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Event:
CACC 80
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Augustine Tupper (ranked 4210 p4p, 212 weight class) and Bryson Pico (ranked 3614 p4p, 194 weight class). Tupper kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Can't Stop: Red Hot Chili Peppers. Pico comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lowkey - G-Eazy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Augustine Tupper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Bryson Pico!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Pico fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tupper to the ground. Pico is now in Tupper's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tupper (0) vs (2) Pico
Tupper keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Pico stands and throws Tupper's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (0) vs (5) Pico
Pico tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pico has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pico goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tupper rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pico's guard! Nice work there by Tupper! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (2) vs (5) Pico
Pico is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tupper is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pico. Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (5) vs (5) Pico
Pico is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pico wants to control but Tupper postures up.
Pico tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pico gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pico trying to hold on to Tupper's head to control him but Tupper postures up.
Tupper looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tupper is controlling the pace.
Pico is trying to maintain the position but Tupper is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pico tries to roll over but Tupper keeps him under control.
Pico moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pico is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pico looking for a guillotine here but Tupper defends easily.
Pico throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tupper escapes and throws Pico's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (8) vs (5) Pico
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pico is looking for a sweep.
Pico manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tupper's best efforts.
Pico has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pico is trying to control but Tupper passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (11) vs (5) Pico
Pico is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pico struggling a bit here.
Pico is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tupper off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tupper (11) vs (9) Pico
Pico seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Tupper's chin but Tupper turns very nicely into Pico's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Tupper.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (13) vs (9) Pico
Pico looking for subs off his back but Tupper has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tupper perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pico is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tupper's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tupper's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tupper (13) vs (13) Pico
Tupper wants to escape the position.
Tupper is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tupper turns into Pico and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (15) vs (13) Pico
Tupper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tupper seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pico for as long as he can get away with.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pico has his foot on Tupper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tupper works his way back into a safe position though.
Pico trying to control the position.
Pico working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tupper has passed into half guard!
Pico is looking for a sweep. Tupper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pico is staying active underneath Tupper, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tupper is looking to take a break and control but Pico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tupper is pressing down on Pico's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pico is holding on for now.
Pico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tupper pulls his head out easily.
Tupper stalling.
Pico trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (18) vs (13) Pico
Tupper tries to control but Pico wriggling away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pico is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pico is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pico wants to control but Tupper is having none of it.
Pico keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pico is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pico is squirming around, avoiding Tupper's attempts to control the action.
Pico is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tupper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pico is looking to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pico is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pico gets back to half guard.
Pico trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (21) vs (13) Pico
Pico keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pico wants to control but Tupper is having none of it.
Pico tries to reverse the position but Tupper maintains control.
Tupper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pico is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tupper tries to control but Pico wriggling away.
Pico is trying to escape the mount.
Pico has given up his back. Will we see Tupper going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Tupper (24) vs (13) Pico
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tupper not allowing Pico to control his hands.
Pico might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tupper haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tupper has good solid back control here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pico trying to control the hands but Tupper won't let him.
I really don't envy Pico right now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pico is still trying to improve position.
Tupper trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I would not like to be Pico right now.
Pico trying to control the position but Tupper manages to sink in the hooks.
Pico rolls, trying to escape but Tupper keeps control of the position.
Pico keeps trying to improve his position.
Tupper is riding his opponent, not letting Pico buck him off.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Pico is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tupper is trying to stick to Pico's back but Pico is turning into Tupper. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tupper's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pico. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (24) vs (15) Pico
Pico trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pico trying to control but Tupper is working from the bottom.
Pico looking to sit in guard and control but Tupper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (26) vs (15) Pico
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pico has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tupper is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pico. Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (29) vs (15) Pico
Pico looks winded!
Tupper working away.
Pico tries to improve position but can't.
Pico can't do much from the bottom here.
Pico is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pico struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tupper takes the fight on points by 29 to 15.
Augustine Tupper thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Bryson Pico had this to say: 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'. |
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Event:
CACC 70
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 1813 p4p, 100 weight class) and Bryson Pico (ranked 3460 p4p, 173 weight class). Wasa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Welcome To The Jungle. Pico has chosen Lowkey - G-Eazy as his entrance music. Masa Wasa had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Bryson Pico!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pico dives in for a single leg takedown but Wasa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wasa. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wasa (4) vs (0) Pico
Wasa wants to control but Pico is keeping him busy.
Pico is looking to regain half guard here but Wasa keeps moving and retains side control.
Pico told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pico prevents Wasa from improving position.
Pico wants to control but Wasa postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pico trying to remain calm as Wasa controls from the top position.
Wasa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pico is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pico tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (6) vs (0) Pico
Wasa looking to control but Pico is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wasa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pico is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pico is looking to improve his position but Wasa isn't that keen on the idea.
Wasa wants to take Pico's back but he can't do it this time.
Pico really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Wasa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pico is looking to escape.
Pico can't escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pico keeps trying to improve his position.
Wasa wants to control the pace but Pico is squirming around nicely.
Pico tries to hold on but Wasa pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pico tries to reverse the position but Wasa maintains control.
Wasa with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wasa mounts Pico! Really nice guard pass there!
Wasa avoids the attempt from Pico to control.
Wasa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pico is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pico can't escape the position.
Wasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pico is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pico tries to control the position but Wasa now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (9) vs (0) Pico
Wasa tries to get the hooks in deep but Pico pushed the leg off.
Wasa is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pico knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pico for a finish.
Pico tries to escape but Wasa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pico is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wasa gets his way!
Wasa trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Pico's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pico staying busy and making it hard for Wasa to control.
You can see the frustration on Pico's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Pico do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Pico's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pico trying to control the hands but Wasa breaks the grip.
Pico rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wasa trying to control the action but Pico is working from the bottom.
Wasa moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Pico. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (12) vs (0) Pico
Wasa just content to control the position.
Pico tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wasa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A control attempt from Pico but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (14) vs (0) Pico
Pico can't escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pico tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pico wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (17) vs (0) Pico
Wasa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wasa trying to control.
Wasa is not going to allow Pico to sit and survive in this position.
Pico tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wasa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pico manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wasa's guard. Nice work there by Pico.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (17) vs (2) Pico
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wasa is working hard here to advance position.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Wasa is trying to control the position but Pico postures up.
Wasa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (19) vs (2) Pico
Pico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wasa pulls his head out easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa stalling.
Wasa is pressing down on Pico's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pico is holding on for now.
Pico trying to control but Wasa postures up.
Pico tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Pico moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wasa slips nicely into half guard.
Pico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (22) vs (2) Pico
Wasa controlling from mount.
Wasa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pico is looking to escape.
Wasa wants to take Pico's back but he can't do it this time.
Wasa controlling the position easily from mount.
Pico tries to hold on but Wasa postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa takes Pico's back. Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (25) vs (2) Pico
Wasa not allowing Pico to control his hands.
Wasa has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pico has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wasa is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pico knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pico for a finish.
Wasa gets his hands free as Pico looks to control.
Pico is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wasa gets his way!
Wasa is looking to control Pico but Pico is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pico manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wasa's guard. Nice work there by Pico.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (25) vs (4) Pico
Pico won't allow Wasa to sweep him here.
Wasa looking for a guillotine here but Pico defends easily.
Wasa wants to sweep but no luck.
Pico pushing down on Wasa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wasa tries to roll over but Pico keeps him under control.
Pico seems to be working for a kimura but Wasa defends the submission attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pico wants to pass the guard but Wasa is defending well.
Pico wants to take a breather but Wasa is having none of it.
Pico wants to work for an arm triangle but Wasa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pico wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasa keeps working.
Wasa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Coffee Shop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wasa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pico stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
Pico slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (25) vs (7) Pico
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pico tries to move to full mount but Wasa actually manages to regain half guard.
Pico is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wasa sees it coming and defends easily.
Pico looks winded!
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pico trying to advance position but Wasa counters by regaining guard.
Pico is stalling in the full guard.
Wasa 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 25 to 7.
