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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Plu To Pi Fian (ranked 1769 p4p, 84 weight class) and Joe Jennings (ranked 3314 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Plu To Pi Fian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Joe Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pi Fian closes the distance and clinches.
Pi Fian jumps guard and drags Jennings to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pi Fian keeping full guard, as Jennings tries to pass.
Jennings looking to sit in guard and control but Pi Fian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pi Fian (2) vs (0) Jennings
Pi Fian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pi Fian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jennings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pi Fian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pi Fian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pi Fian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jennings working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pi Fian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pi Fian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pi Fian trying to control but Jennings is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at mickeyharts the greatest inform us that Jennings has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pi Fian is really struggling to control Jennings but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jennings throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pi Fian uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pi Fian (5) vs (0) Jennings
Jennings struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Pi Fian stalls from top position.
Pi Fian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jennings keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pi Fian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pi Fian wants to control but Jennings is keeping him busy.
Pi Fian taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Jennings's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pi Fian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jennings keeps working.
Pi Fian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jennings can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pi Fian (5) vs (2) Jennings
Jennings is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jennings wants to control but Pi Fian is keeping him busy.
Pi Fian regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jennings trying to control but Pi Fian is working from the bottom.
Pi Fian has his foot on Jennings's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jennings works his way back into a safe position though.
Pi Fian trying to control the position.
Jennings trying to control but Pi Fian is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pi Fian manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pi Fian (7) vs (2) Jennings
Pi Fian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jennings keeping moving, preventing Pi Fian from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Pi Fian's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jennings working a defensive guard here.
Pi Fian is looking to advance position but Jennings has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pi Fian (7) vs (6) Jennings
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pi Fian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pi Fian stops Jennings from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jennings avoids the attempt from Pi Fian to control.
Pi Fian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jennings controlling from mount.
Pi Fian is looking to improve his position but Jennings isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to control the pace but Pi Fian is squirming around nicely.
Jennings has hold of Pi Fian's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pi Fian manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pi Fian tries to lock up and control but Jennings gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pi Fian can't escape the position.
Jennings tries to control but Pi Fian wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pi Fian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jennings moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pi Fian has worked his arm free - good work by Pi Fian!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pi Fian tries to bench press Jennings off him but Jennings keeps the position.
Pi Fian can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pi Fian gets back to half guard.
Jennings trying to control the action but Pi Fian is working from the bottom.
Jennings wants to pass to mount but Pi Fian is defending the position.
Jennings maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pi Fian could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jennings has cracked it and Pi Fian is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jennings!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Jennings! |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Plu To Pi Fian (ranked 1759 p4p, 87 weight class) and Sairanix Jr Lokren (ranked 6686 p4p, 0 weight class). Sairanix Jr Lokren acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Plu To Pi Fian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sairanix Jr Lokren !
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pi Fian has Lokren up against the cage in a clinch.
Pi Fian drags the fight down to the ground.
Pi Fian looking to control.
Pi Fian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lokren tries to free his leg and advance position but Pi Fian is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Pi Fian's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pi Fian is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pi Fian (2) vs (0) Lokren
Pi Fian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pi Fian trying to control but Lokren is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pi Fian escapes and throws Lokren 's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pi Fian (5) vs (0) Lokren
Lokren is looking for a sweep.
Pi Fian working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pi Fian is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lokren 's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pi Fian wants to control but Lokren is keeping him busy.
Lokren is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pi Fian's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pi Fian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lokren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pi Fian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pi Fian continues to stall.
Lokren is in trouble now - Pi Fian has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pi Fian (8) vs (0) Lokren
Pi Fian is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lokren has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pi Fian working for a guillotine from mount but Lokren is in no mood to give up.
Pi Fian tries to control but Lokren wriggling away.
Lokren really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pi Fian is working for a guillotine from mount but Lokren frees his head quite easily.
Lokren really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pi Fian looking for a guillotine from mount but Lokren is having none of it.
Pi Fian content just to control the position here.
Pi Fian looking to control but Lokren is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pi Fian has hold of Lokren 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lokren manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pi Fian looking to control but Lokren is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lokren tries to hold on but Pi Fian postures up.
Pi Fian looking to control but Lokren is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokren is working to get back to half guard.
Lokren sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pi Fian passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pi Fian (11) vs (0) Lokren
Pi Fian is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lokren to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lokren shrugs it off.
Pi Fian looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lokren is trying to escape the mount.
Pi Fian jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lokren manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lokren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lokren wants to control but Pi Fian postures up.
Pi Fian just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lokren tries to improve position but can't.
Pi Fian is trying to get an arm triangle but Lokren is defending well.
Pi Fian taking a breather here.
Lokren tries to bench press Pi Fian off him but Pi Fian keeps the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lokren can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pi Fian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lokren has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lokren is looking to regain half guard here but Pi Fian keeps moving and retains side control.
Pi Fian controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pi Fian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pi Fian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lokren knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pi Fian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lokren , who protects the arm well.
Pi Fian wants to control but Lokren is keeping him busy.
