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Event:
CDM Round 13
Date: Dec 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Faolin misses with a straight right.
Antukis lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Antukis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Faolin misses with the combination.
Antukis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Faolin throws the left hand but Antukis avoids the punch easily.
Antukis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Antukis tries a head kick but it misses.
Faolin with the counter takedown but Antukis avoids it easily.
Antukis avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Faolin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Antukis lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Some wild striking there from Faolin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antukis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Faolin misses with a hook. Antukis ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Faolin.#T1#
Faolin throws a series of punches but Antukis moves out of range.
Antukis throws a counter high kick but Faolin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Antukis slips a jab and a cross from Faolin.
Antukis tried to counter with a leg kick but Faolin avoided it.
Antukis throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Antukis misses.
Antukis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Faolin misses the target.
Antukis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Antukis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Faolin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Faolin misses with a two punch combination.
Antukis is looking to counter punch.
Sean Faolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faolin misses the jab.
Faolin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAntukis.
Faolin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Antukis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Faolin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Antukis doesn't seem bothered though.
Faolin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Faolin misses with a few strikes there.
Antukis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Antukis moves out of range as Faolin strikes.
Antukis is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Faolin throws a combination that misses
and Antukis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Sean Faolin has been cut.
Faolin looks winded!
Faolin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Antukis circles away quickly and effectively.
Antukis dodges the punch combination from Faolin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antukis throws a lazy right hand but Faolin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Faolin missing with a left hand there. Antukis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Antukis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Faolin finds it's way round the side to connect with Antukis's head.
Faolin throws a hook but Antukis blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Antukis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Faolin throws a nice looking combination but Antukis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Faolin scores with a one two! Antukis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Antukis throws a sloppy head kick and Faolin moves out of range easily.
Faolin throws a jab but it's blocked by Antukis.
Antukis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Antukis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faolin throws a right hand that misses
and Antukis counters with a nice uppercut.
Faolin 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.#T3#
Faolin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Antukis is looking to counter punch.
Antukis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Faolin is rocked!
Faolin misses with a double jab
and Antukis counters with a leg kick.
Antukis circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Faolin drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Antukis follows Faolin to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jokubas Antukis!
A very excited looking Jokubas Antukis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Sean Faolin was interviewed post fight and said 'Fook off ye cheeky coont.'. |
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Event:
CDM Round 12
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Faolin throws a nice looking combination but Hussin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Hussin misses. #TD#
Faolin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Faolin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hussin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hussin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hussin throws an elbow that misses. Faolin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hussin's guard. Nice move by Faolin!#REVB#
Faolin throws a strike but Hussin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hussin 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.
Hussin is looking to work some ground and pound but Faolin has wrist control.
Hussin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hussin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faolin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Faolin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Hussin trying to control but Faolin is working from the bottom.
Hussin scoring with some ground and pound.
Hussin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hussin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hussin postures up in Faolin's guard and throws a big left but Faolin blocks it.
Hussin is looking to work some ground and pound but Faolin has wrist control.
Hussin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hussin wants to control from the top but Faolin keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hussin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hussin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hussin trying to control but Faolin is working from the bottom.
Faolin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hussin. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sean Faolin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Faolin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Hussin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hussin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Faolin controlling Hussin's posture.
Hussin trying to control the position from guard on top but Faolin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hussin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hussin postures up in Faolin's guard and throws a big left but Faolin blocks it. #T4#
Faolin has his hands on Hussin's head, controlling the position.
Hussin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Hussin seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hussin lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from Hussin there.
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. Hussin connects with a nice short shot to Faolin's temple.
Hussin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anwar Hussin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Faolin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sean Faolin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Hussin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hussin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hussin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Faolin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hussin wants to control from the top but Faolin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anwar Hussin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Hussin lands a couple of elbows.
Faolin keeping moving, preventing Hussin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Faolin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hussin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Faolin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Faolin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussin was well out of range. Poor timing from Faolin.
Hussin attempts a counter takedown but Faolin avoids it well and moves away.
Faolin swinging wildly here.
Faolin slips under a jab from Hussin.
No joy there for Faolin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Faolin is breathing heavily.#T2#
Faolin misses the shot to the body.
Hussin attempts a counter takedown but Faolin avoids it well and moves away.
Faolin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussin was well out of range. Poor timing from Faolin.
Hussin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Faolin throws a nice looking combination but Hussin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab from Faolin.
Faolin throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Hussin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hussin lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faolin has hold of Hussin's hands but Hussin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hussin trying to control the pace.
Faolin is not content to let Hussin control the position.
Hussin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faolin can do to turn this around?#T3#
Faolin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hussin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Faolin is refusing to be controlled, as Hussin sits in half guard.
Hussin thows a huge punch but Faolin dodges it nicely.
Faolin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hussin.