Masa Wasa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Bryson Pico had this to say: 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'. |
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Event:
CACC 64
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bryson Pico (ranked 3396 p4p, 180 weight class) and Caio Barbosa (ranked 2634 p4p, 141 weight class). Pico kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lowkey - G-Eazy. Caio Barbosa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Bryson Pico! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Caio Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Pico decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pico (2) vs (0) Barbosa
Barbosa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pico doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pico manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbosa is pulling down on Pico's head to control his posture.
Pico won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Barbosa has locked up a guillotine! Barbosa's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pico is holding on here and Barbosa must be using up a lot of energy. Pico has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Barbosa gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caio Barbosa!
Caio Barbosa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Bryson Pico was interviewed post fight and said 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'. |
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Event:
CACC 54
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dominique Bell (ranked 1622 p4p, 100 weight class) and Bryson Pico (ranked 3491 p4p, 186 weight class). Pico has chosen Lowkey - G-Eazy as his entrance music. Bryson Pico has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Dominique Bell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bryson Pico!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pico to the ground. Bell is now in Pico's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bell (2) vs (0) Pico
Pico keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Pico working a defensive guard here.
Bell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pico working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.
Pico told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pico keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
Pico keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bell is pushing down on Pico's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pico is fighting to maintain full guard but Bell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bell is keen to just control but Pico is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pico has a hand on Bell's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bell takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (5) vs (0) Pico
Bell is looking to work his way around to Pico's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pico is looking to improve his position but Bell isn't that keen on the idea.
Pico tries to hold on but Bell pushes him away.
Pico has given up his back. Will we see Bell going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bell (8) vs (0) Pico
Pico looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bell.
Pico is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bell gets his way!
Pico is really stuck here.
Bell struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bell working for a choke but Pico is defending well.
Pico rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bell pulls his head out easily.
Bell is looking to advance position but Pico won't allow it.
Pico is pressing down on Bell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (11) vs (0) Pico
Bell tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bell advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bell (13) vs (0) Pico
Bell controlling from the full mount.
Bell is working for a guillotine from mount but Pico frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bell (16) vs (0) Pico
Bell controlling well, preventing Pico from escaping the position.
Bell tries to keep control of the position but Pico is staying busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
You can see the frustration on Pico's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bell is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pico breaks Bell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (16) vs (2) Pico
Bell keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Pico won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
Bell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pico trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pico's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (18) vs (2) Pico
Pico working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Pico is keeping the position.
Pico trying to keep a closed guard but Bell is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pico is keeping the position for now.
Bell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pico tries to roll over but Bell keeps him under control.
Bell tries to pass to full mount but Pico defends it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pico actively working from the bottom here.
Bell trying to pass the guard but Pico defending well.
Bell prevents Pico from improving his position.
Bell is trying to control. Pico wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bell is looking to advance position but Pico won't allow it.
Bell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pico does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pico looking for submissions off his back.
Bell is pressing down on Pico's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pico is holding on for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to control but Pico is keeping him busy.
Bell tries to pass to full mount but Pico defends it.
Pico looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pico is looking for a sweep. Bell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bell is trying to control. Pico wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pico looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pico looks winded!
Bell is trying to control the action in half guard but Pico is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Pico is defending well.
Bell passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (21) vs (2) Pico
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bell trying to control the position but Pico is working away.
Pico stops Bell from passing to mount.
Bell has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pico! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bell (23) vs (2) Pico
Pico working to try and regain half guard.
Bell has hold of Pico's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pico manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bell seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pico is holding on tight.
Pico is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bell wants to control the pace but Pico is squirming around nicely.
Pico is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pico gets back to half guard.
Bell trying to control from half guard but Pico is working away.
Pico is in trouble now - Bell has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (26) vs (2) Pico
Pico wants to control but Bell is having none of it.
Pico keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bell looking to control but Pico is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pico is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bell seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pico is holding on tight.
Pico is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bell has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bell (29) vs (2) Pico
Bell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pico defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bell has the hooks in. Pico is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bell has got one arm under Pico's chin. This could be trouble... Pico trying to control the other hand but Bell gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Pico has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dominique Bell!
Dominique Bell really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vegan Gains logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Bryson Pico was interviewed post fight and said 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'. |
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Event:
CACC 49
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bryson Pico (ranked 3505 p4p, 176 weight class) and Jaro Lalla (ranked 1751 p4p, 108 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pico might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lowkey - G-Eazy. Bryson Pico looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bryson Pico! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lalla drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pico (0) vs (4) Lalla
Pico is trying to improve his position.
Lalla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pico knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lalla tries for a kimura but Pico is defending well.
Lalla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pico knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pico has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lalla working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pico is looking for a sweep.
Lalla tries for a kimura but Pico is defending well.
Pico tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lalla wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lalla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lalla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pico knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pico tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lalla wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pico is working hard here to advance position.
Lalla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pico, who protects the arm well.
Lalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pico has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lalla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pico is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pico knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pico is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pico trying to control here.
Lalla 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.
Pico looking for submissions off his back.
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Pico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pico trying to control but Lalla postures up.
Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lalla 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.
Pico actively working from the bottom here.
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Pico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pico actively working from the bottom here.
Lalla is working for a kimura but Pico is defending it quite comfortably.
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Pico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lalla seems to be working for a kimura but Pico defends the submission attempt.
Pico is trying to maintain the position but Lalla is very close to passing his half guard.
Pico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pico wants to get back to full guard.
Lalla is working for a submission of some sort.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lalla working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lalla pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pico is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla.
Lalla is looking for a kimura but Pico is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage.
Pico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pico looking for submissions off his back.
Lalla prevents Pico from improving his position.
Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pico is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold.
Lalla is working for a kimura but Pico is defending it quite comfortably.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Pico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pico is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalla.
Lalla seems to be working for a kimura but Pico defends the submission attempt.
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pico sees it coming and defends easily.
Lalla prevents Pico from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lalla seems to be looking for submissions.
Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pico is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold.
Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pico tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.
Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pico doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla.
Lalla wants to free his trapped foot but Pico is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pico wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.
Lalla is looking for a kimura here.
Pico tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.
Pico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lalla pulls his head out easily.
Lalla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lalla is working for a kimura but Pico is defending it quite comfortably.
Lalla seems to be working for a kimura but Pico defends the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pico wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.
Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pico is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold.
Lalla is working for a kimura but Pico is defending it quite comfortably.
Lalla seems to be looking for submissions.
Pico looking for submissions off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lalla is looking for a kimura here.
Pico is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lalla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lalla's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pico (4) vs (4) Lalla
Pico is cranking Lalla's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Lalla! He's tightened the choke and Lalla is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bryson Pico!
After winning the bout, Bryson Pico thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jaro Lalla spoke after the fight, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'. |
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Event:
CACC 42
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bryson Pico (ranked 3492 p4p, 186 weight class) and Dominick Bruise (ranked 3160 p4p, 171 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pico might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lowkey - G-Eazy. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bryson Pico! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Dominick Bruise!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pico shoots in but no luck this time.
Bruise tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been hearing reports that Pico has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bruise has Pico up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bruise looking for a takedown.
Bruise is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bruise has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pico is trying to keep an underhook but Bruise manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pico (0) vs (2) Bruise
Pico trying to control here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pico looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bruise is looking for a kimura but Pico is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bruise to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruise is working for a submission of some sort.
Bruise moves into full mount! Pico won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pico (0) vs (5) Bruise
Bruise controlling the pace for now.
Bruise looking to control but Pico is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bruise avoids the attempt from Pico to control.
Bruise has control of Pico's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pico regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pico is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruise controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Bruise might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bruise is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pico to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pico shrugs it off.
Bruise prevents Pico from getting the reversal.
Bruise controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pico wants to hold on but Bruise pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pico is squirming around, avoiding Bruise's attempts to control the action.
Pico can't escape the position.
Bruise takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pico is squirming around, avoiding Bruise's attempts to control the action.
Pico wants to control but Bruise is having none of it.
Pico working to try and regain half guard.
Pico gets back to half guard.
