Good body shot from Markarian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markarian misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Markarian.
Markarian pushes Faller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Markarian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markarian lands a nice shot to the body.
Markarian scores with a shot to the side of Faller's head.
Markarian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Faller or not.
Markarian works on Faller's body with a couple of short punches.
Markarian is working Faller over against the cage.#T3#
Markarian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faller backwards.
Markarian is leaning against Faller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markarian works on Faller's body with a couple of short punches.
Markarian lands a body punch.
Markarian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faller's elbow.
Markarian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Markarian is leaning against Faller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markarian lands a left hand.
Markarian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markarian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markarian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Markarian cracks Faller with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Markarian.
A left hand lands to the body for Markarian.
Markarian is leaning against Faller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markarian tries to throw a body punch but Faller avoids it by throwing Markarian back against the cage.
Markarian scores with a shot to the side of Faller's head.
A short body shot lands from Markarian as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Markarian.
Markarian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Markarian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faller.
Markarian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faller backwards.
Markarian presses Faller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Markarian lands a body shot.
Markarian tries to throw a body punch but Faller avoids it by throwing Markarian back against the cage.
Markarian lands with a right to the head.
Faller blocks a body shot from Markarian.
Markarian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Markarian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Feofilakt Markarian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Markarian tries to close the distance and clinch but Faller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markarian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Markarian wants it to stay on the feet.
Faller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Markarian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Faller.#CL2#
Markarian rushes Faller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Markarian tries to work over Faller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markarian can't find room to land a body shot as Faller controls the action.
Markarian misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Faller turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Faller is trying to get an arm triangle but Markarian is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markarian is trying to buck Faller off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Faller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Markarian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Faller fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Faller is looking to take a break and control but Markarian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Faller tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Markarian wants to get back to his feet but Faller drags him back down.
Faller throws a strike aimed at the side of Markarian's head but Markarian avoids it well.
Tripp Faller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Feofilakt Markarian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Faller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Faller working away.
Markarian wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Faller misses with the ground and pound.
Faller tries to move into full mount but can't pass Markarian's legs. #SUB#
Faller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB#
Faller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Markarian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Markarian is not content to let Faller control the position.
Faller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Markarian is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Faller throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Faller creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Markarian sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Faller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Markarian has escaped the position, nice work there.
Faller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Faller are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Faller are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Faller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Markarian looks to move to half guard but instead Faller has passed into mount! Damn!
Faller looking to ground and pound but Markarian is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tripp Faller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Markarian 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 26:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feofilakt Markarian! |
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Event:
SSSD 48: Frank/Faller
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Frank digs a good hook to Faller's body.
Voracic Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faller fails with a takedown attempt.
Faller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
Faller walks into a left hand.
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Faller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frank has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
Frank scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Faller looks winded!#KD#
Frank cracks Faller with an uppercut from hell and Faller crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Frank's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC#Faller is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tripp Faller has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Faller is still in real trouble! Can Frank finish him?
Frank passes into half guard.
Faller seems to have recovered his senses.
Frank works his foot free and advances to mount.
Frank tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Frank prevents Faller from getting the reversal.
Frank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Faller regains half guard.
Frank prevents Faller from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Faller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frank pulls his head out easily.
Faller won't allow Frank to pass to mount.
Faller is staying active underneath Frank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Faller tries to roll over but Frank keeps him under control.
Frank controlling the pace.
Frank continues to stall.#T3#
Faller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frank's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frank's back!
Frank rolls, trying to escape but Faller keeps control of the position.
Frank is working hard here to advance position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Faller thows a strike but Frank uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Frank as he ends up in Faller 's guard!
Faller keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully. #T4#
Frank stopping the sweep attempt from Faller.#SUB2#
Faller working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Frank has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Faller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Faller tries to get to full guard but Frank has control of the leg.
Faller moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Voracic Frank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tripp Faller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Frank clobbers Faller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Frank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Faller counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Frank!
