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Event:
UnderGround FC 123
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pryce cracks Kotkaniemi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kotkaniemi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pryce looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kotkaniemi is one step ahead there.
Kotkaniemi cracks Pryce with a solid left hand.
Kotkaniemi controlling from the top position.
Kotkaniemi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kotkaniemi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kotkaniemi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kotkaniemi throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing that Kotkaniemi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kotkaniemi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kotkaniemi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pryce is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kotkaniemi throws a big right hand that misses.
Kotkaniemi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kotkaniemi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pryce looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kotkaniemi working the ground and pound but Pryce is defending the strikes.
Pryce tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pryce takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kotkaniemi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotkaniemi is putting a hurting on Pryce here, landing some big shots from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pryce can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kotkaniemi misses with the ground and pound.
Pryce tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kotkaniemi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kotkaniemi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pryce on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pryce takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kotkaniemi scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Kotkaniemi.
Kotkaniemi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Kotkaniemi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kotkaniemi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pryce some visible discomfort.
Kotkaniemi working the strikes but Pryce uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotkaniemi lands with a punch from half guard.
Pryce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kotkaniemi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kotkaniemi is thwarting Pryce's attempts to control the position.
Pryce on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kotkaniemi slips a nice elbow through Pryce's hands, connecting with Pryce's forehead.
Kotkaniemi stalling.
Kotkaniemi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kotkaniemi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kotkaniemi wants to pass to mount but Pryce is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kotkaniemi lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotkaniemi wants to take a breather but Pryce is having none of it.
Pryce is looking to control Kotkaniemi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pryce avoid being mounted?
Kotkaniemi slips a nice elbow through Pryce's hands, connecting with Pryce's forehead.
Kotkaniemi controlling the pace.
Kotkaniemi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kotkaniemi lands a nice short elbow.
Kotkaniemi thows a huge punch but Pryce dodges it nicely.
Kotkaniemi controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Kotkaniemi 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.
Pryce fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kotkaniemi shoots in for a takedown but Pryce shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kotkaniemi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pryce sprawls well. Pryce wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kotkaniemi gets slowly back to his feet.
Kotkaniemi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kotkaniemi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kotkaniemi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pryce pinned against the cage. Pryce gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pryce connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pryce is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kotkaniemi.
Kotkaniemi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kotkaniemi walks into a left hand.
Kotkaniemi goes for a double leg but Pryce avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pryce continues to drive forward.
Pryce is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kotkaniemi.
Kotkaniemi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pryce manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pryce throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kotkaniemi.
Pryce stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pryce wants it to stay on the feet.
Kotkaniemi shoots in and drives through. Pryce sprawls well.
Kotkaniemi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pryce feints the counter takedown.
Joshua Pryce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kotkaniemi shoots in but no luck this time.
Pryce pounces like a tiger and cracks Kotkaniemi with a vicious hook! Kotkaniemi is down but not out! Pryce follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joshua Pryce! |
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Event:
WPFC 53 - Papi vs. Wolfang
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Turturro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pryce half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turturro has a takedown stuffed.
Turturro darts in looking for a takedown but Pryce gets double underhooks and turns Turturro into the cage.
Pryce attempts a counter takedown but Turturro avoids it well and moves away.
Joshua Pryce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
Turturro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pryce tries to avoid it but Turturro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pryce to the ground. Pryce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Turturro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Turturro takes a little break here. Pryce wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Pryce is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pryce is letting Turturro control him for a moment. #T1##SUB2#
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pryce might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Turturro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pryce keeps working. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pryce knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Pryce is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Turturro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Pryce defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Turturro wants to work for an arm triangle but Pryce is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pryce defends it well. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pryce is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold.
Pryce is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pryce is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold.
Pryce is looking to control Turturro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pryce avoid being mounted?
Turturro wants to free his trapped foot but Pryce is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pryce sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Pryce is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro.
Pryce wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Pryce defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Turturro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Turturro shoots in and drives through. Pryce sprawls well.
