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Event:
The Island Season 14, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Frost lands the left hand.#CL#
Frost gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Faletau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frost lands a left hand.
Frost tries a body shot but Faletau blocks it.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frost.
Faletau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Faletau.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Frost scores with a shoulder strike.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Faletau.
Frost misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Frost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Faletau controls his hands.
Faletau stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Frost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frost misses with a body punch.
Faletau blocks an uppercut.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faletau working aggressively here.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Faletau uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faletau throws a head punch that misses.
Frost pushes Faletau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Frost digs a right hand underneath Faletau's ribcage. Faletau let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost tries a body shot but Faletau blocks it.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Frost lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frost misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faletau backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost.
Frost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost scores with a shot to the side of Faletau's head.
Frost lands with a right to the head.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Faletau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost scores with a shot to the side of Faletau's head.
Faletau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frost.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Frost.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost has Faletau pressed against the cage, preventing Faletau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for Frost.
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!
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost.
Frost misses with some punches.
Faletau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faletau backwards.
Frost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frost lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Frost dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost works on Faletau's body with a couple of short punches.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Faletau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frost working aggressively here.
Frost tries to work over Faletau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Frost is working Faletau over against the cage.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faletau blocks an uppercut.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Faletau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost working aggressively here.
Faletau blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Frost.
Faletau is breathing heavily.
Frost tries to work over Faletau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frost lands a body shot in the clinch.
Frost lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Frost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faletau can do to turn this around?
Frost lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Frost.
Frost lands a right hand.
Frost throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Faletau controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Faletau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Frost.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Faletau.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Faletau controls his hands.
#T3#
Frost cracks Faletau with a nice body shot.
Frost lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Faletau or not.
Frost works on Faletau's body with a couple of short punches.
Faletau takes a shot to the head.
Faletau blocks a body shot from Frost.
Frost tries to work over Faletau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faletau blocking some punches.
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Faletau.
Frost lands with a left to the head.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost.
A short uppercut from Frost.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Faletau.
Frost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Faletau fails to land.
Frost lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Frost.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faletau leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Frost 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. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Frost has taken the fight to the clinch.
Frost presses Faletau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Frost lands a hook that snaps the head of Faletau backwards.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Faletau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faletau tries to score a body lock takedown but Frost shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Faletau blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Frost.
Frost lands with a short shot to the head.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faletau backwards. #T1#
Faletau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faletau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frost walks away with a smile on his face. Faletau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Frost rushes Faletau and presses him up against the cage.
Faletau is trying to pull guard but Frost turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Drake Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Faletau.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost blocking some punches.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Faletau.
Faletau takes a shot to the head.
Frost throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frost is leaning against Faletau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Frost scores with a shoulder strike.
Faletau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Faletau controls his hands.
Frost lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost scores with a shot to the side of Faletau's head.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Faletau controls his hands.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Faletau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Frost smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Frost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faletau backwards.
Frost scores with a shoulder strike.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai Faletau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frost lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faletau.
Faletau throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Frost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frost scores with a shot to the side of Faletau's head.
Frost lands a hook that snaps the head of Faletau backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faletau. #T4#
Faletau tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Faletau back against the cage.
Frost lands a left hand.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
Frost lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Frost.
#ROC#Faletau is rocked!
Frost pushes Faletau against the cage and as Faletau bounces back, Frost cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Frost follows up with more strikes but Faletau was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drake Frost!
After winning the bout, Drake Frost 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:
KIFC 89
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Faletau throws a hook to the side of Frost's head but Frost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Faletau misses with a low kick.
Frost darts in trying to clinch
letting Faletau counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Drake Frost has been cut.
Frost tries to move into range but Faletau moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Faletau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Faletau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Frost walks into a jab.
Faletau throws an off balance right hand
letting Frost counter with a right hand. #CL#
Frost pushes Faletau up against the cage in a clinch.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faletau is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frost to keep the fight standing.
Frost pushes Faletau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faletau cracks Frost with a nice body shot.
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!
A short right from Frost.
Faletau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faletau blocks a body shot from Frost.
A body shot lands from Frost.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost lands an uppercut.
Frost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frost working aggressively here.
#T1#
Faletau blocks an uppercut.
Faletau gets through Frost's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faletau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faletau lands a right hand.
