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Event:
HI 54: WedFight X
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Faflatas shoots in looking for a takedown. Gladius tries to sprawl out of it but Faflatas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gladius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Faflatas with that takedown attempt.
Gladius darts in looking for a takedown but Faflatas gets double underhooks and turns Gladius into the cage.
Faflatas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gladius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Faflatas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gladius.
It looked like Faflatas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nick Faflatas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marius Gladius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Faflatas as Gladius shoots in.
Gladius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gladius wants it to stay on the feet.
Faflatas throws a body shot but no joy.
Faflatas throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Gladius counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Gladius wants to pass the guard but Faflatas is keeping the position.#ES#
Faflatas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gladius has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gladius jumps guard but Faflatas stands there with Gladius around his waist. Gladius gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gladius tries to throw a body punch but Faflatas avoids it by throwing Gladius back against the cage.
Gladius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gladius wants to take the fight to the mat but Faflatas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Faflatas lands a body shot.
Faflatas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T2#
Gladius just leaning against Faflatas, taking a breather.
Faflatas has Gladius pressed against the cage, preventing Gladius from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Our sources have told us that Faflatas has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Faflatas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gladius.
#BC2#
Gladius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faflatas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gladius as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Faflatas has Gladius up against the cage in a clinch.
Gladius effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Gladius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gladius looks for a takedown but Faflatas sprawls well.
Gladius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Faflatas as he jumps to the side. #T3##CL#
Faflatas moves into range and clinches up with Gladius.
Gladius is trying to force a seperation but Faflatas has the dominant position.
Faflatas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Faflatas missing with knees to the body.
Faflatas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gladius stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gladius blocks a body shot from Faflatas.
Faflatas tries to land knees in the clinch but Gladius avoids the damage to the body.
Faflatas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Faflatas crunches a lovely knee into Gladius's ribcage.#T4#
Faflatas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gladius jumps guard but Faflatas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Faflatas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gladius tries to pull guard but Faflatas won't allow it.
Gladius looking to slow down the pace here.
Gladius takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gladius is trying to push Faflatas away but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Faflatas tries a body shot but Gladius blocks it.
Faflatas tries to land a knee to the head but Gladius blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gladius prevents a body shot from Faflatas.
Faflatas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Faflatas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Faflatas 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#
Faflatas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gladius.
Gladius slaps away a takedown attempt from Faflatas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gladius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That kick from Faflatas tenderised Gladius's leg. Gladius is trying to keep his angry face on.
Faflatas misses with a wild combination.
Gladius shoots for a double leg takedown but Faflatas sprawls well. He's pushed Gladius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faflatas shoots in for a takedown but Gladius shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Faflatas swinging wildly here.
Gladius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Faflatas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gladius can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Gladius shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Faflatas napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1##SUB2#
Gladius working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faflatas is looking to get back to his feet here but Gladius is keeping cool and he's managed to take Faflatas's back.#SUB2#
Gladius has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Faflatas is in real trouble here. Gladius gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Faflatas is tapping out! Gladius wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marius Gladius!
Marius Gladius bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
HI48: Kame/Kavlitzekis
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Pod rushes Faflatas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pod struggles to land a body shot inside as Faflatas controls his hands.
Pod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Faflatas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pod wants to get back to striking at distance but Faflatas won't allow it.
Faflatas wants a takedown.
Faflatas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Faflatas working Pod over with knees to the body.
Faflatas scores with a shot to the side of Pod's head.
Pod prevents the takedown attempt.
Pod tries a body shot but Faflatas blocks it.
Faflatas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pod misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faflatas has Pod pressed against the cage, preventing Pod from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Faflatas tries to work over Pod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Pod - that landed with a thud.
Faflatas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pod lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Faflatas wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pod pushes Faflatas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Faflatas lands a damaging elbow.
Faflatas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Faflatas throws a punch but it's blocked by Pod.
Pod tries to circle away but Faflatas has him pinned against the cage.
Faflatas blocks a body shot from Pod.
