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Event:
HFC Challengers 92
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Hewitt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hewitt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hewitt lands a really nice looking cross but Pepper seems unphased.
Hewitt scores with a jab to the head.
Pepper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hewitt throws a hook but Pepper avoids it easily.
Pepper wants to counter the offense by Hewitt and move into the clinch position.
Pepper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Pepper clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hewitt.
Hewitt is trying to break free.
Hewitt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Hewitt.
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!
Pepper is trying to maintain a safe position but Hewitt gets an underhook and turns Pepper into the cage.
Pepper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pepper is looking to control Hewitt's arms but Hewitt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pepper has his back to the cage.
Pepper throws a head punch that misses.
Hewitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Hewitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Pepper is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Hewitt.
Pepper is still on wobbly legs! Can Hewitt finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hewitt.
Pepper tries a knee to the head but Hewitt blocks it.
Hewitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Hewitt - that landed with a thud.
Hewitt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pepper.
Hewitt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hewitt lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pepper to his knees! Hewitt keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hewitt!
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Event:
HFC Challengers 91
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Simmons dives in and grabs Pepper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pepper pushes down on Simmons's head and hops out.
Pepper blocks a low kick nicely.
Pepper tries to counter by clinching up but Simmons breaks away and moves out of range.
Simmons tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pepper lands a nice hook to Simmons's body. Simmons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pepper with a nice cross.
Pepper is looking to chop away at Simmons's legs.
Pepper throws a looping overhand right but Simmons ducks down to avoid it.
Pepper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pepper misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Simmons counters with a takedown into side control.
Simmons has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pepper!
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!#SUB2#
Simmons with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pepper is desperately trying to improve his position but Simmons has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Pepper just holding on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Simmons has hold of Pepper's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pepper manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Simmons with shots to the head and body - Pepper looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2##SUB2#
Simmons quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Simmons but it's paid off an Pepper is forced to tap! Nice work by Simmons.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fred Simmons!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Fred Simmons waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
HFC 303 Wiggin vs Wolf II
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Pepper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simmons's sensitive parts.
Pepper looks to throw the jab but Simmons is out of range. #CL#
Pepper gets a clinch.
Pepper lands a nice uppercut.
Pepper is leaning against Simmons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pepper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simmons.
Simmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pepper just leaning against Simmons, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper has Simmons pressed against the cage.
Pepper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pepper with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1##TD2#
Simmons has hold of one of Pepper's legs. Pepper is fighting the takedown attempt but Simmons gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Simmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simmons lands a couple of elbows.
Pepper has his hands on Simmons's head, controlling the position.
Simmons throwing strikes but missing.
Simmons scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pepper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simmons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Pepper keeps moving. #T2#
Pepper trying to keep a closed guard but Simmons is proving a slippery customer.
Pepper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pepper tries to get out of the position.
Pepper pulls Simmons in close to prevent any damage.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Pepper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suma Pepper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pepper.
Pepper scores with a leg kick.
Pepper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pepper moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Pepper misses with a left hand
and Simmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suma Pepper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Simmons closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pepper to the mat! Pepper manages to get full guard. #ES#
Pepper is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pepper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Simmons's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Simmons has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pepper is struggling to control the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pepper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pepper lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Pepper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simmons prevents a body shot from Pepper.
Simmons has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pepper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pepper slowing the pace effectively.
Pepper stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Pepper for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pepper.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pepper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Simmons breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Pepper clinches.
Simmons has Pepper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pepper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Suma Pepper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Simmons.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pepper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Simmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suma Pepper dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pepper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt - Pepper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pepper lands an overhand right.
Pepper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pepper connects with a body shot.
Simmons slips a jab and a cross from Pepper.
Pepper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simmons can do to turn this around?
Simmons throws a nice looking combination but Pepper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simmons tests Pepper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pepper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Pepper throws a head kick that misses
and Simmons counters with a two punch combo.
Pepper looks to score with a jab to the body but Simmons is just out of range.
Pepper tries to clinch up.
Simmons throws a hook but Pepper blocks it.#CL#
Pepper forces Simmons back against the cage and clinches.
Pepper stalling against the cage.
Pepper tries to land a knee to the head but Simmons blocks with his arms.
Pepper misses with a punch to the body.
Simmons is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pepper to keep the fight standing.
Pepper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pepper scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Simmons takes a shot to the head.
Pepper tries to work over Simmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pepper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pepper tries to land knees in the clinch but Simmons avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pepper.
Pepper is struggling to control the position.
Pepper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pepper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Pepper. #T3#
Simmons has Pepper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pepper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Suma Pepper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Simmons.
Pepper connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simmons's face.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pepper.