Frost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Faletau is trying to push Frost away but Frost has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Frost scores with a shot to the side of Faletau's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
Faletau fails to pull guard.
Faletau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Faletau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
Frost lands with a left to the head.
Frost works on Faletau's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Frost.
Faletau looks winded!#T2#
Frost presses Faletau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Frost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frost pushes Faletau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost lands a right hand.
Frost lands an uppercut.
Frost lands a hook that snaps the head of Faletau backwards.
A short right from Frost.
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Faletau wants to break free but Frost has control.
Frost is working Faletau over against the cage.
Frost lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Frost on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Frost.
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faletau backwards.
Frost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frost lands a right hand.
Frost is working Faletau over against the cage.
Frost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faletau backwards.
Frost makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faletau backwards.
Frost lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frost gets through Faletau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faletau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Frost.
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frost lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Frost.
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost lands with a short shot to the head.
Faletau working aggressively here.
Frost scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost.
Frost lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faletau.
Good body shot from Frost.
Frost scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faletau backwards.
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
Frost scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frost lands a body punch.
Frost lands an uppercut.
Frost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faletau backwards.
Frost lands with a light punch inside.
Frost lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Frost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frost lands with a left to the head.
Frost lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Frost.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frost makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frost stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frost digs a right hand into Faletau's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faletau's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Frost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drake Frost's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faletau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faletau keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Faletau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faletau can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Frost closes the distance and pushes Faletau back into the cage.
Drake Frost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Frost lands a body shot in the clinch.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
Frost cracks Faletau with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Frost.
Frost cracks Faletau with a nice body shot.
Frost lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faletau is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Frost.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost lands with a right to the head.
Frost lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Frost lands with a right to the head.
Frost digs a right hand into Faletau's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faletau's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Frost.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost.
A shot in the inside from Frost.
Frost pushes Faletau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Faletau is rocked!
Frost lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faletau.
Faletau is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
Frost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Frost.
Faletau seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Frost.
Nice body punch from Frost - that landed with a thud.
Frost throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost digs a right hand into Faletau's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faletau's gas tank.
A short left from Frost.
Frost is leaning against Faletau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faletau takes a shot to the head.
Frost lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Faletau takes a shot to the head.
Frost lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frost lands a shot to the body.#KD#
Frost drops Faletau onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Faletau is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nice body punch from Frost - that landed with a thud.
#KD#
Frost drops Faletau onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Faletau is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
Frost creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Faletau's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Faletau drops to his knees and Frost pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drake Frost!
After winning the bout, Drake Frost 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:
KIFC 78
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Kimura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kimura misses with a wild combination.
Kimura shoots in looking for a takedown. Faletau tries to sprawl out of it but Kimura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faletau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kimura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Faletau sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koji Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Faletau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Faletau.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good exchange - Faletau coming out on top.
Kimura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Faletau tries to avoid it but Kimura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Faletau to the ground. Faletau escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Faletau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Kimura closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Faletau did well to prevent Kimura getting side control.
Kimura is thwarting Faletau's attempts to control the position.
Kimura 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.#SUB#
Kimura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Faletau sees it coming and defends easily.
Faletau tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura wants to free his trapped foot but Faletau is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Faletau is doing well to control the position and prevent Kimura from advancing to side control.#T1#
Kimura trying to control from Faletau's half guard. Faletau has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kimura cracks Faletau with a solid left hand.
Kimura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kimura throws a big elbow that misses.
Faletau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Faletau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kimura is staying active underneath Faletau, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kimura misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kimura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Faletau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Faletau's back!#T2#
Kimura punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kimura gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Faletau is trapped and Kimura is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Faletau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kimura missing with punches from the back.
Kimura is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Faletau up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faletau covers up after that shot from Kimura.
#SUB#
Kimura looking for the choke from the back.
Faletau rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Faletau tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Faletau gets back to full guard.
Kimura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kimura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Faletau looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Faletau looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Faletau! #REVB#
Faletau wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Kimura tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T4#
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You get the feeling that Kimura really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Faletau trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Faletau trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Faletau thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kai Faletau will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Faletau lands with an overhand left.
Faletau works the jab nicely.
Faletau drops Kimura with a naaaaasty hook - Kimura is in real trouble here! Faletau dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Faletau! |
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Event:
KIFC 65
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Moore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Faletau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Faletau unleashes a big counter combination but Moore bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Faletau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been hearing reports that Moore has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Faletau throws out a powerful jab.
