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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Nuclear Revolution
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Faraday closes the distance and pushes Baals back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Faraday fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faraday.
Faraday is trying to pull guard but Baals turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Faraday is trying to pull guard but Baals has him pressed against the cage.
Baals lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faraday tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baals just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harry Baals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Faraday.
Baals lands a right hand. #TD2#
Faraday has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Baals uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Faraday has an active guard here but Baals has managed to pass into half guard.
Faraday trying to control but Baals postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Faraday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Faraday is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Baals content to control rather than advance.
Baals looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Faraday keeping hold of Baals's head, controlling as best he can.
Baals is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Baals's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Faraday has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baals is working away from the top position though.
Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Faraday is looking to improve his position.
Faraday trying to control from the bottom.
Faraday slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Faraday had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baals defends it easily.
Faraday looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Baals got a little sloppy there for a moment and Faraday has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baals has managed to get both his arms back between Faraday's legs - danger averted.
Baals has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Baals wants to stand but Faraday has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Baals controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Faraday looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baals is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Baals is defending against the submission attempts here by Faraday.
Faraday is keen to just control but Baals is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Faraday tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baals knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Baals tries to roll over but Faraday keeps him under control.
Faraday trying to control from half guard but Baals is working away. #SUB2#
Faraday is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baals is just riding it out for now. Faraday eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baals is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harry Baals will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Baals lands a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Baals as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Faraday has been cut.
Faraday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baals.#CL2#
Faraday instigates a clinch.
Faraday is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faraday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faraday jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baals walks away with a smile on his face. Faraday gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Baals uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faraday.
Baals misses with an uppercut. Faraday saw that one coming.
Baals misses with an uppercut.
Baals sets himself, and Faraday steps forward looking for the clinch! Baals avoids it this time.
Baals is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faraday can do to turn this around?#T1##CL#
Baals closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Faraday jumps guard but Baals turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Harry Baals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Faraday.
Faraday misses with the head strike.
Baals lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faraday backwards.
Faraday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baals lands a shoulder strike.
Faraday goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baals prevents it.
Faraday tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baals just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baals lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faraday backwards.
Baals working aggressively here.
Faraday is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baals is defending well.
Baals scores with a shoulder strike.
Baals lands with a light punch inside.
Faraday tries to pull guard but Baals forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Baals has a couple of punches blocked by Faraday.
Faraday tries to score a body lock takedown but Baals shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baals fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baals lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harry Baals has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baals prevents the takedown attempt.
Baals misses with a punch on the inside.
Faraday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Baals on the inside.
Faraday fails to pull guard.
A short left from Baals.
Faraday blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faraday looking for a takedown.
Faraday tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baals prevents the takedown attempt.
Faraday jumps guard but Baals turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Baals lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Faraday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faraday is trying to pull guard but Baals turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Baals scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Faraday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baals lands a right hand.
Faraday jumps guard but Baals stands there with Faraday around his waist. Faraday gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baals lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baals lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Faraday is trying to pull guard but Baals has him pressed against the cage.
Faraday looking for a takedown.
Faraday tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Faraday is breathing heavily.
Baals lands with a short shot to the head.
Faraday fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Faraday tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baals creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faraday is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baals gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baals working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baals creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faraday goes for a takedown attempt but Baals pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
Faraday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baals moves away.
It looked like Baals was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#KD#
Baals lands a big uppercut and Faraday crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Faraday looks OK. Baals waves Faraday back to his feet!#ROC#
Faraday is rocked!
Baals batters Faraday with a massive right followed by a huge left! Faraday is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Baals lands a final crushing right hand to drop Faraday to the mat with a gruesome thud! Baals is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harry Baals!
Harry Baals retains his featherweight title!
Harry Baals seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Shipwrecked
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Faraday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lesnar's waist but Lesnar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Faraday off to one side.
Faraday darts in looking for a takedown but Lesnar gets double underhooks and turns Faraday into the cage. #TD#
Lesnar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lesnar is pressing down on Faraday's thigh, looking to free his foot. Faraday is holding on for now. #SUB#
Lesnar seems to be looking for submissions.
Lesnar trying to control from half guard but Faraday is working away. #SUB2#
Faraday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Faraday manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Faraday is looking for a triangle but Lesnar pushes his legs off easily.
Faraday keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass. #T1#
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Faraday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar looking to sit in guard and control but Faraday gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lesnar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Lesnar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Faraday from controlling successfully.