Billy Turturro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turturro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pryce tries to avoid it but Turturro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pryce to the ground. Pryce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pryce half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turturro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pryce leaves Turturro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joshua Pryce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
Turturro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pryce avoids it really well and circles away.
Pryce appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Turturro dives in and grabs Pryce's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pryce pushes down on Turturro's head and hops out.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro darts in looking for a takedown but Pryce gets double underhooks and turns Turturro into the cage. #TD2#
Turturro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Turturro is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pryce sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB2#
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pryce sees it coming and defends easily.
Pryce on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pryce tries to get out of the position.
Turturro tries to pass to full mount but Pryce defends it. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura here.
Pryce trying to control here.
Turturro controlling the pace. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Turturro is keen to just control but Pryce is a slippery customer.
Pryce is looking to improve his position.
Turturro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Turturro has hold of Pryce's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pryce manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Turturro looking for a guillotine from mount but Pryce is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Turturro has control of Pryce's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pryce regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Turturro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pryce turns into him and now he's in Turturro's guard.
Pryce landing some decent shots from guard.
Pryce pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Pryce trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Turturro pushes a forearm under Pryce's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pryce is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Turturro!
Our winner, Billy Turturro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
WPFC 45 - Sitsongrit vs. Drath
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Kraulthammer dodges the punch combination from Pryce.
Pryce swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kraulthammer.
Pryce slaps away a takedown attempt from Kraulthammer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pryce clobbers Kraulthammer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Lars Kraulthammer has been cut.
Pryce cracks Kraulthammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Kraulthammer shoots in and gets a takedown into Pryce's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraulthammer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraulthammer controlling from the top position.
Kraulthammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pryce works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kraulthammer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kraulthammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kraulthammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Pryce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraulthammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Pryce is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kraulthammer stands up over Pryce, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Kraulthammer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pryce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraulthammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kraulthammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kraulthammer throws a big right hand that misses.
Kraulthammer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kraulthammer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pryce not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kraulthammer throws a strike but Pryce rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Pryce controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pryce tries to free his leg and advance position but Kraulthammer is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Kraulthammer has his foot on Pryce's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pryce works his way back into a safe position though.
Pryce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kraulthammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Pryce lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kraulthammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pryce.
Pryce won't allow Kraulthammer to sweep him here.
Pryce with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pryce throwing strikes but missing.
Kraulthammer keeping moving, preventing Pryce from controlling successfully.
Pryce throwing strikes but missing.
Kraulthammer keeping moving, preventing Pryce from controlling successfully.
Pryce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kraulthammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Kraulthammer 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.#ES2#
Kraulthammer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kraulthammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pryce pinned against the cage. Pryce gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Pryce finds it's way through Kraulthammer's defenses.
Pryce displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kraulthammer dives in for a single leg takedown but Pryce sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Joshua Pryce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Kraulthammer.
Pryce cracks Kraulthammer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pryce fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joshua Pryce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Pryce has knocked Kraulthammer down with a huge combo! Pryce steps away and waves a wobbly Kraulthammer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Kraulthammer is rocked!
Pryce rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kraulthammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kraulthammer is still on wobbly legs! Can Pryce finish him?
Kraulthammer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pryce.
Kraulthammer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kraulthammer on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Kraulthammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pryce tries to counter with a takedown but Kraulthammer is quick to defend against it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pryce.#CL2#
Kraulthammer rushes Pryce and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kraulthammer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pryce controlling the action here for a moment.
Kraulthammer seems to have recovered his senses.
Pryce is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Kraulthammer is trying to trip Pryce. He has hold of a leg but Pryce is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kraulthammer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Pryce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lars Kraulthammer's cut.
That's time! Pryce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pryce jabs Kraulthammer right on the nose. Kraulthammer blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Pryce drops Kraulthammer with a beautiful combination! Kraulthammer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pryce is looking for the KO!
Pryce misses with a few strikes there.
Kraulthammer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pryce defends it well.#KD#
Pryce sends Kraulthammer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pryce is motioning to the referee to let Kraulthammer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pryce cracks Kraulthammer with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kraulthammer falls to his knees and Pryce doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Pryce!