Hussin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Faolin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hussin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hussin lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hussin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hussin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hussin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hussin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hussin controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussin is trying to control. Faolin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anwar Hussin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Faolin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hussin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Faolin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussin moves away.
Faolin misses with a hook.
Hussin shoots for a takedown but Faolin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Faolin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Faolin throws a looping overhand right but Hussin ducks down to avoid it.
Hussin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hussin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Faolin throws out the jab.
Sean Faolin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faolin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hussin. #TD#
Hussin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faolin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hussin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussin chips away with some ground and pound.
Faolin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hussin scoring with some ground and pound.
Hussin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hussin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Faolin keeping moving, preventing Hussin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Faolin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A combination from Faolin does no damage.
Faolin tries to bum rush Hussin with a series of wild strikes but Hussin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hussin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hussin is defended easily by Faolin.
Faolin is looking for the big counter here.
Faolin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hussin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Faolin sprawls and moves away.
Faolin misses with a hook
#TD#
and Hussin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hussin won't allow Faolin to sweep him here.
Hussin trying to control the position from guard on top but Faolin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hussin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hussin advances position into side control!#T3#
Faolin is not content to let Hussin control the position.
Faolin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hussin throws an elbow but Faolin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hussin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hussin scoring with punches from side control.
Hussin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Faolin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Hussin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faolin keeps working.
Hussin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Faolin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hussin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faolin keeps working.
Hussin grinds an elbow into Faolin's temple.
Hussin scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hussin working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anwar Hussin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hussin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anwar Hussin!
A very excited looking Anwar Hussin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Sean Faolin had this to say: 'Fook off ye cheeky coont.'. |
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Event:
CDM Round 11
Date: Dec 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Oliviera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oliviera is looking to clinch but Faolin is avoiding it.
Faolin scores with a jab to the head.
#CL#
Oliviera clinches with his opponent.
Oliviera jumps guard but Faolin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Faolin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Faolin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santino Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faolin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Faolin smiles and moves away.
Faolin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oliviera's head backwards.
Faolin looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin throws a combination. Oliviera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Oliviera closes the distance and clinches.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Faolin holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Oliviera pulls guard. #T1#
Faolin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Oliviera looking for a triangle here. Faolin is fighting it but it looks tight! Oliviera pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Faolin is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Santino Oliviera!
A relieved looking Santino Oliviera thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Sean Faolin was interviewed post fight and said 'Fook off ye cheeky coont.'. |
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Event:
CDM Round 10
Date: Dec 19, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Faolin gets caught flat footed, as Hunter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Faolin is breathing heavily.
Hunter is pushing down on Faolin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Faolin is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunter has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Hunter in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Faolin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hunter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gordon Hunter!
A very excited looking Gordon Hunter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Sean Faolin spoke after the fight, saying 'Fook off ye cheeky coont.'. |
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Event:
CDM Round 9
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Turnpike moves away from the strike by Faolin.
Faolin looks winded!
Turnpike throws a right and a left that Faolin avoids nicely.
Turnpike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faolin was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnpike.
Faolin misses with a straight left.
Turnpike pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Turnpike. Beautiful body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Turnpike there.
Turnpike connects with a body shot.#CL#
Turnpike has closed the distance and engaged Faolin in a clinch.
#BC#
Turnpike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turnpike wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turnpike connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good exchange - Turnpike coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnpike throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Faolin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Faolin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turnpike.
Turnpike throws a shot to the body.
Faolin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Turnpike digs a good body shot into Faolin's ribs.
Turnpike connects with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Turnpike finds it's target.
Turnpike misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Turnpike. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turnpike.
Faolin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Turnpike gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Turnpike breaks from the clinch.
Jersey Turnpike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faolin throws a lazy right hand but Turnpike sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turnpike throws a body shot but no joy.
Turnpike lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Turnpike breaks 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!
Faolin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
Turnpike lands with a good body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Faolin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Faolin misses with a head kick.
Turnpike getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice straight punches there by Turnpike. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turnpike.
Turnpike wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Faolin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Turnpike misses the target.
Turnpike throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
An inside leg kick from Faolin misses.
Faolin lands a two punch combo.
Turnpike scores with a crisp jab that stopped Faolin in his tracks.
Faolin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Faolin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Turnpike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Faolin throws a right and a left that Turnpike avoids nicely.
Faolin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Turnpike checks a leg kick nicely.
Turnpike throws a body punch but Faolin moves out of range.
A jab from Turnpike misses.
Turnpike throws the left hand but Faolin avoids the punch easily.
Faolin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turnpike swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faolin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turnpike catches Faolin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turnpike misses with a wild body shot.
And Faolin tries to counter it with a takedown but Turnpike pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Turnpike takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Turnpike. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turnpike.