Bruise is keen to just control but Pico is a slippery customer.
Pico looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pico gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruise trying to control but Pico is working from the bottom.
Bruise 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.
Pico controls Bruise momentarily but Bruise frees himself.
Bruise stays in close to Pico's body and controls the position.
Bruise trying to control the position from guard on top but Pico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruise must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pico trying to control the position.
Pico is looking for a triangle but Bruise pushes his legs off easily.
Pico looking for a guillotine here but Bruise defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bruise wants to control from the top but Pico keeps moving.
Pico working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bruise doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bruise manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bruise slips nicely into half guard.
Bruise with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pico is refusing to be controlled, as Bruise sits in half guard.
Bruise perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pico is pressing down on Bruise's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pico trying to control the position.
Pico is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bruise is aware though and is defending well.
Bruise trying to control but Pico is working from the bottom.
Bruise 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.
Bruise pushing down on Pico's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bruise content to control rather than advance.
Pico looking for submissions off his back.
Bruise is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bruise seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pico does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bruise 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.
Pico has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bruise is working away from the top position though.
Pico is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bruise is trying to control the action in half guard but Pico is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bruise is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pico doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bruise.
Bruise is taking a breather. Pico says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pico actively working from the bottom here.
Bruise is thwarting Pico's attempts to control the position.
Pico is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bruise seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bruise's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bruise is looking to take a break and control but Pico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pico trying to control from the bottom.
Bruise passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pico (0) vs (8) Bruise
Bruise trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bruise is working for a guillotine from mount but Pico frees his head quite easily.
Bruise trying to control but Pico is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pico wants to hold on but Bruise pushes him away.
Bruise controlling the pace for now.
Pico tries to hold on but Bruise pushes him away.
Bruise is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pico to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pico shrugs it off.
Pico is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bruise tries to control but Pico wriggling away.
Bruise is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pico is surviving well by controlling Bruise's body position as best he can.
Pico is working to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bruise controlling from mount.
Pico is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pico is working hard here to advance position.
Bruise can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pico is looking to escape.
Pico is looking to get to half guard.
Pico wants to hold on but Bruise pushes him away.
Bruise content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pico tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pico regains half guard.
Pico desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pico is trying to control but can't.
Bruise passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pico! Score +3 for passing guard: Pico (0) vs (11) Bruise
Bruise looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bruise is continuing to stall.
Pico is desperately trying to improve his position but Bruise has a good base and remains in mount.
Bruise is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pico to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pico shrugs it off.
Bruise controlling the position easily from mount.
Pico sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bruise trying to control the action but Pico is working from the bottom.
Bruise takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pico wants to control but Bruise is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pico is looking for a sweep. Bruise is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bruise takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bruise tries to pass to full mount but Pico defends it.
Bruise trying to control from Pico's half guard. Pico has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pico keeping moving, preventing Bruise from controlling successfully.
Pico looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bruise passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pico (0) vs (14) Bruise
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruise wins on points by 14 to 0.
The defeated Bryson Pico had this to say: 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'. |
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Event:
CACC 33
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 3661 p4p, 197 weight class) and Bryson Pico (ranked 3424 p4p, 188 weight class). Pico has chosen Lowkey - G-Eazy as his entrance music. Bryson Pico is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bryson Pico!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pico shoots in but no luck this time.
Pico looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pico has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pico lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (0) vs (2) Pico
Pico wants to control but Charles is keeping him busy.
Charles wants to improve his position but Pico is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico controlling the action here.
Charles holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pico keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pico is just content to waste time from the top position. Charles takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pico looking to sit in guard and control but Charles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (2) Pico
Pico is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pico not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pico has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Charles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pico working for a triangle but Charles defends it easily.
Pico working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Charles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pico has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Charles has managed to get both his arms back between Pico's legs - danger averted.
Charles wants to control from the top but Pico keeps moving.
Pico pulls Charles in close to his closed guard and prevents Charles from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pico is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pico working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Charles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Charles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Charles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pico is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pico throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Charles escapes and throws Pico's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (5) vs (2) Pico
Pico is looking for a sweep.
Pico is not content to let Charles control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pico is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Charles controls the position.
Charles trying to control the position but Pico is working away.
Pico being controlled for a moment.
Pico has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pico is trying to control Charles's posture but Charles avoids it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pico is trying to escape the position but Charles is controlling the position.
Pico is looking for a sweep.
Pico is trying to work for a sweep but Charles has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Charles (7) vs (2) Pico
Pico wants to hold on but Charles pushes him away.
Pico really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pico looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Charles (10) vs (2) Pico
Charles is not going to allow Pico to sit and survive in this position.
Pico turns into Charles and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (10) vs (4) Pico
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Charles trying to control the position here.
Pico passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (10) vs (7) Pico
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Charles is not content to let Pico control the position.
Pico goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Charles has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pico but great work by Charles. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Charles (14) vs (7) Pico
Pico is trying to improve his position.
Pico can't do much from the bottom here.
Charles takes a little break here. Pico wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pico is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pico tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Charles (16) vs (7) Pico
Pico holds on for dear life.
Pico is trying desperately to improve position.
Pico tries to lock up and control but Charles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pico really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Charles avoids the attempt from Pico to control.
Pico working to try and regain half guard.
Charles wants to take his opponent's back but Pico doesn't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Charles takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Charles (19) vs (7) Pico
Pico is really stuck here.
Charles tries to keep control of the position but Pico is staying busy.
Pico trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Charles struggling to keep hold of the position.
Charles is really struggling to control Pico but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Charles not allowing Pico to control his hands.
Charles trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pico doesn't escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles avoiding Pico 's attempts to control his hands.
Pico wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Charles's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Charles is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pico rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pico manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Charles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pico is keeping the position for now.
Charles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pico is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Charles is aware though and is defending well.
Pico has an active guard here but Charles has managed to pass into half guard.
Charles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pico trying to control from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pico is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Charles wants to control but Pico is keeping him busy.
Pico is trying to control Charles's posture. Charles takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Pico! Charles is rotating here... this could be the end... Pico is out! Charles has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rubens Charles!
Rubens Charles thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Bryson Pico spoke after the fight, saying 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'. |
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Event:
CACC 28
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sirus Hughes (ranked 3214 p4p, 177 weight class) and Bryson Pico (ranked 3384 p4p, 186 weight class). Hughes comes to the ring accompanied by Devil "Shinedown". Pico has chosen Lowkey - G-Eazy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bryson Pico!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hughes tries to clinch there but Pico circles away.
Pico is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hughes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches.
Hughes pulls guard successfully.
Pico controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Pico might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico stands and throws Hughes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (0) vs (3) Pico
Hughes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pico sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pico's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Pico keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pico is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hughes is just riding it out for now. Pico eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pico tries to pass to full mount but Hughes defends it.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pico wants to free his trapped foot but Hughes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pico moves into full mount! Hughes won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (0) vs (6) Pico
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is working to get back to half guard.
Pico controlling his opponent.
Hughes is trying desperately to improve position.
Pico takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
More stalling from Pico.
Pico trying to control but Hughes is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pico controlling the position easily from mount.
Pico fails to move to back control.
Pico controlling from mount.
Pico wants to control the pace but Hughes is squirming around nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hughes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pico tries to control but Hughes wriggling away.
Pico controlling from the full mount.
Pico with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pico wants to take Hughes's back but he can't do it this time.
Hughes is working to get back to half guard.
Pico avoids the attempt from Hughes to control.
Pico controlling the position easily from mount.
Pico tries to control but Hughes wriggling away.
Pico looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pico can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hughes is looking to escape.
Pico looking to take Hughes's back but Hughes rolls and after a scramble, Hughes ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Hughes to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (6) Pico
Hughes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pico has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hughes has managed to get both his arms back between Pico's legs - danger averted.
Pico looks winded!
Pico looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Pico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hughes pushing down on Pico's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pico won't allow Hughes to pass to mount.
Pico tries to get to full guard but Hughes has control of the leg.
Pico actively working from the bottom here.
