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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Poutine takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Piper has Poutine up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Piper pulls Poutine into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#ES2#
Piper pushes Poutine off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Piper clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Poutine ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Poutine no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Piper stands and throws Poutine's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Piper scores with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Piper has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Poutine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Piper.
Poutine tries to counter by clinching up but Piper breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Piper gets caught flat footed, as Poutine shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Piper pushes Poutine off and gets back to his feet.
Poutine is breathing heavily.#T1#
Piper jabs at Poutine's body.#TD2#
Piper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Piper sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Poutine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Piper on the ground.
Piper passes to side control. #T2#
Piper scores with punches from side control.
Piper moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Poutine prevents Piper from moving into mount.
Poutine seems a little lost for a moment, as Piper dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Piper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Poutine has escaped the position, nice work there.
Poutine taking a bit of punishment here - Piper scoring with strikes.
Piper grinds an elbow into Poutine's temple. #T4#
Piper lands some shots froms side control.
Poutine gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Piper controlling from mount.
Piper lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Piper controlling from the full mount.
Poutine is in a horrible position here. Piper smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Piper working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kilian Piper dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Piper clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Poutine jumps guard.
Piper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Piper looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Poutine's head.
Piper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU2#
Piper stands up from Poutine's guard - Piper perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Piper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Poutine tries to avoid it but Piper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Poutine to the ground. Poutine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Piper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Poutine avoids it really well and circles away.
Poutine looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Piper is defended easily by Poutine.
Pat Poutine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kilian Piper.#TD2#
Piper closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Poutine to the mat! Poutine manages to get full guard.
Piper passes Poutine's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Piper is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Piper is looking to take a break and control but Poutine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Piper perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Piper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Poutine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Piper is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU2#
Piper decides to stand and escape the position.
Poutine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Piper closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Piper lands in his opponent's guard.
Poutine can't keep his opponent in guard - Piper advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Piper is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Piper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Piper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Piper slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piper lands strikes from half guard.
Piper takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kilian Piper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Piper scores with a takedown into Poutine's guard.
Poutine is looking to stand back up but Piper counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Poutine. #REVR#
Piper is nestled in close to Poutine, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU2#
Piper stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Poutine to get to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Piper. That snapped Poutine's head back.
#ROC2#Poutine is rocked!
Piper circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Poutine drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Piper follows Poutine to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilian Piper!
An out of breath Kilian Piper thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GDL 130: Reed VS Milani
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Piper blocks a head kick by Reynolds.
#TD2#
Reynolds gets caught flat footed, as Piper shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Piper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Piper looking to pass the guard.
Piper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reynolds knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Piper on the ground.
Piper trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reynolds looking for a sweep. Not yet Reynolds, not yet. #T1#
Piper trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Reynolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Piper is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Piper moves into the clinch.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but Piper blocks with his arms.
#TD#
Reynolds works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Piper wants to sweep here but Reynolds controlling him for the moment.
Piper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reynolds manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Reynolds looking for a sweep. Not yet Reynolds, not yet. #T2#
Piper stops Reynolds from standing up.
Reynolds being controlled here, momentarily.
Piper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reynolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reynolds wants to get back to his feet but Piper is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Piper throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Reynolds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Piper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Piper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Reynolds is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Piper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Reynolds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Piper defends well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Piper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reynolds wants to stand back up but Piper manages to pass into side control.
#T4#
Reynolds on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reynolds tries to get out of the position.
Piper controls the position from side control.
Piper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reynolds keeps working.
Piper cracks Reynolds with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piper lands an elbow.
Piper scores with punches from side control.
Piper lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kilian Piper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Reynolds throws a head kick but Piper moves out of range.
Piper misses with a takedown attempt - Reynolds sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
Piper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Piper takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Reynolds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds takes an elbow to the temple.
Piper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Piper tries to pull guard but Reynolds won't allow it.
Jim Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kilian Piper.#BC2#
Piper manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Piper avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Reynolds misses
and Piper counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Piper moves into the clinch.
Piper scores with a hook to the body.
Piper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Reynolds jumps guard.
#SU2#
Piper gets to his feet. Reynolds looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Piper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reynolds pinned against the cage. Reynolds gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reynolds blocks a head kick by Piper.
#TD2#
Piper dives in and scores a takedown into Reynolds's guard.#T2##SU2#
Piper decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reynolds, up you get!
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!
Piper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reynolds went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kilian Piper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Piper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Piper moves out of range.