Frank prevents Faller from improving position.
Faller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Frank is not content to let Faller control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank parries the strikes from Faller easily there. Faller is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Frank to escape.
#T1#
Faller tries to score with some ground and pound. Frank controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Faller wants to take a breather but Frank manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Faller.
Frank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Frank trying to control the position.
Faller stopping the sweep attempt from Frank.
Faller with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Faller stays in close to Frank's body and controls the position.
Faller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frank swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Faller misses with a lunging right hand
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Faller is breathing heavily.
Frank works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Faller gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Frank gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Voracic Frank!
A relieved looking Voracic Frank 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:
SSSD 44: Frank/McGee
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Faller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Faller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Aloha MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Faller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Faller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Faller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Faller darts in and clinches Lesnar up against the cage.
Lesnar managing to block the knees to the body from Faller.
Faller looking to throw knees to the head but Lesnar is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Faller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faller tries to throw a body punch but Lesnar avoids it by throwing Faller back against the cage.
Lesnar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Faller is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lesnar can't fight it off and eventually Faller manages to take the fight to the floor. Lesnar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Faller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lesnar's guard. #SUB2#
Lesnar looking for submissions off his back.
Faller passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lesnar is looking to get to half guard.
Lesnar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lesnar has hold of Faller's hands but Faller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Faller is trying to control the action in half guard but Lesnar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Lesnar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Faller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Faller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lesnar wants to sweep but Faller has passed to side control!
Faller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lesnar struggling a bit here.
Lesnar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Faller is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Faller cracks Lesnar with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Lesnar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Faller is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lesnar is looking for a sweep.
Lesnar wants to control but Faller postures up.
Faller lands some shots froms side control.
Faller lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Faller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lesnar, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Lesnar tries to improve position but can't.
Lesnar struggling a bit here.
Lesnar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lesnar missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Lesnar looking for subs from the bottom but Faller mounts him!
Lesnar looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faller fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tripp Faller dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Faller thumps Lesnar with a low kick.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown. Faller tries to sprawl out of it but Lesnar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Faller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lesnar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Faller to score with a decent uppercut.
Lesnar goes for a double leg but Faller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Faller continues to drive forward.
Faller lands with a straight right. Lesnar didn't see that one coming.
Faller scores with a three punch combo!
Faller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Faller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tripp Faller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Lesnar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD2#
Lesnar gets the takedown into side control.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faller managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lesnar.
Faller gets back to half guard.#T1#
Faller trying to control from the bottom.
Lesnar throws a strike but Faller avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Faller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Faller is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Faller is pushing down on Lesnar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lesnar is fighting to maintain full guard but Faller has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lesnar is looking to control Faller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lesnar avoid being mounted?
Lesnar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lesnar missing with punches from the bottom.
Faller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Faller passes to full mount!
Faller lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Faller looking to control but Lesnar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Faller lands a big elbow.
Faller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesnar can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Faller is working for a guillotine from mount but Lesnar frees his head quite easily.
Faller landing punches. #T3#
Lesnar tries to lock up and control but Faller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Faller in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lesnar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Faller cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lesnar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Faller avoids the attempt from Lesnar to control.#T4#
Lesnar is trying desperately to improve position.
Lesnar is squirming around, avoiding Faller's attempts to control the action.
Faller lands with some strikes.
Faller dominating with strikes here.
Faller with the ground and pound from mount.
Lesnar wants to control but Faller is having none of it.
Faller lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tripp Faller dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Faller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Faller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Lesnar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Faller is trying to get back to half guard.
Lesnar wants to control but Faller is keeping him busy.
Faller manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lesnar's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faller is refusing to be controlled, as Lesnar sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lesnar connects with a nice short shot to Faller's temple.
Faller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lesnar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Faller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lesnar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Lesnar is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Faller as he works his way to full guard.
Faller keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Faller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Faller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lesnar defends it easily.