Faflatas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Faflatas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faflatas tries a body shot but Pod blocks it.
Faflatas prevents a body shot from Pod.
Pod pushes Faflatas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pod misses with a body punch.
Pod scores with a shot to the side of Faflatas's head.
Faflatas misses with a punch to the body.
Pod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Pod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faflatas's elbow.
Faflatas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Lotus Pod has been cut.
Pod tries to break the clinch but Faflatas is controlling the position.
Pod lands a nice uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Faflatas has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Pod can't break the clinch.
Pod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pod prevents a body shot from Faflatas.
Faflatas lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pod tries to throw a body punch but Faflatas avoids it by throwing Pod back against the cage.
Faflatas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Faflatas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pod backwards.
Faflatas throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Faflatas.
#T3#
Faflatas blocks a body shot from Pod.
Pod tries to break the clinch but Faflatas is controlling the position.
Pod tries to work over Faflatas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Pod.
Pod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Faflatas is trying to drag Pod to the mat but Pod just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pod throws a head punch that misses.
Faflatas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Pod.
Pod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Faflatas manages to pull guard.
Pod working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pod won't allow Faflatas to get back to his feet. #T4#
Pod wanted to stand there but Faflatas had control of the position.
Pod with a nice head shot there.
Pod really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faflatas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pod throws a strike but Faflatas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Faflatas stands and steps away. Pod gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Pod moves into the clinch.
Faflatas misses with a body punch.
Pod blocks an elbow strike from Faflatas.
Faflatas working Pod over with knees to the body.
Faflatas tries to pull guard but Pod holds him up against the cage and eventually Faflatas drops back down to his feet.
Faflatas scores with a shoulder strike.
Pod tries to break the clinch but Faflatas is controlling the position.
Faflatas throws an elbow but it misses.
Faflatas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faflatas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Faflatas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lotus Pod's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Faflatas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Faflatas dives in for a single leg takedown but Pod sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Faflatas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pod tries to circle away but Faflatas has him pinned against the cage.
Pod takes a knee right on the jaw!
Faflatas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pod just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faflatas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pod lands a nice shot to the body.
Pod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Faflatas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pod backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faflatas's elbow.
Faflatas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faflatas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pod's efforts to push away.
Pod tries a body shot but Faflatas blocks it.
#T1#
Pod scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Faflatas pulls guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Faflatas manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Faflatas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Faflatas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pod has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pod has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Pod.
Faflatas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pod can do to turn this around?
Pod tries to break free but Faflatas pushes him back against the cage.
Pod gets through Faflatas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faflatas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pod after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pod.
Pod is trying to push Faflatas away but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Faflatas is trying to pull guard but Pod has him pressed against the cage.
Pod misses with some punches.
#T2#
Pod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faflatas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pod walks away with a smile on his face. Faflatas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Pod clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Faflatas is controlling him.
Faflatas prevents Pod from breaking the clinch.
Pod blocks a body shot from Faflatas.
Faflatas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faflatas landing knees to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Faflatas fails to land.
Faflatas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pod just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pod tries a body shot but Faflatas blocks it.
Faflatas lands a shoulder strike.
Pod tries to throw a body punch but Faflatas avoids it by throwing Pod back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pod.
A right handed body shot lands from Faflatas.
#T3#
Pod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Pod.
Faflatas wants to take the fight to the mat but Pod manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pod struggles to land a body shot inside as Faflatas controls his hands.
Faflatas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pod wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nick Faflatas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Faflatas tries to work over Pod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pod swings wildly with an uppercut but Faflatas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pod works on Faflatas's body with a couple of short punches.
Pod lands a body shot in the clinch.
Faflatas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Faflatas gets control of Pod's arms and successfully pulls guard. Faflatas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pod loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Faflatas has his feet on Pod's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
Faflatas misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Pod counters by clinching up.
A short body shot lands from Pod as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faflatas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Pod's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pod can't find room to land a body shot as Faflatas controls the action.