Faletau blocks a jab.
Faletau lands a right hook to the body.
Faletau scores with a jab.
Moore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Faletau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore tries for a takedown but Faletau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Faletau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Moore looks up at the clock. Bad move! Faletau lands a right hand from hell, dropping Moore. Faletau pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Faletau! |
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Event:
KIFC 36
Date: Mar 31, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Solade throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Faletau tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Solade is in Faletau's guard.
Solade makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Solade looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Solade chips away with some ground and pound.
Faletau trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Faletau has his foot on Solade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Solade works his way back into a safe position though.
Solade with a nice head shot there.
Solade is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Faletau has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Solade is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Solade wants to control from the top but Faletau keeps moving.
Faletau is trying to control the position but Solade postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solade scoring with punches to the head and body.
Solade postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Solade is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Solade lands a couple of digs.
Solade landing some decent shots from guard.
Solade lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Faletau had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Solade defends it easily.
Solade postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Solade working some strikes from top position.
Solade distracts Faletau with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Solade with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Solade lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Solade chips away with some ground and pound.
Faletau keeping moving, preventing Solade from controlling successfully.
Solade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Solade's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Solade works over Faletau with some ground and pound from guard.
Solade 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.
Solade postures up.
Solade is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Solade with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Faletau has momentary wrist control but Solade slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solade connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Faletau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Faletau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Solade is aware though and is defending well.
Faletau is breathing heavily.
Solade with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Solade postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Faletau trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Faletau is trying to keep Solade in close.
Solade postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Solade works over Faletau with some ground and pound from guard.
Solade postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Solade postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Solade pushes down on Faletau's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Solade drops an elbow to the side of Faletau's head.
Solade is nestled in close to Faletau, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Solade working the head and body with strikes.
Solade winds up and cracks Faletau with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#Faletau is rocked!
Solade lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Faletau is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Solade lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Faletau! More strikes land and this one is all over! Solade jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donny Solade! |
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Event:
KIFC 25
Date: Mar 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Faletau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dont Worry Be Happy looks to land a right hand but Faletau moved out of range.
Faletau misses with a takedown attempt - Dont Worry Be Happy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dont Worry Be Happy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dont Worry Be Happy slips a jab and a cross from Faletau.
Faletau scores with a sloppy right hand. Dont Worry Be Happy should have avoided that one.
Faletau's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Faletau's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Dont Worry Be Happy gets a clinch. #TD2#
Faletau has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dont Worry Be Happy uses from the top position.
Dont Worry Be Happy wants to control from the top but Faletau keeps moving. #SUB2#
Faletau is looking for a triangle but Dont Worry Be Happy pushes his legs off easily.
Faletau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES2#
Faletau scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Faletau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Dont Worry Be Happy fails to pull guard.
Dont Worry Be Happy keeps control of Faletau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dont Worry Be Happy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faletau walks away with a smile on his face. Dont Worry Be Happy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Faletau misses with the combination.
#CL#
Dont Worry Be Happy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dont Worry Be Happy jumps guard but Faletau turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Dont Worry Be Happy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faletau taking a breather.
Dont Worry Be Happy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Faletau smiles and moves away.
Faletau lands an overhand right.#CL#
Dont Worry Be Happy rushes Faletau and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Dont Worry Be Happy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faletau walks away with a smile on his face. Dont Worry Be Happy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dont Worry Be Happy throws a right hand that misses
and Dont Worry Be Happy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dont Worry Be Happy swings for the body but Faletau moves out of range.
Dont Worry Be Happy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dont Worry Be Happy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faletau moves away.
Faletau throws a lazy head kick
and Dont Worry Be Happy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Faletau misses the body punch
and Dont Worry Be Happy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faletau misses with a shot to the body
and Faletau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Faletau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dont Worry Be Happy circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Faletau misses the target.
Faletau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dont Worry Be Happy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Faletau shoots for a double leg takedown but Dont Worry Be Happy sprawls well. He's pushed Faletau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Faletau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dont Worry Be Happy, pushing him back against the cage.
Dont Worry Be Happy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Faletau looking to slow down the pace here.
Dont Worry Be Happy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dont Worry Be Happy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dont Worry Be Happy fails to pull guard.