Pi Fian tries for a kimura but Lokren is defending well.
Pi Fian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lokren , who protects the arm well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pi Fian wants to control but Lokren is keeping him busy.
Lokren tries to improve position but can't.
Lokren stops Pi Fian from passing to mount.
Lokren is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pi Fian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lokren keeps working.
Lokren is trying to improve his position.
Pi Fian trying to control the action but Lokren is working from the bottom.
Lokren is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lokren tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pi Fian presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pi Fian (13) vs (0) Lokren
Lokren is working to get back to half guard.
Pi Fian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pi Fian jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lokren manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lokren tries to bench press Pi Fian off him but Pi Fian keeps the position.
Lokren can't do much from the bottom here.
Pi Fian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lokren knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lokren struggling a bit here.
Lokren is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pi Fian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lokren tries to bench press Pi Fian off him but Pi Fian keeps the position.
Pi Fian wants to control but Lokren is keeping him busy.
Lokren is letting Pi Fian control him for a moment.
Pi Fian wants to control but Lokren is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pi Fian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lokren is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pi Fian works to advance to full mount. Lokren defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pi Fian (15) vs (0) Lokren
Lokren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pi Fian controlling from the full mount.
Pi Fian looking to control but Lokren is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pi Fian working for a submission but Lokren is keeping him at bay.
Pi Fian is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lokren is surviving well by controlling Pi Fian's body position as best he can.
Lokren is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pi Fian looking for a guillotine from mount but Lokren is having none of it.
Pi Fian tries to control but Lokren wriggling away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lokren is looking to get to half guard.
Lokren is still trying to improve position.
Lokren is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Pi Fian has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pi Fian (18) vs (0) Lokren
Lokren is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Lokren 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pi Fian looking for the RNC.
Lokren is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pi Fian keeps control of the position as Lokren tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pi Fian looking for the RNC.
Lokren looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pi Fian.
Pi Fian is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lokren rolls, trying to escape but Pi Fian keeps control of the position.
Pi Fian avoiding Lokren 's attempts to control his hands.
Pi Fian working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pi Fian is not going to allow Lokren to sit and survive in this position.
Will Pi Fian go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pi Fian is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Lokren won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Pi Fian off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Plu To Pi Fian!
Plu To Pi Fian gave a mention to Vikai Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
ABW 189 Turner - Turnbull
Date: Jan 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Timmon moves out of range.
Pi Fian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Timmon throws a series of strikes that have Pi Fian backpedaling.
Timmon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pi Fian cracks a nice hook into Timmon's ribs.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pi Fian throws an off balance right hand
and Timmon counters with a stiff right hand.
Pi Fian looks for the body kick but Timmon saw that one coming.
Timmon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Timmon lands a nice shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Pi Fian scores with a four punch combination!
Timmon misses with a body shot.
Pi Fian lands a nice shot that snaps Timmon's head back.
Pi Fian looks to land a right hand but Timmon moved out of range.
Timmon's coach down at mickeyharts the greatest was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Timmon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pi Fian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Timmon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Pi Fian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pi Fian misses with a straight right.
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Timmon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Plu To Pi Fian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmon blocks a head kick by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Timmon moves out of range of the strikes.
Timmon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good exchange - Timmon coming out on top.
Pi Fian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pi Fian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pi Fian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Timmon misses.
A lazy body kick from Pi Fian
enabling Timmon to counter with a crisp jab.
Timmon lands a really nice looking cross but Pi Fian seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pi Fian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Timmon! But no joy.
Timmon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pi Fian.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pi Fian - that will leave a mark!
#T2#
Timmon loads up on a big right hand but Pi Fian slips the punch.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Timmon misses the target.
Pi Fian lands an overhand right.
Timmon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pi Fian.
Nice jab there from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a right and a left that Timmon avoids nicely.
Timmon lands with a shot to the body.
Timmon lands a nice shot that snaps Pi Fian's head back.
Pi Fian falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Timmon to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Timmon forces Pi Fian back against the cage and clinches.
Pi Fian landing knees to the body.
Timmon prevents a body shot from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Pi Fian misses with the head strike.
Timmon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pi Fian can't find room to land a body shot as Timmon controls the action.
Timmon looking to stall.
Pi Fian letting Timmon take a breather here.
Pi Fian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timmon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Timmon stalling the fight.
Timmon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Braylin Timmon.
Timmon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pi Fian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pi Fian throws a sloppy head kick and Timmon moves out of range easily.
Timmon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pi Fian lands a head kick. Timmon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pi Fian circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4##CL2#
Timmon forces Pi Fian back against the cage and clinches.
Pi Fian missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Timmon.
Pi Fian lands a knee to the body.
Timmon prevents a body shot from Pi Fian.
Timmon lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pi Fian misses with a body punch.
Timmon taking a breather.
Timmon wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Timmon prevents a body shot from Pi Fian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pi Fian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timmon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pi Fian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Timmon avoids it.
Timmon is looking to control Pi Fian's arms but Pi Fian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Timmon has his back to the cage.