Faraday controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Faraday won't allow Lesnar to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Faraday drops back looking for a leg! Lesnar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lesnar manages to kick Faraday off! Faraday jumps back into Lesnar's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Faraday from controlling successfully. #T2#
Faraday passes into half guard.
Lesnar tries to roll over but Faraday keeps him under control.
Lesnar is working hard here to advance position.
Lesnar wants to control but Faraday is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Lesnar is defending against the submission attempts here by Faraday.
Faraday has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Young Achievers (All Elite Coach) . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lesnar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Faraday is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lesnar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Faraday. #SUB2#
Faraday is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lesnar is just riding it out for now. Faraday eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar trying to control but Faraday postures up.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Faraday works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Faraday goes for an armbar but Lesnar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lesnar.
Faraday keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lesnar pushes down on Faraday's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lesnar is looking to take a break and control but Faraday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Faraday misses with a takedown attempt - Lesnar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lesnar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Lesnar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Faraday was covering up waiting for the punch and Lesnar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lesnar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lesnar trying to control but Faraday is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Faraday is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Faraday is keeping the position.
Faraday is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Faraday is looking for a triangle but Lesnar pushes his legs off easily.
Lesnar advances position into side control!
Lesnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faraday can do to turn this around?
Faraday tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lesnar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Faraday's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Faraday sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Lesnar is looking for a kimura here.
Lesnar wants to free his trapped foot but Faraday is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Lesnar moves nicely into side control.
Lesnar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faraday keeps working.
Faraday manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lesnar's best efforts.
Faraday is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but Faraday defending well.
Faraday is refusing to be controlled, as Lesnar sits in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Faraday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lesnar pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lesnar is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Faraday still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Faraday has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB2#
Faraday is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lesnar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lesnar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Faraday's best efforts.
Lesnar wants to sweep but Faraday has passed to side control!
Lesnar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lesnar passes to full mount! #T4#
Faraday tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Faraday manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lesnar moves into full mount! Faraday won't be happy about that!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faraday tries to hold on but Lesnar pushes him away.
Faraday keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Lesnar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Faraday manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lesnar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Faraday is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lesnar off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that second round.
That's time! Lesnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Faraday tries to sprawl but Lesnar drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Lesnar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Faraday has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Faraday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lesnar pulls his head out easily.
Lesnar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faraday keeps working.
Faraday wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Lesnar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Faraday defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faraday wants to improve his position but Lesnar is controlling well.
Lesnar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Faraday! #T1#
Faraday is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Faraday tries to reverse the position but Lesnar maintains control.
Faraday is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Lesnar has taken his back.
You can see the frustration on Faraday's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Faraday is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Lesnar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Faraday defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Faraday trying to control the action but Lesnar just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Lesnar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Faraday has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T2##SUB#
Lesnar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Faraday has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lesnar trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Lesnar looking for the RNC.
Lesnar is looking to control Faraday but Faraday is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Faraday trying to control the hands but Lesnar breaks the grip. #SUB#
Lesnar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Brock Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Faraday is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lesnar gets his way!
Faraday manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lesnar's guard. Nice work there by Faraday.
#SUB#
Lesnar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnny Faraday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faraday trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Lesnar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faraday is one step ahead there.
Faraday looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Faraday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lesnar wants to improve his position but instead Faraday has moved into half guard.
Lesnar is pressing down on Faraday's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Faraday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lesnar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Faraday has passed into side control.
Lesnar is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Faraday looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lesnar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lesnar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lesnar!
An out of breath Brock Lesnar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Rev luau
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Baals slaps away a takedown attempt from Faraday, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baals throwing a counter right hand but Faraday manages to avoid it.
Faraday tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baals swivels and escapes.
Baals tries to counter by clinching up but Faraday breaks away and moves out of range.
Faraday fails with the takedown
and Baals counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harry Baals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Faraday.
Faraday with a poor takedown
and Baals cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Faraday has been cut.
Baals lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Faraday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Baals has closed the distance and engaged Faraday in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faraday tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baals misses with a punch on the inside.
Faraday tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Faraday jumps guard but Baals turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Baals on the inside. #T1#
Faraday fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Faraday tries to pull guard but Baals holds him up against the cage and eventually Faraday drops back down to his feet.
Faraday is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baals to keep the fight standing.
Faraday tries to pull guard but Baals forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Faraday jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baals walks away with a smile on his face. Faraday gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sloppy strikes from Baals. Those never looked like landing.
