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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2025 |
#R1#
X Factor lands the left hand.
Faulkner moves away from the strike by X Factor.
It looked like Faulkner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Faulkner scores with a shot to the body.
Faulkner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by X Factor. #CL#
Faulkner darts in and clinches X Factor up against the cage.#BC#
Faulkner manages to break the clinch.
X Factor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by X Factor!
#CL#
Faulkner closes the distance and pushes X Factor back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
X Factor jumps guard but Faulkner stands there with X Factor around his waist. X Factor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Faulkner has X Factor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Faulkner pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending X Factor tumbling to the mat - Faulkner dives into X Factor's guard.
Faulkner showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
X Factor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Faulkner manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
X Factor is pushing down on Faulkner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Faulkner is fighting to maintain full guard but X Factor has managed to sneak the leg through.
X Factor trying to control from half guard but Faulkner is working away. #SUB2#
X Factor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
X Factor passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Faulkner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Faulkner is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
X Factor looking to take Faulkner's back but Faulkner rolls and after a scramble, Faulkner ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Faulkner to escape a tricky position. #SU#
Faulkner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on X Factor, up you get!
Faulkner keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
X Factor throws a right hand that misses
and Faulkner counters with a nice uppercut.
Faulkner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Faulkner 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 X Factor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from X Factor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Faulkner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from X Factor.
X Factor shoots in looking for a takedown. Faulkner tries to sprawl out of it but X Factor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faulkner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Faulkner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. X Factor sprawls well initially but Faulkner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. X Factor manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
X Factor looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Faulkner is defending well. X Factor quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Faulkner has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! X Factor celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malchom X Factor! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Barishnikov clinches up with Faulkner and pushes him back against the cage.
Faulkner is looking to break free of the clinch but Barishnikov has double underhooks.
Faulkner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barishnikov has him pressed against the cage.
Barishnikov tries to pull guard but Faulkner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barishnikov tries to pull guard but Faulkner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Faulkner prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Habibi Barishnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Barishnikov decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Faulkner stands up from Barishnikov's guard - Faulkner perhaps looking for a knockout.
Faulkner swats away the attempt to clinch by Barishnikov.#CL2#
Faulkner drives through and clinches with Barishnikov against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barishnikov trying to stall but Faulkner improves his position.
Faulkner is looking to break free of the clinch but Barishnikov has double underhooks.
Faulkner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barishnikov tries to pull guard but Faulkner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Faulkner tries to break the clinch but Barishnikov is controlling the position. #BC2#
Faulkner breaks the clinch.
Faulkner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Barishnikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Faulkner has Barishnikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Barishnikov can't break the clinch.
Faulkner is looking to break free of the clinch but Barishnikov has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Faulkner jumps guard.
Faulkner keeping moving, preventing Barishnikov from controlling successfully.
Faulkner has control of Barishnikov's left arm, preventing Barishnikov from doing any damage. #ES2#
Faulkner has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Barishnikov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Faulkner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barishnikov avoids it really well and circles away.
Faulkner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Barishnikov gets tackled into the cage by Faulkner. Faulkner maintains the clinch.
Barishnikov tries to stall but Faulkner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barishnikov looking to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Faulkner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Faulkner tries to break free but Barishnikov pushes him back against the cage.
Barishnikov is trying to force a seperation but Faulkner has the dominant position.
Barishnikov tries to break the clinch but Faulkner is controlling the position.
Barishnikov is trying to pull guard but Faulkner has him pressed against the cage.
Faulkner has had enough of the clinch but Barishnikov keeps him there for the moment.
Barishnikov tries to throw a body punch but Faulkner avoids it by throwing Barishnikov back against the cage.
Faulkner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Faulkner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barishnikov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Faulkner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barishnikov.
Barishnikov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barishnikov jumps guard but Faulkner stands there with Barishnikov around his waist. Barishnikov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Faulkner is looking to break free of the clinch but Barishnikov has double underhooks.
Barishnikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Faulkner's efforts to push away.
Faulkner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barishnikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Faulkner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barishnikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Faulkner working hard to break the clinch.
Barishnikov has Faulkner pressed against the cage, preventing Faulkner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faulkner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barishnikov's elbow.
Barishnikov tries to pull guard but Faulkner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barishnikov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slap Faulkner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Faulkner clinches with his opponent.
Faulkner is trying to break the clinch but Barishnikov is controlling him.