Timmon prevents a body shot from Pi Fian.
A short body shot lands from Pi Fian as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Plu To Pi Fian dominated that round.
That's time! Pi Fian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pi Fian throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pi Fian. Timmon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Plu To Pi Fian is winning the standup battle so far.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pi Fian sets himself, and Timmon steps forward looking for the clinch! Pi Fian avoids it this time.
Pi Fian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Timmon moves into range and clinches up with Pi Fian.
Timmon blocking some punches.
A short right from Timmon on the inside.
Timmon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pi Fian misses with some punches.
Timmon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards.
Braylin Timmon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Timmon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pi Fian misses with a body punch.
Timmon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Timmon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Timmon lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pi Fian letting Timmon take a breather here.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Timmon.
A short right from Timmon.
Timmon trying to stall but Pi Fian improves his position.
Timmon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pi Fian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Timmon avoids the elbow strike from Pi Fian, against the cage.
Timmon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Timmon misses with some punches.
Timmon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Timmon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pi Fian up against the cage.
Timmon prevents a body shot from Pi Fian.
Stalling in the clinch from Timmon.
Pi Fian scores with a shot to the side of Timmon's head.
Timmon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees to the body from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws an elbow but it misses.
Pi Fian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timmon.
Pi Fian tries a body shot but Timmon blocks it.
Pi Fian misses with a body punch.
Pi Fian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Timmon is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmon looking to slow down the pace here.
Pi Fian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pi Fian scores with a hook to the body.
Pi Fian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Timmon looking to slow down the pace here.
Timmon blocks an elbow strike.
Timmon scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Timmon.
A short body shot lands from Pi Fian as the two fighters clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Timmon scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Timmon managing to block the knees to the body from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timmon.
Timmon swings wildly with an uppercut but Pi Fian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pi Fian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Timmon backwards.
Pi Fian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Timmon is defending well for now.
Pi Fian throws a punch but it's blocked by Timmon.
Pi Fian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Timmon avoids it.
Pi Fian misses with a punch on the inside.
Timmon tries to stall but Pi Fian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pi Fian lands a left hand.
Timmon lands a left hand.
Pi Fian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pi Fian lands an elbow inside.
Pi Fian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pi Fian blocks an uppercut.
Pi Fian trying to land knees to the body.
Pi Fian lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Timmon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timmon works on Pi Fian's body with a couple of short punches.
Pi Fian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Timmon is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pi Fian being controlled against the cage.
Timmon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pi Fian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timmon.
Timmon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards.
Pi Fian working aggressively here.
Timmon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pi Fian up against the cage.
Timmon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pi Fian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Timmon tries a body shot but Pi Fian blocks it.
Pi Fian misses with a body punch.
Timmon managing to block the knees to the body from Pi Fian.
Good body shot from Timmon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Braylin Timmon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Timmon scores with a jab to the head.
Timmon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Timmon takes a swing at Pi Fian's ribcage but misses.
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plu To Pi Fian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pi Fian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Timmon connects with a single shot there.
Pi Fian throws an off balance right hand
and Timmon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Timmon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pi Fian doesn't seem bothered though.
Pi Fian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pi Fian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Timmon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pi Fian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Timmon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pi Fian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Timmon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pi Fian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pi Fian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Pi Fian misses with a wild body shot.
Timmon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Timmon pushes Pi Fian up against the cage in a clinch.
Timmon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Timmon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timmon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timmon blocks an elbow strike.
Pi Fian crunches a lovely knee into Timmon's ribcage.
Pi Fian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pi Fian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmon's elbow.
Timmon slows down the pace here.
Timmon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pi Fian tries a body shot but Timmon blocks it.
Pi Fian tries to land knees in the clinch but Timmon avoids the damage to the body.
Pi Fian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but Pi Fian avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.
Pi Fian misses with a knee strike.
Timmon pushes Pi Fian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pi Fian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Timmon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmon managing to block the knees to the body from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a punch but it's blocked by Timmon.
Timmon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Timmon pushes Pi Fian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Timmon is looking to control Pi Fian's arms but Pi Fian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Timmon has his back to the cage.
Pi Fian trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Timmon.
Timmon controlling the action here for a moment.
Timmon blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Timmon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmon.
Pi Fian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but Pi Fian avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.
Timmon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pi Fian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Timmon.
Pi Fian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timmon lands a right hand.
Pi Fian tries a body shot but Timmon blocks it.
Timmon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pi Fian blocking some punches.
Pi Fian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pi Fian misses with an elbow strike.
Timmon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pi Fian lands a shot to the body.
Timmon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pi Fian's elbow. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Timmon.
Pi Fian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Timmon struggles to land a body shot inside as Pi Fian controls his hands.
Pi Fian swings wildly with an uppercut but Timmon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pi Fian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmon blocks a body shot from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian misses with a punch on the inside.
Pi Fian lands a hook that snaps the head of Timmon backwards.
Timmon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pi Fian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timmon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Timmon prevents a body shot from Pi Fian.
Timmon lands a right hand.