Faraday shoots in for a takedown but Baals shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harry Baals is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faraday misses with a takedown attempt
letting Baals counter with a right hand.
Baals throws a big shot that misses.
Faraday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baals circles away.
Faraday with a poor takedown
and Baals cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Faraday misses with a takedown attempt
and Faraday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Faraday looks winded!
Faraday shoots and misses
and Baals cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Faraday is rocked!
Faraday misses with a takedown #KD#
and Baals counters with a crisp right hand that drops Faraday! Baals lets Faraday back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Faraday is still on wobbly legs! Can Baals finish him?#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faraday tries for a takedown but Baals circles away easily
and Baals 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 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Baals!
Harry Baals retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Harry Baals 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:
Welcome to Revolution
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Faraday shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Black closes the distance and clinches.
Faraday tries for a takedown but Black manages to get underhooks.
Faraday tries to pull guard but Black holds him up against the cage and eventually Faraday drops back down to his feet.
Thorn Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Faraday.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Faraday controls his hands.
Faraday blocks a body shot from Black.
Faraday is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Black gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Faraday controls his hands.
Faraday is trying to pull guard but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faraday tries to score a body lock takedown but Black shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black gets underhooks to prevent Faraday's takedown attempt.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Black can't find room to land a body shot as Faraday controls the action.
Faraday has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Black after a bit of a struggle.
Black tries to work over Faraday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Black tries to work over Faraday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Faraday manages to pull guard.
#T1#
Black looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Black's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Faraday has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Young Achievers (All Elite Coach) . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faraday swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black trying to control but Faraday is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Black thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Black has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Black wants to control from the top but Faraday keeps moving.
Faraday is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Faraday is taking a breather. Black says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Black is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Faraday is tapping! Great win for Black!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thorn Black!
A victorious Thorn Black 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:
Game Changer Lesnar vs Newton
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Fitzpatrick has closed the distance and engaged Faraday in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick is leaning against Faraday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fitzpatrick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Faraday has been cut.
Faraday is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzpatrick to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Faraday manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Faraday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fitzpatrick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Faraday has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fitzpatrick should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Faraday has tightened it up now! Fitzpatrick should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Faraday!
An out of breath Johnny Faraday thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Rev Island
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Faraday moves in looking to clinch but Pettis pushes him off.#CL#
Faraday moves into the clinch.
Pettis lands a right hand.
Faraday misses with a punch on the inside.
Pettis blocks an uppercut.
Pettis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Faraday fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pettis.
Pettis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pettis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pettis blocks an uppercut.
Pettis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pettis lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Pettis.
Faraday misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faraday.
Faraday blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faraday lands a shoulder strike.
Faraday throws a head punch that misses.
Pettis blocks an uppercut.
Pettis lands a right hand.
Faraday throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pettis.
Faraday definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Pettis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faraday backwards.
Faraday has a couple of punches blocked by Pettis.
Pettis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pettis blocking some punches.
Faraday misses with the head strike.
Faraday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pettis blocks an uppercut.
Faraday throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faraday.
Pettis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faraday lands an uppercut.
Faraday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faraday misses with the head strike.
Faraday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pettis lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Pettis on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faraday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pettis lands with a left to the head.
Pettis blocking some punches.
Pettis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pettis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Pettis.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faraday.
Pettis lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Faraday fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Faraday fails to land.
Pettis throws a head punch that misses.
Faraday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pettis lands an uppercut.
Pettis scores with a shoulder strike.
Faraday swings wildly with an uppercut but Pettis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pettis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faraday misses with the head strike.
Faraday throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettis.
Faraday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faraday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Faraday misses with a punch on the inside.
Pettis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pettis blocks an uppercut.
Pettis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Faradays head.
Faraday misses with some punches.
Faraday misses with some punches.
Faraday takes a shot to the head.
Pettis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Faraday working aggressively here.
Faraday blocks an uppercut.
Pettis lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pettis.
Pettis lands an uppercut.
Pettis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Pettis.
Pettis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pettis scores with a shoulder strike.
Pettis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faraday backwards.
Faraday throws a head punch that misses.
Pettis lands a shot to the body.
Faraday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faraday misses with a punch on the inside.
Pettis scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faraday working aggressively here.
Pettis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faraday backwards.
Faraday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faraday lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pettis backwards.
