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Event:
HI 74- End is Nigh
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Pimpin shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense.
Allen is looking to counter with head kicks.#TD2#
Pimpin gets the takedown into side control.
Pimpin taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Pimpin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Allen is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Pimpin yanks on the arm and Allen is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Pimpin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Pimpin!
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Event:
HI 65 - Voljin & Otis
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Pimpin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Garner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pimpin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pimpin is trying to improve his position.
Garner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pimpin to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Garner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Garner working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Pimpin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Garner connects with a decent elbow.
Garner takes a little break here. Pimpin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Garner landing a few strikes. #ROC#
Pimpin is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pimpin is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Garner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pimpin is trying to get back to half guard.
Garner controlling the position. #T2##SUB#
Garner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pimpin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Garner lands some shots froms side control.
Garner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pimpin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pimpin is trying to improve his position.
Pimpin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Garner is positioning himself well to prevent Pimpin advancing to mount.
Garner tries to roll over but Pimpin keeps him under control.
Garner is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Bear's Den, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pimpin wants to control but Garner is keeping him busy.
Garner tries to get to full guard but Pimpin has control of the leg.
Garner is controlling Pimpin's trapped leg to prevent Pimpin from advancing to side control.
Garner tries to roll over but Pimpin keeps him under control.
Pimpin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garner keeps working. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Garner is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Pimpin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garner is just riding it out for now. Pimpin eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pimpin preventing the sweep.
Pimpin is fighting to break Garner's control of his arms but Garner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rayder Garner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pimpin misses with a takedown attempt - Garner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Garner dives in for a single leg takedown but Pimpin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pimpin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garner defends it nicely.
It looked like Garner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Pimpin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pimpin trying to control the position from guard on top but Garner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Pimpin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garner is keeping the position for now.
Garner pulls Pimpin in to control the position.
Garner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Garner controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Garner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Garner connects with a nice short shot to Pimpin's temple.
Garner works his way into full mount!
Garner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pimpin's face.
Garner looking to finish Pimpin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pimpin!
Rayder Garner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garner lands with some strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garner controlling the position easily from mount.
Pimpin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Garner with shots to the head and body - Pimpin looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
Garner working the ground and pound effectively.
Pimpin is still in real trouble! Can Garner finish him?
Pimpin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pimpin seems to have recovered his senses.
Pimpin tries to hold on but Garner postures up.
Garner cracks Pimpin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pimpin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garner working the ground and pound effectively.
Pimpin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Pimpin wants to hold on but Garner pushes him away.
Garner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns Pimpin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pimpin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pimpin is looking to improve his position but Garner isn't that keen on the idea.
Garner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pimpin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Garner working Pimpin over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rayder Garner dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Garner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pimpin.
Pimpin fails to land the takedown.
Pimpin misses with a takedown #TD#
and Garner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rayder Garner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Pimpin.
Garner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pimpin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garner pulls his head out easily.
Garner is controlling the pace.
Garner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pimpin can do to turn this around?#T1#
Pimpin is looking to control Garner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pimpin avoid being mounted?
Garner wants to free his trapped foot but Pimpin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Pimpin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garner slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garner fails with a takedown attempt.
Pimpin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garner defends it well.
Garner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pimpin. #T3##TD#
Garner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Garner lands a nice forearm strike.
Pimpin tries to buck Garner off but Garner is having none of it.
Pimpin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Garner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pimpin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pimpin taking some punishment here, with Garner in his half guard.
Pimpin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Garner has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Pimpin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pimpin hang on?
And that's the end of the fight!
Rayder Garner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garner 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rayder Garner!
Rayder Garner tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
HISatRunoff3
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Pimpin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Da Silva throws a hook but Pimpin blocks it.
Pimpin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Da Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pimpin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva misses the target.
Da Silva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Triton MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Pimpin slips a straight right by Da Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Da Silva misses.
Pimpin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Da Silva defends it well.
Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pimpin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Da Silva defends it well.
Pimpin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1##CL#
Da Silva clinches.
Da Silva lands an uppercut.
Da Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pimpin can't get the takedown.
Pimpin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Da Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Da Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Da Silva lands a shot to the body.
Da Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Da Silva pushes Pimpin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pimpin takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Da Silva - that landed with a thud.
