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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 28
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Em closes the distance but Sius moves to the side
and Sius counters with a one-two to the body.
Sius circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Em backs off Sius throws a huge counter combo but Em manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Em closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Em lands in his opponent's guard.
Sius keeping moving, preventing Em from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Em is looking to work some ground and pound but Sius has wrist control.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sius manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Sius is pressed up against the cage. Em has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sius down to the mat. Sius avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Em shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sius as he jumps to the side.
Sius throws a counter combo.
Em shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sius but Sius pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Em. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Em tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Em somewhat.
Sius steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Em.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Em is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sius is looking for the big counter here.
Em fails with a takedown attempt.
Em seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Em closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sius circles away.
Sius throws a counter combo.#TD#
Em scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3##SUB#
Em is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sius is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Em!
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Event:
PAcio 26
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Mankowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sius pinned against the cage. Sius gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mankowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Mankowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sius wants to stand back up but Mankowski manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Sius taking a bit of punishment here - Mankowski scoring with strikes. #T1#
Mankowski controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mankowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sius takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mankowski is staying tight to Sius's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mankowski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sius! #T3##SUB#
Sius is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Mankowski locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Sius is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Pacio 24
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Saitou darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Sius makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saitou.
Sius is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Saitou moves into the clinch.
Sius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Sius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Saitou clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Saitou.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saitou leaning against his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saitou - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Saitou throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sius blocks it with crossed arms. #T1##BC2#
Sius manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Saitou 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.
Saitou looking to pass the guard.
Saitou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saitou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sius's head.#SUB2#
Sius has his foot on Saitou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saitou works his way back into a safe position though.
Saitou throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sius keeping moving, preventing Saitou from controlling successfully.
Saitou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sius keeping moving, preventing Saitou from controlling successfully.
Saitou throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Saitou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saitou.
Saitou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saitou passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Saitou working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sius is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Saitou connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sius some visible discomfort.
#T3#
Saitou looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sius is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Saitou is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sius has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saitou working the ground and pound but Sius is defending the strikes.
Saitou tries to advance position but instead Sius slips a leg back in to half guard.
Saitou thows a huge punch but Sius dodges it nicely.
Saitou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saitou 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.
Sius works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saitou stopping the sweep attempt from Sius.
Sius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Saitou tries to roll over but Sius keeps him under control.
Saitou is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sius's back!#SUB#
Saitou looking to break Sius's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sius remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Saitou will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Saitou is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Sius up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Saitou dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Saitou shoots in looking for a takedown but Sius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saitou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saitou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sius as he avoids it easily.
Sius steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saitou.
Saitou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sius's waist but Sius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saitou off to one side.
Sius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saitou defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Saitou. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Saitou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saitou can't find room to land a body shot as Sius controls the action.
Saitou stalling the fight.
#BC#
Saitou manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitou wants to clinch but Sius slips to the side
and Sius counters with a two punch combo.
Takeshi Saitou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saitou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saitou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sius paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Sius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saitou.
Sius steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saitou.
Khai Sius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saitou fails with a takedown attempt.
Sius throws a counter combo.
Saitou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Saitou backs off Sius throws a huge counter combo but Saitou manages to avoid it all.
Saitou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saitou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sius counters with a series of strikes. Saitou will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saitou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sius counters with a series of strikes. Saitou will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Saitou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sius defends well and Saitou ends up having to push Sius into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sius is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sius has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Saitou is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Saitou wants to clinch up but Sius keeps it at a distance.
Saitou sets himself, and Sius steps forward looking for the clinch! Saitou avoids it this time.
Saitou tries for a takedown but Sius circles away easily
and Sius counters with a left and a right that stings Saitou.
Saitou shoots and misses
and Sius counters with a series of strikes. Saitou will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saitou has his takedown stuffed
and Sius counters with a one-two to the body.
Sius circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sius counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Sius circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sius counters with a left and a right that stings Saitou.
Saitou dives in for a single leg takedown but Sius sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sius throws a counter combo.
Saitou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sius is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saitou closes the distance but Sius moves to the side
and Sius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saitou tries to clinch up
and Sius counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Saitou goes for a double leg but Sius avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sius continues to drive forward.
Sius with the counter takedown but Saitou avoids it easily.
Sius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saitou.
Khai Sius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saitou fails with the takedown
and Sius counters with a series of strikes. Saitou will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saitou tries to clinch
and Sius counters with a two punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saitou is defended easily by Sius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khai Sius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sius blocks a head kick by Saitou.
Saitou doesn't manage to clinch there - Sius circles away.
Saitou shoots in looking for a takedown. Sius tries to sprawl out of it but Saitou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sius is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saitou misses with a body shot.
Saitou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitou looks to clinch
and Sius counters with a series of strikes. Saitou will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saitou shoots in for a double leg but Sius sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Despite the aggression on Sius's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Saitou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saitou with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sius counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Saitou shoots in but Sius avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sius stuffs the takedown attempt from Saitou. Saitou gets slowly back to his feet.
Sius slaps away a takedown attempt from Saitou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Saitou backs off Sius throws a huge counter combo but Saitou manages to avoid it all.