Pi Fian misses with a punch on the inside.
Pi Fian misses with some punches.
Timmon misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Braylin Timmon.
I think Timmon 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Plu To Pi Fian!
An out of breath and clearly excited Plu To Pi Fian thanked Vikai Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
ABW 181 Kai - Carsara
Date: Dec 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
Pi Fian moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Pi Fian.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Pi Fian saw that one coming.
Pi Fian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Pi Fian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Pi Fian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Pi Fian.
Matsunaga dodges the punch combination from Pi Fian.
A quick step to the side and Matsunaga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but Pi Fian moves out of range.
Matsunaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsunaga slips a jab and a cross from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matsunaga if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pi Fian connects with a crisp jab.
Pi Fian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matsunaga cracks Pi Fian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsunaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pi Fian.
#T1#
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pi Fian throws a leg kick but Matsunaga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pi Fian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsunaga circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pi Fian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pi Fian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matsunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pi Fian.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Matsunaga backs off Pi Fian throws a huge counter combo but Matsunaga manages to avoid it all.
Pi Fian fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Pi Fian's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsunaga slips a jab and a cross from Pi Fian.
Matsunaga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsunaga dodges the punch combination from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses
enabling Matsunaga to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga 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.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Pi Fian blocks it.
Pi Fian blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Pi Fian.
Matsunaga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pi Fian ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Pi Fian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsunaga.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matsunaga's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pi Fian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matsunaga scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a leg kick.
A combination from Pi Fian does no damage.
Matsunaga with a nice cross.
Pi Fian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matsunaga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pi Fian misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Pi Fian throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
A left and a right from Matsunaga both land. Nice combination.
Pi Fian feints a jab promting Matsunaga to slip. Pi Fian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matsunaga slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Matsunaga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pi Fian's hands.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pi Fian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pi Fian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga lands with a slapping head kick.
Matsunaga lands with a nice combination. Pi Fian backs away looking to recover.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Pi Fian throws a body kick.
Matsunaga is looking to counter with head kicks.
Matsunaga wants to land a leg kick but Pi Fian is out of range.
Matsunaga walks into a jab.
A left lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga scores with a body shot.
Pi Fian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
Pi Fian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pi Fian.
Matsunaga lands with a shot to the body.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Pi Fian moved out of range nicely.
Pi Fian takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsunaga connects with a nice looking jab.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matsunaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pi Fian throws the kick towards the body but Matsunaga avoids it.
Pi Fian tries to move into range but Matsunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matsunaga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pi Fian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsunaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
Pi Fian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pi Fian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pi Fian throws a counter combo.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
Matsunaga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pi Fian might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Matsunaga has got the better of the exchanges.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Pi Fian saw that one coming.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Matsunaga slips a jab and a cross from Pi Fian.
Matsunaga lands a nice shot that snaps Pi Fian's head back.
Pi Fian misses with a double jab.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that Pi Fian ducks under and follows up with a left that Pi Fian also avoids with ease.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pi Fian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pi Fian can do to turn this around?
Matsunaga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Pi Fian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Pi Fian throws a series of punches but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Pi Fian blocks it.
Pi Fian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pi Fian tries a head kick but it misses.
Pi Fian throws a wild body kick that Matsunaga sees coming a mile off.
Pi Fian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A combination from Pi Fian does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Matsunaga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga cracks Pi Fian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pi Fian throws a nice looking combination but Matsunaga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pi Fian moves away.
Pi Fian scores with a one two! Matsunaga had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsunaga.
Pi Fian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pi Fian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matsunaga scores with a jab.#T2#
Matsunaga blocks a head kick by Pi Fian.
Matsunaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Pi Fian with a series of wild strikes but Pi Fian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that Matsunaga semi-blocks.
Matsunaga looks to land a combination but Pi Fian avoids it well.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pi Fian's hands.
Pi Fian scores with a push kick.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
Matsunaga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
and Pi Fian counters with a three punch combo that has Matsunaga backing up. Matsunaga nods at Pi Fian to acknowledge the strikes.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Pi Fian.
Matsunaga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pi Fian momentarily.
Pi Fian misses with a two punch combination.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Pi Fian moved out of range.
Pi Fian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T3#
Matsunaga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a body kick that misses
and Matsunaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Pi Fian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the head.
Pi Fian tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga throws a big counter combination but Pi Fian scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice uppercut there from Matsunaga.
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pi Fian misses with a straight left.
Matsunaga feints and then cracks Pi Fian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pi Fian down.
Pi Fian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga punishes Pi Fian's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsunaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matsunaga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matsunaga.
Pi Fian throws a right and a left that Matsunaga avoids nicely.
Pi Fian throws a series of punches but Matsunaga moves out of range. #T4#
Pi Fian tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pi Fian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsunaga cracks Pi Fian with an open hand slap.
Pi Fian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pi Fian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Pi Fian.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pi Fian ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pi Fian moves away.
Pi Fian is looking for the big counter here.
Matsunaga feints and then cracks Pi Fian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pi Fian down.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Pi Fian avoids it easily.