Dont Worry Be Happy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Faletau smiles and moves away.
Faletau walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Faletau clinches with his opponent.
Dont Worry Be Happy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Faletau smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Faletau darts in and clinches Dont Worry Be Happy up against the cage.#TD#
Dont Worry Be Happy pulls guard. #T4#
Faletau trying to control but Dont Worry Be Happy is working from the bottom.
Dont Worry Be Happy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Faletau 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.
Dont Worry Be Happy keeping moving, preventing Faletau from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dont Worry Be Happy seems keen to control Faletau's posture.
Dont Worry Be Happy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Faletau dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dont Worry Be Happy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kai Faletau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dont Worry Be Happy slips a jab and a cross from Faletau.
Faletau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dont Worry Be Happy defends well and Faletau ends up having to push Dont Worry Be Happy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dont Worry Be Happy darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Faletau drives through and clinches with Dont Worry Be Happy against the cage.
#TD#
Dont Worry Be Happy manages to pull guard.
Dont Worry Be Happy keeping moving, preventing Faletau from controlling successfully.
Dont Worry Be Happy controlling Faletau's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faletau wants to control from the top but Dont Worry Be Happy keeps moving. #T1#
Dont Worry Be Happy controlling the position.
Dont Worry Be Happy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Faletau trying to control the position from guard on top but Dont Worry Be Happy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faletau won't allow Dont Worry Be Happy to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dont Worry Be Happy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faletau.
Faletau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Faletau misses with a head kick.
Faletau throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dont Worry Be Happy counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Faletau clinches.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Faletau. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2#
Faletau looking to slow down the pace here.
Faletau has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dont Worry Be Happy after a bit of a struggle.
Dont Worry Be Happy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Faletau smiles and moves away.
Faletau throws a right hand that misses
and Dont Worry Be Happy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Dont Worry Be Happy moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Faletau pulls guard.
Dont Worry Be Happy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Faletau keeping full guard, as Dont Worry Be Happy tries to pass. #T3##SUB2#
Faletau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dont Worry Be Happy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Faletau has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dont Worry Be Happy should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Faletau has tightened it up now! Dont Worry Be Happy should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kai Faletau! |
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Event:
KIFC 16
Date: Feb 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Dren Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Faletau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dren Jr swivels and escapes.
Faletau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dren Jr digs a good body shot into Faletau's ribs.
Faletau definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dren Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Dren Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Faletau to score with a decent uppercut.
Dren Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Faletau tries to close the distance and clinch but Dren Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Faletau lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Faletau.
Faletau tries to close the distance and clinch but Dren Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Faletau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Faletau scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faletau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dren Jr.
Faletau could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Faletau scores with a jab to the jaw.
Faletau throws a combination. Dren Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Faletau wants to clinch up but Dren Jr keeps it at a distance.
Faletau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dren Jr's waist but Dren Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Faletau off to one side.
Faletau throws a series of strikes that have Dren Jr backpedaling.
Faletau tries to clinch up
and Dren Jr counters with a body kick that stops Faletau in his tracks momentarily.
Faletau shoots in but Dren Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Dren Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Faletau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faletau moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Zdravko Dren Jr has been cut.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dren Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dren Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Faletau.
Faletau throws a right and a left that Dren Jr avoids nicely.
Dren Jr counters with a body kick.
Faletau lands with a good body shot.
Faletau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dren Jr.
A quick step to the side and Faletau tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dren Jr misses the jab.
Faletau lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Faletau.
Dren Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Dren Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Faletau punishes Dren Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Dren Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Dren Jr. #T3#
Faletau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dren Jr tries to avoid it but Faletau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dren Jr to the ground. Dren Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Faletau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dren Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dren Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faletau moves away.
Dren Jr dodges the punch combination from Faletau.
Faletau wants to clinch.
Dren Jr connects with a body shot.
Dren Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Kai Faletau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Faletau doesn't manage to clinch there - Dren Jr circles away.
Dren Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Faletau fails to land the takedown.
Faletau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dren Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crunch! Dren Jr slams his shin into Faletau's torso.
Dren Jr tests Faletau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dren Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Faletau.
Dren Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Faletau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Dren Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Faletau paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Faletau moves out of range of the strikes.
Faletau went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Faletau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dren Jr can do to turn this around?
Faletau lands a really nice looking cross but Dren Jr seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faletau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Faletau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dren Jr's waist but Dren Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Faletau off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Faletau. Those never looked like landing.