Pettis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pettis blocking some punches.
#T4#
Pettis lands with a light punch inside.
Pettis scores with a shot to the side of Faraday's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pettis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faraday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pettis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pettis lands a hook that snaps the head of Faraday backwards.
Faraday misses with a punch on the inside.
Pettis throws a punch but it's blocked by Faraday.
Pettis gets through Faraday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pettis scores with a hook to the body.
Pettis gets through Faraday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Faraday is rocked!
Pettis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Faraday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Pettis.
Faraday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pettis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faraday has a couple of punches blocked by Pettis.
Faraday throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettis.
Faraday seems to have got his legs back now.
Faraday throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettis.
Pettis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Faraday swings wildly with an uppercut but Pettis uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Pettis darts in and clinches Faraday up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pettis.
Faraday blocking some punches.
Pettis lands a nice uppercut.
Anthony Pettis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Faraday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pettis throws a punch but it's blocked by Faraday.
Faraday misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Faraday.
Pettis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pettis lands a hook that snaps the head of Faraday backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faraday.
Faraday takes a shot to the head.
Pettis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Faraday misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pettis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pettis lands a nice shot to the body.
Faraday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pettis blocking some punches.
Faraday throws a head punch that misses.
Pettis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Faraday throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettis. #T1#
Pettis lands with a right to the head.
Pettis lands with a right to the head.
Faraday throws a head punch that misses.
Faraday swings wildly with an uppercut but Pettis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faraday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faraday working aggressively here.
Faraday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faraday lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pettis backwards.
Pettis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Faraday scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pettis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Pettis scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Pettis.
Faraday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faraday 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.
A short body shot lands from Pettis as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettis lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Pettis.
Pettis blocks an uppercut.
Faraday misses with the head strike.
Pettis lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Pettis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faraday backwards.
Pettis lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pettis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faraday has a couple of punches blocked by Pettis.
Pettis has a couple of punches blocked by Faraday.
Pettis lands a shoulder strike.
Faraday misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pettis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faraday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pettis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pettis lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Pettis.
Faraday throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettis.
Faraday misses with the head strike.
Pettis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pettis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pettis.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Pettis.
Pettis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pettis blocking some punches.
Faraday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pettis blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faraday.
Faraday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pettis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Faraday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pettis blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Pettis.
Pettis gets through Faraday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pettis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pettis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pettis. #KD2#
Pettis drops Faraday onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Faraday is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faraday has a couple of punches blocked by Pettis.
Faraday lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pettis lands an uppercut.
Pettis scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pettis.
Faraday has a couple of punches blocked by Pettis.
Faraday takes a shot to the head.
Pettis is leaning against Faraday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Faraday fails to land. #T4#
Pettis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faraday working aggressively here.
Pettis is leaning against Faraday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pettis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pettis lands a hook that snaps the head of Faraday backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Pettis.
A short left from Pettis.
Faraday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faraday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faraday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Faraday takes a shot to the head.
Pettis throws a big uppercut that drops Faraday! More strikes from Pettis and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Faraday lies dazed against the cage as Pettis celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Pettis!
A very excited looking Anthony Pettis 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:
Island Gods
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Pappalardo moves in looking to clinch but Faraday pushes him off.
Faraday tries to counter with a takedown but Pappalardo is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Pappalardo drives through and clinches with Faraday against the cage.
Pappalardo blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Pappalardo.
Faraday misses with the head strike.
Pappalardo lands a body punch.
Faraday misses with the head strike.
Faraday is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pappalardo is keeping busy.
Faraday being controlled against the cage.
Pappalardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faraday backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Faraday fails to land.
Faraday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pappalardo gets through Faraday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faraday jumps guard but Pappalardo stands there with Faraday around his waist. Faraday gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Faraday throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Faraday fails to land.
Pappalardo stalls.
Pappalardo has Faraday pushed against the cage.
A short right from Pappalardo on the inside.
Pappalardo lands a body punch.
Pappalardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Pappalardo.
Pappalardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Faraday looking to slow down the pace here.
Faraday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faraday fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Faraday wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
A short left from Pappalardo. #T2#
Pappalardo presses Faraday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Faraday is breathing heavily.
Faraday can't find room to land a body shot as Pappalardo controls the action.
A short left from Pappalardo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pappalardo lands a nice shot to the body.
Pappalardo lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Pappalardo.
Still in the clinch, Pappalardo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pappalardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pappalardo lands a left hand.
