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Event:
CFC 547
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Sole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Sole drives through and clinches with Farina against the cage.
Farina tries to pull guard but Sole forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sole pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sole misses with an elbow strike.
Sole throws an elbow that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farina.
Sole misses with an elbow strike.
Farina fails to pull guard.
Sole pushes off an throws an elbow but Farina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sole lands an elbow inside that Farina shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farina.
Sole lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Davide Farina has been cut.
Farina 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 Davide Farina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sole throws an elbow but misses.
Sole lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sole looking to throw knees to the head but Farina is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sole throws an elbow but misses.
Farina lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sole tries to land knees in the clinch but Farina avoids the damage to the body.
Farina lands a body punch.
Farina scores with a shot to the side of Sole's head.
Sole throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Sole looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Farina manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Farina is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Farina working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sole trying to control the position from guard on top but Farina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Farina working for a triangle but Sole defends it easily.
#SUB#
Farina working for a triangle but Sole defends it easily.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sole trying to control but Farina is working from the bottom.
Farina is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Farina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sole trying to move into half guard but instead Farina has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sole being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Sole working a defensive guard here.
Farina trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Farina advances to half guard.
Sole tries to get to full guard but Farina has control of the leg.
Farina content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Farina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Farina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Farina seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sole has a hand on Farina's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Farina takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farina throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sole is just holding on here. Farina manages to take his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davide Farina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davide Farina's cut.
That's time! Farina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Farina moves out of range of the body kick from Sole.
Farina swings widly with a right hand
and Sole counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Farina drives through and clinches with Sole against the cage.
Farina scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sole just misses with a elbow thrown towards Farina's brow.
Farina takes an elbow to the temple.
Farina lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sole throws an elbow but misses.
Farina lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sole backwards.
Farina presses Sole against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Farina has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Farina tries to work over Sole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Farina pulls guard.
Farina seems keen to control Sole's posture.#SUB#
Sole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Farina has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sole has managed to get both his arms back between Farina's legs - danger averted.
Sole looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Farina managing to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Farina working for a triangle but Sole defends it easily.
Farina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Farina has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Farina is looking for a triangle but Sole pushes his legs off easily.
Sole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farina. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Farina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farina swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Davide Farina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sole forces Farina back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farina.
Sole throws an elbow that misses.
Farina avoids a wild elbow strike from Sole.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sole.
Farina misses with a punch to the body.
Jacks Sole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Farina pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Farina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Farina keeping moving, preventing Sole from controlling successfully. #T3#
Sole might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Farina haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Farina has his foot on Sole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sole works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Farina has his foot on Sole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sole works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Farina is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Farina working for a triangle but Sole defends it easily.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Farina misses with an uppercut.
Farina lands a head shot.
Sole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Farina.
#T4#
Sole shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Sole misses its intended target.
Farina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Farina checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sole. That's going to slow Farina down.
Farina misses with a shot to the body
and Sole counters with a nice leg kick.
Sole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farina.
Farina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sole. That did some damage!
Sole lands a leg kick that knocks Farina off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole throws a leg kick which misses Farina's front leg but catches the back leg as Farina tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sole.
Sole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farina.
Farina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Davide Farina will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davide Farina's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Farina darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Sole drives through and clinches with Farina against the cage.
Farina swings wildly with an uppercut but Sole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sole blocking some punches.
Farina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sole blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Farina pulls Sole into guard.
Farina trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Farina is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sole is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Farina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Sole trying to control but Farina is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Farina is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Farina has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davide Farina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Farina trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Farina is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sole.
Sole gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Farina.
Sole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2##CL#
Farina moves into the clinch.
Farina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sole smiles and moves away.
Farina looks to land a left hand but Sole moved out of range nicely.
Sole does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sole 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 Farina has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Farina and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Farina's head coaches at Invictus MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Farina misses.
Sole scoring well with a low kick there.
Sole scores with a spinning back kick!
Sole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sole moves away from the strike by Farina.
Sole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Sole.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farina throws a jab but it's blocked by Sole.
Farina wants to clinch.#T3#
Farina misses with a low kick.
Sole misses with a leg kick.
Sole throws a leg kick but Farina sees it coming and moves out of range.
Farina missing with a left hand there. Sole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Farina as he checks the leg kick.
Farina is looking for a counter combo.
Sole throws a leg kick that misses.
Farina throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Farina wants to clinch up but Sole keeps it at a distance.
Farina lands a nice shot to the body.
Sole slips a straight right by Farina.
Sole throws a low kick but Farina moves out of range easily.
Farina ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Farina scores with a body shot.
Farina works Sole's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Sole is looking to slow Farina down with leg kicks.
Farina takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sole throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Farina throws an overhand right that lands on Sole's shoulder, as Sole tries to avoid the shot.
Farina lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Farina tries to clinch there but Sole circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sole.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sole checks a leg kick.
Farina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sole counters with a nice leg kick.