Dren Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Faletau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Faletau works over Dren Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faletau tries to clinch up.
Faletau fails with the takedown
enabling Dren Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Dren Jr misses with a body punch
and Faletau counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Faletau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dren Jr circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Faletau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dren Jr swings for the body but Faletau moves out of range.
Dren Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dren Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dren Jr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faletau digs a good hook to Dren Jr's body.
Dren Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Faletau ducks under a wild hook from Dren Jr.
Faletau is looking for a counter combo.
Dren Jr leaves Faletau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Faletau throws a right and a left that Dren Jr avoids nicely.
Faletau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dren Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Faletau pushes him away.#T2#
Faletau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Faletau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Faletau lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Dren Jr.
Kai Faletau is winning the standup battle so far.
Dren Jr lands a head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Kai Faletau has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faletau doesn't manage to clinch there - Dren Jr circles away.
Dren Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Faletau off balance momentarily.
Zdravko Dren Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faletau doesn't manage to clinch there - Dren Jr circles away.
Dren Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dren Jr misses with a head kick.
Faletau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dren Jr defends it nicely.
Dren Jr thinks about the counter body kick.#T3#
Faletau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Faletau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Faletau tries to clinch but Dren Jr moves out of range.
Dren Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faletau.
Dren Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faletau.
Dren Jr misses with an uppercut. Faletau saw that one coming.
Dren Jr throws a leg kick but Faletau moved away.
Faletau feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dren Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dren Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Faletau doesn't manage to clinch there - Dren Jr circles away.
Faletau throws a one two combo.
Faletau throws a series of strikes that have Dren Jr backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faletau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faletau is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dren Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dren Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faletau.
Dren Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Faletau.
A nice side step and Dren Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dren Jr looks to throw the jab but Faletau is out of range.
It looked like Faletau was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Faletau cracks Dren Jr with a good jab.
Faletau walks into a straight right hand from Dren Jr.
Dren Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faletau manages to avoid 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 Kai Faletau will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Faletau shoots in looking for a takedown. Dren Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Faletau keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dren Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #KD2#
Dren Jr lands a big head kick that sends Faletau tumbling to the mat! Dren Jr takes a step backwards and waves Faletau back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Faletau wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faletau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Dren Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Faletau shoots for a double leg takedown but Dren Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Faletau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dren Jr throws a big counter head kick but Faletau avoids it with no problem.
Kai Faletau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dren Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dren Jr. Faletau does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Dren Jr clinches with his opponent.
Dren Jr lands an elbow inside that Faletau shrugs off.
Dren Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Faletau jumps guard but Dren Jr stands there with Faletau around his waist. Faletau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Faletau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dren Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Faletau backwards.
Faletau fails to pull guard.
Dren Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dren Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Faletau letting Dren Jr take a breather here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dren Jr.
Dren Jr lands an elbow inside that Faletau shrugs off.
Faletau is trying to force a seperation but Dren Jr has the dominant position.
Dren Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Faletaus head.
Dren Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dren Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faletau backwards. #T2#
Dren Jr lands an elbow that stopped Faletau in his tracks for a moment.
Dren Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dren Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dren Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dren Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Kai Faletau's cut is getting worse.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dren Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dren Jr.
Dren Jr lands an elbow just above Faletau 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dren Jr.
Dren Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #KD2#
Dren Jr drops Faletau onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Faletau is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Faletau is rocked!#CUT2#Kai Faletau's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Faletau fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oh Faletau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dren Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faletau backwards.
Dren Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faletau backwards.
Dren Jr lands a nice elbow.
Dren Jr creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Faletau's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Faletau drops to his knees and Dren Jr pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Dren Jr!
Zdravko Dren Jr 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: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Faletau tries to clinch but Hamacha moves out of range.
Hamacha leaves Faletau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Faletau shoots in looking for a takedown but Hamacha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Faletau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hamacha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Faletau connects with a body shot that sends Hamacha's belly button to the back.
Hamacha misses with a straight left.
Faletau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hamacha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hamacha throws an off balance right hand
and Faletau counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faletau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hamacha's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hamacha's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Faletau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamacha moves away.
Hamacha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Faletau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamacha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Hamacha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Faletau wants to clinch.
Hamacha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hamacha throws the left hand but Faletau avoids the punch easily.
Faletau fails with the takedown
and Hamacha counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kai Faletau has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Faletau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamacha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hamacha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Faletau circles away quickly and effectively.
