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Event:
MFN 317
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Monroe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Monroe.
Monroe throws a nice looking combination but Pickton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pickton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monroe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pickton moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Pickton is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monroe.
Monroe leaves Pickton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Monroe scores with a decent looking hook.
Pickton blocks a jab.
Pickton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Monroe.
#TD#
Pickton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pickton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monroe keeps working.
Monroe is trying to buck Pickton off.#T1#
Monroe stops Pickton from passing to mount.
Monroe is not content to let Pickton control the position.
Pickton controls the position.
Pickton tries to score with some ground and pound. Monroe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pickton wants to control for a moment but Monroe uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Pickton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Monroe is refusing to be controlled, as Pickton sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pickton with the ground and pound but Monroe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pickton is pushing down on Monroe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Monroe is fighting to maintain full guard but Pickton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Monroe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pickton.
Pickton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pickton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Monroe is staying active underneath Pickton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pickton thows a huge punch but Monroe dodges it nicely.
Pickton slips a nice elbow through Monroe's hands, connecting with Monroe's forehead.
Pickton thows a huge punch but Monroe dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Pickton is nestled in close to Monroe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pickton is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Monroe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monroe wants to stand up but Pickton is controlling him.
Monroe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monroe keeping moving, preventing Pickton from controlling successfully.
Pickton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pickton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pickton working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Pickton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pickton is looking to advance position but Monroe has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Monroe tries to get up but Pickton was controlling his body and he's reversed into guard.
Pickton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Monroe wants to stand up but Pickton is controlling him.
Monroe keeping moving, preventing Pickton from controlling successfully.
Pickton wants to pass the guard but Monroe is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Monroe will probably get the nod.
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#
Pickton darts in looking for a takedown but Monroe gets double underhooks and turns Pickton into the cage.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pickton manages to avoid it.
Pickton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monroe stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Pickton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pickton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monroe. That one must have hurt.
Pickton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monroe connects with a crisp jab.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Pickton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pickton shoots for a takedown but Monroe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Monroe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Monroe lands with a good body shot.
Monroe stuffs the takedown attempt from Pickton. Pickton gets slowly back to his feet.
Pickton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pickton checks a leg kick.
Monroe scores with a three punch combo!
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!
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Pickton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pickton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pickton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monroe but Monroe pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Pickton moves away from the strike by Monroe.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Monroe as Pickton shoots in.
Monroe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Monroe throws a shot to the body.
Monroe cracks Pickton with a right hand to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monroe.
Pickton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Monroe throws a leg kick #TD#
and Pickton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Monroe won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Monroe explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jon Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pickton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pickton.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pickton moves away.#CL#
Pickton clinches. #BC2#
Monroe breaks the clinch.
Jon Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monroe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Monroe wants it to stay on the feet.
Monroe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pickton.
Pickton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Monroe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pickton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good standup being displayed there by Monroe as he connects with a hook.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Pickton avoids them all with ease.
Pickton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monroe but Monroe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pickton blocks a head kick by Monroe.
Pickton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Monroe is looking to slow Pickton down with leg kicks.
Monroe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pickton's calf.
Monroe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Pickton backs off Monroe throws a huge counter combo but Pickton manages to avoid it all.
Nice takedown defense from Monroe. No joy for Pickton on that attempt.
Pickton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Monroe avoids it really well and circles away.
Monroe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3#
Monroe lands a nice looking body shot.
Pickton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monroe. That one must have hurt.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Pickton moves out of range.
Pickton slips a straight right by Monroe.
Pickton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monroe is fending him off so far but Pickton persists. Nope, Monroe circles away and we're back to standing.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Pickton slips the punch.
Jon Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pickton walks into a straight right hand from Monroe.
Monroe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pickton. That did some damage!
Monroe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Monroe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pickton has time to react.
Pickton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Pickton tries to clinch but Monroe moves out of range.
Pickton looks for a takedown but Monroe sprawls well.
Pickton tries for a takedown but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pickton or perhaps it was just good defense by Monroe, which made it look bad.