Lesnar is working Faller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2##SUB#
Faller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lesnar scoring with some ground and pound.
Lesnar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Faller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lesnar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Lesnar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Faller is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lesnar, into his guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faller working some strikes from top position.#T3##SUB2#
Lesnar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Faller has passed into half guard!
Lesnar is not content to let Faller control the position.
Faller trying to mount his opponent but Lesnar defends it. #SUB2#
Lesnar looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Faller pushes past his half guard into mount!
Faller tries to control but Lesnar wriggling away. #T4##SUB#
Faller looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Faller lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Faller trying to control but Lesnar is having none of it.
Lesnar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brock Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tripp Faller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar is squirming around, avoiding Faller's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tripp Faller.
Well Faller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tripp Faller!
Our winner, Tripp Faller, 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.
Brock Lesnar was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll tell you one thing. I'm not retiring'. |
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Event:
MMATycoon 1 Year <3
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Lesnar with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Faller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Faller. #TD#
Faller lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Faller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar is looking to control Faller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lesnar avoid being mounted?
Faller wants to pass the guard but Lesnar is defending well.
Faller wants to take a breather but Lesnar is having none of it.
Lesnar keeping hold of Faller's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lesnar looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Faller pushes past his half guard into mount!
Faller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lesnar working to try and regain half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Lesnar defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Faller.
Lesnar is squirming around, avoiding Faller's attempts to control the action.
Faller lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lesnar tries to lock up and control but Faller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lesnar is squirming around, avoiding Faller's attempts to control the action.
Lesnar regains half guard.
Lesnar is staying active underneath Faller, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Faller throwing shots but Lesnar is blocking nicely.
Faller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Faller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lesnar trying to control but Faller postures up.
Faller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lesnar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Faller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Faller's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faller looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Faller is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T3##SUB2#
Lesnar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Faller covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Lesnar looking for the RNC.
I really don't envy Faller right now.
Lesnar doesn't have the hooks in and Faller manages to turn into his guard.
Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Lesnar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Faller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Faller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lesnar looks winded!
Faller is in close to Lesnar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Faller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Lesnar looking to control.
Faller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Faller forces his way into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Faller lands a nice short elbow.
Lesnar is trying to get back to full guard.
Lesnar keeps trying to improve his position.
Lesnar is looking to control Faller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lesnar avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesnar keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tripp Faller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Lesnar or perhaps it was just good defense by Faller, which made it look bad.
Lesnar dives in for a single leg takedown but Faller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Faller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Faller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Faller.
Tripp Faller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Faller passes into half guard.
Lesnar is trying to control but can't.
Faller is taking a breather. Lesnar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Faller not doing much here.
Faller is keen to just control but Lesnar is a slippery customer.#T1#
Ground and pound from Faller.
Faller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Faller working over Lesnar with some ground and pound. Lesnar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lesnar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Faller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Faller's back!#SUB2#
Lesnar 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, Faller has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faller trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Faller tries to break free.
Faller rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Faller regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Faller seems keen to control Lesnar's posture.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Faller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar advances position into side control!
Faller sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Faller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lesnar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Faller working for a triangle but Lesnar defends it easily.
Faller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesnar can do to turn this around?
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Faller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Faller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Faller passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Faller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lesnar is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Lesnar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Faller working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lesnar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Faller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lesnar can't do much from the bottom here.
Faller tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
Lesnar regains half guard.
Faller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Faller working over Lesnar with some ground and pound. Lesnar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Faller there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tripp Faller dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Lesnar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brock Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Faller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Lesnar tries to keep at a distance but Faller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Faller working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Faller turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faller tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lesnar's legs.
Lesnar wants to control but Faller postures up.#T1#
Lesnar is looking to reverse the position.
Faller tries to move to mount but Lesnar blocks the move with his legs.
Lesnar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lesnar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Faller lands strikes from half guard.