Lars Kraulthammer spoke after the fight, saying 'Get that camera out of my face'.
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Event:
WPFC 35 : Cesare vs. Manners 2
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Pryce ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Battlehammer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pryce takes a swing at Battlehammer's ribcage but misses.
Pryce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Battlehammer manages to avoid it.
Pryce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Battlehammer manages to avoid it.
Pryce avoids the head kick by Battlehammer.
Pryce punishes Battlehammer's body with a nice straight punch.
Pryce lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Battlehammer clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pryce.
Battlehammer can't get the takedown.
Battlehammer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battlehammer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Battlehammer goes for a takedown attempt but Pryce pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Battlehammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Pryce misses the shot to the body.
Pryce lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Battlehammer darts in and clinches Pryce up against the cage.
Battlehammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Pryce uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Battlehammer misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pryce displaying some good clinch control by pressing Battlehammer up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Battlehammer fails to land.
Battlehammer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Battlehammer throws a punch but it's blocked by Pryce.
Battlehammer has a couple of punches blocked by Pryce.
Battlehammer misses with a body punch.
Battlehammer has Pryce pushed against the cage.#T2#
Battlehammer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Battlehammer continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#TD2#
Battlehammer has hold of one of Pryce's legs. Pryce is fighting the takedown attempt but Battlehammer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pryce controls Battlehammer momentarily but Battlehammer frees himself.
Pryce working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Battlehammer.
Pryce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pryce has Battlehammer pulled in close to control his posture.
Battlehammer distracts Pryce with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Battlehammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Pryce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pryce trying to keep a closed guard but Battlehammer is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Battlehammer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pryce tests Battlehammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pryce scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pryce lands with a nice body punch.
Pryce looks to score with a jab to the body but Battlehammer is just out of range.
Pryce is looking to wear down Battlehammer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pryce punishes Battlehammer's body with a nice straight punch.
Pryce looks to score with a jab to the body but Battlehammer is just out of range.
Pryce wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pryce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Battlehammer manages to avoid it.
Battlehammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pryce takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Pryce dips to his left and cracks Battlehammer with an uppercut!
Pryce misses the shot to the body.
Battlehammer with the counter takedown but Pryce avoids it easily.
Pryce looks to score with a jab to the body but Battlehammer is just out of range.#T4#
Pryce keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Pryce.#ROC#
Battlehammer is rocked!
Battlehammer walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Pryce swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joshua Pryce!
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Event:
UnderGround 4
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Pablo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pryce lands with an uppercut that bounces Pablo off the cage and back into range.
Lucas Pablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Pablo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pryce's guard.
Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pryce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pryce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pablo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pryce managing to control the position.
Pablo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo postures up.
Pablo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pryce works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pryce wants to stand but Pablo is controlling the position. #T1#
Pryce preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pryce working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pablo. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pablo misses with a takedown attempt - Pryce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pryce wants to counter with a clinch but Pablo pushes him away.
Pryce lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pryce but Pryce pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pryce but Pryce pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pryce wants to counter with a clinch but Pablo pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pablo misses with a body kick.#T2#
Pablo shoots and misses #CL2#
and Pryce counters by clinching up.
Pablo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pryce gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Pablo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pablo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pryce scoring with some ground and pound.
Pryce trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pryce got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pablo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pryce has managed to get both his arms back between Pablo's legs - danger averted.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Pryce from controlling successfully.
Pablo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pryce trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pryce wants to control from the top but Pablo keeps moving. #SUB#
Pablo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pryce can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Pablo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pablo wants to sweep but no luck.
Pablo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pryce working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pryce is in close to Pablo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pryce content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pablo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pryce postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pablo seems keen to control Pryce's posture.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Pryce from controlling successfully.
Pryce trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pryce postures up in Pablo's guard and throws a big left but Pablo blocks it.
Pryce chips away with some ground and pound.
Pablo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pryce won't allow Pablo to sweep him here.
Pablo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pablo dives in for a single leg takedown but Pryce sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck for Pablo with that takedown attempt.
Pablo is breathing heavily.