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Pico is working away.
Hughes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Pico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pico manages to get to full guard.
Hughes trying to control but Pico is working from the bottom.
Hughes is posturing up here but Pico has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hughes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hughes has to tap! Slick submission there by Pico!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryson Pico!
Bryson Pico decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 15
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Dhelan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Pico throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dhelan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pico is keeping the position for now.
Dhelan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pico is trying to control the position but Dhelan postures up.
Dhelan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dhelan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pico keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan passes Pico's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Dhelan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pico sees it coming and defends easily.
Dhelan tries to pass to full mount but Pico defends it. #T1##SUB#
Dhelan wants to work for an arm triangle but Pico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dhelan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pico! #SUB#
Dhelan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pico has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dhelan moves to the back. #SUB#
Dhelan looking to break Pico's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pico remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dhelan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dhelan is not going to allow Pico to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Dhelan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pico wants to escape the position.
#T2#
Pico looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Dhelan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pico has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Pico right now.
#SUB#
Dhelan looking for the choke from the back.
Dhelan tries to keep control of the position but Pico is staying busy.#SUB#
Pico defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pico told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Dhelan working for a choke but Pico is defending well. #SUB#
Dhelan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pico defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3#
Pico trying to control the position but Dhelan manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Dhelan is persistently looking for the submission but Pico is defending it well.
#SUB#
Dhelan has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Pico is defending well but eventually Dhelan manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Pico has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zhan Dhelan!
Zhan Dhelan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Bryson Pico stepped up to the mic, saying 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 13
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Dhelan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dhelan.
Jab by Dhelan.
Dhelan misses the jab.
Pico looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dhelan is fending him off so far but Pico persists. Nope, Dhelan circles away and we're back to standing.
Dhelan misses with a straight left.
Pico gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dhelan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Dhelan.
Dhelan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pico ducks under a wild hook from Dhelan.
Dhelan throws a hook to the side of Pico's head but Pico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dhelan misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Pico counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pico will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
Pico is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dhelan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dhelan keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhelan wants to sweep here but Pico controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Pico controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dhelan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhelan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dhelan 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.
Dhelan trying to control the position.
Pico stands and throws Dhelan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pico 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 Dhelan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pico trying to control the position but Dhelan is working away.
Dhelan is looking to regain half guard here but Pico keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Pico working away.#SUB#
Pico is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dhelan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pico controlling the position.
Dhelan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dhelan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pico fails to advance to Dhelan's back.
Pico works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Dhelan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pico is hanging on to Dhelan's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
Pico not allowing Dhelan to control his hands.
Dhelan prevents Pico from getting a body triangle.
Dhelan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pico's guard. Nice work there by Dhelan.
#SUB#
Pico looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dhelan content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Pico looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Pico looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dhelan passes Pico's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pico is staying active underneath Dhelan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Pico tries to get to full guard but Dhelan has control of the leg.
Pico has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dhelan is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Pico actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dhelan is trying to work for a kimura but Pico is defending well.
#SUB#
Pico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dhelan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dhelan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pico manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pico keeping full guard, as Dhelan tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bryson Pico will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pico takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dhelan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dhelan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dhelan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pico.
Dhelan lands an overhand right.
Dhelan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zhan Dhelan seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Pico shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pico working Dhelan over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pico wants to pass the guard but Dhelan is defending well.
Pico is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dhelan trying to control from the bottom.
Pico seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dhelan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Pico is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dhelan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dhelan wants to improve his position but Pico is controlling well.
Dhelan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dhelan tries to roll over but Pico keeps him under control.
Pico perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pico is looking to advance position but Dhelan won't allow it.
Dhelan is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dhelan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Pico avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pico preventing the sweep.
Dhelan looking to control.
Bryson Pico overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pico engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Pico advances to half guard.
Pico wants to pass the guard but Dhelan is defending well.
Dhelan wants to improve his position but Pico is controlling well.
Dhelan gets back to full guard.
Pico trying to control but Dhelan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dhelan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pico gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pico stopping the sweep attempt from Dhelan.
Pico stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dhelan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dhelan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pico controls the pace.
Dhelan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Pico pushing down on Dhelan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pico perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pico seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dhelan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dhelan gets back to full guard.
Dhelan being controlled here, momentarily.
Dhelan wants to sweep here but Pico controlling him for the moment.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhelan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dhelan has a closed guard, preventing Pico from standing up. #SUB2#
Dhelan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pico doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pico manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pico preventing the sweep. #T4#
Pico wants to control from the top but Dhelan keeps moving.
Dhelan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dhelan keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Dhelan looking for a sweep. Not yet Dhelan, not yet.
Dhelan keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Dhelan is trying to keep Pico in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Pico.
A cross from Dhelan lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pico misses with a takedown attempt - Dhelan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pico darts in looking for a takedown but Dhelan gets double underhooks and turns Pico into the cage.
Pico fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhan Dhelan 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Pico tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dhelan defends well and Pico ends up having to push Dhelan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pico takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dhelan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dhelan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dhelan cracks Pico with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dhelan swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Pico counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dhelan!
Pico is staying tight to Dhelan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhelan tries to buck Pico off but Pico is having none of it.
Dhelan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pico uses his free foot to push down on Dhelan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dhelan.
Pico looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dhelan is looking to improve his position but Pico isn't that keen on the idea.
Pico tries to control but Dhelan wriggling away. #T1#
Dhelan is looking to get to half guard.
Pico sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dhelan regains half guard.
Pico wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dhelan keeps working.
Dhelan gets back to full guard.
Dhelan keeping full guard, as Pico tries to pass. #SUB2#
Dhelan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pico is aware though and is defending well.
Pico pushes down on Dhelan's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Pico content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dhelan has his hands clasped together around Pico's back. He's all about the action.
Pico trying to control the pace.
Pico prevents Dhelan from improving his position.
Pico passes into side control, despite Dhelan's attempt to control the position.
Pico advances to full mount.
Pico lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dhelan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Dhelan is looking to improve his position.
Dhelan won't allow Pico to pass to mount.
Pico is trying to control the action in half guard but Dhelan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pico trying to mount his opponent but Dhelan defends it.
Pico content to control rather than advance.
Pico is trying to control. Dhelan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dhelan trying to control here.
#SUB#
Pico is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dhelan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dhelan tries to get to full guard but Pico has control of the leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pico slows the pace down in half guard.
Pico seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Dhelan is trying to get back to full guard.
Dhelan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pico's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pico's back!
Dhelan doesn't have the hooks in and Pico manages to turn into his guard.
Dhelan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pico 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.
Dhelan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryson Pico showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pico has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 10
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Pacheco throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Pico bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pacheco prevents Pico from improving position.
Pico is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SU#
Pico decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pico darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pacheco won't allow Pico to pass to mount. #T1#
Pico tries to stand and escape but Pacheco is controlling the position.
Pico content to control rather than advance.
Pico lands with a punch from half guard.
Pico is thwarting Pacheco's attempts to control the position.
Pico is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pacheco is trying to get back to full guard.
Pacheco is concentrating on defense, preventing Pico from advancing position.
Pico looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pacheco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pico takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pico trying to mount his opponent but Pacheco defends it.
Pacheco controlling the position well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Pico is trying to work for a kimura but Pacheco is defending well.
Pico is looking to advance position but Pacheco won't allow it.
Pico is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Pico controlling the pace.
Pico'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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Pacheco closes the distance and clinches.
Pico tries for a takedown but Pacheco manages to get underhooks.
Pacheco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Pico jumps guard and drags Pacheco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pacheco has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pico to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pacheco is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pico pulls down on the head and he's put Pacheco to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bryson Pico!
During a confident post fight interview, Bryson Pico thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Madness Insanity 7
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1#
The Crab stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Crab wants it to stay on the feet.
The Crab looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
The Crab takes the fight into the clinch.
The Crab scores with a shoulder strike.
Pico definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
The Crab works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The Crab wants to control from the top but Pico keeps moving.
Pico seems keen to control The Crab's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pico is trying to keep The Crab in close.