Pepper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simmons backwards.
Pepper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pepper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simmons.
Simmons letting Pepper take a breather here.
Pepper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simmons or not.
Stalling in the clinch from Pepper.
Suma Pepper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simmons jumps guard but Pepper stands there with Simmons around his waist. Simmons gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pepper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pepper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pepper tries to land a knee to the head but Simmons blocks with his arms.
Simmons is looking for a takedown.
Simmons wants a takedown.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Pepper tries a knee to the head but Simmons blocks it.
Pepper missing with knees to the body.
Pepper lands with a right to the head.
Simmons blocks an uppercut.
Pepper stalling against the cage.
Pepper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suma Pepper dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pepper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simmons looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pepper wants to clinch but Simmons slips to the side
and Simmons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pepper looks to score with a jab to the body but Simmons is just out of range.
Pepper throws a head kick that misses.
Simmons is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Pepper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pepper stalling the fight.
Simmons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pepper lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper presses Simmons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Simmons tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pepper stalls.
Pepper is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Pepper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pepper with a knee to the head.
Pepper tries to work over Simmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pepper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simmons is looking for a takedown.
Pepper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simmons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pepper effectively controlling the action here.
Pepper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pepper is pressed up against the cage. Simmons has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pepper down to the mat. Pepper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Suma Pepper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Simmons.
Simmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Pepper closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Simmons goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pepper. Simmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pepper cracks Simmons with a good jab.#ROC#
Simmons is rocked!
Pepper is looking to wear down Simmons with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons ducks under a wild hook from Pepper.
Simmons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Pepper finish him?
Pepper is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pepper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pepper tries to clinch there but Simmons circles away.
Pepper misses with a body shot.
Pepper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Pepper has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Pepper leaning against his opponent.
Pepper misses with some punches.
Pepper tries to work over Simmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pepper is stalling here.
Pepper can't find room to land a body shot as Simmons controls the action.
Pepper lands a nice shot to the body.
Simmons seems to have recovered his senses.
Pepper lands with a light punch inside.
Pepper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pepper scores with a shot to the side of Simmons's head.
Pepper lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fred Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simmons. #T4#
Pepper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pepper tries to work over Simmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pepper avoiding damage.
Pepper swings wildly with an uppercut but Simmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pepper lands a right hand.
Pepper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Simmons up against the cage.
Simmons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pepper after a bit of a struggle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suma Pepper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pepper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suma Pepper!
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Event:
HFC 300 Shankoli vs Seppo
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Pepper rushes Contreras and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Pepper.
#TD#
Contreras is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pepper can't fight it off and eventually Contreras manages to take the fight to the floor. Pepper looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Contreras trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Contreras is looking to pass into half guard but Pepper pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pepper is in guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pepper postures up in Contreras's guard and throws a big left but Contreras blocks it.
Pepper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Contreras holds on and takes a little breather.
Pepper postures up in Contreras's guard and throws a big left but Contreras blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pepper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Contreras works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pepper postures up in Contreras's guard and throws a big left but Contreras blocks it.
Contreras being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Contreras trying to control the position.
Pepper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pepper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pepper lands a couple of digs.
Pepper throws a strike but Contreras rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Pepper is looking to sweep but instead, Contreras has passed into half guard.
Pepper wants to control but Contreras is keeping busy.
#T2#
Contreras wants to pass the guard but Pepper is defending well.
Pepper is not content to let Contreras control the position.#SUB#
Contreras is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pepper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pepper is concentrating on defense, preventing Contreras from advancing position.
Contreras looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Contreras wants to take a breather but Pepper is having none of it. #T3#
Pepper trying to control here.
Contreras keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pepper is staying active underneath Contreras, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Contreras is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Contreras is trying to control. Pepper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Pepper rushes Contreras and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Contreras trying to stall but Pepper improves his position.
Contreras changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pepper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pepper thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Contreras if he has to take too many more of those.
Suma Pepper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pepper throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Contreras takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Sterling Contreras has been cut.
Contreras shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pepper as he jumps to the side.
Pepper has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Contreras moves to clinch but Pepper breaks away
and Pepper counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Pepper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Contreras, pushing him back against the cage.
Pepper lands a right hand.
Pepper with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Pepper as the two fighters clinch.
Pepper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Contreras is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pepper is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Contreras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Contreras tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Contreras manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Pepper scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suma Pepper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sterling Contreras's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Pepper gets a clinch.
Contreras goes for a takedown attempt but Pepper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Contreras takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Pepper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pepper slowing the pace effectively.
Contreras stalling the fight.
Contreras is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Pepper on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras wants to stall.