Monroe thuds his right hand into Pickton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Monroe throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Monroe does it's job there.
Pickton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pickton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monroe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pickton blocks a head kick by Monroe.
Pickton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Pickton shoots in and bounces Monroe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Monroe pushes Pickton off and gets back to his feet.
Pickton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pickton goes for a double leg but Monroe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Monroe continues to drive forward.
Pickton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monroe can pounce on him.
Pickton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Monroe.
Monroe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pickton eats them both and turns towards Monroe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pickton 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.
Pickton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Monroe.
A head kick misses from Monroe.
Pickton slips a straight right by Monroe.
Monroe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pickton is out of range and Monroe settles back down.
Monroe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pickton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pickton fails with the takedown.
Monroe jabs at Pickton's body.
Monroe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pickton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monroe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pickton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Monroe wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Pickton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pickton's head backwards.
Monroe connects with a leg kick. Pickton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monroe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pickton on the side of the head.
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!
Monroe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pickton. That did some damage!#TD#
Pickton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Monroe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Monroe has his feet on Pickton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Pickton dodges the punch combination from Monroe.
Pickton misses with a takedown attempt - Monroe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Monroe lands a head kick. Pickton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A bone on bone clash there as Pickton blocks the leg kick.
Monroe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Monroe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Monroe tries to bum rush Pickton with a series of wild strikes but Pickton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pickton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monroe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pickton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pickton tries to clinch but Monroe moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Monroe as Pickton shoots in.
Monroe lands with a kick to the temple. Pickton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice shot lands for Monroe.#T2#
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Monroe.
Nice sprawl there from Monroe as Pickton shoots in.
Pickton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pickton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pickton needs to keep his hands up - Monroe had a free shot at his head there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pickton.
Monroe throws a good cross that connects.
Pickton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pickton shoots in but no luck this time.
Monroe scores with a punch to the head.
Pickton walks into a straight right hand from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a few strikes there.
Monroe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Monroe lands with an overhand left.
Pickton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC2#
Pickton is rocked!
No joy there for Monroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Pickton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Monroe sprawls well. Monroe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pickton gets slowly back to his feet.
Monroe cracks Pickton with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Monroe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Monroe throws out a leg kick but Pickton moves out of range and Monroe only half commits.
Robert Pickton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monroe throws a hook but Pickton avoids it easily.
Pickton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Monroe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pickton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monroe throws a series of strikes that have Pickton backpedaling.
Jon Monroe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Monroe misses with a looping left.
Monroe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pickton fails with the takedown.#T4#
Pickton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monroe. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pickton takes one on the button.
Pickton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Monroe sprawls well. Monroe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pickton gets slowly back to his feet.
Monroe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Monroe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Monroe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pickton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pickton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monroe.
Pickton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monroe.
Pickton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pickton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monroe can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Monroe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Monroe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Monroe!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Monroe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Robert Pickton spoke after the fight, saying 'This is most likely they last fight of my Career, Id like to thank the fans, my sponsors and my manager Alexander Biro for this opportunity that will last throughout my lifetime. Bobby Butcher will never make it anywhere in this world and should retire while hes ahead'.
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Event:
MFN 314: Manne vs. Vovchanchyn
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Pickton has his takedown stuffed
letting Lightbeer counter with a right hand.
Lightbeer throws a nice looking combination but Pickton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pickton shoots in and drives through. Lightbeer sprawls well.
Lightbeer keeps the fight on the outside.
Pickton shoots in but Lightbeer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Buzz Lightbeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Pickton.
The fighters circling - Pickton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lightbeer moves away from the strike by Pickton.
Lightbeer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pickton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lightbeer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lightbeer moves into the clinch.
Lightbeer avoiding damage.
Pickton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Pickton wants a takedown.
Lightbeer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pickton looking to slow down the pace here.
Lightbeer misses with a knee strike.
Lightbeer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lightbeer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lightbeer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lightbeer stalling.
Lightbeer misses with a punch to the body.