The Crab wants to pass the guard but Pico is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico working a defensive guard here.
The Crab must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Crab trying to control but Pico is working from the bottom.
The Crab is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
The Crab preventing the sweep.
Pico being controlled here, momentarily.
Pico keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
The Crab clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
The Crab manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Crab holds on and takes a little breather.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but The Crab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pico's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pico accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Crab bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pico's guard. #REVB#
The Crab is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The Crab trying to control but Pico is working from the bottom.
Pico wants to sweep here but The Crab controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
The Crab thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pico is adopting a defensive guard.
Pico wants to sweep but no luck.
The Crab distracts Pico with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pico is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Pico is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
The Crab thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Crab stopping the sweep attempt from Pico.#SUB2#
The Crab drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pico looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pico looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pico! #REVR#
The Crab is trying to control Pico's posture but Pico avoids it.
Pico lands some shots froms side control.#SU#
Pico has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pico throws a combination that misses
and The Crab connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
The Crab clinches up with Pico and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Pico has The Crab pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Crab manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Crab is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pico is defending well for now.#TD2#
The Crab jumps guard and drags Pico to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pico chips away with some ground and pound.
The Crab controls Pico momentarily but Pico frees himself.
Pico landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
The Crab is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pico is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pico wants to control from the top but The Crab keeps moving.
Pico preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pico throws a big right hand that misses.
The Crab keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry The Crab 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#
The Crab throws the left hand but Pico avoids the punch easily.
The Crab getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pico takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Crab tests Pico's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Crab swinging wildly here.
Pico moves out of range as The Crab strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from The Crab misses the target.
Pico fails to land the takedown.
The Crab tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The Crab forces Pico back against the cage and clinches.
The Crab lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Crab lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pico backwards. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Crab lands a nice uppercut.
The Crab avoiding damage as Pico throws knees to the body.
The Crab lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Crab lands a hook that snaps the head of Pico backwards.
The Crab lands with a left to the head.
The Crab lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pico backwards.
The Crab has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pico seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if The Crab can turn it around.#TD#
Pico has hold of one of The Crab's legs. The Crab is fighting the takedown attempt but Pico gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Pico avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
The Crab looking for a guillotine here but Pico defends easily.
The Crab has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pico trying to control but The Crab is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
The Crab is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pico is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
The Crab trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
The Crab escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pico gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
The Crab is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pico is aware though and is defending well.
Pico tries to stand but The Crab is controlling from the bottom.
Pico postures up and lands a big shot to The Crab's brow.
Pico with a nice head shot there.
Pico wants to control from the top but The Crab keeps moving. #T3#
Pico trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Crab keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
The Crab is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pico wants to control from the top but The Crab keeps moving.
Pico works over The Crab with some ground and pound from guard.
The Crab manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pico manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The Crab stopping the sweep attempt from Pico.
Pico is controlling The Crab's posture.#T4#
The Crab sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bryson Pico overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Crab throwing strikes from guard but Pico blocks nicely.
Pico wants to sweep but no luck.
The Crab wants to pass the guard but Pico is keeping the position.
Pico controls The Crab momentarily but The Crab frees himself.
The Crab trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry The Crab showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The Crab clinches with his opponent.
Pico drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Crab gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The Crab lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pico backwards.
Pico is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
The Crab is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pico is just too persistent for him and manages to trip The Crab to the mat. The Crab regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Pico decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on The Crab, up you get!
The Crab tries a head kick but it misses.
Pico seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pico fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Crab changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryson Pico. 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.
Pico takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Crab throws a head kick that misses.
The Crab pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pico back to the cage. The Crab follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Bryson Pico has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Crab sizes up Pico with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bryson Pico is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
The Crab lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Crab fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pico gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Crab.
Pico fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Crab, as that shot connected.
Pico shoots in for a takedown but The Crab shows good takedown defense.
The Crab appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
The Crab instigates a clinch. #TD2#
The Crab successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
The Crab looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
The Crab had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pico defends it easily.#T2#
Pico trying to control but The Crab is working from the bottom.
Pico postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pico 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. #SUB2#
The Crab has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pico can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Crab preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Crab trying to keep a closed guard but Pico is proving a slippery customer.
The Crab keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
The Crab looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Pico lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Crab is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The Crab wants to control from the top but Pico keeps moving.
The Crab preventing the sweep.
Pico is working hard here to advance position.
Pico keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully.
Pico looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Pico pulls The Crab in close to prevent any damage.
The Crab controlling from the top position.
Henry The Crab is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pico trying to control the position.
The Crab wants to control from the top but Pico keeps moving.
The Crab looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bryson Pico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Let's hope that The Crab has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry The Crab comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Crab 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry The Crab!
Henry The Crab seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Bryson Pico spoke after the fight, saying 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 6
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Pico has Woods up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Woods ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Woods no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pico trying to stand up but can't free himself from Woods's guard.
Woods controls Pico momentarily but Pico frees himself. #SUB#
Woods throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pico is working Woods over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pico stands up over Woods, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Woods really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pico stands up over Woods, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Woods looking for a guillotine here but Pico defends easily.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Woods escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pico gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Woods pulls Pico in to control the position.
Woods avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pico with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pico has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pico missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Woods had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pico defends it easily.
Woods trying to control the position.
Woods seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Woods has Pico pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pico trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Pico shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Woods manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Woods controls Pico momentarily but Pico frees himself. #T3##SUB#
Woods is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Pico is sitting in close to Woods's body. Woods has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pico is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pico is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Woods.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ickey Woods!
Ickey Woods made sure to mention his sponsor, Knockdown Clothes in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Bryson Pico stepped up to the mic, saying 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Dong Hyuk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#TD#
Dong Hyuk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dong Hyuk showed some decent athleticism there.
Dong Hyuk throwing shots but Pico is blocking nicely.
Pico trying to hold on to Dong Hyuk's head to control him but Dong Hyuk postures up.
Dong Hyuk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pico trying to hold on to Dong Hyuk's head to control him but Dong Hyuk postures up.
Pico tries to get to full guard but Dong Hyuk has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dong Hyuk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pico defends it well. #SUB#
Dong Hyuk 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.
Dong Hyuk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pico defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Pico manages to get to full guard.
Dong Hyuk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dong Hyuk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dong Hyuk looking to pass the guard.
Dong Hyuk is working hard here to advance position.
Pico working a defensive guard here.
Pico preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pico trying to control the position.
Dong Hyuk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dong Hyuk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dong Hyuk scoring with some ground and pound.
Dong Hyuk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dong Hyuk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Dong Hyuk throwing strikes from guard but Pico blocks nicely.
Dong Hyuk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dong Hyuk throws a big right hand that misses.
Dong Hyuk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dong Hyuk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dong Hyuk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pico lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pico wants to stand but Dong Hyuk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pico postures up in Dong Hyuk's guard and throws a big left but Dong Hyuk blocks it.
Pico stops Dong Hyuk from standing up.
Pico is in close to Dong Hyuk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pico stops Dong Hyuk from standing up.
Pico trying to control but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom. #T3#
Dong Hyuk wants to stand up but Pico is controlling him.
Pico throws a big right hand that misses.
Pico scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pico prevents Dong Hyuk from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Dong Hyuk moves into the clinch.#BC#
Dong Hyuk breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Dong Hyuk has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Dong Hyuk pulls guard.
Pico throwing strikes but missing.
My spies in Star Studded Beef inform me that Pico has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pico trying to control but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom. #T4#
Dong Hyuk wants to stand up but Pico is controlling him. #ES#
Dong Hyuk kicks Pico off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Dong Hyuk has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dong Hyuk. #TD#
Dong Hyuk jumps guard and drags Pico to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong Hyuk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pico. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dong Hyuk manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pico has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dong Hyuk after a bit of a struggle.
Pico goes for a takedown attempt but Dong Hyuk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pico looks winded!#CL#
Dong Hyuk has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Dong Hyuk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Dong Hyuk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dong Hyuk looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pico is avoiding damage well.