Faolin tries to bum rush Turnpike with a series of wild strikes but Turnpike uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turnpike lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Turnpike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faolin.
Faolin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Faolin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnpike tries to bum rush Faolin with a series of wild strikes but Faolin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faolin takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
Turnpike throws a hook but Faolin avoids it easily.
Turnpike is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Turnpike closes the distance and clinches.
Faolin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Turnpike breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turnpike swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Faolin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Faolin. #ES#
Turnpike has his feet on Faolin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Turnpike stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Faolin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turnpike circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice jab there from Turnpike.
Turnpike connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Faolin momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faolin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turnpike definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Faolin throws a sloppy head kick and Turnpike moves out of range easily.
Faolin misses with a hook.
Turnpike swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Faolin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jersey Turnpike dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Faolin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turnpike.
Sean Faolin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faolin takes one to the chin there.
Turnpike lands with an overhand left.
Turnpike's corner calls for a 1-2. Turnpike obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice cross by Turnpike.#CL#
Turnpike gets a clinch. #BC#
Turnpike breaks the clinch.
Faolin avoids the body shot from Turnpike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Faolin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Turnpike throws the left hand but Faolin avoids the punch easily.
Turnpike checks the leg kick.
Turnpike moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Turnpike. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turnpike.
Faolin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turnpike misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Turnpike misses with a wild body shot.
Turnpike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faolin was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnpike.#T1##CL#
Turnpike moves into the clinch.#BC#
Turnpike breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jersey Turnpike is winning the standup battle so far.
Faolin scores with a punch to the head.
Faolin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turnpike is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faolin can do to turn this around?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turnpike takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turnpike connects with a body shot that sends Faolin's belly button to the back.
Faolin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Faolin missing with a left hand there. Turnpike was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Faolin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Turnpike.
Faolin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faolin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turnpike takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faolin ducks under a wild hook from Turnpike.
Faolin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnpike.
Turnpike misses with a straight right. #T2#
Turnpike avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turnpike lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turnpike connects with a nice looking jab.
Turnpike keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faolin.
Turnpike avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Turnpike. That snapped Faolin's head back.
A jab from Turnpike does it's job there.
A punch combination from Faolin misses.
Turnpike was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Faolin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turnpike finds it's way round the side to connect with Faolin's head.
Faolin with a hook.
Turnpike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turnpike was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faolin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Faolin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turnpike.
Faolin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Turnpike looks to score with a jab to the body but Faolin is just out of range.
Turnpike throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faolin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turnpike bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Faolin misses with a body shot.
Faolin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turnpike looks to land a left hand but Faolin moved out of range nicely.
Faolin throws a looping overhand right but Turnpike ducks down to avoid it.
Turnpike cracks Faolin with an open hand slap.
Turnpike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faolin was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnpike.
Turnpike tries to clinch
and Turnpike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Faolin misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Turnpike takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Turnpike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turnpike ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Faolin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turnpike on the side of the head.
Turnpike lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnpike thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turnpike is looking to clinch.
Faolin slips a jab from Turnpike.
Faolin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Faolin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turnpike punishes Faolin's body with a nice straight punch.
Turnpike throws a big shot that misses.
Faolin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Faolin loads up on a big right hand but Turnpike slips the punch.
Turnpike cracks Faolin with an open hand slap.
Faolin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnpike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnpike throws a one two combo.
Turnpike moves out of range of the strikes.
Turnpike was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Faolin blocks a jab.
Faolin keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jersey Turnpike dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Faolin misses its intended target.
Turnpike lands a nice hook to Faolin's body. Faolin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Turnpike there.
Faolin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Turnpike clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Turnpike breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Turnpike.
Faolin throws a body kick that misses.
Turnpike darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Faolin moves out of range of the strikes.
Turnpike bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turnpike lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turnpike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Turnpike there.
Turnpike blocks a low kick nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faolin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turnpike pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Turnpike slips a jab from Faolin.
Turnpike lands with a good body shot.
Faolin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Faolin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnpike was well out of range. Poor timing from Faolin.
Turnpike uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Faolin misses with a low kick.
Turnpike avoids the body shot from Faolin.
Faolin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Faolin takes a swing at Turnpike's ribcage but misses.
Turnpike scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Faolin doesn't seem bothered though.
Faolin drops his hands momentarily and Turnpike takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turnpike jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turnpike bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turnpike ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnpike throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Faolin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Faolin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Turnpike with a hook.
Faolin misses with a two punch combination.
Turnpike thuds a left hand into Faolin's body.
Turnpike takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turnpike throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Faolin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Faolin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Faolin ducks under a wild hook from Turnpike.
A clash of legs there as Turnpike blocks the low kick.#CL#
Turnpike gets a clinch. #BC#
Turnpike breaks the clinch.