Saitou tries for a takedown but Sius circles away easily
and Sius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saitou doesn't manage to clinch there - Sius circles away.
Sius is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sius keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Saitou fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Sius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saitou wants to stand back up but Sius manages to pass into side control.
Saitou struggling a bit here.
Takeshi Saitou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Sius decides to stand back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saitou misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Sius counters by clinching up. #T3#
Saitou keeps control of Sius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Sius breaks from the clinch.
Saitou dives in for a single leg takedown but Sius sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saitou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sius defends well and Saitou ends up having to push Sius into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saitou fails with the takedown.
Saitou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sius defends well and Saitou ends up having to push Sius into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saitou moves in looking to clinch but Sius pushes him off.
Sius steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saitou.#T4#
Sius stuffs the takedown.
Sius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saitou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sius tries to counter with a clinch but Saitou shakes him off and moves away.
Saitou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sius counters with a one-two to the body.
Saitou looks to clinch
and Sius counters with a series of strikes. Saitou will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saitou tries to clinch up but Sius circles away and keeps his distance.
Sius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saitou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sius unleashes a big counter combination but Saitou bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Saitou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sius steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saitou.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khai Sius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sius 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khai Sius!
A very excited looking Khai Sius made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 21
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Rosiakos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rosiakos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Rosiakos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sius sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rosiakos seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Rosiakos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Rosiakos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Rosiakos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Rosiakos quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Rosiakos but it's paid off an Sius is forced to tap! Nice work by Rosiakos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mateuszis Rosiakos!
Mateuszis Rosiakos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 19
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Saitou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sius pinned against the cage. Sius gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saitou.
Saitou tries for a takedown but Sius circles away easily
and Sius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Khai Sius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Saitou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitou shoots in but Sius avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Saitou tries to get set, Sius tries to push him back and clinch up but Saitou manages to avoid the attempt.
Saitou shoots and misses
and Sius counters with a series of strikes. Saitou will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saitou with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sius counters with a series of strikes. Saitou will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Saitou looks for a takedown but Sius sprawls well.
Sius seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saitou dives in and grabs Sius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sius pushes down on Saitou's head and hops out.
Saitou looks winded!
Saitou tries to clinch but Sius moves out of range.
Sius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saitou looks to score with a jab to the body but Sius is just out of range.
Sius wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sius slaps away a takedown attempt from Saitou, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Saitou closes the distance and pushes Sius back into the cage.
Saitou wants to get back to striking at distance but Sius won't allow it.
#T2##BC#
Sius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Saitou shoots in and gets a takedown into Sius's guard.
Sius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sius looking for a sweep. Not yet Sius, not yet. #SUB2#
Saitou postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sius is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Saitou, into his guard. #REVR#
Sius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Saitou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saitou trying to keep a closed guard but Sius is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SU#
Sius decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Saitou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sius tries to avoid it but Saitou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sius to the ground. Sius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saitou tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saitou goes for a double leg but Sius avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sius continues to drive forward.
Saitou fails with the takedown
and Sius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Saitou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sius counters with a two punch combo.
Saitou darts in looking for a takedown but Sius gets double underhooks and turns Saitou into the cage.
Saitou tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saitou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sius tries to counter with a takedown but Saitou is quick to defend against it.
Saitou misses with a takedown attempt
and Sius counters with a one-two to the body.
Khai Sius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sius attempts a counter takedown but Saitou avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khai Sius dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Saitou fails with the takedown
and Sius counters with a left and a right that stings Saitou.
Khai Sius is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Sius tries to keep at a distance but Saitou has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Sius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saitou throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sius throws a big counter combination but Saitou scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saitou closes the distance but Sius moves to the side
and Sius counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sius takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Takeshi Saitou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saitou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saitou is breathing heavily.#T1#
Saitou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sius seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khai Sius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Saitou.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saitou.
Saitou tries to clinch up.
Sius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saitou.
Sius is working the combinations to good effect here.
Saitou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saitou wants to clinch up but Sius keeps it at a distance.
Sius is looking to counter the offense by Saitou and move into the clinch.
We've been told by Sius's head coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saitou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sius attempts a counter takedown but Saitou avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saitou tries to clinch up
and Sius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saitou darts in trying to clinch
and Sius counters with a three punch combo that has Saitou backing up. Saitou nods at Sius to acknowledge the strikes.
Saitou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saitou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Saitou wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saitou is defended easily by Sius.
Sius is looking to counter the offense by Saitou and move into the clinch.
Saitou tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sius is able to avoid easily.
Saitou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sius circles away.
Sius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saitou.
Saitou shoots for a double leg takedown but Sius sprawls well. He's pushed Saitou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saitou misses with a takedown attempt - Sius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Saitou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saitou shoots in looking for a takedown but Sius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saitou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sius went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Saitou tries to clinch
and Sius counters with a three punch combo that has Saitou backing up. Saitou nods at Sius to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saitou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saitou looks to clinch
and Sius counters with a three punch combo that has Saitou backing up. Saitou nods at Sius to acknowledge the strikes.
Sius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sius appears to be looking for a big counter.
Saitou tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sius counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khai Sius dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Saitou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saitou tries to clinch there but Sius circles away.