A hook to the body from Pod.
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage.
Faflatas lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Pod tries to throw a body punch but Faflatas avoids it by throwing Pod back against the cage.
Faflatas throws an elbow that misses.
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage.
Pod struggles to land a body shot inside as Faflatas controls his hands.
Pod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faflatas tries to pull guard but Pod won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Faflatas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lotus Pod's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Pod closes the distance and clinches.
Pod is trying to force a seperation but Faflatas has the dominant position.
Pod pushes Faflatas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pod can't break the clinch.
Faflatas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pod.
Pod prevents a body shot from Faflatas.
Faflatas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pod.
Faflatas is working for takedown but Pod is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pod has a couple of punches blocked by Faflatas.
Faflatas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Faflatas prevents a body shot from Pod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faflatas prevents a body shot from Pod.
Faflatas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pod.
Faflatas tries to pull guard but Pod holds him up against the cage and eventually Faflatas drops back down to his feet.
Faflatas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pod's face.
#T1#
Pod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage.
Pod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faflatas's elbow.
Pod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Faflatas is trying to drag Pod to the mat but Pod just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pod prevents a body shot from Faflatas.
Pod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faflatas backwards.
Faflatas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pod blocks it with crossed arms.
Pod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faflatas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faflatas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pod tries to work over Faflatas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Pod struggles to land a body shot inside as Faflatas controls his hands.
Faflatas is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faflatas.
A shot in the inside from Pod.
Faflatas blocks a body shot from Pod.
Faflatas prevents Pod from breaking the clinch.
Pod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faflatas backwards.
Faflatas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faflatas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pod to keep the fight standing.
Pod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faflatas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Faflatas misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pod can't find room to land a body shot as Faflatas controls the action.
Faflatas is trying to pull guard but Pod turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Pod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faflatas with a knee to the head.
Pod lands a nice uppercut.
Pod wants to get back to striking at distance but Faflatas won't allow it.
#TD#
Faflatas pulls guard successfully.
Pod stops Faflatas from standing up.
Pod postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Faflatas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pod throws an elbow that misses. Faflatas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pod's guard. Nice move by Faflatas!#REVR##SU#
Faflatas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Faflatas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Faflatas prevents a body shot from Pod.
Pod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faflatas's elbow.
Pod is trying to push Faflatas away but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Faflatas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pod tries a body shot but Faflatas blocks it.
Pod has had enough of the clinch but Faflatas keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Faflatas fails to land.
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Faflatas is controlling him.
Faflatas tries to score a body lock takedown but Pod shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lotus Pod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nick Faflatas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Faflatas tries to land knees in the clinch but Pod avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lotus Pod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Faflatas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Faflatas!
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Event:
Highland Island 25
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
MacArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Faflatas checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as MacArthur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Faflatas doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Faflatas darts in and clinches MacArthur up against the cage.
MacArthur using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Faflatas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacArthur tries to circle away but Faflatas has him pinned against the cage.
MacArthur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Faflatas scores a nice knee to the body.
Faflatas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacArthur smiles and moves away.
MacArthur connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur thows a leg kick but Faflatas checks it
and Faflatas counters with a series of strikes. MacArthur will be more careful next time no doubt.
Faflatas misses with a takedown
and MacArthur counters with a left to the body.
MacArthur connects with a right hand. Faflatas shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur throws a leg kick but Faflatas moved away.
Faflatas has been working on his balance at Highland CT & Spar, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by MacArthur.#T1#
Faflatas checks a leg kick.
Faflatas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Faflatas clinches up against the cage.
Faflatas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacArthur's defenses.
MacArthur pushes Faflatas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur misses with a knee strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
MacArthur can't find room to land a body shot as Faflatas controls the action.
Faflatas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacArthur is trying to stall.
Faflatas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacArthur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Faflatas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacArthur to keep the fight standing.
MacArthur looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Faflatas lands an elbow just above MacArthur 's eye.
MacArthur is trying to force a seperation but Faflatas has the dominant position.