Turnpike scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Faolin cracks Turnpike with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Faolin keeps the fight on the outside.
Turnpike fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Faolin on the side of the head.
Turnpike slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Turnpike blocks a jab.
Faolin throws a good cross that connects.
Turnpike moves out of range as Faolin strikes.
Faolin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turnpike uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Turnpike takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Turnpike breaks the clinch.
Turnpike takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot by Turnpike.
Turnpike cracks Faolin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Turnpike waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faolin.
Faolin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnpike lands with a nice body punch.
Faolin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Faolin tries a low kick but Turnpike avoids it.
Turnpike lands a right hook to the body.
Turnpike scores with a decent looking hook.
Turnpike throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Faolin just misses with a punch to the body.
Faolin throws a jab but it's blocked by Turnpike.
Turnpike lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Turnpike clinches. #BC#
Turnpike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turnpike scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Faolin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turnpike.
Turnpike swings for the body but Faolin moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnpike misses with an uppercut
and Faolin counters with a three punch combo that has Turnpike backing up. Turnpike nods at Faolin to acknowledge the strikes.
Faolin throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Turnpike on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Turnpike clinches. #BC#
Turnpike breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jersey Turnpike showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turnpike 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 Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jersey Turnpike!
After winning the bout, Jersey Turnpike thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Sean Faolin was interviewed post fight and said 'Fook off ye cheeky coont.'. |
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Event:
CDM Round 8
Date: Dec 15, 2023 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Faolin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Waters doesn't seem phased though.
Waters looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL#
Waters closes the distance and clinches.
Waters tries to pull guard but Faolin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Waters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Waters tries to pull guard but Faolin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Waters fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for River Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waters tries to pull guard but Faolin holds him up against the cage and eventually Waters drops back down to his feet.
Faolin can't break the clinch.
Waters is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Faolin to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters tries to pull guard but Faolin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Faolin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Waters jumps guard but Faolin stands there with Waters around his waist. Waters gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Waters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faolin walks away with a smile on his face. Waters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Faolin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good shot there by Faolin.
Faolin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Waters fails to pull guard.
Waters jumps guard but Faolin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Waters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faolin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Waters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faolin just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Faolin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Waters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Faolin is trying to break the clinch but Waters has him pressed against the cage.
Waters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faolin walks away with a smile on his face. Waters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Waters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Faolin punishes Waters's body with a nice straight punch.
Faolin jabs Waters to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faolin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Faolin with a hook.
Faolin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Waters clinches with his opponent.
Waters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faolin walks away with a smile on his face. Waters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Faolin scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waters tries to clinch but Faolin is having none of it.
Faolin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faolin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sean Faolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Faolin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Waters avoids the body shot from Faolin.
Waters staying out of range there.
Faolin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waters wants to clinch up but Faolin keeps it at a distance.
Waters closes the distance but Faolin moves to the side
and Faolin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Waters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faolin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Faolin misses.
Waters wants to clinch up but Faolin keeps it at a distance.
Waters tries to clinch but Faolin moves out of range. #T4##CL#
Waters has taken the fight to the clinch.
Waters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Waters is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Faolin to keep the fight standing.
Waters tries to pull guard but Faolin holds him up against the cage and eventually Waters drops back down to his feet.
Waters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faolin walks away with a smile on his face. Waters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Waters tries to clinch up but Faolin circles away and keeps his distance.
Waters avoids the head kick by Faolin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faolin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Waters doesn't manage to clinch there - Faolin circles away.
Waters doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Faolin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Faolin throws a leg kick but Waters sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Waters closes the distance but Faolin moves to the side
letting Faolin counter with a right hand.
Sean Faolin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faolin throws a big shot that misses.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch but Faolin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Waters backs off Faolin throws a huge counter combo but Waters manages to avoid it all.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faolin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waters wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters is looking to clinch but Faolin is avoiding it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Waters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Waters looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Faolin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Faolin looks to score with a jab to the body but Waters is just out of range.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faolin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faolin swats away the attempt to clinch by Waters.
Waters wants to clinch up but Faolin keeps it at a distance.
Faolin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faolin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waters fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Faolin. Waters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waters is looking to clinch but Faolin is avoiding it.
Faolin thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Waters tries to clinch but Faolin is having none of it.
Waters is looking to clinch but Faolin is avoiding it.
Faolin lands a lovely overhand right.
Waters is looking to clinch but Faolin is avoiding it.
Waters avoids the body shot from Faolin.
Faolin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waters.
#CL#
Waters has closed the distance and engaged Faolin in a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Waters is trying to pull guard but Faolin has him pressed against the cage.
Waters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faolin walks away with a smile on his face. Waters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Faolin misses with a low kick.
Faolin scores with a jab to the body.