Pi Fian misses with a double jab
and Matsunaga counters with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Pi Fian misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matsunaga connects with a crisp jab.
Pi Fian is looking to land body kicks.
Pi Fian thows a leg kick but Matsunaga checks it
and Matsunaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsunaga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pi Fian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Pi Fian moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Pi Fian is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pi Fian was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pi Fian manages to avoid it.
Plu To Pi Fian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pi Fian throws a right and a left that Matsunaga avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga thuds a left hand into Pi Fian's body.
Pi Fian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsunaga looks to land a combination but Pi Fian avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Pi Fian.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
and Pi Fian counters with a three punch combo that has Matsunaga backing up. Matsunaga nods at Pi Fian to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Pi Fian walks into a stiff left hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Pi Fian avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pi Fian misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Pi Fian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Pi Fian moved out of range.
Pi Fian moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Pi Fian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matsunaga scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matsunaga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pi Fian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pi Fian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pi Fian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matsunaga momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Pi Fian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T2#
Matsunaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Pi Fian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Matsunaga does no damage.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Pi Fian misses.
Pi Fian throws a body kick that misses.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Pi Fian.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsunaga catches Pi Fian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pi Fian misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Pi Fian misses with a double jab.
Pi Fian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matsunaga scores with a body shot.
Pi Fian scores with a jab. Matsunaga acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Pi Fian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses.
Pi Fian throws a counter combo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pi Fian.
Pi Fian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pi Fian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pi Fian throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Pi Fian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Matsunaga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pi Fian tries to bum rush Matsunaga with a series of wild strikes but Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pi Fian cracks the inside of Matsunaga's front leg.
Pi Fian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Pi Fian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Pi Fian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pi Fian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matsunaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pi Fian misses with a leg kick.
Matsunaga has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses.
Pi Fian throws a sloppy head kick and Matsunaga moves out of range easily.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pi Fian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pi Fian.
Left hook, right uppercut from Matsunaga.
Plu To Pi Fian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Matsunaga - just one landing.
Matsunaga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Futoshi Matsunaga.
Well Matsunaga 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
A relieved looking Futoshi Matsunaga 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:
ABW 170 Perez - Sweetie Pie
Date: Oct 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Pi Fian scores with a three punch combo!
Pi Fian pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Payakarakatong back to the cage. Pi Fian follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Payakarakatong throws a hook but Pi Fian avoids it easily.
Pi Fian throws a series of punches but Payakarakatong avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Pi Fian misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian scores with a jab.
Payakarakatong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pi Fian lands with a kick to the temple. Payakarakatong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakarakatong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pi Fian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Payakarakatong counters with a low kick, right behind Pi Fian 's knee.
Payakarakatong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sitsongrit Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A lazy body kick from Pi Fian
and Payakarakatong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pi Fian stalks Payakarakatong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Payakarakatong's face. Payakarakatong staggers backwards, shaken.
Plu To Pi Fian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pi Fian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Payakarakatong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pi Fian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payakarakatong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pi Fian.
Pi Fian misses with the combination.
#T1#
A head kick by Pi Fian misses
and Payakarakatong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pi Fian slips a jab from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pi Fian's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Payakarakatong.
Pi Fian raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pi Fian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pi Fian walks forward, straight into a front kick from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pi Fian throws a sloppy head kick
and Pi Fian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pi Fian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice leg kick.
Pi Fian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Payakarakatong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong drops Pi Fian with a naaaaasty hook - Pi Fian is in real trouble here! Payakarakatong dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
ABW 162 Perez - Gustafson
Date: Sep 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Pi Fian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pi Fian misses the shot to the body.
Verygood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pi Fian is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Verygood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pi Fian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Verygood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses
and Verygood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pi Fian misses with a wild combination.
Pi Fian tries to bum rush Verygood with a series of wild strikes but Verygood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pi Fian lands with a nice combination. Verygood backs away looking to recover.
Plu To Pi Fian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pi Fian lands a high kick!
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!
Pi Fian misses with an uppercut
and Verygood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pi Fian feints a jab promting Verygood to slip. Pi Fian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Verygood slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Pi Fian throws a lazy body kick
and Verygood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Pi Fian is rocked!
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pi Fian is still on wobbly legs! Can Verygood finish him?
Pi Fian throws a lazy body kick
and Verygood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pi Fian seems to have recovered his senses.
No joy there for Pi Fian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pi Fian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Verygood is out of range.
Pi Fian throws a body kick that misses.
Verygood tries to counter by clinching up but Pi Fian breaks away and moves out of range.
Verygood avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pi Fian misses with a wild combination.
Verygood looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pi Fian tries a head kick but it misses.
Verygood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pi Fian misses with an uppercut. Verygood saw that one coming.#T2#
Pi Fian misses with the body kick
and Verygood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pi Fian misses with a kick to the body
and Verygood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pi Fian lands with an uppercut that bounces Verygood off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Verygood darts in and clinches Pi Fian up against the cage.