Sole slips under a jab.
Sole clobbers Farina with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sole.
Farina attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sole throws a nice head kick!
Sole connects with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Davide Farina did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Davide Farina's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Sole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Farina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Farina misses.
Jacks Sole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Farina fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sole just manages to avoid it.
Farina throws a low kick but Sole avoids it.
Sole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Farina misses with a low kick as Sole jumps back.
Sole punishes Farina's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Farina has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sole missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Farina decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Farina throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sole escapes and throws Farina's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Farina regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sole's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Farina is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sole's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sole's back!
Sole tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Farina working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2#
Sole has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Farina.#SUB#
Farina is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Farina keeps control of the position as Sole tries to break free.
Sole avoids the strikes from Farina. #SUB#
Sole fending off the submission attempt from Farina.
Sole tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Sole looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Farina has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Farina lands strikes to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sole is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Farina.
Sole tries to roll but Farina sticks to his back.
#T4#
Farina controls the action.#SUB#
Farina has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sole wants to escape the position.
Farina misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB#
Sole preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Farina.
Sole tries to escape but Farina has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sole trying to control the action but Farina just sinks the hooks in.
Farina throwing sloppy strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davide Farina had his way with Jacks Sole in that round.
The cut man is working on Davide Farina's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Sole throws a leg kick but Farina sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Farina is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Farina thumps Sole with a low kick.
Farina just misses with a punch to the body.
Sole throws a solid leg kick but Farina takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sole.
Farina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Farina throws a right hand that misses
and Sole counters with a nice low kick that buckles Farina's knee momentarily.
Sole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Farina swings for the body but Sole moves out of range.
Sole misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Farina tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farina fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Farina misses with an uppercut.
Sole throws a leg kick but Farina sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina blocks a low kick nicely.
Sole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Farina just misses with a punch to the body.
Farina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sole throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Sole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farina lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC#Sole is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jacks Sole has been cut.
Sole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farina counters with a big right hand! Oh Sole is in trouble here! Farina follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Farina!
Davide Farina retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Davide Farina 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. |
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Event:
CFC 539
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Greepo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Farina defends it nicely.
Greepo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farina pinned against the cage. Farina gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Farina is looking to counter punch.
Greepo has a takedown stuffed.
Farina swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Davide Farina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leepo Greepo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina cracks Greepo with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davide Farina!
Davide Farina retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Davide Farina thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC 532
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Mahi Ai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mahi Ai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Mahi Ai drives through and clinches with Farina against the cage.
Farina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farina misses with the head strike.
Farina scores with a hook to the body.
Mahi Ai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahi Ai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farina's elbow.
Farina is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Farina.
Mahi Ai tries to work over Farina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahi Ai swings wildly with an uppercut but Farina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Farina - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahi Ai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Farina breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahi Ai 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farina closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mahi Ai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Farina finds it's way round the side to connect with Mahi Ai's head.
Farina has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Farina connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Mahi Ai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Farina swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahi Ai.
Mahi Ai is looking to clinch but Farina is avoiding it.
It seemed like Farina was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Mahi Ai moves into range and clinches up with Farina.
Farina throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahi Ai.
Mahi Ai keeps control of Farina as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short left from Mahi Ai.
Good body shot from Farina.
A frustrated look appears on Farina's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mahi Ai working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Farina manages to break the clinch.
Davide Farina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Mahi Ai takes the fight into the clinch.
Mahi Ai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mahi Ai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farina is trying to push Mahi Ai away but Mahi Ai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Mahi Ai blocks an uppercut.
Mahi Ai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Farina's efforts to push away.
Farina lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahi Ai cracks Farina with a nice body shot.
Mahi Ai misses with an elbow over the top.
Mahi Ai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahi Ai tries a body shot but Farina blocks it.
Farina working aggressively here.
Farina avoiding damage as Mahi Ai throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Farina.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahi Ai.
Farina throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Farina.
A nice left hand lands by Farina.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farina. #BC2#
Farina pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Farina's corner calls for a 1-2. Farina obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Farina does it's job there.#ROC2#Mahi Ai is rocked!#T3#
Farina fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Mahi Ai square on the jaw! Damn, Mahi Ai is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davide Farina!
Davide Farina is the new light heavyweight champion!
Davide Farina decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Thomas Mahi Ai was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
CFC 527
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Foster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Farina looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farina manages to work his way to half guard, despite Foster's best efforts.
Foster is keen to just control but Farina is a slippery customer.
Foster prevents Farina from improving his position.
Farina trying to control but Foster postures up.
Farina is looking to improve his position.
Foster is looking to advance position but Farina won't allow it.
Farina is trying to control but can't.
Foster perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Foster prevents Farina from improving his position.
Farina desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Foster prevents Farina from improving his position.
Foster moves nicely into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Foster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Farina, who protects the arm well.