Tripp Faller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Faller wants to take a breather but Lesnar is having none of it.
Lesnar is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Faller 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.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lesnar tries to roll over but Faller keeps him under control.
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lesnar is looking to get back to full guard here but Faller has managed to pass to side control instead.
Faller trying to control the position but Lesnar is working away.
Lesnar is looking to regain half guard here but Faller keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Faller controlling from side mount.
Faller scoring with punches from side control.
Faller trying to control the action but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Lesnar is trying to get back to half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Faller lands with an overhand left.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lesnar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Faller takes the fight into the clinch.
Lesnar wants a takedown but no success here.
Lesnar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Faller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tripp Faller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Faller turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tripp Faller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Faller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tripp Faller!
Tripp Faller decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Brock Lesnar was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll tell you one thing. I'm not retiring'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Cormier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cormier.
Faller misses the shot to the body.
Faller throws the left hand but Cormier avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Cormier tries to keep at a distance but Faller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Faller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cormier.
Cormier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Faller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cormier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Faller has clasped his hands together around Cormier's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier defending against the ground and pound.
Cormier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cormier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cormier tries to get out of the position.
Cormier takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cormier is trying to improve his position.
Faller working the ground and pound but Cormier is defending the strikes. #T1#
Faller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cormier keeps working.
Cormier is looking to reverse the position.
Faller is looking to take a break and control but Cormier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cormier is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Faller putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cormier can't escape the position.
Faller avoids the attempt from Cormier to control.
Faller unloading with bombs!
Faller is landing with some decent strikes but Cormier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cormier is squirming around, avoiding Faller's attempts to control the action.
Cormier tries to lock up and control but Faller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Faller lands a nice shot to the head.
Faller has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cormier's face.
Faller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cormier?
Faller is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cormier can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cormier working to try and regain half guard.
Faller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Faller scoring with strikes but Cormier is staying in there.
Cormier tries to hold on but Faller postures up.
Faller working Cormier over with strikes here. #T4#
Faller connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cormier is looking to get to half guard.
Faller trying to control but Cormier is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cormier is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Faller with a couple of short strikes.
Faller dominating with strikes here.
Cormier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tripp Faller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Faller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cormier sprawls well initially but Faller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cormier wants to control but Faller is keeping busy.
Faller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cormier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Faller on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Faller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cormier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Faller throwing shots but Cormier is blocking nicely.
Faller prevents Cormier from improving his position.
Faller works his way into full mount! #T2#
Faller looking to finish Cormier with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cormier!
Faller cracks Cormier with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Faller trying to control but Cormier is having none of it.
Faller is landing with some decent strikes but Cormier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB2#
Faller wants to finish this one by submission but Cormier is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Faller.
Tripp Faller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Faller avoids the attempt from Cormier to control.#T3#
The referee warns Cormier that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cormier tries to reverse the position but Faller maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Faller.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faller putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Faller putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Faller is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Faller.
Faller looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Faller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cormier?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cormier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Faller looking to finish Cormier with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cormier!
Cormier is looking to improve his position but Faller isn't that keen on the idea.
Faller looking to control but Cormier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Faller avoids the attempt from Cormier to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tripp Faller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cormier tries for a takedown but Faller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Faller looks to land a right hand but Cormier moved out of range.
Cormier attempts a counter takedown but Faller avoids it well and moves away.
Daniel Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cormier swings for the body but Faller moves out of range.
#CL2#
Faller moves into range and clinches up with Cormier.#TD2#
Faller has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cormier clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Faller has the hooks in. Cormier is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cormier is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Faller.
#SUB2#
Cormier won't enjoy being in this position. Faller looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Cormier is tapping - it's over boys! Faller picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tripp Faller!
In defeat, Daniel Cormier stepped up to the mic, saying 'You don't quit after you get beat. You pick yourself up, and you start rebuilding to accomplish your goals'. |
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