Verygood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Verygood gets through Pi Fian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Verygood pushes Pi Fian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Verygood breaks from the clinch.
Verygood avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian misses with a series of wild punches.
Verygood has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch combination from Verygood misses.
Pi Fian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Pi Fian misses with a few strikes there.
Pi Fian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Pi Fian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Pi Fian looks to move away, Verygood throws a big counter combo but Pi Fian just gets out of the way.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
Pi Fian fails to land with a series of punches.
Pi Fian throws a body kick that misses #KD#
and Verygood counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pi Fian! Verygood lets Pi Fian back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verygood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Verygood misses with a kick to the body.
Verygood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pi Fian misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Verygood tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pi Fian throws a right hand that Verygood ducks under and follows up with a left that Verygood also avoids with ease.
Pi Fian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Verygood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4##CL#
Verygood closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Pi Fian fails to land.
Verygood can't find room to land a body shot as Pi Fian controls the action.
Pi Fian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verygood's elbow.
Verygood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Verygood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pi Fian ducks under a wild hook from Verygood.
Verygood checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Verygood was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pi Fian fakes the leg kick and cracks Verygood in the body.
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Verygood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Verygood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Verygood wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pi Fian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Plu To Pi Fian will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Verygood loads up on a big right hand but Pi Fian slips the punch.
Kurt Verygood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pi Fian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Verygood.
Verygood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Verygood gets a clinch.
Verygood avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
Verygood prevents a body shot from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Verygood on the inside.
Verygood misses with a punch to the body.
Verygood misses with a punch on the inside.
Pi Fian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pi Fian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Verygood working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pi Fian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verygood swings wildly with an uppercut but Pi Fian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verygood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verygood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pi Fian blocks a body shot from Verygood.
Pi Fian tries to land knees in the clinch but Verygood avoids the damage to the body.
Verygood throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Pi Fian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Verygood.
Pi Fian tries to work over Verygood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pi Fian lands a good knee to the midsection. Verygood won't want to take too many of those.
Verygood tries to throw a body punch but Pi Fian avoids it by throwing Verygood back against the cage.
Verygood prevents a body shot from Pi Fian.
Kurt Verygood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verygood.
Pi Fian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Verygood avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Pi Fian fails to land.
Verygood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pi Fian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verygood's elbow.
Pi Fian throws an elbow but it misses.
Pi Fian trying to land knees to the body.
Pi Fian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verygood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verygood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pi Fian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Verygood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verygood misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Verygood.
Pi Fian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pi Fian is leaning against Verygood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Pi Fian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verygood lands a hook that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards.
Verygood prevents a body shot from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pi Fian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Verygood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verygood blocks a body shot from Pi Fian.
Verygood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Verygood jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Verygood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pi Fian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pi Fian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pi Fian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Verygood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Verygood has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pi Fian should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Verygood has tightened it up now! Pi Fian 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 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kurt Verygood!
Kurt Verygood thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ABW 151 Meat Boy - Smith II
Date: Aug 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Pi Fian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chris is looking to counter punch.
Chris avoids a kick to the body.
Chris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Plu To Pi Fian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pi Fian throws a leg kick but Chris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A combination from Pi Fian does no damage.
No joy there for Pi Fian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pi Fian misses with a low kick as Chris jumps back.
Pi Fian swats away the attempt to clinch by Chris.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
Chris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pi Fians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chris misses with a head kick.
Pi Fian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pi Fian is looking to land body kicks.
Pi Fian throws a sloppy head kick
and Chris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pi Fian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Chris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chris throwing a counter right hand but Pi Fian manages to avoid it.
Pi Fian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pi Fian misses with a combination
and Chris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pi Fian misses with a two punch combination.
Chris avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
Chris is looking to slow Pi Fian down with leg kicks.
Pi Fian throws a right and a left that Chris avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Chris.
Some wild striking there from Pi Fian.
Chris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pi Fian.
#T2#
Chris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pi Fian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pi Fian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pi Fian misses with a looping right.
Chris tries to counter with a takedown but Pi Fian is quick to defend against it.
Chris misses the shot to the body.
Chris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pi Fian manages to avoid it.
Chris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chris feints and then cracks Pi Fian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pi Fian down.
A big left from Pi Fian misses.
Pi Fian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chris circles away quickly and effectively.
Chris lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chris, as that shot connected.
Pi Fian lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pi Fian.
Chris lands with a hook. Pi Fian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Pi Fian throws a series of punches but Chris avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick from Chris misses.
Pi Fian throws a lazy head kick
and Chris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pi Fian lands with a nice combination. Chris backs away looking to recover.
Pi Fian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pi Fian throws a lazy head kick
letting Chris counter with a right hand.
Chris is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chris throws a hook but Pi Fian avoids it easily.
Pi Fian misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Pi Fian misses.
Chris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pi Fian throws a series of punches but Chris moves out of range.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses
and Chris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pi Fian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pi Fian throws a lazy uppercut
and Chris counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chris misses with a head kick.