Pryce lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pryce.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pryce stuffs the takedown attempt from Pablo. Pablo gets slowly back to his feet.
Pryce feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pablos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Pryce dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pablo.
Pryce lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pablo backs up against the cage.
Pablo tries to clinch up.
Danga de danga de dang - Pryce scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#
Pablo is rocked!
Pablo tries to get into range but Pryce steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Pablo! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Pryce scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joshua Pryce!
Lucas Pablo spoke after the fight, saying 'Puta!'.
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Event:
DROPKICK 1
Date: Jul 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Iron throws a body punch but Pryce moves out of range.
Pryce avoids the head kick by Iron.
Pryce walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Iron tries a head kick but it misses.
Iron sets himself, and Pryce steps forward looking for the clinch! Iron avoids it this time.
Pryce swats away the attempt to clinch by Iron.
Iron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pryce is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Iron throws a head kick but Pryce moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron wants to clinch up but Pryce keeps it at a distance.
Pryce is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pryce misses with the combination.
Iron fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pryce has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Iron throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pryce.
Pryce throws a series of punches but Iron moves out of range.
Iron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pryce wants to counter with a clinch but Iron pushes him away.
Iron tries to clinch but Pryce is having none of it.
Iron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Pryce misses.
Iron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iron misses with a wild body shot.
Pryce tries to counter with a clinch but Iron shakes him off and moves away.
Iron throws a leg kick that misses.
Pryce misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Iron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iron tries a head kick but it misses.
Pryce lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Iron takes a swing at Pryce's ribcage but misses.
Stefan Iron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iron tries to close the distance and clinch but Pryce swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Iron tries to close the distance and clinch but Pryce swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pryce avoids the head kick by Iron.
Pryce moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pryce works over Iron's head and body with a nice combination.
Iron lands with a kick to the temple. Pryce shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joshua Pryce will probably get the nod.
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#
Iron throws a head kick but Pryce moves out of range.
Iron throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pryce.
Pryce is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Iron throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pryce throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Iron misses.
Iron throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Iron misses the shot to the body.
Stefan Iron is winning the standup battle so far.
Iron misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron fails in his attempt to clinch.
Iron doesn't manage to clinch there - Pryce circles away.
Iron throws a body punch but Pryce moves out of range.
Pryce throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pryce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Iron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pryce misses with a double jab
and Iron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Iron looks to land a left hand but Pryce moved out of range nicely.
Pryce misses with a double jab.
Pryce looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pryce is looking to score with low kicks.
Iron is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iron throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T2#
Iron lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Iron takes a swing at Pryce's ribcage but misses.
Pryce goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pryce avoids the head kick by Iron.
Pryce tries to counter with a clinch but Iron shakes him off and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Iron.
Pryce throws a low kick but it's checked well by Iron.
Iron tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pryce manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pryce swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iron tries to clinch but Pryce is having none of it.
Pryce steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Iron.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Iron dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pryce swats away the attempt to clinch by Iron.
Iron sets himself, and Pryce steps forward looking for the clinch! Iron avoids it this time.
No joy there for Pryce, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pryce pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pryce will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pryce misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iron is looking to wear down Pryce with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Iron moves in looking to clinch but Pryce pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pryce falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pryce throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Iron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pryce swats away the attempt to clinch by Iron.
Iron throws a head kick that half lands.
Iron throws a head kick that misses.
Iron avoids the body shot from Pryce.
Pryce throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pryce finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Iron connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pryce's hands.
Pryce scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Pryce fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Iron throws a quick counter head kick but Pryce was just out of range.
Pryce throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Iron.
Pryce waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iron.
Iron looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Iron throws a sloppy head kick and Pryce moves out of range easily.
Pryce misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iron throws a head kick that misses.
Iron tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pryce paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joshua Pryce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Iron.
Iron sets himself, and Pryce steps forward looking for the clinch! Iron avoids it this time.#CL#
Iron closes the distance and pushes Pryce back into the ropes.
Pryce is trying to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Pryce comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pryce has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joshua Pryce!
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