Pepper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pepper is leaning against Contreras and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Pepper landing knees to the head.
Pepper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Contrerass head.
Contreras drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Contreras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Pepper as the two fighters clinch.
Pepper lands a left hand.
Contreras is looking to break free of the clinch but Pepper has double underhooks.
Pepper lands a hook that snaps the head of Contreras backwards.
Pepper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Contreras or not. #TD#
Contreras tightens his grip and picks Pepper up, before dumping him to the ground. Pepper manages to land in guard.
Contreras throws a strike but Pepper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
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!
Pepper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pepper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Contreras is keeping the position for now.
Sterling Contreras overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pepper content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Contreras working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pepper.
Pepper scoring with some ground and pound.
Pepper wants to control from the top but Contreras keeps moving.
Contreras being controlled here, momentarily.
Pepper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Contreras works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Contreras has his hands on Pepper's head, controlling the position.
Contreras wants to stand up but Pepper is controlling him.
Contreras is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pepper throws a big elbow that misses.
Pepper throwing strikes from guard but Contreras blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Suma Pepper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Pepper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pepper.
A shot in the inside from Pepper.
Contreras drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pepper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pepper.
Pepper lands a good knee to the midsection. Contreras won't want to take too many of those.
Pepper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Contreras up against the cage.
Pepper lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pepper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Contreras trying to control the position but instead, Pepper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Contreras into the cage.
Pepper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pepper stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suma Pepper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sterling Contreras's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pepper throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Contreras gets tackled into the cage by Pepper. Pepper maintains the clinch.
Contreras wants a takedown.
Contreras is trying to break the clinch but Pepper has him pressed against the cage.
Contreras is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pepper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pepper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Contreras is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Contreras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pepper is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pepper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Pepper.
Suma Pepper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Contreras tries for a takedown. No joy.
Contreras goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A short left from Pepper.
Contreras's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pepper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Contrerass head.
Contreras will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pepper up against the cage.
Contreras is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice body punch from Pepper.
Contreras tries to score a body lock takedown but Pepper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Pepper.
Contreras is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pepper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
Contreras is rocked!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oh Contreras is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Pepper. #T2#
Contreras goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pepper prevents it.
Pepper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pepper scores with a shot to the side of Contreras's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Contreras wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pepper avoiding damage.
Pepper stalls.
Pepper continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A right handed body shot lands from Pepper.
Stalling in the clinch from Pepper.
Nice body punch from Pepper - that landed with a thud.
Contreras seems to have got his legs back now.
Pepper with a knee to the head.
Pepper lands a nice uppercut.
Pepper lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pepper.
Pepper lands with a short shot to the head.
Pepper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Contreras is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pepper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pepper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Contreras wants to get back to striking at distance but Pepper won't allow it.
Contreras wants to take the fight to the mat but Pepper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pepper lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Pepper.
Contreras goes for a takedown attempt but Pepper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Contreras gets tackled into the cage by Pepper. Pepper maintains the clinch. #T4#
Pepper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Contreras is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pepper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pepper works on Contreras's body with a couple of short punches.
Contreras tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pepper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Contreras looking to slow down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Pepper.
Pepper lands a knee to the body.
Contreras has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pepper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pepper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pepper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sterling Contreras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pepper with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suma Pepper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pepper 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suma Pepper!
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Event:
HFC 295 Yiftos vs Viceroy II
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Pepper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burningrom throws a low kick but Pepper avoids it.
Burningrom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pepper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pepper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burningrom with a poor takedown
and Pepper counters with a thumping low kick.
Pepper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pepper appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Pepper has managed to clinch.
Pepper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pepper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Burningrom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burningrom tries a body shot but Pepper blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pepper.
Pepper lands a hook that snaps the head of Burningrom backwards.
Pepper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pepper is working Burningrom over against the cage.
Pepper scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Burningrom is trying to push Pepper away but Pepper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burningrom tries to pull guard but Pepper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pepper lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Burningrom jumps guard and drags Pepper to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pepper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burningrom trying to control the position here.
Pepper trying to control but Burningrom is working from the bottom.
Pepper 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.
Burningrom seems keen to control Pepper's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Burningrom's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Burningrom keeping moving, preventing Pepper from controlling successfully.
Burningrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pepper.
Pepper scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pepper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pepper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burningrom backwards. #T3#
Burningrom taking a breather.
Pepper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pepper stalling in the clinch.
Pepper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burningrom.
Burningrom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Burningrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Burningrom pulls guard effortlessly.
Burningrom seems keen to control Pepper's posture.
Pepper stops Burningrom from standing up. #T4#
Pepper looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burningrom holds on and takes a little breather.