Sius throws a big counter combination but Saitou scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saitou tries to clinch there but Sius circles away.
Sius tries to counter by clinching up but Saitou breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Saitou drives through and clinches with Sius against the cage.
Saitou has Sius pressed against the cage.
Sius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saitou can do to turn this around?
Saitou is trying to break the clinch but Sius has him pressed against the cage.
Saitou misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sius has had enough of the clinch but Saitou keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Sius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Saitou closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sius to the mat! Sius manages to get full guard. #ES#
Sius has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Saitou has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Saitou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Sius breaks the clinch.
Saitou fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Saitou clinches up with Sius and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Sius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saitou dives in and grabs Sius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sius pushes down on Saitou's head and hops out.
Saitou throws a shot from downtown. Sius moves away and avoids it.
Sius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Saitou forces Sius back against the cage and clinches.
Saitou is stalling here.
Sius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saitou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sius is keeping busy.#T2##BC#
Sius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saitou is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Saitou instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sius swats away the attempt to clinch by Saitou.
As Saitou looks to move away, Sius throws a big counter combo but Saitou just gets out of the way.
Saitou wants to clinch up but Sius keeps it at a distance.
Saitou with a poor takedown
and Sius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saitou fails with the takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Sius counters with a one-two to the body.
Khai Sius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Saitou.#T3#
Saitou moves in looking to clinch but Sius pushes him off.
Sius drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saitou sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Saitou rushes Sius and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Sius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saitou tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sius counters with a one-two to the body.
Saitou wants to clinch#TD#
and Sius counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Saitou has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sius is on him like a limpet, forcing Saitou back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sius has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saitou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Saitou wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Sius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saitou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Sius was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saitou tries for a takedown but Sius circles away easily
and Sius counters with a series of strikes. Saitou will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saitou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Sius counters with a shoot takedown. Saitou fights it but they end up in guard.
Saitou is looking to stand up but Sius isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
Saitou is working an open guard so Sius takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khai Sius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sius, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khai Sius!
A relieved looking Khai Sius thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 15
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Sius wants to stay close but Nakamura steps back to make room for something. Sius seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Nakamura and Sius drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fiji Nakamura!
Fiji Nakamura got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 11
Date: Apr 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Lasica throws a front kick aimed at Sius's knee but Sius avoids it well. #TD#
Lasica shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Sius kicks off Lasica and gets to his feet. #CL#
Lasica moves into the clinch successfully.
Lasica pushes Sius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Lasica.
Lasica throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lasica makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sius wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lasica has him pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that Sius has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A frustrated look appears on Sius's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lasica lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Lasica lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lasica lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Lasica.
Lasica keeps control of Sius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lasica lands with a short shot to the head.
Lasica scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Lasica.
Lasica lands with a left to the head.
Lasica lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lasica taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lasica digs a right hand underneath Sius's ribcage. Sius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lasica is leaning against Sius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lasica lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lasica scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lasica lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sius.
Lasica stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lasica - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lasica really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lasica lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sius backwards. #BC#
Lasica's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lasica fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sius, pushing him back against the cage.
Lasica softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lasica scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Lasica breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lasica misses with a takedown attempt - Sius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
No luck for Lasica with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Lasica lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sius doesn't seem phased though.
Lasica looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jam Lasica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lasica will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sius unleashes a big counter combination but Lasica bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4##CL#
Lasica rushes Sius and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lasica lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lasica.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lasica - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lasica.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lasica for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Sius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Lasica breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Lasica gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jam Lasica dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lasica lands with a good body shot.
Lasica tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sius defends well and Lasica ends up having to push Sius into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Sius's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lasica fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sius avoids it really well and circles away.
Lasica fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jam Lasica. 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lasica.
Sius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Lasica will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lasica shoots in for a takedown but Sius shows good takedown defense.
As Lasica backs off Sius throws a huge counter combo but Lasica manages to avoid it all.
Lasica fails with a takedown attempt.
Lasica throws out a loose jab but Sius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lasica looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sius is fending him off so far but Lasica persists. Nope, Sius circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lasica or perhaps it was just good defense by Sius, which made it look bad.
Sius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Lasica lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lasica fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sius avoids it really well and circles away.
Sius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lasica has a takedown stuffed.
As Lasica backs off Sius throws a huge counter combo but Lasica manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Lasica fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Lasica closes the distance and pushes Sius back into the cage.
Lasica lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lasica.
Lasica throws a punch but it's blocked by Sius. #BC2#
Sius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lasica throws a right and a left that Sius avoids nicely.
Lasica wants to clinch.#T4#
Lasica throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A left and a right from Lasica both land. Nice combination. #ROC#
Sius is rocked!#TD#
Lasica closes the distance looking for a takedown. Lasica picks Sius up and slams him brutally to the floor. Sius is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jam Lasica!
Jam Lasica decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 8
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Yolovski has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Yolovski lands a takedown into guard.
Yolovski tries to free his leg and advance position but Sius is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Yolovski drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Yolovski as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sius screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Yolovski! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Yolo Yolovski!
Yolo Yolovski very nearly forgot to thank Farm of Muscle amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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