#CL#
Reynolds rushes Piper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Piper decides to pull guard.
Piper looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Reynolds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kilian Piper has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Piper has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Reynolds should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Piper has tightened it up now! Reynolds should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kilian Piper!
An out of breath Kilian Piper thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GDL 122: Reed VS Hoglander
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Cockerspaniel throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Piper counters with a shoot takedown. Cockerspaniel fights it but they end up in guard.
Cockerspaniel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Piper is one step ahead there.
Cockerspaniel wants to improve his position but instead Piper has moved into half guard.
Cockerspaniel is looking for a sweep. Piper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cockerspaniel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cockerspaniel.
Cockerspaniel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cockerspaniel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cockerspaniel is looking to work some ground and pound but Piper has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cockerspaniel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piper wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cockerspaniel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cockerspaniel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Piper on the ground.
Cockerspaniel is looking to work some ground and pound but Piper has wrist control.
Cockerspaniel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cockerspaniel 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.
Piper doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cockerspaniel with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Cockerspaniel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cockerspaniel throws a big elbow that misses.
Cockerspaniel working some strikes from top position.
Cockerspaniel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cockerspaniel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cockerspaniel postures up in Piper's guard and throws a big left but Piper blocks it.
Cockerspaniel throwing strikes from guard but Piper blocks nicely.
Cockerspaniel throws a big elbow that misses.
Cockerspaniel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cockerspaniel throws an elbow that misses. Piper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cockerspaniel's guard. Nice move by Piper!#REVB#
Piper trying to control but Cockerspaniel is working from the bottom.
Cockerspaniel 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.#SU2#
Piper gets to his feet - Cockerspaniel follows without any prompting.
Calvin Cockerspaniel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Piper moves in looking to clinch but Cockerspaniel pushes him off.
Cockerspaniel throws the kick towards the body but Piper avoids it.
Cockerspaniel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cockerspaniel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Kilian Piper has been cut.#CL2#
Piper instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Piper decides to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Cockerspaniel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Piper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cockerspaniel has managed to get both his arms back between Piper's legs - danger averted.
Piper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cockerspaniel's guard. #REVB#
Cockerspaniel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cockerspaniel tries to get out of the position.
Cockerspaniel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Piper trying to control the position from guard on top but Cockerspaniel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piper stopping the sweep attempt from Cockerspaniel.#T3#
Cockerspaniel working a defensive guard here.
Piper advances position into side control!
Piper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cockerspaniel keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cockerspaniel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Piper moves into full guard.
Cockerspaniel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cockerspaniel throws a big elbow that misses.
Cockerspaniel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cockerspaniel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Piper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Piper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cockerspaniel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Piper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Piper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Piper won't allow Cockerspaniel to sweep him here.
Piper landing some decent shots from guard.
Piper is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Piper 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.
Cockerspaniel is trying to control the position but Piper postures up.
Piper postures up and lands a big shot to Cockerspaniel's brow.
Piper seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kilian Piper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kilian Piper's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cockerspaniel throws a shot from downtown. Piper moves away and avoids it.
Cockerspaniel looks to score with a jab to the body but Piper is just out of range.
Nice body kick there by Cockerspaniel.
Kilian Piper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cockerspaniel lands a nice shot to the body.
Cockerspaniel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Piper darts in looking for a takedown but Cockerspaniel gets double underhooks and turns Piper into the cage.
Cockerspaniel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Cockerspaniel.
Piper ducks right into an uppercut from Cockerspaniel.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cockerspaniel.
Cockerspaniel throws a sloppy head kick and Piper moves out of range easily.
Piper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cockerspaniel swivels and escapes.
Cockerspaniel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Piper can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cockerspaniel as he avoids it easily.
Calvin Cockerspaniel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kilian Piper.
Piper tries to move into range but Cockerspaniel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Piper is rocked!
Cockerspaniel cracks Piper with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calvin Cockerspaniel! |
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Event:
GDL 117: Biden VS Kogos
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Silva drives through and clinches with Piper against the cage.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Kilian Piper has been cut.#TD#
Piper gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
Silva is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva stalling in the clinch.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Piper controls his hands.
Piper tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Piper drops back down to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A hook to the body from Silva.
#T1#
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Piper backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silva.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Daniel Silva.#CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Piper has clasped his hands together around Silva's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Silva throws Piper to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piper shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.#CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Piper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Piper has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Silva manages to escape to his feet. #T2#
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Piper paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Silva drives through and clinches with Piper against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Piper as Silva tries to tie him up.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Piper's elbow.