Waters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Faolin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Waters tries to clinch up but Faolin circles away and keeps his distance.
Faolin misses with an uppercut. Waters saw that one coming.
Waters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faolin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Faolin cracks Waters with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Faolin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Faolin misses with a body shot.
Waters fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Faolin's corner calls for a 1-2. Faolin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Waters ducks under a wild hook from Faolin.
Faolin swats away the attempt to clinch by Waters.
Faolin connects with a body shot.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faolin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waters doesn't manage to clinch there - Faolin circles away.
#CL#
Waters darts in and clinches Faolin up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waters is trying to pull guard but Faolin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for River Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waters tries to pull guard but Faolin holds him up against the cage and eventually Waters drops back down to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Faolin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Faolin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Waters doesn't seem bothered though.
Faolin misses with a hook. Waters ducked under it nicely.
Faolin misses with a body kick.
Waters seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Waters tries to clinch up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Faolin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Waters has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Waters and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch but Faolin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch but Faolin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Waters is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch but Faolin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Waters wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faolin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faolin throws a jab when Waters was well out of range.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faolin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faolin swats away the attempt to clinch by Waters.
Waters moves in looking to clinch but Faolin pushes him off.
Faolin throws a body punch but Waters moves out of range.
Waters tries to clinch but Faolin is having none of it.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faolin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Waters tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Faolin misses.
Waters tries to clinch but Faolin is having none of it. #T2#
Waters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faolin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Faolin swats away the attempt to clinch by Waters.
Faolin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Faolin jabs at Waters's body.
Faolin keeps the fight on the outside.
Waters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faolin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Waters is looking to clinch but Faolin is avoiding it.
Waters moves in looking to clinch but Faolin pushes him off.
Waters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Waters tries to clinch but Faolin is having none of it. #T3#
Faolin digs a good hook to Waters's body.
A swing and a miss from Faolin.
Faolin throws a hook to the side of Waters's head but Waters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Faolin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Waters wants to clinch.
Waters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faolin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Waters tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Faolin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faolin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faolin throws a hook but Waters avoids it easily.
Waters tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Faolin manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Waters is looking to clinch but Faolin is avoiding it.
Waters tries to clinch there but Faolin circles away.
Faolin takes a swing at Waters's ribcage but misses.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faolin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Faolin.
Waters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faolin.
Waters tries to clinch but Faolin moves away
and Faolin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Waters thinking.
Waters tries to move into range but Faolin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Waters checks a low kick from Faolin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faolin throws a head kick that misses.
Waters tries to clinch there but Faolin circles away.
River Waters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waters throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Faolin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Faolin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Faolin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Faolin!
An out of breath Sean Faolin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CMD Round 7
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Faolin scores with a hook to the body. Nichols takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Faolin looks winded!
Nice uppercut lands for Nichols. That snapped Faolin's head back.
Nichols throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nichols connects with the punch.
Faolin walks into a stiff left hand from Nichols.
Nichols wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nichols connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Faolin throws a hook but Nichols avoids it easily.
Faolin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nichols connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Faolin scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Faolin is rocked!
and Nichols counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Faolin! He's just covering up as Nichols starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Nichols!
In defeat, Sean Faolin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fook off ye cheeky coont.'. |
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Event:
CDM Round 6
Date: Dec 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Torso jabs Faolin right on the nose. Faolin blinks but takes it well.
Faolin looks winded!
Torso looks to land a right hand but Faolin moved out of range.
Faolin throws out a counter right but Torso avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Torso.#KD#
Torso cracks Faolin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Faolin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Torso finish him?
#ROC#Faolin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torso cracks Faolin with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Faolin falls to his knees and Torso doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Torso!
Mr Torso took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Sean Faolin spoke after the fight, saying 'Fook off ye cheeky coont.'. |
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Event:
CDM Round 5
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Reynolds works Faolin's body with a nice hook.
Reynolds tries for a takedown but Faolin circles away easily#TD2#
and Faolin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Reynolds controlling Faolin's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds wants to sweep but no luck.
Reynolds is working hard here to advance position.
Faolin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Faolin stands and throws Reynolds's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin trying to control the position but Reynolds is working away.
Faolin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Reynolds is avoiding damage well.
#T1#
Faolin scoring with punches from side control.
Faolin lands a nice forearm strike.
Faolin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Reynolds tries to escape but Faolin is in control.
Reynolds managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Faolin.
Reynolds is looking for a sweep.
Reynolds is trying to escape the position but Faolin is controlling the position.
Faolin cracks Reynolds with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Reynolds on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reynolds tries to get out of the position.
Faolin scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds can't do much from the bottom here.
Faolin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Reynolds is trying to buck Faolin off.#T2#
Reynolds is not content to let Faolin control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Faolin working the ground and pound but Reynolds is defending the strikes. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faolin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faolin throws out a counter right but Reynolds avoids it with no problem.