Pimpin looks winded!
Da Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pimpin backwards. #ROC#
Pimpin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Pimpin backwards.
Pimpin is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Silva finish him?#T2#
Da Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Da Silva throws a big uppercut that drops Pimpin! More strikes from Da Silva and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pimpin lies dazed against the cage as Da Silva celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luiz Da Silva!
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Event:
HI48: Kame/Kavlitzekis
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Cage lands with a cross.
Cage throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Pimpin counters with a single leg into guard. Cage didn't expect that. #SUB#
Pimpin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pimpin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pimpin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pimpin slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Pimpin is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pimpin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Cage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cage looking for submissions off his back.
Cage wants to get back to full guard.
Pimpin wants to free his trapped foot but Cage is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Cage actively working from the bottom here.
Pimpin wants to pass the guard but Cage is defending well.
Pimpin is taking a breather. Cage 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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Cage is defending against the submission attempts here by Pimpin.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pimpin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cage is looking for a sweep. Pimpin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Pimpin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cage sees it coming and defends easily.
Cage is looking to control Pimpin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cage avoid being mounted?#T3#
Cage wants to get back to full guard.
Cage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pimpin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pimpin's back!#SUB2#
Cage is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pimpin is defending well though. Cage let's go of the attempt for now.
Cage controlling well, preventing Pimpin from escaping the position.
Cage avoiding Pimpin 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Pimpin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Cage looking for the RNC. #T4#
Pimpin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cage's guard. Nice work there by Pimpin.
Pimpin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cage working for a triangle but Pimpin defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Cage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pimpin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage working a defensive guard but Pimpin passes into half guard.
Cage regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Pimpin drops back looking for a leg! Cage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cage manages to kick Pimpin off! Pimpin jumps back into Cage's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Pimpin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cage jabs Pimpin right on the nose. Pimpin blinks but takes it well.
Cage throws a leg kick #TD#
and Pimpin counters with a shoot takedown. Cage fights it but they end up in guard.
Pimpin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pimpin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pimpin pushes down on Cage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Big Pimpin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Pimpin prevents Cage from improving his position.
Pimpin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pimpin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cage can do to turn this around?
Pimpin is taking a breather. Cage 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cage manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pimpin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pimpin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pimpin wants to pass the guard but Cage is keeping the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Cage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pimpin is aware though and is defending well.
Cage keeping moving, preventing Pimpin from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cage has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pimpin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cage.#SUB#
Pimpin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Pimpin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cage knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Pimpin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pimpin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Pimpin advances to mount.
Cage tries to reverse the position but Pimpin maintains control.
Pimpin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cage really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pimpin moves to the back position.
Pimpin is hanging on to Cage's back as he tries to escape.
Cage trying to control the action but Pimpin just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Pimpin is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Cage with him. Cage is trying to defend but Pimpin has an arm under the chin now! Cage grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Big Pimpin!
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Event:
HI40: WedFight VI
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from From Heaven, right into the meat.
From Heaven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pimpin.
From Heaven fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
From Heaven looks to throw the jab but Pimpin is out of range.
From Heaven throws a body punch but Pimpin moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by From Heaven there.
From Heaven scores with a hook.
The From Heaven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
From Heaven throws a quick inside leg kick.
From Heaven throws a series of punches but Pimpin avoids them all with ease.
Pimpin with the counter takedown but From Heaven avoids it easily.
From Heaven leaves Pimpin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pimpin blocks a leg kick.
Pimpin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
From Heaven lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pimpin tries for a takedown but From Heaven circles away easily
and From Heaven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Pimpin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Pimpin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Pimpin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... From Heaven is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Pimpin!
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Event:
WedFight V
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Dawlerz moves to clinch but Pimpin breaks away #TD2#
and Pimpin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pimpin is trying to control. Dawlerz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pimpin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dawlerz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pimpin.
Pimpin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dawlerz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dawlerz tries to get out of the position.
Dawlerz is doing well to control the position and prevent Pimpin from advancing to side control.
Pimpin is thwarting Dawlerz's attempts to control the position.
Pimpin passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pimpin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Pimpin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dawlerz is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Pimpin!
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Event:
WedFight II
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Maroga tries to close the distance and clinch but Pimpin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maroga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pimpin avoids it really well and circles away.