Faraday swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pappalardo scores with a hook to the body.
Faraday tries to pull guard but Pappalardo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Faraday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Pappalardo.
A short uppercut from Pappalardo. #ROC2#
Faraday is rocked!
Pappalardo lands a right hand.
Oh Faraday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Pappalardo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pappalardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Pappalardo. #KD2#
Pappalardo drops Faraday onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Faraday is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Pappalardo stalling the fight.
Faraday tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Faraday is trying to pull guard but Pappalardo has him pressed against the cage.
Faraday seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pappalardo avoids the elbow strike from Faraday, against the cage.
Pappalardo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pappalardo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Faraday misses with an elbow strike.
Faraday fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pappalardo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T4#
A short right from Pappalardo on the inside.
Pappalardo lands with a right to the head.
Pappalardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faraday throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faraday backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faraday just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pappalardo's brow.
Faraday working hard to break the clinch.
Pappalardo lands with a left to the head.
Pappalardo presses Faraday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pappalardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Faraday jumps guard and drags Pappalardo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pappalardo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pappalardo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Pappalardo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Faraday gets tackled into the cage by Pappalardo. Pappalardo maintains the clinch.
Faraday fails to pull guard.
Faraday throws an elbow but it misses.
Faraday working aggressively here.
Faraday is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Faraday jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pappalardo walks away with a smile on his face. Faraday gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Faraday.
Pappalardo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Faraday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappalardo with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Faraday has been cut.#CL2#
Pappalardo moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Faraday is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pappalardo to keep the fight standing.
Faraday creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faraday tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pappalardo smiles and moves away.
Faraday looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Pappalardo drops Faraday with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Faraday looks back up at him and smiles so Pappalardo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Faraday walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Faraday limp body while Pappalardo jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derek Pappalardo!
Derek Pappalardo is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Derek Pappalardo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Island Nation
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Hattori lands a slapping body shot.
Hattori throws a shot to the body.
Hattori throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Faraday counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hattori won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Hattori throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hattori's coach down at Harambe Remembrance Hall was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hattori's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Faraday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hattori loads up on a big right hand but Faraday slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faraday slips a straight right by Hattori.
Hattori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faraday.
Hattori fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hattori scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Faraday ducks under a wild hook from Hattori.
Faraday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A lazy left from Hattori finds it's target.
Faraday takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Faraday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Faraday fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hattori sprawls well initially but Faraday persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Hattori pushes Faraday off and gets back to his feet.
Hattori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Faraday counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hattori! #ES2#
Hattori explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Hattori fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Faraday takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Masa Hattori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faraday doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Faraday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hattori.
Hattori scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Faraday slips a straight right by Hattori.
Faraday half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hattori stuns Faraday with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hattori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faraday was well out of range. Poor timing from Hattori.
Faraday feinted with a counter takedown.
Masa Hattori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Hattori. Beautiful body shot.
Hattori lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hattori lands a jab to Faraday's midsection.
Faraday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hattori.
Faraday half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Faraday wants to clinch up but Hattori keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Faraday fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hattori misses the shot to the body.
Faraday on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Hattori misses.
Hattori takes a swing at Faraday's ribcage but misses.
Faraday drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hattori sprawls and moves away.
Hattori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faraday feinted with a counter takedown.
Hattori takes a swing at Faraday's ribcage but misses.
Faraday drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hattori sprawls and moves away.
Hattori swings for the body but Faraday moves out of range.
Faraday feinted with a counter takedown.
Faraday takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hattori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faraday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Faraday. Hattori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Faraday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hattori swings for the body but Faraday moves out of range.
Faraday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Hattori checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hattori loads up on a big right hand but Faraday slips the punch.
Hattori lands a nice hook to Faraday's body. Faraday takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hattori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faraday.
Hattori is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Faraday rather than just go for the knockout.
Faraday walks into a straight right hand from Hattori.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hattori.
A cross from Hattori lands.
Faraday looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hattori works Faraday's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Hattori misses.
Faraday feinted with a counter takedown.
Faraday tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hattori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faraday takes one to the chin there.
Hattori just misses with a punch to the body.
Hattori takes a swing at Faraday's ribcage but misses.
Hattori fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Faraday looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Hattori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Faraday drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hattori sprawls and moves away.
Faraday blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hattori lands a right hook to the body.
Hattori misses the jab.