Barishnikov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Faulkner prevents it.
Faulkner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Faulkner is trying to push Barishnikov away but Barishnikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barishnikov is trying to force a seperation but Faulkner has the dominant position.
Faulkner gets underhooks to prevent Barishnikov's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Barishnikov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barishnikov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faulkner throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barishnikov trying to control the position.
Barishnikov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Barishnikov keeping full guard, as Faulkner tries to pass.
Faulkner throws a big elbow that misses. #SU2#
Faulkner stands up and waves to Barishnikov to follow him.
A head kick misses from Faulkner.
Faulkner misses with a head kick.
Faulkner misses with a few strikes there.
Habibi Barishnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barishnikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Faulkner avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Habibi Barishnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barishnikov shoots in for a takedown but Faulkner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Faulkner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Barishnikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Faulkner tries to sprawl out of it but Barishnikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faulkner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Faulkner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Faulkner showed some decent athleticism there.
Barishnikov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Faulkner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Faulkner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Barishnikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Faulkner.
Faulkner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barishnikov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Faulkner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Faulkner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Faulkner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Faulkner thows a huge punch but Barishnikov dodges it nicely.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Faulkner 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.
Barishnikov tries to get to full guard but Faulkner has control of the leg.
Faulkner content to control rather than advance.
Faulkner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barishnikov's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faulkner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Faulkner thows a huge punch but Barishnikov dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slap Faulkner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Faulkner clinches up against the cage.
Faulkner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barishnikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barishnikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Faulkner is keeping busy.#BC2#
Faulkner breaks the clinch.
Barishnikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Habibi Barishnikov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Faulkner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barishnikov is trying to control but can't.
Faulkner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barishnikov manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Barishnikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Faulkner.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Faulkner stands and steps away. Barishnikov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Barishnikov blocks a head kick by Faulkner.
Faulkner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barishnikov's waist but Barishnikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Faulkner off to one side. #CL2#
Faulkner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barishnikov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Barishnikov breaks from the clinch.
Faulkner shoots in for a takedown but Barishnikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Habibi Barishnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slap Faulkner.#CL#
Barishnikov instigates a clinch.
Barishnikov has Faulkner pressed against the cage, preventing Faulkner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Faulkner slowing the pace effectively.
Faulkner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barishnikov tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Barishnikov breaks the clinch.
Faulkner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barishnikov is looking for a counter combo.
Barishnikov tries to clinch but Faulkner moves out of range.
Barishnikov shoots in for a takedown but Faulkner shows good takedown defense.
Barishnikov throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Faulkner has managed to clinch.
Faulkner has had enough of the clinch but Barishnikov keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Faulkner drags the fight down to the ground.
#T3#
Faulkner keeping moving, preventing Barishnikov from controlling successfully.
Faulkner looking for a sweep. Not yet Faulkner, not yet.
Faulkner trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Faulkner keeping full guard, as Barishnikov tries to pass.
Slap Faulkner has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
Faulkner has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barishnikov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Faulkner wants to break the clinch but can't.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Faulkner is trying to break the clinch but Barishnikov is controlling him.#T4##BC2#
Faulkner breaks from the clinch.
Faulkner lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Faulkner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barishnikov tries to break free but Faulkner pushes him back against the cage.
Faulkner is looking to break free of the clinch but Barishnikov has double underhooks.
Faulkner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faulkner can't get the takedown.
Faulkner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Habibi Barishnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slap Faulkner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barishnikov tries to pull guard but Faulkner holds him up against the cage and eventually Barishnikov drops back down to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slap Faulkner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Faulkner 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slap Faulkner! |
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Event:
HFA 31
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Flores rushes Faulkner and presses him up against the cage.
Faulkner working hard to break the clinch.
Flores keeps control of Faulkner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Faulkner is trying to break the clinch but Flores is controlling him.
Faulkner wants a takedown.
Faulkner wants to break free but Flores has control.
Faulkner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Faulkner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flores has Faulkner pressed against the cage, preventing Faulkner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faulkner working hard to break the clinch.
Faulkner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Flores has clasped his hands together around Faulkner's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Faulkner wants to get back to his feet but Flores is dominant here and he's now got Faulkner's back!#SUB2#
Faulkner won't enjoy being in this position. Flores looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Faulkner is tapping - it's over boys! Flores picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devyn Flores! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Dominguez closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Faulkner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dominguez looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Faulkner performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU2#
Faulkner decides to stand up. #TD2#
Faulkner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dominguez!#SU2#
Faulkner decides to stand back up.