Piper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kilian Piper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Piper wants to break free but Silva has control.
Piper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Piper controls the action.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Piper controls his hands.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Piper is blocking nicely.
Piper blocks an uppercut.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Piper shrugs off.
Piper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silva.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Piper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva misses with some punches.
#TD#
Piper jumps guard.
Piper wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Piper's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silva wants to stand and escape but instead Piper has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Silva kicks Piper off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Silva darts in and clinches Piper up against the cage.
Come on Piper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T4##BC#
Piper breaks from the clinch.
Piper dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Piper's head and hops out.#CL2#
Silva darts in and clinches Piper up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Piper manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Piper shoots in.#CL2#
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Piper jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pipers head.
Piper has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Piper's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kilian Piper's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Piper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Silva keeps control of Piper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Piper blocking some punches.
Come on Piper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Piper is defending well for now.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Piper.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kilian Piper. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Silva effectively controlling the action here.
Piper avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Piper jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Piper in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Piper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Piper in his tracks for a moment.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Piper.
Silva is pushing Piper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva lands a left hand.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Piper is defending well for now.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Piper.
#T2#
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Piper backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Piper controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Piper avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Piper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Piper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Daniel Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Piper is defending well for now.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Piper improves position.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Piper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
Silva slows down the pace here.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Piper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Piper avoids the damage to the body.
Piper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Piper is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Piper avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kilian Piper's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva tries to stall but Piper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Piper's elbow.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Piper misses with a body punch.
Piper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Piper is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Piper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Piper controls the action.
Piper prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Piper avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage. #T1#
Silva tries to work over Piper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Piper backwards.
Piper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Daniel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva tries to counter with a clinch but Piper shakes him off and moves away.
Kilian Piper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Piper looking to score a takedown here. Silva is defending well but Piper drives through and ends up in Silva's guard.
Silva has his feet on Piper's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Piper.
Piper takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva stalling in the clinch.
Silva lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Silva.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Piper in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva avoiding damage.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Daniel Silva.#CL#
Piper clinches.
Piper tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Piper drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kilian Piper. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Silva wants the takedown. Piper is fighting it off but Silva persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Piper's guard against the cage.#SU2#
Silva stands and steps away. Piper gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Silva tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Silva landing knees to the body.
#TD2#
Silva turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Silva stands up and beckons Piper to his feet. #CL2#
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Piper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva landing knees to the head.
#T4##TD2#
Silva lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Silva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Daniel Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Silva has managed to clinch.
Piper is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Piper tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Piper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Piper misses with a knee to the head.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Piper backwards.
Piper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piper wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Piper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Silva drives through and clinches with Piper against the cage.
Kilian Piper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Piper has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Silva! |
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Event:
GDL 113: Perkele VS Dilbrandt
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Piper moves away.#CL2#
Piper takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Piper jumps into guard, dragging Wolf to the mat.
Piper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wolf throwing strikes but missing.
Wolf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Piper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wolf might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wolf with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Piper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wolf throws a strike but Piper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Wolf wants to stand up but Piper is controlling him.
Piper trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Wolf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Piper wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Piper won't allow Wolf to get back to his feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Piper gets to his feet. Wolf looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Piper looks for a takedown but Wolf sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Wolf misses its target.
Wolf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wolf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Piper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wolf as he avoids it easily.
Blade Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kilian Piper.
Piper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Piper blocks a head kick by Wolf.
A slow jab from Wolf misses its intended target.
Wolf throws a hook to the side of Piper's head but Piper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wolf throws a head kick but Piper moves out of range.
#T3#
Piper avoids the head kick by Wolf.
Nice takedown defense from Wolf. No joy for Piper on that attempt.
Wolf throws a push kick but Piper slaps the foot to one side.
Piper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good leg kick by Piper.
Piper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wolf is fending him off so far but Piper persists. Nope, Wolf circles away and we're back to standing.
Wolf misses with a leg kick.
Wolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piper was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf.
Wolf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Piper.
Piper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Wolf backs off Piper throws a huge counter combo but Wolf manages to avoid it all.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolf throws a low kick, looking for Piper's leg but Piper calmly moves out of range.
Wolf tries to land a front kick but Piper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Piper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wolf is looking to wear down Piper with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Piper moves in looking to clinch but Wolf pushes him off.
Piper tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses.
Piper wants to clinch.