Reynolds connects with a crisp jab.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds lands the left hand.#T3#
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Faolin sprawls well. Faolin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reynolds gets slowly back to his feet.
Faolin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A head kick misses from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a low kick, looking for Faolin's leg but Faolin calmly moves out of range.
It seemed like Faolin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reynolds scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Faolin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
Reynolds is trying to stand up here but Faolin is controlling him well. #T4#
Faolin lands with a punch from half guard.
Faolin lands strikes from half guard.
Faolin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reynolds with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Reynolds trying to control from the bottom.
Faolin winds up and cracks Reynolds with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Faolin lands with a punch from half guard.
Faolin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Faolin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faolin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Faolin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Faolin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Reynolds shoots for a takedown but Faolin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reynolds doesn't manage to clinch there - Faolin circles away.
Reynolds fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Faolin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reynolds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Faolin avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Faolin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Reynolds closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Reynolds tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Reynolds manages to break the clinch.
Reynolds fails with a takedown attempt.
Faolin feints the counter takedown.
Reynolds shoots in looking for a takedown. Faolin tries to sprawl out of it but Reynolds keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faolin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Faolin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stanley Reynolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reynolds fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Faolin misses.
Stanley Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Faolin defends well and Reynolds ends up having to push Faolin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Faolin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reynolds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reynolds tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Faolin smiles and moves away.
Sean Faolin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reynolds changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Faolin tries to avoid it but Reynolds manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Faolin to the ground. Faolin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Faolin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Faolin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reynolds.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reynolds is defended easily by Faolin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Faolin! But no joy.#T3#
Reynolds tries to clinch up.
Faolin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Faolin. No joy for Reynolds on that attempt.
Faolin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reynolds defends it well.#CL#
Reynolds pushes Faolin up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reynolds tries to land a front kick but Faolin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reynolds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Faolin pinned against the cage. Faolin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Reynolds shoots in and drives through. Faolin sprawls well.
A nice side step and Faolin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Faolin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Reynolds rushes Faolin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reynolds is looking for a takedown.
Faolin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Faolin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Reynolds throws a nice looking combination but Faolin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Faolin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reynolds with a body shot.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faolin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faolin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reynolds shoots and misses
and Reynolds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Faolin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Faolin counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds throws a series of punches but Faolin moves out of range. #T1#
Reynolds fails with a takedown attempt.
Faolin with the counter takedown but Reynolds avoids it easily.
Reynolds looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Faolin unleashes a big counter combination but Reynolds bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faolin keeps the fight on the outside.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Faolin but Faolin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reynolds shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Faolin blocks a head kick by Reynolds.
Faolin with the counter takedown but Reynolds avoids it easily.
Reynolds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Reynolds misses
and Faolin counters with a right hand to the body.
Reynolds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Faolin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sean Faolin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reynolds wants to clinch up but Faolin keeps it at a distance.
Faolin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reynolds lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Reynolds shoots in and drives through. Faolin sprawls well.
Faolin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Faolin slips a jab and a cross from Reynolds.
Reynolds tries to clinch but Faolin moves away
letting Faolin counter with a right hand.
Reynolds shoots and misses
and Faolin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reynolds tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Faolin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Reynolds won't be happy with that. #T4#
Faolin working the body and head with strikes.
Faolin working the ground and pound.
Faolin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Faolin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Faolin is chipping away with strikes.
Reynolds is working to avoid the ground and pound but Faolin connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds wants to control but Faolin postures up.
Faolin is chipping away with strikes.
Reynolds wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Faolin lands a few punches from side control.
Stanley Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faolin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Faolin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Faolin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Faolin!
Sean Faolin 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:
CDM Round 4
Date: Dec 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Faolin swings for the body but Nunes moves out of range.
Nunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faolin.
Nunes is looking to counter punch.
Nunes slips under a jab.
It looked like Nunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Faolin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Faolin misses with a wild body shot.
Nunes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Faolin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Faolin throws a series of punches but Nunes avoids them all with ease.
Faolin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Faolin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Faolin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nunes is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin throws out a loose jab but Nunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faolin clobbers Nunes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nunes blocks a head kick by Faolin.
Faolin misses with a straight left.
Sean Faolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Faolin throws a low kick, looking for Nunes's leg but Nunes calmly moves out of range.
Nunes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Faolin tries a low kick but Nunes avoids it.
Nunes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nunes is breathing heavily.
Nunes moves out of range as Faolin strikes.
Faolin looks to land a left hand but Nunes moved out of range nicely.
Nunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faolin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Faolin.
An attempted straight right counter from Nunes misses the target.
Faolin throws the left hand but Nunes avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nunes misses the target.
Faolin misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Nunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Faolin misses with a looping left.