Faletau lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A punch combination from Hamacha misses.
Hamacha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Faletau throws out the jab. #T2#
Faletau connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hamacha lands with a shot to the body.
Faletau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamacha was well out of range. Poor timing from Faletau.
A big left from Hamacha misses.
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!
Hamacha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Faletau ducks under a wild hook from Hamacha.
Hamacha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Faletau moves in looking to clinch but Hamacha pushes him off.
Faletau tries to clinch up.
Faletau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hamacha.
Faletau dodges the punch combination from Hamacha.
#T3#
Hamacha stuffs the takedown.
Faletau is looking to clinch.
Hamacha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Hamacha.
Faletau tries to clinch but Hamacha moves out of range.
Faletau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hamacha.
Faletau closes the distance but Hamacha moves to the side
and Hamacha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hamacha might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Faletau tries to clinch there but Hamacha circles away.
Faletau with a poor takedown
and Hamacha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Faletau has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hamacha.
Hamacha misses with an uppercut. Faletau saw that one coming.
Faletau throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Faletau throws a body shot but no joy.
Hamacha lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Faletau swinging wildly here.
Hakim Hamacha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamacha slips a jab and a cross from Faletau.
A countering left hand to the body from Hamacha misses.
Faletau misses with a body punch
and Hamacha counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faletau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Faletau tries to clinch but Hamacha moves out of range.
Hamacha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hamacha moves forwards but Faletau connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Faletau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hamacha defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hakim Hamacha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Faletau's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Faletau shoots in but no luck this time.
Faletau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Hamacha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hamacha misses with an uppercut.
Faletau lands a really nice looking cross but Hamacha seems unphased.
Hamacha swinging wildly here.
Hamacha misses with a straight right.
Kai Faletau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faletau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kai Faletau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faletau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Faletau throws a jab but it's blocked by Hamacha. #T1#
Hamacha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Faletau tries to clinch there but Hamacha circles away.
Hamacha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Faletau takes a swing at Hamacha's ribcage but misses.
Faletau misses the shot to the body.
Faletau throws a right and a left that both miss.
Faletau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hamacha but Hamacha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Faletau's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Faletau duly obliges.
Hamacha misses with the combination.
Faletau wants to clinch up but Hamacha keeps it at a distance.
As Faletau backs off Hamacha throws a huge counter combo but Faletau manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Faletau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Faletau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamacha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faletau.
It looked like Faletau was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Faletau misses with a looping left.
Hamacha throws out a loose jab but Faletau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faletau throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hamacha thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Hamacha misses.
Faletau fails to land the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faletau tries to close the distance and clinch but Hamacha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Faletau shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hamacha pinned against the cage. Hamacha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Faletau scores with a jab to the jaw.
Faletau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Faletau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Faletau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hamacha throws out a counter right but Faletau avoids it with no problem.
Faletau could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A slow jab from Hamacha misses its intended target.
Faletau is looking to wear down Hamacha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Faletau misses with a wild body shot.
Faletau slips a straight right by Hamacha.
It looked like Faletau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Hamacha misses the target.
Faletau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamacha misses with a hook
and Faletau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Faletau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Faletau scores with a one two! Hamacha had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faletau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hamacha on the side of the head.
Faletau misses with a combination
and Hamacha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Faletau wants to clinch but Hamacha slips to the side
and Hamacha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Faletau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hamacha.#KD2#
Hamacha cracks Faletau with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Faletau looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hamacha finish him?
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 Kai Faletau will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kai Faletau's cut.
That's time! Faletau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hamacha swings widly with a right hand
and Faletau counters with a left to the body.
Hamacha circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hamacha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Faletau.
Hamacha just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamacha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hamacha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Faletau swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hamacha, as that shot connected.
Faletau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hamacha.#T1#
Faletau moves away from the strike by Hamacha.
Faletau throws a right and a left that Hamacha avoids nicely.
Faletau wants to clinch but Hamacha slips to the side#KD2#
and Hamacha counters with a nice right hand that sends Faletau toppling to the canvas! Faletau scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hamacha finish him?!
Hamacha throws an overhand right that lands on Faletau's shoulder, as Faletau tries to avoid the shot.
Faletau tries to clinch there but Hamacha circles away.
A little jabbing left from Hamacha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Faletau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamacha manages to avoid it.