Farina stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Farina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Farina parries the strikes from Foster easily there. Foster is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Farina to escape.
Farina regains half guard.
Farina tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Farina desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Farina tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Farina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Foster.
Farina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farina trying to hold on to Foster's head to control him but Foster postures up.
Farina is not content to let Foster control the position.
Farina tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
Foster is nestled in close to Farina, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Farina trying to control here.
Farina regains full guard. Nicely done.
Foster wants to control from the top but Farina keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farina is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Foster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foster wants to sweep here but Farina controlling him for the moment.
Farina wants to pass the guard but Foster is keeping the position.
We've been informed that Foster has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Foster trying to keep a closed guard but Farina is proving a slippery customer.
Farina trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farina stays in close to Foster's body and controls the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Farina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farina is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Farina will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Farina wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Farina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farina controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Foster has his takedown stuffed
and Farina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brad Foster will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Foster tries for a takedown but Farina circles away easily
and Farina counters with a nice uppercut.
Foster dives in and grabs Farina's left leg, looking for a takedown. Farina pushes down on Foster's head and hops out.
We've been told by Farina's head coaches at Invictus MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Foster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Farina counters with a nice uppercut.
Davide Farina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Foster.
Foster tries to clinch #KD#
and Farina counters with a crisp right hand that drops Foster! Farina lets Foster back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Foster is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Brad Foster has been cut.
Farina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster moves to clinch but Farina breaks away
and Farina counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davide Farina!
A victorious Davide Farina thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC 519
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Wad clinches up with Farina and pushes him back against the cage.
Wad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wad misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Farina.
Wad has Farina pressed against the cage, preventing Farina from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farina.
A frustrated look appears on Farina's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wad working aggressively here.
Wad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wad prevents a body shot from Farina.
Farina blocks an uppercut.
Farina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farina is trying to push Wad away but Wad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Farina lands a nice uppercut.
Farina softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wad pushes Farina back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farina throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wads head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farina wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farina misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wad.
Farina has a couple of punches blocked by Wad.
#BC2#
Farina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Farina.
Farina slips a jab from Wad.
Wad moves away from the strike by Farina.
Farina throws a hook but Wad avoids it easily.
Farina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farina moves forwards but Wad connects with a nice, crisp jab.#KD2#
Farina cracks Wad with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Farina has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wad to stand back up!#ROC2#Wad is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Xi Wad has been cut.
Farina has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wad moves away from the strike by Farina.
Oh Wad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wad switches off momentarily and Farina cracks him with a monster right hand! Wad topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Farina dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Farina!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davide Farina!
A relieved looking Davide Farina thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC Christmas
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Farina on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stein Jr misses with a low kick.
Farina let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#KD#
Stein Jr lands a big head kick that sends Farina tumbling to the mat! Stein Jr takes a step backwards and waves Farina back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Farina is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Davide Farina has been cut.
Frank Stein Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Stein Jr misses
and Farina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Stein Jr has been cut.
Stein Jr tries to clinch
and Farina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Stein Jr misses
and Farina counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Stein Jr is predictable there
and Stein Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Frank Stein Jr's cut is getting worse.
Stein Jr misses with a low kick as Farina jumps back.
Stein Jr throws a leg kick
and Farina counters with a crisp right that sends Stein Jr to the canvas! Farina follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Farina!
After winning the bout, Davide Farina thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Farina lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Horst throws a sloppy head kick and Farina moves out of range easily.
Horst swats away the attempt to clinch by Farina.
Horst has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Horst there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horst pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horst takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Farina has Horst up against the cage in a clinch.
Farina throws a punch but it's blocked by Horst.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horst.
Farina lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Farina scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farina misses with a punch on the inside.
Horst is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Farina is keeping busy.
Horst fails to pull guard.
Horst working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Farina lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Farina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farina digs a right hand underneath Horst's ribcage. Horst let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Farina is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Farina lands a nice shot to the body.
Farina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farina misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farina.
Horst misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farina scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Horst's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Horst blocks an uppercut.
Farina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farina pushes Horst back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farina lands an uppercut.
Horst is trying to break the clinch but Farina has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farina.
Farina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Horst is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Farina to keep the fight standing.
Davide Farina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Werner Horst.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farina.
Farina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Farina throws a head punch that misses.
Horst has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Farina avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Farina lands a body punch.
Farina has a couple of punches blocked by Horst.
Horst is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Farina lands a body punch in the clinch.
Farina working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Farina struggles to land a body shot inside as Horst controls his hands.
Farina lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Horst backwards.
Farina lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Farina lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Horst looks winded!
Farina lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Horst is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farina.
Horst is still on wobbly legs! Can Farina finish him?
Farina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horst seems to have recovered his senses.
Horst tries for a takedown but Farina manages to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farina.#T3#
Farina throws a big uppercut that drops Horst! More strikes from Farina and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Horst lies dazed against the cage as Farina celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Farina! |
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