It looked like Nunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Faolin lands a nice shot to the body.
Nunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faolin.
A little feinted left hand from Nunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Faolin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nunes has time to react.#T2#
Faolin misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Faolin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nunes is looking to counter punch.
Faolin looks to score with a jab to the body but Nunes is just out of range.
Faolin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Nunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Faolin misses with a wild body shot.
Faolin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Faolin misses with a hook.
A jab from Faolin misses.
Nunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faolin lands a nice shot to the body.
Faolin looks to score with a jab to the body but Nunes is just out of range.#T3#
Faolin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faolin.
Faolin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Faolin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nunes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Faolin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faolin.
Nunes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nunes ducks under a wild hook from Faolin.
Nunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Faolin.
Faolin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nunes rather than just go for the knockout.
Faolin punishes Nunes's body with a nice straight punch.
Nunes walks into a straight right hand from Faolin.
Faolin looks to land a left hand but Nunes moved out of range nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Faolin.
Nunes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Faolin looks to land a left hand but Nunes moved out of range nicely.
Nunes is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Faolin.
Faolin lands a glancing blow to the side of Nunes's head.
Faolin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nunes.
Faolin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nunes ducks under a wild hook from Faolin.
A little feinted left hand from Nunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Faolin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Faolin throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Nunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Faolin connects with a body shot.
Faolin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nunes moves away.
Nunes throwing a counter right hand but Faolin manages to avoid it.
Faolin lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Faolin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Nunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Faolin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Faolin throws a nice looking combination but Nunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Faolin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faolin throws a body punch but Nunes moves out of range.
Nunes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Faolin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faolin lands a jab to Nunes's midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Faolin. Those never looked like landing.
Nunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faolin.
Nunes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Faolin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Faolin throws out the jab.
Nunes throwing a counter right hand but Faolin manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin lands with a shot to the body.
Faolin looks to land a right hand but Nunes moved out of range.
Faolin misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Nunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faolin misses with a hook. Nunes ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Nunes misses the target.#T1#
Faolin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nunes slips a straight right by Faolin.
Nunes throwing a counter right hand but Faolin manages to avoid it.
Faolin misses with an uppercut.
Nunes is looking to counter punch.
Faolin lands a nice hook to Nunes's body. Nunes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Faolin misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Faolin misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Nunes misses the target.
Sean Faolin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faolin misses the jab.
Faolin misses with a looping left.
Faolin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nunes.
Faolin misses with a straight left.
Nunes staying out of range there.#T2#
Faolin misses with a body shot.
Faolin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faolin misses with a hook.
Faolin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Nunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Faolin throws out a loose jab but Nunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Nunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Faolin misses its intended target.
Faolin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nunes might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Faolin misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Nunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Faolin misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nunes blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Nunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Faolin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nunes throwing a counter right hand but Faolin manages to avoid it.
Faolin with a jab.
Faolin misses with a hook.
Nunes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Faolin.
Faolin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Faolin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Faolin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Faolin stalks Nunes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nunes's face. Nunes staggers backwards, shaken.
Faolin throws a big shot that misses.
Faolin swings for the body but Nunes moves out of range.
Faolin thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Nunes blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Nunes misses the target.
Nunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faolin.
Faolin with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Faolin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nunes staying out of range there.
Faolin misses with the combination.
Nunes ducks under a wild hook from Faolin.
Nunes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Faolin throws the left hand but Nunes avoids the punch easily.
Nunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faolin misses with a wild body shot.
Nunes is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Faolin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Nunes moves out of range as Faolin strikes.
Mauricio Nunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nunes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Faolin misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Faolin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Faolin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Faolin just misses with a punch to the body.
Nunes is looking to counter punch.
Faolin misses with the combination.
Nunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faolin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Nunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Faolin throws a series of punches but Nunes avoids them all with ease.
Faolin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nunes moves away.
Nunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Faolin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nunes slips a jab from Faolin.
It looked like Nunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nunes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Faolin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nunes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nunes throwing a counter right hand but Faolin manages to avoid it.
Faolin lands a body shot.
Faolin misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Nunes misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Nunes blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Nunes misses the target.
Faolin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nunes is looking to counter punch.
Faolin misses with a straight left.
Faolin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nunes throwing a counter right hand but Faolin manages to avoid it.
Faolin throws a hook to the side of Nunes's head but Nunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Nunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Faolin throws a good cross that connects.
Faolin wants to slow Nunes down by chopping away at his legs.
Faolin throws a hook but Nunes blocks it.
Nunes throwing a counter right hand but Faolin manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Faolin misses its intended target.
Nunes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Faolin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Nunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Faolin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Nunes misses the target.
Faolin throws a series of punches but Nunes avoids them all with ease.
Faolin lands a nice shot to the body.