Dong Hyuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pico can do to turn this around?
Dong Hyuk tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dong Hyuk working the ground and pound from side control.
Pico is looking for a sweep.
Dong Hyuk misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Dong Hyuk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pico is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dong Hyuk off and has taken his back!
Dong Hyuk looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pico.
Dong Hyuk is trying to get back to his feet but Pico has full control of the position and if anything, Dong Hyuk has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Shin Dong Hyuk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pico is landing with strikes from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Pico working for a choke but Dong Hyuk is defending well.
Pico is breathing heavily.
Dong Hyuk is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T1##SUB2#
Pico working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Pico is working for a rear naked choke. Dong Hyuk is not defending it well and Pico has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Dong Hyuk refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Dong Hyuk's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bryson Pico!
Bryson Pico thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Shin Dong Hyuk was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the camp. Shit... Seems like I can make any fight a close fight.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Ratzinger dives in and scores a takedown into Pico's guard.#ES#
Pico scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Ratzinger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ratzinger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pico manages to get to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pico keeping moving, preventing Ratzinger from controlling successfully.
Pico has control of Ratzinger's left arm, preventing Ratzinger from doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Ratzinger throws a sloppy strike and Pico has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ratzinger is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Pico!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryson Pico!
A very excited looking Bryson Pico made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Madness Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 31, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pico enables Osterberg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pico manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Pico escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Osterberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Osterberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Osterberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pico works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Pico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pico 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.#SUB2#
Pico is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Osterberg defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osterberg is pushing down on Pico's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pico is fighting to maintain full guard but Osterberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Osterberg wants to control but Pico is keeping him busy. #T1#
Osterberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pico knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pico wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Osterberg trying to pass the guard but Pico defending well.
Osterberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pico controlling the position for now.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pico wants to get back to full guard.
Osterberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Osterberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pico is trying to get back to full guard.
Pico is looking to control Osterberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pico avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Osterberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pico defends it well.
Osterberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Pico manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Osterberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Osterberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Osterberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Osterberg wants to pass the guard but Pico is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Pico is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Osterberg is aware though and is defending well.
Osterberg with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osterberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Osterberg pushes down on Pico's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Osterberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pico doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Osterberg.
Osterberg is pressing down on Pico's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pico is holding on for now. #T4#
Pico trying to control here.
Pico is staying active underneath Osterberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Osterberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pico has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Osterberg is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osterberg wants to free his trapped foot but Pico is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Osterberg dominated that 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.
#R2##TD#
Osterberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pico taking a bit of punishment here - Osterberg scoring with strikes.
Osterberg working away.
Pico tries to bench press Osterberg off him but Osterberg keeps the position.
Pico avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Osterberg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osterberg has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Osterberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pico looks a forlorn figure.
Osterberg landing punches.
Osterberg wants to control the pace but Pico is squirming around nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osterberg avoids the attempt from Pico to control.#T1#
Pico tries to reverse the position but Osterberg maintains control.
Osterberg scoring with strikes but Pico is staying in there.
Pico is working to get back to half guard.
Osterberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Osterberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pico tries to hold on but Osterberg postures up.
Pico tries to reverse the position but Osterberg maintains control.
Osterberg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Osterberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Osterberg looking to finish Pico with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pico!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Osterberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
James Osterberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pico really wants to buck Osterberg off and get back to his feet.
Pico tries to lock up and control but Osterberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Osterberg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pico bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pico trying to control but Osterberg is working from the bottom.
Pico is looking to work some ground and pound but Osterberg has wrist control.
Pico is in close to Osterberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Osterberg keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Osterberg is trying to control the position but Pico postures up. #T3#
Osterberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Osterberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pico landing some decent shots from guard.
Osterberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pico can do to turn this around?
Osterberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pico throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Osterberg is looking for a triangle but Pico pushes his legs off easily.
Osterberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pico postures up in Osterberg's guard and throws a big left but Osterberg blocks it.
Pico is looking to work some ground and pound but Osterberg has wrist control.#SUB#
Osterberg has his foot on Pico's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pico works his way back into a safe position though.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Osterberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Pico got a little sloppy there for a moment and Osterberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pico has managed to get both his arms back between Osterberg's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Osterberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pico trying to control but Osterberg is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pico drops back, looking for a kneebar! Osterberg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Osterberg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Osterberg! #REVR#
Osterberg scores with punches from side control.
Pico can't do much from the bottom here.
Osterberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pico keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Osterberg dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pico tries to close the distance and clinch up but Osterberg swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Osterberg feints and as Pico raises his hands in defense, Osterberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Osterberg is in close to Pico's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Osterberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Osterberg wants to control from the top but Pico keeps moving.
Pico working a defensive guard here.
Osterberg throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico looking to control.
Pico tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pico is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pico trying to control the position.
#T1#
Osterberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Pico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pico looking for a sweep. Not yet Pico, not yet.
Osterberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pico's guard.
Osterberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Pico actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Osterberg connects with a nice short shot to Pico's temple.
Pico is looking for a sweep. Osterberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Osterberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Osterberg lands with some strikes.
Osterberg avoids the attempt from Pico to control.
Osterberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Osterberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pico is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Osterberg scoring with strikes but Pico is staying in there. #T3#
Pico wants to control but Osterberg is having none of it.
Osterberg looking to finish Pico with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pico!
Osterberg lands a heavy elbow.
Osterberg lands a big shot there that rocks Pico but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Osterberg controlling from mount.
Pico tries to reverse the position but Osterberg maintains control.
Osterberg looking to control but Pico is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pico really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Osterberg landing strikes from the mount and Pico is in trouble!
Osterberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pico is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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!
Pico taking shots to the head.
Bryson Pico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osterberg wants to control the pace but Pico is squirming around nicely.
James Osterberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Osterberg controlling from mount.
Pico keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Osterberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Osterberg 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Osterberg!
James Osterberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Bryson Pico stepped up to the mic, saying 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Pico fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Easton, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Pico breaks from the clinch.
Pico shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Easton defends it nicely.
Easton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Easton looking to score a takedown here. Pico is defending well but Easton drives through and ends up in Pico's guard.
Pico pulls Easton in close to prevent any damage.
Easton trying to control the position from guard on top but Pico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pico is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Pico manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Easton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Easton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Easton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pico content to stall in guard here.
Pico prevents Easton from getting back to his feet.
Pico wants to control from the top but Easton keeps moving.
Easton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pico controls the pace.
Easton is looking to stand up but Pico isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Easton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pico's guard. #REVR#
Pico has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Easton tries to free his leg and advance position but Pico is retaining full guard.
Easton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pico is pulling down on Easton's head to control his posture.
Easton throwing strikes but missing.
Pico wants to sweep here but Easton controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Pico controlling Easton's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Pico working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Easton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Easton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pico wants to sweep but no luck.
Pico is controlling Easton's posture.#T4##SUB2#
Pico looking for a guillotine here but Easton defends easily.
Pico has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pico tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Easton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryson Pico dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Pico looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Easton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Easton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Easton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Easton looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easton being controlled here, momentarily.
Pico working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Easton's head.#T1#
Pico connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Pico is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Easton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Easton has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Pico controlling Easton's posture.
Pico bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Easton's guard. #REVB#
Pico is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
My spies in Star Studded Beef inform me that Pico has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Pico is working Easton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pico chips away with some ground and pound.
Pico stands up over Easton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pico postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pico landing with the ground and pound.
Pico cracks Easton with a solid left hand.
Pico works over Easton with some ground and pound from guard.
Pico landing with the ground and pound.
Pico is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pico is in close to Easton's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Pico is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pico controls from within his opponent's guard.
Easton has momentary wrist control but Pico slips an elbow through the middle.
Pico wants to control from the top but Easton keeps moving.
Pico has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Easton looking to control.
Pico cracks Easton with a solid left hand.