Faflatas tries to land a knee to the head but MacArthur blocks with his arms.
MacArthur looking to throw knees to the head but Faflatas is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Faflatas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacArthur lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faflatas avoiding damage as MacArthur throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from MacArthur.
MacArthur is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Faflatas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Faflatas. #T3#
MacArthur lands with a short shot to the head.
Faflatas throws a punch but it's blocked by MacArthur.
MacArthur lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faflatas.
Faflatas goes for a takedown attempt but MacArthur pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MacArthur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Faflatas doesn't manage to clinch there - MacArthur circles away.
MacArthur displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Faflatas.
MacArthur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Faflatas.
Faflatas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
MacArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A right-left combo lands from MacArthur.
Nice uppercut there from MacArthur.
MacArthur moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faflatas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Faflatas has a takedown stuffed.
MacArthur scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jyoti MacArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by MacArthur.
MacArthur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Faflatas at a distance.
MacArthur scores with a body shot.
MacArthur throws a low kick, looking for Faflatas's leg but Faflatas calmly moves out of range.
Faflatas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacArthur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Faflatas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some bone on bone action there as Faflatas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Faflatas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacArthur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyoti MacArthur dominated that round.
That's time! Faflatas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Faflatas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MacArthur displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Faflatas.
MacArthur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Faflatas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Faflatas takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from MacArthur.
MacArthur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
MacArthur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Faflatas tries to pull guard but MacArthur holds him up against the cage and eventually Faflatas drops back down to his feet.
MacArthur wants to stall.
Faflatas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Faflatas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Faflatas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacArthur avoids it.
Faflatas with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faflatas.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Faflatas managing to block the knees to the body from MacArthur.
MacArthur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faflatas throws an elbow but it misses.
Faflatas swings wildly with an uppercut but MacArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faflatas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacArthur blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
MacArthur wants to stall.
MacArthur lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacArthur.
MacArthur gets through Faflatas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faflatas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacArthur in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
MacArthur tries to land knees in the clinch but Faflatas avoids the damage to the body.
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!
Faflatas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacArthur just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from MacArthur.
Faflatas struggles to land a body shot inside as MacArthur controls his hands.
Faflatas blocks an elbow strike from MacArthur.
Faflatas lands a left hand.
Faflatas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Faflatas fails to land. #T3#
MacArthur content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Faflatas jumps guard but MacArthur stands there with Faflatas around his waist. Faflatas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Faflatas can't find room to land a body shot as MacArthur controls the action.
A short uppercut from MacArthur.
Faflatas misses with a body punch.
Faflatas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Faflatas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacArthur in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Faflatas fails to pull guard.
Faflatas tries to work over MacArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacArthur blocks an uppercut.
MacArthur tries a body shot but Faflatas blocks it.
Faflatas has a couple of punches blocked by MacArthur.
#T4#
Faflatas crunches a lovely knee into MacArthur's ribcage.
Faflatas misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacArthur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faflatas backwards.
A short uppercut from MacArthur.
Faflatas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacArthur avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A frustrated look appears on MacArthur's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacArthur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacArthur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur gets through Faflatas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacArthur avoiding damage as Faflatas throws knees to the body.
MacArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Faflatas uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacArthur is trying to push Faflatas away but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyoti MacArthur 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Faflatas closes the distance and clinches up with MacArthur, looking for a takedown. Faflatas pushes MacArthur against the cage but MacArthur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacArthur lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
MacArthur throws a combination that misses
and Faflatas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Faflatas fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacArthur throws a counter combo.
MacArthur scores with a jab to the head.
Faflatas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacArthur's corner calls for a 1-2. MacArthur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
MacArthur connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Faflatas is rocked!
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!#TD#
Faflatas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MacArthur looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oh Faflatas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacArthur struggling a bit here.
MacArthur manages to get back to half guard.
Faflatas seems to have got his legs back now.