Faolin lands a nice looking body shot.
Faolin looks to land a right hand but Nunes moved out of range.
It looked like Nunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes avoids a kick to the body.
#T3#
Faolin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faolin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nunes moves out of range as Faolin strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Nunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nunes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Faolin dips to his left and cracks Nunes with an uppercut!
Faolin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faolin misses with a looping left.
Faolin scores with a body shot.
Faolin misses with a low kick as Nunes jumps back.
Nunes throwing a counter right hand but Faolin manages to avoid it.
Faolin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Nunes misses the target.
Faolin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faolin.#T4#
Faolin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Faolin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Nunes misses the target.
Faolin throws a hook to the side of Nunes's head but Nunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nunes throwing a counter right hand but Faolin manages to avoid it.
Faolin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faolin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nunes's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Faolin.
Faolin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Faolin scores with a shot to the body.
Faolin missing with a left hand there. Nunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Faolin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Faolin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 24:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Faolin!
Sean Faolin 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:
CMD Round 3
Date: Dec 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Faolin scores with a jab. Faroshev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Faolin lands a head shot.
Faolin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Faroshev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Faolin. Faolin obviously looking to wear him down.
Faolin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Faroshev.
Faroshev attempts a counter takedown but Faolin avoids it well and moves away.
Faolin throws a jab but it's blocked by Faroshev.
Faroshev throwing a counter right hand but Faolin manages to avoid it.
Faroshev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Faroshev feinted with a counter takedown.
Faolin throws a lazy uppercut
and Faroshev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Faolin throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Faroshev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Faolin!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faolin is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Faroshev throws a strike aimed at the side of Faolin's head but Faolin avoids it well.
Faroshev throws a strike aimed at the side of Faolin's head but Faolin avoids it well.
Faolin dodges the ground and pound from Faroshev.
Faroshev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Faroshev throws an elbow but Faolin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Faroshev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Faroshev throwing strikes but Faolin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Faolin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Faolin wants to stand but Faroshev has his arm trapped.
Faroshev looking for a sweep but Faolin has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Faroshev is trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faolin content just to control the position here.
Faolin tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Faroshev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Faroshev tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SU2#
Faolin get's back to his feet.
Faroshev ducks right into an uppercut from Faolin.
Faroshev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Faolin lands a nice hook to Faroshev's body. Faroshev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Faroshev slips a jab from Faolin.
Faroshev attempts a counter takedown but Faolin avoids it well and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faolin lands with a cross.
Faroshev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Faroshev slips a straight right by Faolin.
Faroshev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Faolin sprawls and moves away.
Faolin misses with a hook. Faroshev ducked under it nicely.
Faroshev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Faroshev.
Faroshev feinted with a counter takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Faolin.
Sean Faolin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faolin lands with a nice body punch.
Faolin with the inside leg kick.
Faolin connects with a crisp jab.
Faolin misses with a straight right.
Faroshev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Faolin sprawls and moves away.
Faolin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Faroshev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Faolin throws a lazy right hand but Faroshev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Faolin with a nice calf kick.
Faroshev defending well as Faolin loads up on a big left hand.
Faolin throws a poor cross that misses
and Faolin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Sean Faolin has been cut.
Faolin looks winded!
Faolin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Faroshev tries to counter with a takedown but Faolin is quick to defend against it.
Faolin throws a leg kick #TD#
so Faroshev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faroshev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Faolin is rocked!#T4#
Faroshev loads up on a big left hand. Faolin felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Faroshev looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Faolin can't hide his disappointment, as Faroshev celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daroshev Faroshev!
In defeat, Sean Faolin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fook off ye cheeky coont.'. |
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Event:
CDM Round 2
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1#
A left lands for Faolin.
Fister is breathing heavily.
Faolin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fister.
Fister is looking to counter the offense by Faolin and move into the clinch.
Fister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faolin.
Fister is looking to counter the offense by Faolin and move into the clinch.
A lazy left from Faolin finds it's target.
Faolin misses with a straight left.
Fister moves in looking to clinch but Faolin pushes him off.
Faolin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fister was well out of range. Poor timing from Faolin.#KD2#
Faolin cracks Fister with a big right hand and Fister goes down!#ROC2#Fister is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Faolin gets to his feet. Fister looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oh Fister is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Faolin cracks Fister with a left hook right on the temple and Fister goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Faolin lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Fister is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Faolin!
An out of breath Sean Faolin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CDM Round 1
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Faolin clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Cabral successfully pulls guard.
Faolin wants to get up but he can't break Cabral's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Faolin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Faolin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cabral has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Faolin is looking to defend but Cabral has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Faolin! Cabral pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Faolin taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bernardo Cabral!
The defeated Sean Faolin had this to say: 'Fook off ye cheeky coont.'. |
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