Burningrom has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Pepper pushes Burningrom up against the cage in a clinch.
Pepper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suma Pepper 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#
Burningrom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pepper circles away.
Pepper tests Burningrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pepper throws a sloppy head kick and Burningrom moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Pepper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burningrom, pushing him back against the cage.
Pepper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burningrom tries to pull guard but Pepper won't allow it.
Burningrom being controlled against the cage.
Burningrom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burningrom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pepper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Burningrom. 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.#TD#
Burningrom bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Burningrom tries to move to mount but Pepper blocks the move with his legs.
Pepper is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Burningrom is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pepper's shoulder. That is not cool.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Burningrom.
Burningrom working away.
Pepper tries to buck Burningrom off but Burningrom is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Burningrom stalls from top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pepper is looking to regain half guard here but Burningrom keeps moving and retains side control.
Burningrom advances nicely into full mount.
Burningrom content just to control the position here.
Pepper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burningrom content just to control the position here. #T3##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burningrom seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pepper for as long as he can get away with.
Burningrom'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Burningrom dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Pepper scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Pepper closes the distance and pushes Burningrom back into the cage.
Burningrom has had enough of the clinch but Pepper keeps him there for the moment.
Burningrom jumps guard but Pepper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pepper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pepper taking a breather.
Pepper scores with a shot to the side of Burningrom's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Burningrom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pepper stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pepper.
Burningrom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Pepper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pepper lands with a right to the head.
Pepper lands a nice uppercut.
Pepper holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Burningrom fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Burningrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burningrom looking for a takedown.
Burningrom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pepper prevents it.
Pepper lands with a right to the head.
Pepper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burningrom backwards.
A short right from Pepper on the inside. #T2#
Pepper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pepper lands a nice uppercut.
Pepper scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Burningrom is rocked!
Burningrom is trying to break the clinch but Pepper has him pressed against the cage.
Burningrom jumps guard but Pepper stands there with Burningrom around his waist. Burningrom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burningrom tries to stall but Pepper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pepper lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Burningrom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pepper is leaning against Burningrom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Burningrom seems to have got his legs back now.
Pepper lands a hook that snaps the head of Burningrom backwards.
Come on Pepper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3#
Burningrom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Burningrom is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pepper lands with a light punch inside.
Pepper lands a nice uppercut.
Burningrom tries to score a body lock takedown but Pepper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pepper stops a takedown attempt from Burningrom.
#TD#
Burningrom pulls guard successfully.
Burningrom has Pepper pulled in close to control his posture.
Pepper 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.
Burningrom keeping moving, preventing Pepper from controlling successfully. #T4#
Burningrom looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Burningrom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pepper is controlling him.
Nero Burningrom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burningrom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pepper manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burningrom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suma Pepper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pepper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suma Pepper!
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Event:
HFC Challengers 87
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Cash closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cash lands a shot to the body.
Pepper looking to slow down the pace here.
Pepper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cash tries to work over Pepper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cash blocks an uppercut.
Cash pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pepper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cash's elbow.
Pepper looking to stall.
Pepper swings wildly with an uppercut but Cash uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Cash breaks from the clinch.
Cash looks to throw the jab but Pepper is out of range.
Cash feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peppers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cash misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cash takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Pepper tries to clinch up.
Pepper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cash paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been told by Cash's head coaches at $1000 Crouching Stoner Hidden Ground Game that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pepper.
Cash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pepper manages to avoid it.
Pepper slips a jab from Cash.
Cash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pepper throws a leg kick which misses Cash's front leg but catches the back leg as Cash tries to avoid it.
Pepper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cash.
A jab lands there for Pepper.
Cash throws a lazy right hand but Pepper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cash misses with a looping right.
Pepper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cash throws a hook but Pepper blocks it.#T2#
Cash connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cash. Pepper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cash drops his hands momentarily and Pepper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Cash misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Cash rushes Pepper and presses him up against the cage.
Pepper misses with some punches.
Cash swings wildly with an uppercut but Pepper uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Cash.
Cash lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pepper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cash lands a right hand.
Pepper prevents a body shot from Cash.
Pepper letting Cash take a breather here.
Pepper stalling in the clinch but Cash improves position. #T3#
Cash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cash lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pepper backwards.
Cash stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Cash.
A right handed body shot lands from Cash.
Cash stalling the fight.
#BC#
Cash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cash throws a hook to the side of Pepper's head but Pepper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cash lands a jab to Pepper's midsection.#CL2#
Pepper moves into the clinch.
Pepper is trying to maintain a safe position but Cash gets an underhook and turns Pepper into the cage.
Cash lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cash misses with a punch to the body.