Faulkner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Faulkner throws a head kick that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Faulkner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Dominguez has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T1#
Faulkner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dominguez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dominguez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Faulkner tries for a takedown but Dominguez manages to get underhooks.
Faulkner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Joaquin Dominguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slap Faulkner.#TD2#
Faulkner jumps guard and drags Dominguez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Faulkner thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Faulkner pulls Dominguez in close to his closed guard and prevents Dominguez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Faulkner punching to the body, from the bottom. #T2#
Dominguez preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Faulkner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dominguez is fighting to break Faulkner's control of his arms but Faulkner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faulkner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Dominguez gets caught flat footed, as Faulkner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Faulkner forces his way into half guard.
Faulkner slips a nice elbow through Dominguez's hands, connecting with Dominguez's forehead.
Faulkner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Faulkner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Faulkner tries to pass to full mount but Dominguez defends it. #T4##SU2#
Faulkner escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Faulkner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dominguez!
Faulkner cracks Dominguez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Faulkner's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Faulkner stands up and beckons Dominguez to his feet. #TD2#
Dominguez gets caught napping as Faulkner dives in and scores a takedown. Dominguez manages to retain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slap Faulkner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Faulkner gets the takedown into side control.
Dominguez trying to remain calm as Faulkner controls from the top position.
Faulkner scoring with punches and elbows.
Faulkner grinds an elbow into Dominguez's temple. #SU2#
Faulkner stands up and beckons Dominguez to his feet.
Faulkner misses with a takedown attempt - Dominguez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Faulkner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faulkner tries to pull guard but Dominguez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dominguez prevents the takedown attempt.
Joaquin Dominguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slap Faulkner.
Faulkner has Dominguez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dominguez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faulkner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faulkner.
Faulkner leaning against his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faulkner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dominguez's brow. #TD2#
Faulkner successfully pulls guard.
Faulkner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dominguez's guard. #REVB#
Faulkner landing some decent shots from guard.
Faulkner controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Faulkner gets to his feet - Dominguez follows without any prompting. #T2#
Faulkner closes the distance and clinches up with Dominguez, looking for a takedown. Faulkner pushes Dominguez against the cage but Dominguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joaquin Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Faulkner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dominguez, pushing him back against the cage.
Faulkner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dominguez after a bit of a struggle.
Faulkner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Faulkner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dominguez uses from the top position. #ES2#
Faulkner has his feet on Dominguez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Joaquin Dominguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Faulkner has closed the distance and engaged Dominguez in a clinch.
#TD2#
Faulkner jumps into guard, dragging Dominguez to the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Faulkner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dominguez wanted to stand there but Faulkner had control of the position.
Faulkner throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
Faulkner trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Faulkner throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
Faulkner closes the distance and pushes Dominguez back into the cage.#TD2#
Faulkner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Faulkner is pulling down on Dominguez's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slap Faulkner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Faulkner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Faulkner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dominguez's guard.
Dominguez wants to get back to his feet but Faulkner passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Faulkner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Faulkner seems to be looking for submissions.
Faulkner content to control rather than advance.
Dominguez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Faulkner is taking a breather. Dominguez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Faulkner moves into the clinch.
Faulkner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dominguez up against the cage.
Faulkner stalling.
Faulkner receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#TD2#
Faulkner has hold of one of Dominguez's legs. Dominguez is fighting the takedown attempt but Faulkner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Faulkner stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3##TD2#
Faulkner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dominguez!
Dominguez wants to get back to his feet but Faulkner is dominant here and he's now got Dominguez's back!
Slap Faulkner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Faulkner has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dominguez's body.
Faulkner is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Faulkner gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Faulkner gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Faulkner apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Joaquin Dominguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faulkner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Faulkner moves into the clinch.
Dominguez wants to get back to striking at distance but Faulkner won't allow it.
#T4#
Faulkner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Faulkner is trying to pull guard but Dominguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dominguez wants to break free but Faulkner has control.
#TD2#
Faulkner pulls guard effortlessly.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Faulkner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dominguez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Faulkner's guard.
Joaquin Dominguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slap Faulkner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faulkner controlling Dominguez's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slap Faulkner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Faulkner 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slap Faulkner! |
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