Lightbeer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pickton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lightbeer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Lightbeer is pressed up against the cage. Pickton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lightbeer down to the mat. Lightbeer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pickton throws a poor cross that misses
and Lightbeer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lightbeer tests Pickton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Lightbeer.
Pickton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pickton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lightbeer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lightbeer throws a solid leg kick but Pickton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lightbeer.
Pickton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pickton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lightbeer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pickton somewhat.
It looked like Lightbeer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pickton throws a wild body kick that Lightbeer sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Lightbeer as Pickton shoots in.
Pickton misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Lightbeer - just one landing.
Lightbeer 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.
#TD2#
Pickton drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lightbeer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pickton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lightbeer slowing the pace effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pickton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lightbeer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pickton wants to take the fight to the mat but Lightbeer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pickton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lightbeer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Lightbeer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pickton connects with a leg kick. Lightbeer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4##TD2#
Pickton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Lightbeer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL#
Lightbeer moves into range and clinches up with Pickton.
Lightbeer is working Pickton over against the cage.
Lightbeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lightbeer.#BC#
Lightbeer breaks the clinch.
Pickton misses with a takedown attempt - Lightbeer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pickton misses with the body kick
and Lightbeer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pickton walks into a stiff left hand from Lightbeer.
Lightbeer lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Lightbeer 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#
Pickton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lightbeer defends well and Pickton ends up having to push Lightbeer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lightbeer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pickton just manages to avoid it.
Pickton moves forwards but Lightbeer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lightbeer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pickton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lightbeer counters with a left to the body.
Lightbeer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pickton can do to turn this around?
Good leg kick by Lightbeer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pickton misses with a leg kick
letting Lightbeer counter with a right hand.
No luck for Pickton with that takedown attempt.
Buzz Lightbeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Pickton.
Lightbeer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pickton is defended easily by Lightbeer.
It looked like Lightbeer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pickton shoots for a takedown but Lightbeer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Lightbeer misses with a wild body shot.
Pickton shoots for a takedown but Lightbeer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Lightbeer finds it's way through Pickton's defenses.
Lightbeer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Lightbeer closes the distance and clinches.
Lightbeer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lightbeer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lightbeer tries to throw a body punch but Pickton avoids it by throwing Lightbeer back against the cage.
Lightbeer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pickton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Buzz Lightbeer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lightbeer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lightbeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pickton is trying to pull guard but Lightbeer has him pressed against the cage.
Lightbeer looking to throw knees to the head but Pickton is blocking nicely.
Pickton letting Lightbeer take a breather here.
Pickton has Lightbeer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lightbeer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lightbeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pickton avoiding damage as Lightbeer throws knees to the body.
Lightbeer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lightbeer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lightbeer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Lightbeer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pickton wants to take the fight to the mat but Lightbeer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lightbeer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pickton prevents a body shot from Lightbeer.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lightbeer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pickton.
Lightbeer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pickton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lightbeer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lightbeer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pickton can't get the takedown.
Pickton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lightbeer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pickton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lightbeer prevents it.
#T4#
Lightbeer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lightbeer tries to land knees in the clinch but Pickton avoids the damage to the body.
Lightbeer tries to break free but Pickton pushes him back against the cage.
Lightbeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Lightbeer.
Pickton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lightbeer backwards.
Lightbeer leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Lightbeer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pickton shoots in for a double leg but Lightbeer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Lightbeer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Pickton lands a nice hook to Lightbeer's body. Lightbeer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pickton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lightbeer defends well and Pickton ends up having to push Lightbeer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lightbeer throws a hook but Pickton avoids it easily.
Pickton dives in and grabs Lightbeer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lightbeer pushes down on Pickton's head and hops out.
Pickton with a poor takedown
and Lightbeer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buzz Lightbeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Pickton.
Pickton throws a poor cross that misses
and Lightbeer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pickton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pickton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot by Lightbeer.
Lightbeer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pickton.#TD2#
Pickton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pickton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lightbeer keeping full guard, as Pickton tries to pass.