Chris misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Pi Fian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pi Fian looks to land a body kick but Chris moved away.
Chris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A lazy body kick from Pi Fian #TD#
and Chris counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Pi Fian throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Chris scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pi Fian in his tracks.
Donk. Chris catches Pi Fian right on the button with a cross.
Chris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pi Fian manages to avoid it.
Pi Fian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chris.
Chris blocks a head kick by Pi Fian.
Chris is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Plu To Pi Fian will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pi Fian tries to bum rush Chris with a series of wild strikes but Chris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pi Fian throws a solid leg kick but Chris takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pi Fian.#CL#
Chris moves into range and clinches up with Pi Fian.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chris landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chris with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pi Fian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pi Fian avoiding damage as Chris throws knees to the body.
Pi Fian managing to block the knees to the body from Chris.
Chris tries to land knees in the clinch but Pi Fian avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pi Fian.
Pi Fian gets through Chris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pi Fian has him pressed against the cage.
Pi Fian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chris avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
Pi Fian cracks Chris with a nice body shot.
Chris avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
Pi Fian misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pi Fian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chris's brow. #T1#
Pi Fian throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Chris manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pi Fian. That's going to slow Chris down.
Pi Fian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chris takes a swing at Pi Fian's ribcage but misses.
Pi Fian slips a straight right by Chris.
Pi Fian slips a jab from Chris.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that Chris semi-blocks.
Chris tries a head kick but it misses.
Pi Fian lands a head kick. Chris smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pi Fian throws a hook but Chris blocks it.
No joy there for Pi Fian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chris crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pi Fian - the referee stops the clock and Chris gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pi Fian. Chris manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chris blocks a head kick by Pi Fian.
A good leg kick by Chris. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chris slips a jab and a cross from Pi Fian.
Chris is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pi Fian throws a lazy body kick
and Chris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pi Fian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chris throws a right and a left that Pi Fian avoids nicely.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pi Fian misses with an uppercut. Chris saw that one coming.
Pi Fian fails to land with a series of punches.
Pi Fian throws the kick towards the body but Chris avoids it.
A head kick misses from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pi Fian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Pi Fian throws a nice head kick!
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Chris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pi Fian is breathing heavily.
Chris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chris moves in looking to clinch but Pi Fian pushes him off.
And Pi Fian responds with a good body kick, but Chris manages to step out the way in time.
A head kick misses from Pi Fian.
Chris is looking for a counter combo.
Chris cracks Pi Fian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chris misses with a body shot.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses.
Plu To Pi Fian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Pi Fian misses
and Chris counters with a stiff right hand.
Chris scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pi Fian in his tracks.
Pi Fian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pi Fian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pi Fian misses with a kick to the body
and Chris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Chris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pi Fian throws out the jab. #T4#
A head kick by Pi Fian misses
and Chris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chris scores with a sloppy right hand. Pi Fian should have avoided that one.
Chris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pi Fian checks it well.
Pi Fian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pi Fian throws a sloppy head kick and Chris moves out of range easily.
Chris lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Chris moves out of range of the body kick from Pi Fian.
Chris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pi Fian is out of range.
Pi Fian looks to throw a body kick
and Chris counters with a nice uppercut.
Pi Fian lands with a cross.
A shot to the body from Pi Fian misses
and Chris counters with a stiff right hand.
Pi Fian throws a body kick that misses
and Pi Fian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pi Fian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pi Fian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chris backs up against the cage.
Pi Fian throws an off balance right hand
and Chris counters with a right hand to the body.
Chris throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Plu To Pi Fian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pi Fian throws a sloppy head kick
and Chris counters with a straight right hand.
Pi Fian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chris throws a chopping leg kick but Pi Fian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pi Fian misses with a two punch combination.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pi Fian throws an off balance right hand
and Chris counters with a nice uppercut.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pi Fian throws an off balance right hand
and Chris counters with a nice uppercut.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chris is looking for a counter combo.
Chris slips under a jab.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses.
Pi Fian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pi Fian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pi Fian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Chris moves out of range.
Chris avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
Chris lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pi Fian throws a body kick that misses
and Chris counters with a nice body shot. #T1##CL#
Chris closes the distance and pushes Pi Fian back into the cage.
Pi Fian throws an elbow but it misses.
Pi Fian scores with a hook to the body.
Chris missing with knees to the body.
Chris stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pi Fian.
Chris lands a good knee to the midsection. Pi Fian won't want to take too many of those.
Pi Fian pushes Chris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pi Fian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chris.
#BC#
Chris manages to break the clinch.
Pi Fian misses with a combination
and Chris counters with a series of strikes. Pi Fian will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pi Fian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chris can pounce on him.
Chris misses with a low kick.
Scuba Chris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pi Fian misses with a leg kick.
Pi Fian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Chris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Chris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pi Fian stalks Chris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chris's face. Chris staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chris takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chris lands a jab.
Pi Fian ducks right into an uppercut from Chris.
Chris lands a glancing blow to the side of Pi Fian's head.
Pi Fian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chris.