Piper tries to clinch but Wolf moves out of range.
Piper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf throws a sloppy body shot
letting Piper counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Piper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blade Wolf dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wolf misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wolf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Piper steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wolf.
Piper scoring well with a low kick there.
Wolf throws a head kick but Piper moves out of range.
Kilian Piper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Piper fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf lands a nice shot that snaps Piper's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Piper tries to counter with a clinch but Wolf shakes him off and moves away.
Wolf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Piper can do to turn this around?
Piper throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Wolf counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Piper is looking to get back to is feet but Wolf passes into side control.
#T1#
Piper is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Piper prevents Wolf from moving into mount.
Piper manages to get back to half guard.
Wolf working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piper is trying to control but can't.
Wolf missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wolf lands with a punch from half guard.
Piper trying to control here.
#T2#
Piper is trying to get back to full guard.
Wolf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Piper's head.
Piper moves into full guard.
Wolf postures up.
Wolf throws a big right hand that misses.
Wolf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blade Wolf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wolf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wolf throwing strikes from guard but Piper blocks nicely. #T3#
Wolf is looking to work some ground and pound but Piper has wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wolf throws a push kick but Piper slaps the foot to one side.
Piper thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wolf if he has to take too many more of those.
Piper shoots in but no luck this time.
Wolf thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolf shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Piper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Piper checks a leg kick nicely.
Piper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolf takes a swing at Piper's ribcage but misses.
Piper checks a low kick from Wolf.#T4##CL2#
Piper instigates a clinch. #TD#
Wolf wants the takedown. Piper is fighting it off but Wolf persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Piper's guard against the cage.
Wolf looking to pass the guard.
Wolf 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.#SUB#
Wolf drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Piper manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wolf has Piper in his guard.#REVB#
Wolf wants to stand up but Piper is controlling him. #ES#
Wolf scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blade Wolf dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Wolf throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Piper counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wolf wants to get back to his feet.
Piper passes to full mount!
Wolf is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Piper wants to control the pace but Wolf is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf wants to get back to his feet.
Piper tries to control but Wolf wriggling away. #T1#
Wolf is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Piper is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wolf to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wolf shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Wolf wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Piper has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Wolf taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kilian Piper!
A victorious Kilian Piper thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GDL 108: Submission VS Camble
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Harris stuffs the takedown.
Piper lands with a kick to the temple. Harris shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Terrance Harris has been cut.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Piper slips the punch.#TD#
Piper shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Harris throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Piper trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Piper is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piper trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Piper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harris is trying to keep Piper in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Harris is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Piper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Piper checks a leg kick.
Piper with a poor takedown
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kilian Piper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Piper does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Piper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD#
Harris gets caught napping as Piper dives in and scores a takedown. Harris manages to retain guard.
Harris pulls Piper in close to his closed guard and prevents Piper from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Harris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Piper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Piper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T3#
Harris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Piper gets to his feet. Harris looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Piper throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
Harris tries to bum rush Piper with a series of wild strikes but Piper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Piper tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Harris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Piper checks it well.
Harris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Piper doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Piper moves away from the strike by Harris.
Piper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Piper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Harris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Piper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Piper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harris misses with a kick to the body.
Terrance Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harris is looking to score with low kicks.
Harris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Piper.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris moves out of range of the leg kick from Piper.
Harris blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice side step and Harris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Piper slips under a jab.
Piper tries to counter by clinching up but Harris breaks away and moves out of range.
Piper darts in looking for a takedown but Harris gets double underhooks and turns Piper into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Harris's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Piper.
Harris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Piper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Piper tries for a takedown but Harris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harris has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Piper takes one on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Harris as Piper shoots in.
Piper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Harris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kilian Piper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Piper manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Piper seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Harris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Piper dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Piper passes Harris's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Piper sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris trying to control but Piper postures up.
Piper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Piper is trying to work for a kimura but Harris is defending well.
Piper frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Piper working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Harris looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Piper! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kilian Piper!
During a confident post fight interview, Kilian Piper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GDL 100: CHAMPIONS
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
DeLuna lunges at Piper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Piper's hand. #CUT#It looks like Kilian Piper has been cut.
DeLuna throws a head kick that misses.
Piper tries for a takedown but DeLuna circles away easily
letting DeLuna counter with a right hand. #ROC#Piper is rocked!
DeLuna closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Piper out cold! Piper corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fabian DeLuna! |
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Event:
YRMMA 2
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Gill doesn't manage to clinch there - Piper circles away.