Hattori thuds a left hand into Faraday's body.
Hattori misses the shot to the body.
Faraday drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hattori sprawls and moves away.
Faraday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hattori moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hattori throws a body shot but no joy.
Faraday half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hattori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faraday misses with a body shot.
Hattori works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hattori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hattori keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Hattori dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hattori with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hattori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hattori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hattori takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Masa Hattori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hattori lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hattori connects with a nice looking jab.
Hattori scores with a body shot.
Hattori misses with a wild body shot.
Hattori lands a nice hook to Faraday's body. Faraday takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hattori scores with a hook to the body. Faraday takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hattori misses with a wild body shot.
Hattori swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Faraday counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hattori wants to get back to his feet but Faraday passes into half guard.
Hattori really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faraday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
Faraday is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Faraday trying to control from half guard but Hattori is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faraday stalling. #SUB#
Faraday in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hattori tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Faraday!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Faraday!
Johnny Faraday retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Johnny Faraday 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:
Show Money
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Faraday looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wehmer is fending him off so far but Faraday persists. Nope, Wehmer circles away and we're back to standing.
Faraday thows a leg kick but Wehmer checks it #TD#
and Wehmer counters with a single leg into guard. Faraday didn't expect that.
Wehmer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wehmer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Faraday had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wehmer defends it easily.#SUB2#
Faraday has his foot on Wehmer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wehmer works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wehmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Faraday is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing that Wehmer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Faraday looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wehmer is defending well. Faraday quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wehmer has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Faraday celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Faraday!
Johnny Faraday is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Johnny Faraday 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:
Flash Point
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Faraday walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lockhart checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Faraday blocks a jab.
Faraday is looking to land body kicks.
Lockhart tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Faraday looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lockhart!
Faraday moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Faraday looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Faraday is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lockhart is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Faraday trying to control the position but Lockhart is working away.
Faraday taking a breather here. #SUB#
Faraday is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lockhart is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Faraday is looking to take a break and control but Lockhart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Faraday thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Faraday working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Faraday is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lockhart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Faraday looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Faraday is staying tight to Lockhart's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Faraday tries for a kimura but Lockhart is defending well. #SUB#
Faraday is trying to get an arm triangle but Lockhart is defending well.
Faraday wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lockhart keeps working.
Faraday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Faraday thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Faraday trying to control the action but Lockhart is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Faraday working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Faraday tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Faraday 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##TD#
Faraday looking to score a takedown here. Lockhart is defending well but Faraday drives through and ends up in Lockhart's guard.
Lockhart is wriggling around but Faraday manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Faraday controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faraday wants to pass the guard but Lockhart is defending well.
Faraday passes to full mount! #T1#
Lockhart is squirming around, avoiding Faraday's attempts to control the action.
Lockhart has given up his back.
#SUB#
Faraday is persistently looking for the submission but Lockhart is defending it well.
Lockhart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faraday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Faraday has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lockhart has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
What can Lockhart do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T2##SUB#
Lockhart is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Lockhart is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Faraday gets his way!
#SUB#
Faraday looking for the choke from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Faraday is persistently looking for the submission but Lockhart is defending it well.
#SUB#
Faraday has managed to slip his arm under Lockhart's chin. This could be all over... yep, Lockhart is tapping out! Submission win for Faraday.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Faraday!
Our winner, Johnny Faraday, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Josh Lockhart had this to say: 'I hate this MasterBater character and the Galvao family. Forever a thorn in my side.'.
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Event:
Blood, Sweat, and Beer
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Pappalardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Faraday tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pappalardo counters with a nice uppercut.
Pappalardo stuffs the takedown.
Pappalardo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pappalardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappalardo thuds a left hand into Faraday's body.
Faraday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Faraday tries to counter with a takedown but Pappalardo is quick to defend against it.
Pappalardo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pappalardo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Faraday on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Faraday blocks a jab.
Faraday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pappalardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Derek Pappalardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Pappalardo. That snapped Faraday's head back.
Pappalardo with a hook.
Faraday seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pappalardo throws an overhand right that lands on Faraday's shoulder, as Faraday tries to avoid the shot.
Faraday half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Faraday looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pappalardo!#ES2#
Pappalardo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pappalardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pappalardo connects with the punch.
Faraday with a poor takedown
and Faraday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Faraday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faraday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pappalardo lands with a nice body punch.