Bryson Pico has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Pico drops back, looking for a kneebar! Easton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Easton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Easton! #REVR#
Pico manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Easton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pico looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Easton is defending against the submission attempts here by Pico.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pico is working for a kimura but Easton is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryson Pico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Easton misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Pico feints and as Easton raises his hands in defense, Pico changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pico scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pico working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Easton's head.
Easton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pico with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Easton trying to strike off his back.
Pico sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pico connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Pico gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Easton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pico!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pico manages to work his way to half guard, despite Easton's best efforts.#T1#
Pico keeping control of the position.
Pico is pressing down on Easton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Easton wants to stand but Pico has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pico is adopting a defensive guard.
Easton trying to control the position from guard on top but Pico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Easton won't allow Pico to sweep him here.
Pico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pico has control of Easton's left arm, preventing Easton from doing any damage.
Easton looking to sit in guard and control but Pico gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pico stands up over Easton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pico wants to control from the top but Easton keeps moving. #T3#
Pico keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Easton's head.
Pico is working Easton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Pico 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.
Easton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pico on the ground.
Pico showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pico cracks Easton with a solid left hand.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pico controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Easton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pico is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pico's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Easton is trying to control the position but Pico postures up.
Pico stands up over Easton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU2#
Pico gets to his feet - Easton follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Pico shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pico showed some decent athleticism there. #ROC2#
Easton is rocked!#SUB2#
Pico 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.
Kole Easton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryson Pico is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Easton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Easton tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pico is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryson Pico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pico 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryson Pico!
Bryson Pico thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Easton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pico is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pico is holding Easton down, trying to stall.
Pico is looking for a sweep.
Pico sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pico is trying is best to control the position here.
Pico has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Easton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pico has his hands on Easton's head, controlling the position.
Easton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Pico lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pico distracts Easton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Pico drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Pico seems to have locked his on tight now - Easton screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Pico, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bryson Pico!
Bryson Pico thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Pico misses with a takedown attempt - Bridges sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Bridges wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Bridges coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Bryson Pico has been cut.
Bridges connects with a body shot.
Bridges lands a jab to the head.
Bridges has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pico fails with a takedown attempt.
Bridges scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Bridges lands a big right hand that sends Pico crashing to the mat! Bridges stays standing though and waves Pico back to his feet!#ROC#
Pico is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bridges sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Pico's defenses. It connects perfectly with Pico's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christopher Bridges!
An out of breath Christopher Bridges thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Bryson Pico had this to say: 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pico tries to counter by clinching up but Stark breaks away and moves out of range.
Stark lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Bryson Pico has been cut.
Stark lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stark throws the left hand but Pico avoids the punch easily.
Pico is looking for a counter combo.
Pico takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stark.
Stark connects with a looping right hand.
Stark lands a jab.#ROC2#
Pico is rocked!
Stark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
and Stark counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Pico! He's just covering up as Stark starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Stark!
During a confident post fight interview, Steven Stark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Bryson Pico had this to say: 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Pico has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Pico breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Pico counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lee is looking to escape.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Pico has control of the leg.
Lee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lee trying to control but Pico postures up.
Lee has his hands clasped together around Pico's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Pico is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Pico is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Pico has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lee takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pico working Lee over with strikes here.
Pico content just to control the position here.
Lee wants to hold on but Pico pushes him away.#SU2#
Pico is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Pico has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lee is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Lee clinches up with Pico and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Pico has the dominant position.
Pico keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Pico pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Pico avoids the head kick by Lee.
Pico steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lee.#CL2#
Pico closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee tries to circle away but Pico has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Pico jumps guard.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Pico has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pico is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Pico drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Pico off! Pico jumps back into Lee's guard.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Pico is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Pico's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee punching from the bottom - just letting Pico know he's still in a fight.
Pico lands a couple of elbows.#SU2#
Pico decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pico looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pico looks winded!
Pico takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
It looks like Bryson Pico has been cut.
Lee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pico eats them both and turns towards Lee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pico walks into a left hand. #T4##CL#
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Pico is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee tries to circle away but Pico has him pinned against the cage.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Pico gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Pico trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Pico throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Pico working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Pico is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryson Pico dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryson Pico's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Pico dives in and scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pico on the ground.
Pico stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pico with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pico prevents Lee from getting back to his feet.
Lee thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Pico trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lee's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pico. Pico circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1##TD2#
Pico shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
Pico is breathing heavily.
Lee throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Pico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pico wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Pico stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pico has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pico wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pico.#CL#
Lee forces Pico back against the cage and clinches.
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Pico is controlling him.
Pico prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
Pico prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Pico keeps him there for the moment.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Pico won't allow it.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.#T3##TD2#
Pico gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lee regains guard.
Pico trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Pico keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lee's head.
Pico content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Pico lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pico wanted to stand there but Lee had control of the position.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Lee throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lee 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.#T4#
Lee trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pico slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Lee has Pico up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Pico is controlling him.
Pico is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Pico can't get the takedown.
Lee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Beck Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bryson Pico's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lee tries to bum rush Pico with a series of wild strikes but Pico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Pico changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bryson Pico has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Pico swings around for an armbar but Lee sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pico's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pico holds on and takes a little breather.
Pico wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pico not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Pico gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Pico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lee trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pico stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Pico keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lee's head.
Pico throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pico stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Pico drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Pico off! Pico jumps back into Lee's guard.
Lee controls Pico momentarily but Pico frees himself.
Pico is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Pico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pico is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Lee pulls Pico in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Pico closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Pico is controlling the position.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pico has him pressed against the cage.
Pico drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pico with a poor takedown
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Pico takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee scores with the left hand. Pico knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pico stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pico.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Pico's ribs.#CL#
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pico, pushing him back against the cage.
Pico has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pico fails to pull guard.
Beck Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryson Pico.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee is trying to break free.
Lee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pico has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Lee tries to circle away but Pico has him pinned against the cage.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Pico won't allow it.
Pico keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.
Lee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Pico is controlling him.
Lee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pico is pushing Lee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pico keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee tries to circle away but Pico has him pinned against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beck Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Beck Lee!
In defeat, Bryson Pico stepped up to the mic, saying 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Pico takes a swing at Walcott's ribcage but misses.
Walcott fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Walcott lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Bryson Pico has been cut.
Pico throws a low kick but Walcott moves out of range easily.
Pico takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pico on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pico throws a leg kick
and Pico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walcott works Pico's body with a nice hook.
Walcott turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Walcott misses the shot to the body.
Pico drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from Walcott lands but Pico takes it in his stride.
Pico walks into a left hand.
Walcott connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Walcott throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tommy Walcott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Pico takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Walcott has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
Pico on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A punch lands to the side of Pico 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Walcott scores with a hook to the body. Pico takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Walcott lands a front kick.
Walcott with a nice cross.
Pico on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Walcott.
Walcott jabs at Pico's body.
Pico steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Walcott. That one must have hurt.
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!
Walcott scores with a nice body kick.
Pico shoots in for a takedown but Walcott shows good takedown defense.
Walcott with a hook.
Walcott throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pico's head.#T2#
Pico takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Walcott lands a right hook to the body.
Walcott thumps Pico with a low kick.
Walcott is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Walcott lands with a shot to the body.
Jab by Walcott.
Walcott lands a slapping body shot.
Tommy Walcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pico looks winded!
Pico takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pico fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walcott avoids it really well and circles away.
Walcott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Walcott digs a good body shot into Pico's ribs.
Pico needs to keep his hands up - Walcott had a free shot at his head there.
Walcott misses with a head kick.
Pico takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut there from Walcott.
Walcott connects with the punch.
Walcott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Walcott drops Pico with a beautiful combination! Pico stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Walcott is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Pico is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Walcott. That's going to slow Pico down.
Pico is still on wobbly legs! Can Walcott finish him?
BOOM! Walcott lands a beautiful left hook that drops Pico. Pico tries to recover but Walcott is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Pico lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Walcott!
After the big win, Tommy Walcott made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Bryson Pico spoke after the fight, saying 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Pico gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch.