Pimpin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maroga.
Pimpin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Maroga rushes Pimpin and presses him up against the cage.
Maroga prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maroga prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Maroga manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Maroga pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Maroga drives through and clinches with Pimpin against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Maroga has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Maroga gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pimpin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pimpin taking some punishment here, with Maroga in his half guard. #SUB2#
Pimpin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maroga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pimpin on the ground.#SUB#
Maroga seems to be working for a kimura but Pimpin defends the submission attempt.
Pimpin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ground and pound from Maroga. #T2#
Pimpin keeping hold of Maroga's head, controlling as best he can.
Maroga wants to take a breather but Pimpin is having none of it. #SUB#
Maroga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Pimpin actively working from the bottom here.
Maroga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pimpin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pimpin tries to roll over but Maroga keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Pimpin looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Pimpin looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Pimpin is looking to control Maroga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pimpin avoid being mounted?
Pimpin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maroga's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maroga's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pimpin's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Pimpin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Maroga defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Maroga trying to control the position but Pimpin manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Maroga can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Maroga is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Maroga is trying to get back to his feet but Pimpin has full control of the position and if anything, Maroga has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maroga can't escape the position.
Maroga is working hard here to advance position.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Pimpin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pimpin tries to keep control of the position but Maroga is staying busy.
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 Lance Maroga will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Maroga throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Pimpin counters with a shoot takedown. Maroga fights it but they end up in guard.
Pimpin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Maroga throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pimpin uses it to pass to side control.
Pimpin working away.
Maroga is being controlled here.
Maroga tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pimpin takes a little break here. Maroga wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Maroga manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Pimpin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maroga wants to improve his position but Pimpin is controlling well.
Pimpin stops Maroga from getting back to his feet.
Pimpin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Big Pimpin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maroga is trying to stand up here but Pimpin is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Maroga moves into the clinch.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC#
Maroga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maroga throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Pimpin tries to counter it with a takedown but Maroga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maroga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pimpin. That did some damage!
Maroga does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
No joy there for Maroga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pimpin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maroga closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Pimpin counters with a shoot takedown. Maroga fights it but they end up in guard.
Pimpin pushes down on Maroga's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maroga moves into full guard.
Pimpin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Pimpin content to stall in guard here.
Maroga trying to keep a closed guard but Pimpin is proving a slippery customer.
Pimpin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pimpin trying to control but Maroga is working from the bottom.
Pimpin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pimpin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pimpin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed right hand from Maroga misses the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Maroga closes the distance and pushes Pimpin back into the cage.
Pimpin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maroga avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pimpin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maroga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Big Pimpin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pimpin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pimpin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maroga tries to clinch but Pimpin is having none of it.
Maroga jabs Pimpin right on the nose. Pimpin blinks but takes it well.
Pimpin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maroga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pimpin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lance Maroga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Maroga clinches with his opponent.
Pimpin gets underhooks to prevent Maroga's takedown attempt.
Maroga wants to take the fight to the mat but Pimpin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Maroga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pimpin goes for a takedown attempt but Maroga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maroga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pimpin was well out of range. Poor timing from Maroga.
Maroga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pimpin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maroga swings for the body but Pimpin moves out of range.
Maroga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pimpin defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Maroga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pimpin.
Maroga is looking to counter the offense by Pimpin and move into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maroga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maroga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maroga looks to land a combination but Pimpin avoids it well.
Pimpin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maroga throws out the jab.
Pimpin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pimpin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maroga avoids it really well and circles away.
Maroga is looking to counter punch.
Pimpin keeps the fight on the outside.
Lance Maroga is winning the standup battle so far.
Pimpin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maroga tries to avoid it but Pimpin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maroga to the ground. Maroga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maroga. Pimpin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maroga!
#T3#
Maroga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maroga misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Pimpin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maroga won't be happy with that.
Pimpin controls the position.
Maroga is looking to reverse the position.
Pimpin moves into full mount!
Maroga wants to hold on but Pimpin pushes him away.#T4#
Maroga can't escape the position.
Pimpin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maroga is looking to escape.
Pimpin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maroga is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Maroga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maroga has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Maroga!
Lance Maroga 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.
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