Cash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Cash tries a body shot but Pepper blocks it.
Pepper lands a right hand.
Pepper is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cash is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pepper seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Cash lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Cash.
Cash slows down the pace here.
Cash blocks an uppercut.
Cash lands with a right to the head.
Cash dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pepper is trying to maintain a safe position but Cash gets an underhook and turns Pepper into the cage.
Pepper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnie Cash 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#
Cash throws a jab but it's blocked by Pepper.
Pepper avoids the body shot from Cash.
The fighters circling - Cash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cash misses the jab.
Pepper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Cash moves into the clinch successfully.
Cash misses with a punch on the inside.
Pepper stalls.
Pepper takes a shot to the head.
Johnie Cash has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cash lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper trying to stall but Cash improves his position.
Cash working hard to break the clinch.
Cash stalling against the cage.
Cash is pushing Pepper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pepper throws a punch but it's blocked by Cash. #T1#
Cash makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pepper prevents a body shot from Cash.
Still in the clinch, Cash scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cash lands a shoulder strike.
Cash blocks an uppercut.
Cash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pepper misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cash.
A shot in the inside from Cash.
Pepper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Cash.
Cash working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cash.
Cash works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Cash on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pepper lands with a light punch inside.
Cash lands a hook that snaps the head of Pepper backwards. #ROC#
Pepper is rocked!
Cash leaning against his opponent.
Pepper is still on wobbly legs! Can Cash finish him?
Cash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cash has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pepper seems to have recovered his senses.
Cash misses with a body punch.
Cash slowing the pace effectively.
Cash stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cash misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Cash.
Pepper misses with the head strike.
Cash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cash prevents a body shot from Pepper. #T3#
Pepper working aggressively here.
Cash lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pepper backwards.
Pepper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Cash.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pepper.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cash lands a shoulder strike.
Pepper throws a punch but it's blocked by Cash.
Pepper blocking some punches.
Cash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pepper can do to turn this around?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cash lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pepper or not.
Cash stalling against the cage.
Pepper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cash lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Pepper throws a punch but it's blocked by Cash.
Pepper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cash as Pepper tries to tie him up.
Pepper misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Cash.
Cash tries to circle away but Pepper has him pinned against the cage.
Cash is trying to break free.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cash lands a shot to the body.
Cash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pepper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cash backwards.
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!
Pepper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cash backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnie Cash dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pepper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pepper was well out of range. Poor timing from Cash.
Cash takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnie Cash is winning the standup battle so far.
Cash just misses with a punch to the body.
And Pepper tries to counter it with a takedown but Cash pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Cash forces Pepper back against the cage and clinches.
Pepper misses with some punches.
Pepper lands a hook that snaps the head of Cash backwards.
Pepper misses with a punch on the inside.
Cash gets through Pepper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pepper struggles to land a body shot inside as Cash controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper prevents a body shot from Cash.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cash is pushing Pepper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hook to the body lands for Cash.
#T1#
Pepper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pepper tries to work over Cash's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cash taking a breather.
Cash's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Cash for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Pepper prevents a body shot from Cash.
Pepper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cash backwards.
Pepper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cash misses with a punch to the body.
Cash lands a body punch.
Cash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cash misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Cash softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cash wants to break free but Pepper has control.
Cash looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cash scores with a shot to the side of Pepper's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cash controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cash creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cash is pushing Pepper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cash.
A short right from Cash on the inside. #T3#
Cash softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cash lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Cash - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cash misses with a punch on the inside.
Pepper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pepper looking to stall.
Pepper cracks Cash with a nice body shot.
Cash scores with a shot to the side of Pepper's head.
Cash can't find room to land a body shot as Pepper controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pepper misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cash. #T4#
Pepper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pepper blocks a body shot from Cash.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cash.
Pepper misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cash as Pepper tries to tie him up.
Cash lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cash makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cash lands a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cash tries a body shot but Pepper blocks it.
Cash digs a right hand underneath Pepper's ribcage. Pepper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cash as Pepper tries to tie him up.
Suma Pepper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnie Cash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cash lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pepper backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnie Cash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cash 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnie Cash!
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Event:
HFC Challengers 86
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Pepper scores with a jab.#CL2#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Pepper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pepper scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pepper instigates a clinch.
Pepper avoiding damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pepper.
Pepper holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pepper lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper is struggling to control the position.
Pepper is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Suma Pepper.
Pepper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Pepper moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jackson. #T1#
Jackson is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Pepper manages to get underhooks.
Pepper misses with a punch on the inside.
Pepper told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Pepper working aggressively here.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Pepper avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pepper stalling in the clinch.