Pico tries to counter with a takedown but Dilbrandt is quick to defend against it.
Pico is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dilbrandt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Dilbrandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Pico pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dilbrandt lunges at Pico with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pico's hand.
Dilbrandt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Bryson Pico has been cut.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dilbrandt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pico misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Dilbrandt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dilbrandt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryson Pico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pico trying to strike off his back.
#SUB#
Pico is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Dilbrandt rolls with it to try and escape but Pico cranks on the arm and Dilbrandt is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryson Pico!
Bryson Pico decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
NSC 6: McLauhglin vs Yu
Date: Mar 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Pavlov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pico to the ground. Pavlov is now in Pico's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Pico is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pavlov stops Pico from standing up. #SUB2#
Pico has his foot on Pavlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pavlov works his way back into a safe position though.
Pavlov won't allow Pico to get back to his feet.
Pavlov won't allow Pico to sweep him here.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pico is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pico lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pico wanted to stand there but Pavlov had control of the position.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Pico controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Pico got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pavlov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pico has managed to get both his arms back between Pavlov's legs - danger averted.
Pico looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pico wants to stand and escape but instead Pavlov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pavlov slips nicely into half guard.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Pico defends it.
Pico wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Well, if Pavlov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Pico is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlov prevents Pico from improving his position.#SUB2#
Pico actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Pico is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pico tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Pavlov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pico sees it coming and defends easily.
Pico tries to kick Pavlov off but Pavlov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pico is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pico is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pico has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matvey Pavlov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Pavlov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pico was covering up waiting for the punch and Pavlov finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Pavlov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Pico keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pico lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet. #T1#
Pico wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet. #SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pico defends well.
Pavlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pico throwing strikes from guard but Pavlov blocks nicely.
Pavlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pico can do to turn this around?
Pico preventing the sweep. #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.
Pavlov is trying to keep Pico in close.
Pico wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov 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.
Pico is looking to work some ground and pound but Pavlov has wrist control.
Pavlov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pico. #SUB2#
Pico thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Pico escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pavlov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Pico has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pavlov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matvey Pavlov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pavlov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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##TD#
Pavlov drives through with a takedown into Pico's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pico is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov trying to control but Pico is working from the bottom.
Pavlov stays in close to Pico's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Pico throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Pico is defending against the submission attempts here by Pavlov.
#T1#
Pico is not content to let Pavlov control the position.#SUB#
Pavlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Pico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Pavlov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pico is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Pico won't allow it. #SUB#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pico has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura but Pico is defending well.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pico missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura but Pico is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pavlov to get the leverage.
Bryson Pico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Pico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pico actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pico doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pavlov. #SUB2#
Pico looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matvey Pavlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pavlov 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Matvey Pavlov!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Matvey Pavlov!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Bryson Pico stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lowkey knew that low qui was gonna win but fuck it. back to training unless me hidden sucks'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Osterberg is defended easily by Pico.
Pico tries to counter with a takedown but Osterberg is quick to defend against it.
Pico stuffs the takedown attempt from Osterberg. Osterberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Pico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osterberg moves away.#TD#
Pico shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pico content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osterberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Osterberg.#T1#
Osterberg is trying to control the position but Pico postures up.
Pico stands up over Osterberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pico in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Pico sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Osterberg doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Pico paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Osterberg - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Osterberg!
Bryson Pico spoke after the fight, saying 'I lowkey knew that low qui was gonna win but fuck it. back to training unless me hidden sucks'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Qui scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pico rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Qui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Qui misses with a jab, cross combination.
Qui lands with a nice combination. Pico backs away looking to recover.
Pico thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pico throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Qui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Pico looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Qui!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pico scoring with punches and elbows.
Qui takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pico really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Qui. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pico working the strikes but Qui uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Pico is looking for a kimura but Qui is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pico to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Qui is not content to let Pico control the position.
Pico not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Qui on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pico missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pico throws a strike but Qui avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pico makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Qui on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Qui tries to get out of the position.
Pico makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pico landing with the ground and pound.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Qui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Pico throws a strike but Qui rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Pico looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pico keeping moving, preventing Qui from controlling successfully.
Pico looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pico is trying to control the position but Qui postures up.
Qui scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Qui is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Pico is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pico looking for a sweep. Not yet Pico, not yet. #T3#
Qui being controlled here momentarily.
Pico looking to control.
Qui trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pico's guard.
Pico wants to sweep but no luck.
Qui postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Pico has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Qui is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pico.
Pico is looking for a sweep.
Qui lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SU#
Qui decides to stand back up.
Pico dodges the punch combination from Qui.
#T4#
A punch combination from Qui misses.
Pico is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pico avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Qui misses with a series of wild punches.
Pico misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Low Qui dominated that 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.
#R2#
Qui scores with a jab. Pico acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Qui throws a right hand that Pico ducks under and follows up with a left that Pico also avoids with ease.
Pico is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Qui looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Qui tries to clinch there but Pico circles away.
A punch combination from Qui misses.
Qui is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pico can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qui throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pico feints the counter takedown.
Qui works over Pico's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Bryson Pico has been cut.
Pico looks to land a left hand but Qui moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Qui keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pico doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Qui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Qui swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Qui looks to land a combination but Pico avoids it well.
Low Qui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Qui misses with the combination.
Qui throws a series of punches but Pico moves out of range.
Pico changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Qui smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pico fails with the takedown.
Qui appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pico is defended easily by Qui.
Low Qui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryson Pico.
Pico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Qui manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Qui misses the target.#T3#
Qui throws a nice looking combination but Pico bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Qui fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pico feints the counter takedown.
Qui tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Qui slaps away a takedown attempt from Pico, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Qui connects with a right hand. Pico shakes it off.
Qui's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Qui duly obliges. #T4#
Qui throws a series of punches but Pico avoids them all with ease.
Qui bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Qui lands a jab to the head.
Qui throws a nice looking combination but Pico bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pico changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qui misses with a two punch combination.
Pico misses with a takedown attempt - Qui sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Qui moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Low Qui dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bryson Pico's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Qui throws a right and a left that Pico avoids nicely.
Pico changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pico avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pico drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Qui defends it well.
Qui misses with a few strikes there.
Qui misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pico with the counter takedown but Qui avoids it easily.
Qui wants to clinch up but Pico keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico looks to throw the jab but Qui is out of range.
Qui misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Pico misses with an uppercut. Qui saw that one coming.
Qui throws a series of punches but Pico moves out of range.
Qui throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Qui misses with the combination.
Qui connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pico. Pico circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pico dives in and grabs Qui's left leg, looking for a takedown. Qui pushes down on Pico's head and hops out.
Bryson Pico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD2#
Qui gets caught napping as Pico dives in and scores a takedown. Qui manages to retain guard.
Pico looking to sit in guard and control but Qui gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Pico working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Qui doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Qui manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pico seems keen to control Qui's posture.
Qui trying to control the position from guard on top but Pico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qui is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pico throws his legs up looking for a submission but Qui uses it to pass to side control.
Qui scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pico wants to control but Qui postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Qui has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pico tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Qui wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Qui working the head and body with strikes.
Pico is looking to regain half guard here but Qui keeps moving and retains side control.
Qui lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pico down.
Pico tries to control but Qui manages to take his back.
Pico is really stuck here.
Pico keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Qui looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Pico tries to escape but Qui has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Qui lands a shot to the body.
Pico wants to control his opponent's hands but Qui gets his hands free.
Qui is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Pico. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Qui throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Pico!
Low Qui overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Qui is punishing Pico with some ground and pound.
Pico tries to roll but Qui sticks to his back.
Pico trying to control but not successfully.
Qui lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Pico hold on?!
Pico is trapped and Qui is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Low Qui is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Qui lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Pico hold on?!
You can see the frustration on Pico's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Low Qui showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Qui 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Low Qui!
In defeat, Bryson Pico stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lowkey knew that low qui was gonna win but fuck it. back to training unless me hidden sucks'.
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