Piper throws a fast counter high kick but Gill manages to duck under it in time.
Gill is looking to clinch but Piper is avoiding it.
A combination from Piper does no damage.
Piper jabs Gill right on the nose. Gill blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Piper clinches up with Gill and pushes him back against the cage.
Gill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Piper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Piper wants the takedown. Gill is fighting it off but Piper persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gill's guard against the cage.
Gill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill wants to stand up but Piper is controlling him.
Piper showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Piper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gill is keeping the position for now.
Piper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gill is trying to keep Piper in close.
Gill being controlled here, momentarily.
Piper pushes down on Gill's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Piper controlling the pace.
Gill is trying to stand up here but Piper is controlling him well.
Piper content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Piper darts in looking for a takedown but Gill gets double underhooks and turns Piper into the cage.
Piper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gill with a poor takedown
and Piper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gill tries to clinch but Piper is having none of it.
Gill displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Piper.
Gill tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Piper manages to circle out of the way.
Scott Gill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kilian Piper.#T3#
Piper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD2#
Piper scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Piper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #ES#
Gill kicks off Piper and gets to his feet.
Piper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gill pivots, looking for a leg kick but Piper is out of range and Gill settles back down. #T4##CL2#
Piper has Gill up against the cage in a clinch.
Piper blocks a body shot from Gill.
Gill tries to break the clinch but Piper is controlling the position.
Piper can't get the takedown.
Gill blocks a body shot from Piper.
Our sources have told us that Gill has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Piper jumps guard but Gill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Piper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Gill checks a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Gill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gill connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kilian Piper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gill stuns Piper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Piper.
Some wild striking there from Gill.
Piper lands a jab to Gill's midsection.
Piper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piper throws a head kick but Gill moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Piper shoots in and drives through. Gill sprawls well.
Piper fails with the takedown#CL#
and Gill counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gill.
Scott Gill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kilian Piper.
Gill trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Gill's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Piper has clasped his hands together around Gill's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Piper content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kilian Piper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gill is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Gill's face as Piper controls the position.
Gill pushes Piper away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Piper gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Piper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gill keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gill is trying to escape the position but Piper is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gill scores with a head kick.
Kilian Piper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Piper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Piper tries to move to mount but Gill blocks the move with his legs.
Gill tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Piper trying to control the action but Gill is working from the bottom.
Gill being controlled for a moment.
Piper connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gill some visible discomfort.
Piper controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gill manages to work his way to half guard, despite Piper's best efforts.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Piper in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Piper decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kilian Piper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Piper's waist but Piper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gill off to one side.
Piper throws a counter combo.
Gill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Piper tries to avoid it but Gill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Piper to the ground. Piper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Gill as Piper shoots in.
Piper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gill's waist but Gill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Piper off to one side. #CL2#
Piper closes the distance and pushes Gill back into the cage.
Gill goes for a takedown attempt but Piper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Gill. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Gill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Piper is one step ahead there.
Piper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Gill wants to get back to his feet but Piper is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gill keeping moving, preventing Piper from controlling successfully.
Piper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gill is looking to stand up but Piper isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gill misses with a wild body shot.
Gill wants to clinch up but Piper keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Gill as Piper shoots in.#CL#
Gill clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Piper manages to pull guard.
Piper pulls Gill in close to prevent any damage.
Piper wants to stand and escape but Gill is having none of it.
We've been informed that Piper has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T3#
Gill won't allow Piper to sweep him here.
Piper has a closed guard, preventing Gill from standing up. #SUB2#
Piper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gill wants to pass the guard but Piper is keeping the position.
Gill trying to stand up but can't free himself from Piper's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Piper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gill is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gill wants to stand but Piper has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #ES2#
Piper kicks Gill off and gets to his feet.
Piper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Piper moves to clinch but Gill breaks away
letting Gill counter with a right hand.
Gill lands a right hook to the body.
Piper takes a head kick and keeps coming.
No luck for Piper with that takedown attempt.
Gill swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Piper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gill closes the distance and clinches up with Piper, looking for a takedown. Gill pushes Piper against the cage but Piper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Scott Gill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilian Piper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Piper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kilian Piper.
I've got Piper 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kilian Piper!
Kilian Piper thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1046 Round 2
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Rasnov gets a takedown into half guard.
Piper is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Piper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rasnov throwing shots but Piper is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piper is not content to let Rasnov control the position.