Pepper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson wants to break free but Pepper has control.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pepper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.#T2#
Pepper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Jackson letting Pepper take a breather here.
Pepper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pepper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pepper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Pepper stalling.
Pepper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pepper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pepper scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Pepper is controlling him.#T3#
Pepper misses with a punch on the inside.
Pepper gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pepper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Pepper.
Pepper lands a right hand.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pepper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pepper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pepper pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Pepper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pepper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pepper gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pepper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pepper smiles and moves away.
Tyson Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!#CL#
Jackson pushes Pepper up against the cage in a clinch.
Pepper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suma Pepper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pepper misses with a head kick.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pepper manages to circle out of the way.
Pepper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.#CL#
Jackson gets a clinch.
Pepper controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pepper has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Pepper stalls.
Pepper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pepper smiles and moves away.
Suma Pepper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Pepper moves into the clinch.
Pepper has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Pepper won't allow it.
Pepper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Pepper.
Pepper slowing the pace effectively.
Pepper prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Pepper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Pepper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pepper lands with a short shot to the head.
Pepper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pepper throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Pepper lands a shot to the body.
Pepper lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pepper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Pepper keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Pepper gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pepper stalling in the clinch.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Pepper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Pepper stalling in the clinch.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Pepper avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Pepper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
Suma Pepper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pepper lands with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Pepper.
Pepper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Pepper keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson tries to break free but Pepper pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pepper. #T4#
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pepper lands a nice uppercut.
Pepper lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pepper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pepper prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pepper is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Pepper is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson tries to circle away but Pepper has him pinned against the cage.
Pepper is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suma Pepper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Pepper back into the cage.
Pepper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pepper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Pepper lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Pepper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pepper lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pepper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson tries to circle away but Pepper has him pinned against the cage.
Pepper unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jackson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pepper is unloading with more strikes now! Jackson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suma Pepper!
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Event:
HFC 279 Derksen vs Malone
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Pepper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mauler, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Pepper manages to break the clinch.
Pepper swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Mauler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Mauler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mauler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pepper tries to roll over but Mauler keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mauler seems to be working for a kimura but Pepper defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mauler is working for a kimura but Pepper is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mauler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Mauler wants to work for an arm triangle but Pepper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Mauler is looking for a kimura but Pepper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mauler to get the leverage. #SUB#
Mauler is looking for a kimura but Pepper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mauler to get the leverage. #SUB#
Mauler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pepper wants to improve his position but Mauler is controlling well.
#T2#
Pepper is doing well to control the position and prevent Mauler from advancing to side control.
Pepper trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Mauler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pepper has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mauler is working for a kimura but Pepper is defending it quite comfortably.
Pepper is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mauler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Mauler seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
Mauler seems to be working for a kimura but Pepper defends the submission attempt.
Pepper wants to control but Mauler is keeping busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pepper can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Mauler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pepper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mauler.
Pepper desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Mauler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pepper is just riding it out for now. Mauler eventually gives up the hold. #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.
Mauler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Mauler has hold of Pepper's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pepper manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pepper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mauler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rose Mauler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mauler ducks under a wild hook from Pepper.
Pepper has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mauler is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pepper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mauler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Pepper clinches with his opponent.
Mauler is trying to pull guard but Pepper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mauler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pepper walks away with a smile on his face. Mauler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mauler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pepper.
#CL2#
Pepper has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pepper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mauler avoids it.
Mauler is trying to pull guard but Pepper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rose Mauler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mauler jumps guard but Pepper stands there with Mauler around his waist. Mauler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mauler fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Mauler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Pepper jumps into guard, dragging Mauler to the mat.
Pepper tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Mauler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mauler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pepper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mauler is controlling him.
Mauler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pepper can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Mauler 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. #SUB#
Mauler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mauler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pepper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pepper is trying to control the position but Mauler postures up. #T2#
Mauler pushing down on Pepper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Mauler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Mauler is working for a kimura but Pepper is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pepper keeping control of the position.
Pepper wants to improve his position but Mauler is controlling well.
#T3#
Pepper trying to hold on to Mauler's head to control him but Mauler postures up.
Mauler is looking to advance position but Pepper won't allow it. #SUB#
Mauler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pepper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mauler. #SUB#
Mauler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pepper defends it well. #SUB#
Mauler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pepper is just riding it out for now. Mauler eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pepper wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mauler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pepper sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mauler working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pepper's thigh. Pepper counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rose Mauler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mauler 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suma Pepper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pepper wants to land a leg kick but Mauler is out of range.
Pepper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pepper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pepper misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Mauler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pepper trying to control but Mauler postures up.