Hamacha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Faletau.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Hamacha.
Hamacha misses with a looping right.
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!
Faletau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hamacha sprawls well. Hamacha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Faletau gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Faletau is looking to clinch but Hamacha is avoiding it.
Faletau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hamacha defends it nicely.
Hamacha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Faletau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faletau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hamacha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faletau moves to clinch but Hamacha breaks away
and Hamacha counters with a straight that turns Faletau's legs to rubber! Hamacha pushes forward with more strikes and Faletau goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakim Hamacha!
After the fight, Hakim Hamacha was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
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Date: Jan 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Faletau moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Faletau scores with a body shot.
Faletau punishes Muvaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Faletau works over Muvaka's head and body with a nice combination.
Muvaka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Faletau defends it nicely.
Faletau lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faletau lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Faletau rushes Muvaka and presses him up against the cage.
Muvaka crunches a lovely knee into Faletau's ribcage.
Faletau is breathing heavily.
Muvaka connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Kai Faletau has been cut.#T1#
A knee to the head by Muvaka.
Muvaka is struggling to control the position.
Faletau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faletau takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muvaka with a knee to the head.
Muvaka lands a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Muvaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Muvaka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Muvaka scores with a knee to the head.
Faletau blocks an elbow strike.
Faletau fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#KD2#
Muvaka drops Faletau with a big knee straight up the middle! Faletau is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Muvaka instigates a clinch.
Muvaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Faletau in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Faletau blocks an elbow strike from Muvaka.
Faletau letting Muvaka take a breather here.
A short right from Muvaka on the inside.
Muvaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faletau backwards.
Muvaka effectively controlling the action here.
Muvaka lands an uppercut.
Muvaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Faletau letting Muvaka take a breather here.
Muvaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T3##KD2#
Muvaka drops Faletau with a big knee straight up the middle! Faletau is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Faletau fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Muvaka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Muvaka is pressing down on Faletau's thigh, looking to free his foot. Faletau is holding on for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muvaka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Muvaka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Muvaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faletau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Faletau is looking to control Muvaka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Faletau avoid being mounted?
Muvaka keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Muvaka postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Faletau to stand up. #T4#
No joy there for Faletau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Faletau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muvaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Faletau lands with a straight right. Muvaka didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Muvaka gets a double leg takedown into Faletau's guard.
Muvaka controlling from the top position.
Muvaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faletau will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Muvaka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Muvaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Faletau's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Muvaka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Faletau forces Muvaka back against the cage and clinches.
Muvaka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Faletau up against the cage.
Faletau could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Muvaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Faletau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ben Muvaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muvaka lands a knee to the head.
Faletau tries to pull guard but Muvaka won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muvaka is pushing Faletau up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Faletau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muvaka's elbow.
Faletau tries to pull guard but Muvaka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Muvaka effectively controlling the action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Muvaka.
Muvaka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Muvaka receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Muvaka prevents Faletau from breaking the clinch.
Muvaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Faletau won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muvaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Faletau in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Muvaka landing knees to the head.
Muvaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faletau backwards.
Muvaka is struggling to control the position.
Muvaka working Faletau over with knees to the body.#T2#
Muvaka crunches a lovely knee into Faletau's ribcage.
A bit of stalling here from Muvaka.
Faletau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Faletau letting Muvaka take a breather here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muvaka obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by Muvaka.
Muvaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muvaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Muvaka connects with a knee to the head.
Muvaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Muvaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Faletau won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Muvaka.
Muvaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Faletau backwards.
Muvaka leaning against his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Muvaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Muvaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Muvaka leaning against his opponent.
Muvaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Muvaka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Muvaka stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ben Muvaka.
Faletau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muvaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Faletau.
Muvaka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Faletau.#T4##TD2#
Muvaka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Faletau to the mat! Faletau manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muvaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faletau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muvaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Faletau has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Muvaka doesn't defend quickly enough and Faletau has managed to lock this one up! Can Muvaka escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Faletau on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kai Faletau! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Lag closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Faletau did well to prevent Lag getting side control.#SUB#
Faletau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lag pulls his head out easily.
Faletau wants to control but Lag is keeping busy.
Lag working Faletau over with strikes.
Faletau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lag is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lag landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lag is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lag seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Faletau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lag pulls his head out easily.
Lag looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Faletau with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faletau is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lag scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lag unloads with some huge strikes here! Faletau is out! Lag wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marlon Lag! |
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