Rasnov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rasnov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Piper is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Piper manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Rasnov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Piper looking for a guillotine here but Rasnov defends easily.
#SUB2#
Piper has his foot on Rasnov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rasnov works his way back into a safe position though.
Piper controls Rasnov momentarily but Rasnov frees himself.
Piper can't keep his opponent in guard - Rasnov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rasnov thows a huge punch but Piper dodges it nicely.
Piper is refusing to be controlled, as Rasnov sits in half guard. #SUB#
Rasnov is trying to work for a kimura but Piper is defending well.
Rasnov is pressing down on Piper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Piper is holding on for now.
Piper is looking for a sweep. Rasnov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Piper looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rasnov tries to clinch up.
Rasnov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rasnov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Piper back to the cage. Rasnov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD2#
Piper feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rasnov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Piper manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Piper is trying to control the position but Rasnov postures up.
Rasnov passes Piper's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Rasnov passes into side control, despite Piper's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Piper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Piper being controlled for a moment.
Piper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rasnov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Selimkhan Rasnov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rasnov fails with the takedown.
Rasnov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPiper.
Rasnov lands with a kick to the temple. Piper shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rasnov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Piper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rasnov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Piper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rasnov smiles and moves away.
Rasnov slaps away a takedown attempt from Piper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rasnov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Piper can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piper fails with the takedown.
Selimkhan Rasnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kilian Piper.#TD2#
Piper drives through with a takedown into Rasnov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Rasnov is trying to keep Piper in close.
Piper prevents Rasnov from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Rasnov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU2#
Rasnov is working an open guard so Piper takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Piper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rasnov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Piper tries to avoid it but Rasnov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Piper to the ground. Piper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rasnov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Rasnov drives through and clinches with Piper against the cage.
#TD2#
Piper drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2#
Rasnov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Piper is proving hard to escape from.
Piper is trying to keep Rasnov in close.
Rasnov throwing strikes but missing.
Piper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rasnov is controlling him.
Rasnov wants to pass the guard but Piper is keeping the position.#T3#
Piper keeping moving, preventing Rasnov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Piper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rasnov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Piper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Piper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Piper looks for a takedown but Rasnov sprawls well.
Piper misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Piper tries for a takedown but Rasnov circles away easily
enabling Rasnov to counter with a crisp jab.
Piper is breathing heavily.#TD#
Piper gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rasnov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rasnov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rasnov controlling the action here. #SUB#
Rasnov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Selimkhan Rasnov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Piper slaps away a takedown attempt from Rasnov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Piper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Piper fails with the takedown
enabling Rasnov to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Piper misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rasnov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Piper to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rasnov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Piper's elbow.
Piper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rasnov walks away with a smile on his face. Piper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Piper jumps guard but Rasnov stands there with Piper around his waist. Piper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Piper has clasped his hands together around Rasnov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rasnov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Piper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Piper has a takedown stuffed.
Piper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Rasnov shoots in and drives through. Piper sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piper blocks a head kick by Rasnov.
Piper pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rasnov is out of range and Piper settles back down.
Rasnov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Piper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rasnov somewhat.
As Rasnov backs off Piper throws a huge counter combo but Rasnov manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Piper looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rasnov!
Rasnov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Piper off and has taken his back!
Selimkhan Rasnov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Piper wants to control his opponent's hands but Rasnov gets his hands free. #SUB#
Rasnov working for a choke but Piper is defending well.
Piper is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Piper turns into Rasnov and is now in his guard.
Rasnov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rasnov controls Piper momentarily but Piper frees himself. #T4#
Piper wants to control from the top but Rasnov keeps moving.
Rasnov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rasnov working a defensive guard here.
Rasnov keeping moving, preventing Piper from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Selimkhan Rasnov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rasnov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Selimkhan Rasnov!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Selimkhan Rasnov!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Selimkhan Rasnov!
Selimkhan Rasnov wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1046 Round 1
Date: Apr 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Beating throws a body shot but no joy.
Piper lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Beating backs up against the cage.
#TD2#
Piper looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Piper lands with a punch from half guard.
Beating is looking to improve his position.
Piper not doing much here.
Beating knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Piper on the ground.
Piper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Piper works his way into full mount! #T1#
Beating is desperately trying to improve his position but Piper has a good base and remains in mount.
Piper looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Piper working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Beating turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Piper off and cradles Beating's limp body as Piper celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kilian Piper!
A victorious Kilian Piper thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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