#SUB#
Mauler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pepper is just riding it out for now. Mauler eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mauler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pepper is defending against the submission attempts here by Mauler.
#T1#
Pepper is trying to control but can't.
Pepper wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mauler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pepper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mauler. #SUB#
Mauler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pepper has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pepper wants to control but Mauler is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Mauler is working for a kimura but Pepper is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mauler 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. Pepper tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mauler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rose Mauler!
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Event:
HFC Challengers 83
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Pepper misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Manlet counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manlet.
Pepper pulls Manlet in to control the position.
Pepper looking for a sweep. Not yet Pepper, not yet.
Pepper has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Manlet has passed into side control.
Pepper is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Pepper is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Manlet is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Manlet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pepper working to try and regain half guard.
Pepper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pepper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Manlet controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Pepper sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pepper keeping hold of Manlet's head, controlling as best he can.
Pepper is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manlet controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pepper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manlet tries to counter with a takedown but Pepper is quick to defend against it.
Pepper throws a sloppy head kick and Manlet moves out of range easily.
Manlet tries to counter with a takedown but Pepper is quick to defend against it.
Pepper tries to clinch there but Manlet circles away.
Pepper thows a leg kick but Manlet checks it #TD#
and Manlet counters with a shoot takedown. Pepper fights it but they end up in guard.
Pepper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manlet looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pepper being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mighty Manlet dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Manlet moves out of range of the strikes.
Pepper misses with a wild body shot.
Pepper misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Manlet counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pepper pushes Manlet off but Manlet dives into side control.
Pepper tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pepper tries to hold on but Manlet pushes him away.
Manlet looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper tries to hold on but Manlet pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pepper can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Pepper is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pepper tries to lock up and control but Manlet gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pepper might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Manlet haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Manlet controlling the pace for now.
Manlet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pepper can do to turn this around?
Mighty Manlet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manlet prevents Pepper from getting the reversal.#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.
Manlet controlling the position easily from mount.
Pepper is trying desperately to improve position.
Manlet controlling from mount. #T3#
Pepper wants to control but Manlet is having none of it.
Pepper is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Manlet is staying active.
Manlet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pepper working to try and regain half guard.
Manlet controlling from the full mount.
Manlet seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pepper for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mighty Manlet dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pepper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manlet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pepper closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Manlet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pepper's guard.
Manlet preventing the sweep.
Pepper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pepper looking for a sweep. Not yet Pepper, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manlet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Pepper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manlet is one step ahead there.
Pepper looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Manlet puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Manlet is thwarting Pepper's attempts to control the position.
Mighty Manlet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pepper trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Pepper tries to hold on but Manlet pushes him away.
Pepper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Manlet content just to control the position here.
Pepper wants to control but Manlet is having none of it.
Manlet looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manlet avoids the attempt from Pepper to control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pepper is looking to get to half guard.
Manlet controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mighty Manlet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manlet, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mighty Manlet!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Pepper closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Pepper.
Pepper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gray up against the cage.
Gray will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pepper up against the cage.
A short left from Pepper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray avoiding damage as Pepper throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Pepper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gray is defending well for now.
Gray managing to block the knees to the body from Pepper.
Gray trying to stall but Pepper improves his position.
#BC2#
Pepper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pepper rushes Gray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gray stalling in the clinch but Pepper improves position.
Pepper stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Pepper breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Pepper 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.
Pepper throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suma Pepper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pepper but Pepper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pepper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gray.
Gray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Pepper drives through and clinches with Gray against the cage.
Gray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pepper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pepper tries to score a body lock takedown but Gray shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pepper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T3#
Still in the clinch, Pepper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pepper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gray blocks a body shot from Pepper.
Gray has Pepper pressed against the cage.
Gray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Pepper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gray.
Gray really is a fat lump.
Gray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pepper pushes Gray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pepper just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otis Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray avoiding damage.
Pepper is struggling to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Pepper breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suma Pepper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pepper closes the distance and clinches up with Gray, looking for a takedown. Pepper pushes Gray against the cage but Gray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gray tries to clinch but Pepper is having none of it.
Pepper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gray closes the distance and clinches up with Pepper, looking for a takedown. Gray pushes Pepper against the cage but Pepper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pepper shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Pepper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pepper has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray trying to land knees to the body.
Gray looking to stall.
Pepper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Gray stalling in the clinch but Pepper improves position.
Pepper lands a hook that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
Gray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pepper lands a left hand.
Pepper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gray is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Otis Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suma Pepper.
Pepper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gray.
#T2#
Gray is trying to maintain a safe position but Pepper gets an underhook and turns Gray into the cage.