Pickton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lightbeer is looking to stand up but Pickton isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Pickton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lightbeer wants to stand and escape but Pickton is having none of it.
Lightbeer trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pickton wants to control from the top but Lightbeer keeps moving. #ES#
Lightbeer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Robert Pickton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pickton throws a sloppy head kick and Lightbeer moves out of range easily.
Pickton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lightbeer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pickton. Pickton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pickton has his takedown stuffed
letting Lightbeer counter with a right hand.
Pickton takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Lightbeer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lightbeer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pickton backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lightbeer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lightbeer throws a head kick but Pickton moves out of range.
Pickton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pickton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lightbeer swivels and escapes.
Lightbeer is looking to counter punch.
Pickton lands a leg kick that knocks Lightbeer off balance momentarily.
Pickton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lightbeer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pickton.
Pickton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lightbeer but Lightbeer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pickton blocks a head kick by Lightbeer.
Pickton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lightbeer was well out of range. Poor timing from Pickton.
A quick step to the side and Lightbeer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Pickton has a takedown stuffed.
Lightbeer stuffs the takedown.
Lightbeer connects with a jab.
Pickton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pickton tries for a takedown but Lightbeer circles away easily
and Lightbeer counters with a nice uppercut.
Robert Pickton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Lightbeer instigates a clinch.
Pickton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pickton avoiding damage as Lightbeer throws knees to the body.
Lightbeer lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Lightbeer. #T4#
Lightbeer lands an uppercut.
Lightbeer tries to land a knee to the head but Pickton blocks with his arms.
Pickton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lightbeer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pickton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lightbeer scores with a body shot.
Lightbeer lands a head shot.
Lightbeer lands a jab to the nose.
Buzz Lightbeer is winning the standup battle so far.
Pickton shoots in and drives through. Lightbeer sprawls well.
Lightbeer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pickton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pickton misses with a hook
and Lightbeer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pickton takes one to the chin there.
Pickton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pickton throws a lazy body kick
and Pickton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Pickton is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Lightbeer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lightbeer 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Lightbeer!
Buzz Lightbeer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Robert Pickton stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is most likely they last fight of my Career, Id like to thank the fans, my sponsors and my manager Alexander Biro for this opportunity that will last throughout my lifetime. Bobby Butcher will never make it anywhere in this world and should retire while hes ahead'.
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tommy Bukovsky and Robert Pickton. Bukovsky comes to the cage accompanied by Donatan, Petez, Gural, Pih - Budź się. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Tommy Bukovsky! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Robert Pickton!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bukovsky. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bukovsky (4) vs (0) Pickton
Pickton is trying to get back to half guard.
Bukovsky is looking to take a break and control but Pickton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bukovsky goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pickton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bukovsky's guard! Nice work there by Pickton! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bukovsky (4) vs (2) Pickton
Pickton tries to free his leg and advance position but Bukovsky is retaining full guard.
Pickton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pickton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pickton trying to control the position from guard on top but Bukovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukovsky looking for a guillotine here but Pickton defends easily.
Bukovsky keeping moving, preventing Pickton from controlling successfully.
Pickton postures up.
Pickton wants to control from the top but Bukovsky keeps moving.
Bukovsky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pickton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bukovsky (6) vs (2) Pickton
Pickton can't keep his opponent in guard - Bukovsky advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky is looking to advance position but Pickton won't allow it.
Bukovsky is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pickton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bukovsky.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pickton is trying to maintain the position but Bukovsky is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bukovsky in particular looking to stall.
Bukovsky maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pickton could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bukovsky has cracked it and Pickton is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bukovsky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Bukovsky!
A very excited looking Tommy Bukovsky rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Robert Pickton stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is most likely they last fight of my Career, Id like to thank the fans, my sponsors and my manager Alexander Biro for this opportunity that will last throughout my lifetime. Bobby Butcher will never make it anywhere in this world and should retire while hes ahead'. |
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