Pappalardo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pappalardo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pappalardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Derek Pappalardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Pappalardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faraday.
Pappalardo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pappalardo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Faraday had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pappalardo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pappalardo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pappalardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Faraday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Faraday slips under a jab from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Faraday momentarily.
Pappalardo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Faraday. Faraday circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Pappalardo throws a body shot but no joy.
Faraday feinted with a counter takedown.
Faraday shoots in but Pappalardo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pappalardo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pappalardo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pappalardo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pappalardo lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Pappalardo 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#
Pappalardo connects with a nice looking jab.
Faraday takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pappalardo lands with a nice body punch.
Faraday drops his hands momentarily and Pappalardo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Faraday wants to clinch
and Pappalardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappalardo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pappalardo scores with a sloppy right hand. Faraday should have avoided that one.
Faraday looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
A jab from Pappalardo misses.
Pappalardo scores with a sloppy right hand. Faraday should have avoided that one.
Pappalardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Faraday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Faraday ducks right into an uppercut from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo connects with a body shot.
Pappalardo lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pappalardo, as that shot connected.
Pappalardo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pappalardo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pappalardo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Faraday thinking. #T2#
Pappalardo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pappalardo scores with a sloppy right hand. Faraday should have avoided that one.
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!
Pappalardo lands an overhand right.
Faraday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pappalardo.
Faraday shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pappalardo but Pappalardo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Pappalardo dips to his left and cracks Faraday with an uppercut!
Faraday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo 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.
Pappalardo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Faraday doesn't seem bothered though.
Faraday drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pappalardo scores with the left hand. Faraday knows he should have avoided that one.
Faraday slips a straight right by Pappalardo.#T4#
Pappalardo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Faraday has time to react.
The crowd cheers as Pappalardo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Faraday doesn't seem phased though.
Faraday takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pappalardo works the jab nicely.
Derek Pappalardo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pappalardo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pappalardo lands with a shot to the body.
Faraday misses the jab.
Faraday slips a straight right by Pappalardo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Pappalardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Faraday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pappalardo jabs at Faraday's body.
Pappalardo scores with a body shot.
Pappalardo lands a nice hook to Faraday's body. Faraday takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pappalardo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Faraday momentarily.
Pappalardo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Faraday drops his hands momentarily and Pappalardo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappalardo works the jab nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Pappalardo as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Faraday takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Pappalardo. That snapped Faraday's head back.
Faraday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pappalardo connects with a jab.
Faraday takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC2#
Faraday is rocked!#KD2#
Pappalardo cracks Faraday with a big right hand and Faraday goes down!
Oh Faraday is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faraday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pappalardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Faraday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pappalardo wants to pass the guard but Faraday is keeping the position.
Faraday seems to have got his legs back now.#T2##SUB#
Pappalardo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Faraday has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pappalardo is looking to defend but Faraday has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pappalardo! Faraday pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pappalardo taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Faraday!
Johnny Faraday seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Faraday throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Paulo to counter with a crisp jab.
Paulo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Faraday circles away quickly and effectively.
And Faraday tries to counter it with a takedown but Paulo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Faraday shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paulo counters with a straight right hand.
Paulo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Faraday decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paulo's guard.
Faraday pushing down on Paulo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Faraday moves nicely into side control.
Paulo tries to escape but Faraday is in control. #SUB2#
Faraday is working to tighten his grip on Paulo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Paulo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Faraday is really squeezing tight and eventually Paulo passes out! Faraday breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johnny Faraday!
A very excited looking Johnny Faraday 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
War throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Faraday tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. War is in Faraday's guard.#SUB2#
Faraday pushes a forearm under War's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, War is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Faraday!
A very excited looking Johnny Faraday 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.
Joey War spoke after the fight, saying 'I am still the baddest man on the island. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Li tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Faraday counters with a nice double leg into side control. Li won't be happy with that.
Faraday taking a breather here. #SUB#
Faraday is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Li is trying to escape and Faraday transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Li is forced to tap! Nice work there by Faraday! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Faraday!
An out of breath Johnny Faraday thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Gumption misses with a kick to the body.
Gumption misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Oliveira counters with a shoot takedown. Gumption fights it but they end up in guard.
Oliveira content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Oliveira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gumption looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira stays in close to Gumption's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gumption gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1##SUB2#
Gumption is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Oliveira locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Gumption is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Oliveira !
A relieved looking Charles Oliveira 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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