Gray trying to control the position but instead, Pepper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gray into the cage.
Pepper is stalling here.
Nice body punch from Pepper - that landed with a thud.
Pepper effectively controlling the action here.
Pepper misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Pepper stalling in the clinch.
Gray jumps guard but Pepper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Pepper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pepper shoots in looking for a takedown. Gray tries to sprawl out of it but Pepper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pepper lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Pepper scores with a three punch combo!
Gray looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pepper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Pepper rushes Gray and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pepper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gray's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pepper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gray avoids it.
A short uppercut from Pepper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suma Pepper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Gray gets tackled into the cage by Pepper. Pepper maintains the clinch.
Pepper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gray's elbow.
Pepper managing to block the knees to the body from Gray.
Pepper slows down the pace here.
Pepper lands a hook that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gray up against the cage.
Pepper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Pepper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pepper tries to work over Gray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pepper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pepper wants to take the fight to the mat but Gray manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pepper just leaning against Gray, taking a breather.
Pepper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gray gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pepper lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Pepper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gray up against the cage.
Gray managing to block the knees to the body from Pepper.
Pepper can't find room to land a body shot as Gray controls the action.
#BC2#
Pepper breaks from the clinch.
Otis Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Pepper forces Gray back against the cage and clinches.
Pepper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pepper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Pepper scores with a hook to the body.
Gray wants to stall.
#BC2#
Pepper breaks the clinch.
Pepper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Pepper moves into range and clinches up with Gray.
Gray stops a takedown attempt from Pepper.
Otis Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suma Pepper.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pepper.
Otis Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suma Pepper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gray missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suma Pepper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pepper has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 26:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suma Pepper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Pepper moves into range and clinches up with Delacruz.
Delacruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Delacruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Pepper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pepper lunges at Delacruz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Delacruz's hand.
Pepper throws a predictable looking body shot
and Delacruz counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Pepper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Delacruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Pepper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Delacruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Pepper controls his hands.
Delacruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Delacruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delacruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Pepper jumps guard.
Delacruz postures up in Pepper's guard and throws a big left but Pepper blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Delacruz stands and steps away. Pepper gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pepper lands with a big left! Delacruz is wobbled badly! Pepper comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Delacruz to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Suma Pepper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Wilcox. Those never looked like landing.
Wilcox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pepper avoids it really well and circles away.
Wilcox backing away here, and Pepper unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pepper throws a leg kick which misses Wilcox's front leg but catches the back leg as Wilcox tries to avoid it.
Wilcox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pepper lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wilcox stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Pepper forces Wilcox back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Wilcox is working for takedown but Pepper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pepper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilcox is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pepper tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilcox avoids the damage to the body.
Wilcox wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilcox misses with the head strike.
Wilcox tries to pull guard but Pepper holds him up against the cage and eventually Wilcox drops back down to his feet.
Pepper is struggling to control the position.
Pepper avoids the elbow strike from Wilcox, against the cage.
Wilcox wants to stall.
#BC2#
Pepper breaks from the clinch.
Pepper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Pepper instigates a clinch. #T2#
Wilcox missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Pepper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pepper fails with the takedown.
Pepper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pepper moves out of range as Wilcox throws a body kick.
Pepper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilcox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick misses from Wilcox. #CL2#
Pepper instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pepper.
Pepper is leaning against Wilcox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pepper holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pepper working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Wilcox is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pepper to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Pepper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Pepper forces Wilcox back against the cage and clinches.
Pepper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilcox is pressed up against the cage. Pepper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wilcox down to the mat. Wilcox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wilcox pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pepper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Pepper rushes Wilcox and presses him up against the cage.
Pepper trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilcox.
Wilcox struggles to land a body shot inside as Pepper controls his hands.
Wilcox has a couple of punches blocked by Pepper.
Wilcox is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilcox.
A nice left hand lands by Pepper.
Pepper lands with a short shot to the head.
Pepper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pepper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilcox avoids it.
Wilcox pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pepper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pepper tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilcox avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilcox.
Pepper stops a takedown attempt from Wilcox.
Pepper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilcox is defending well for now.
Pepper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wilcox up against the cage.
Pepper is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suma Pepper dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pepper throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Pepper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilcox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pepper just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wilcox blocks an elbow strike from Pepper.
Pepper gets underhooks to prevent Wilcox's takedown attempt.
Pepper lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Ezequiel Wilcox has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Pepper.
Pepper stops a takedown attempt from Wilcox.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Pepper. #ROC2#
Wilcox is rocked!
Pepper lands a big right hand that drops Wilcox! The killer instinct kicks in and Pepper finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Pepper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suma Pepper!
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