MacArthur regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacArthur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
MacArthur looking to control but Faflatas passes into half guard.
#SU#
Faflatas decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Faflatas shoots in and bounces MacArthur off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
MacArthur working for submissions but it's allowed Faflatas to get to half guard.
#SU#
Faflatas stands up and beckons MacArthur to join him on the feet. #T2#
MacArthur throws a head kick that misses.
MacArthur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacArthur misses with a few strikes there.
MacArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacArthur's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and MacArthur duly obliges.
Faflatas wants to clinch up but MacArthur keeps it at a distance.
Faflatas shoots in for a takedown but MacArthur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Faflatas is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacArthur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faflatas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Faflatas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A jab from MacArthur finds it's way through Faflatas's defenses.
Nice uppercut lands for MacArthur. That snapped Faflatas's head back.
Faflatas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
A shot to the body from MacArthur misses
and Faflatas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacArthur thinking.
MacArthur lands with an overhand left.
MacArthur's corner calls for a 1-2. MacArthur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Faflatas is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacArthur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacArthur misses with a body kick.
MacArthur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Faflatas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacArthur scores with a one two! Faflatas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Faflatas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacArthur lands a nice shot that snaps Faflatas's head back.
MacArthur scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur connects with a body shot.
Faflatas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacArthur lands a jab to Faflatas's midsection.#T4#
MacArthur scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacArthur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from MacArthur. No joy for Faflatas on that attempt.
Faflatas checks the leg kick.
Faflatas doesn't manage to clinch there - MacArthur circles away.
MacArthur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Faflatas's hands.
Jyoti MacArthur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacArthur lands a jab to Faflatas's midsection.
MacArthur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faflatas shoots for a takedown but MacArthur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacArthur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Faflatas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
MacArthur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faflatas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacArthur as he avoids it easily.
Faflatas moves out of range of the body kick from MacArthur.
Nick Faflatas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from MacArthur.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jyoti MacArthur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MacArthur 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jyoti MacArthur!
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Event:
WedFIGHT
Date: Mar 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Dean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Faflatas to counter with a crisp jab.
Faflatas shoots in for a takedown but Dean shows good takedown defense.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt.
Faflatas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Faflatas.
Faflatas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dean is fending him off so far but Faflatas persists. Nope, Dean circles away and we're back to standing.
Dean is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Dean drives through with a takedown into Faflatas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Faflatas wants to stand but Dean is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faflatas keeping full guard, as Dean tries to pass. #T1#
Dean content to stall in guard here.
Faflatas keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
Dean connects with a couple of short punches.
Dean stops Faflatas from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Faflatas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dean defends well and Faflatas ends up having to push Dean into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dean gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Faflatas counters with a left and a right that stings Dean. #T2#
Dean misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Faflatas moves into the clinch successfully.
Dean looking for a takedown.
Dean tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Faflatas smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Dean feints and as Faflatas raises his hands in defense, Dean changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faflatas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
Faflatas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dean has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Faflatas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dean uses from the top position.
Dean trying to control but Faflatas is working from the bottom. #T3#
Dean stops Faflatas from standing up. #SUB2#
Dean is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Faflatas wants to stand and escape but Dean is having none of it.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Faflatas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dean is looking to pass into half guard but Faflatas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Faflatas is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Dean has his foot on Faflatas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Faflatas works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Faflatas stands up from Dean's guard - Faflatas perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4##CL#
Dean tries to keep at a distance but Faflatas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Faflatas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dean is defending well.
Dean prevents the takedown attempt.
Dean stalling in the clinch but Faflatas improves position.
A body shot lands from Faflatas.
Good body shot from Faflatas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean can't find room to land a body shot as Faflatas controls the action.
Dean tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Faflatas avoids it.
Faflatas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Faflatas dominated that round.
That's time! Faflatas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dean wants it to stay on the feet.
Dean looks for a takedown but Faflatas sprawls well.#CL#
Faflatas closes the distance and clinches.
Faflatas working Dean over with knees to the body.
Faflatas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dean or not.
Dean misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Faflatas.
Faflatas dodges an elbow strike from Dean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Faflatas pulls Dean into guard.
Faflatas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dean dives into side control.
Dean trying to control the action but Faflatas is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Faflatas tries to escape but Dean is in control.
Faflatas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dean can do to turn this around?
Faflatas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dean looks up at the clock and then as Faflatas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dean smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dean prevents Faflatas from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Dean goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Faflatas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dean's guard! Nice work there by Faflatas! #SU#
Faflatas gets to his feet. Dean looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Faflatas misses with a takedown attempt - Dean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Faflatas has been working on his balance at Highland CT & Spar, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dean.#TD2#
Dean gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Faflatas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dean tries to clinch there but Faflatas circles away.
Faflatas throwing a counter right hand but Dean manages to avoid it.
Dean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dean darts in looking for a takedown but Faflatas gets double underhooks and turns Dean into the cage. #T3#
Dean doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Faflatas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nick Faflatas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trae Dean.
Dean is breathing heavily.
No luck for Faflatas with that takedown attempt.
Faflatas shoots in but no luck this time.
Dean is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dean tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Faflatas counters with a left to the body.
Dean shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Faflatas defends it nicely.
Dean tries to clinch up.
Nick Faflatas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Dean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Faflatas.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt - Faflatas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trae Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faflatas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dean shoots for a double leg takedown but Faflatas sprawls well. He's pushed Dean's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nick Faflatas is winning the standup battle so far.
Faflatas shoots in but no luck this time.
Dean wants to counter with a clinch but Faflatas pushes him away.
Dean's coach down at Highland CT & Spar was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dean's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Faflatas tries to clinch but Dean is having none of it. #TD2#
Faflatas tries to sprawl but Dean drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dean controlling the action here.
Faflatas pushes Dean off looking to stand but Dean dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Faflatas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Faflatas gets a clinch.
Faflatas lands a left hand.
Faflatas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Trae Dean has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Faflatas.
Faflatas lands a damaging elbow.
A body shot lands from Faflatas.
A short uppercut from Faflatas.
A right hook to the body lands for Faflatas.
Faflatas is trying to pull guard but Dean has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faflatas goes for a takedown attempt but Dean pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Faflatas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dean swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Faflatas enables Dean to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Faflatas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faflatas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Dean with a flurry of punches that miss.
Faflatas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Faflatas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dean off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dean is trying hard to land a takedown here. Faflatas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Dean drives through with a takedown into guard.
Faflatas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dean is controlling him.
Dean makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Dean wants to control from the top but Faflatas keeps moving.
Dean is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Faflatas wants to stand and escape but Dean is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Faflatas tries to clinch up.
Dean looks to land a right hand but Faflatas moved out of range.
Faflatas appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Dean tries to clinch but Faflatas is having none of it.
Faflatas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Faflatas has a takedown stuffed.
Faflatas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dean sprawls well. Dean wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Faflatas gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Faflatas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dean slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dean passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Dean wants to control but Faflatas is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Dean has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Faflatas is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dean yanks on the arm and Faflatas is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dean.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trae Dean!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Kalfic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Faflatas scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kalfic manages to mount him!
Faflatas is trying to stand up.
Kalfic trying to control but Faflatas is having none of it.
Kalfic lands a heavy elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faflatas is trying to stand up.
Kalfic raining down hammerfists from mount.
Faflatas really wants to buck Kalfic off and get back to his feet. #T1#
Kalfic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kalfic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Faflatas tries to buck Kalfic off but Kalfic takes his back!
Faflatas is trying to get back to his feet but Kalfic has full control of the position and if anything, Faflatas has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Kalfic looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
Faflatas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kalfic.
Kalfic lands an elbow to the side of the head. #SUB#
Faflatas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kalfic. #SUB#
Kalfic has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Faflatas is in real trouble here. Kalfic gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Faflatas is tapping out! Kalfic wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Kalfic!
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