Chris throws a counter high kick but Pi Fian was just alert enough to avoid it.
Chris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Chris.
Pi Fian misses with a few strikes there.
Chris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chris throws a sloppy head kick and Pi Fian moves out of range easily. #T3#
Pi Fian slips a straight right by Chris.
Pi Fian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pi Fian cracks a nice hook into Chris's ribs.
Chris connects with a jab.
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chris is looking to counter with head kicks.
Chris blocks a head kick by Pi Fian.
Chris feints and then cracks Pi Fian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pi Fian down.
Nice shot lands for Pi Fian.
Good work by Chris as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Chris.
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pi Fian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chris.
Chris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pi Fians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Chris tries to score with a low kick but Pi Fian moves his leg out of the way.
Chris misses with a low kick as Pi Fian jumps back.
Pi Fian is looking for the big counter here.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chris stuns Pi Fian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pi Fian is out of range.
Pi Fian lands a head kick!
Chris does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chris avoids a kick to the body.
Pi Fian lands with a slapping head kick.
Scuba Chris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris lands a nice shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chris.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pi Fian moves out of range of the leg kick from Chris.
Plu To Pi Fian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scuba Chris.
I think Pi Fian 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Plu To Pi Fian!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Plu To Pi Fian made sure he mentioned Vikai Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
ABW 148 Takano - Gonza
Date: Jul 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Pi Fian throws a body kick that misses.
Pi Fian throws a sloppy head kick and Matonen moves out of range easily.
Pi Fian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pi Fian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pi Fian misses with a hook.
Matonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Matonen moves out of range.
Matonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Pi Fian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matonen.
Pi Fian looks to land a left hand but Matonen moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Matonen clinches.
Pi Fian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matonen is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Matonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pi Fian.
Matonen lands a right hand.
Matonen is struggling to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen stalls.
The referee calls for Matonen to work.
#T1#
Pi Fian misses with an elbow strike.
Matonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pi Fian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Matonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pi Fian throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
Pi Fian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pi Fian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matonen's elbow.
Pi Fian lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Matonen breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses.
Matonen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Matonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice cross by Matonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Matonen.
Pi Fian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Matonen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Secret Lab in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Pi Fian moves out of range of the body kick from Matonen.
Matonen throws a nice looking combination but Pi Fian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pi Fian unleashes a big counter combination but Matonen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matonen.
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pi Fian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Pi Fian gets tackled into the cage by Matonen. Matonen maintains the clinch.
Matonen taking a breather.
Pi Fian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pi Fian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pi Fian misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pi Fian.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Pi Fian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matonen managing to block the knees to the body from Pi Fian.
#BC#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
Matonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matonen walks into a stiff left hand from Pi Fian.#T3##CL#
Matonen rushes Pi Fian and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Pi Fian misses
and Matonen counters with a good, hard body kick but Pi Fian shrugs it off.
Matonen feints and then cracks Pi Fian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pi Fian down.
Pi Fian throws a lazy body kick
letting Matonen counter with a right hand.
Pi Fian looks for the body kick but Matonen saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Pi Fian misses the target.
Matonen is looking to chop away at Pi Fian's legs.
Matonen misses with a looping right.
Pi Fian throws a counter combo.
Matonen scores with a nice body kick.
Matonen is looking to slow Pi Fian down with leg kicks.
Matonen lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Matonen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Matonen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Pi Fian misses the target.
Matonen throws a low kick but Pi Fian avoids it.
Pi Fian is looking for the big counter here.
Matonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pi Fian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pi Fians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
The crowd cheers as Matonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pi Fian doesn't seem phased though.
Donk. Pi Fian catches Matonen right on the button with a cross.
Plu To Pi Fian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pi Fian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice uppercut lands for Matonen. That snapped Pi Fian's head back.
Matonen throws a front kick aimed at Pi Fian's knee but Pi Fian avoids it well.
Pi Fian misses with a combination
and Matonen counters with a low kick, right behind Pi Fian 's knee.
Matonen slips a jab from Pi Fian.
Matonen feints and then cracks Pi Fian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pi Fian down.
Matonen feints and then cracks Pi Fian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pi Fian down.
Pi Fian misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Matonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice combination there by Pi Fian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pi Fian throws a leg kick
and Matonen counters with a good low kick that Pi Fian was not able to check.
Pi Fian tries to bum rush Matonen with a series of wild strikes but Matonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matonen moves out of range of the body kick from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pi Fian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Matonen's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Matonen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Matonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pi Fian.
Matonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Matonen rushes Pi Fian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards.
Pi Fian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Pi Fian as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pi Fian.
Plu To Pi Fian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pi Fian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matonen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pi Fian.
Matonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Pi Fian - just one landing. #T1#
Pi Fian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matonen avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
Matonen blocks a head kick by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses.
Pi Fian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Pi Fian off the cage and back into range.
Matonen feints and then cracks Pi Fian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pi Fian down.
Matonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pi Fian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Usko Matonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Matonen is looking to land body kicks.
Matonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matonen lands a front kick.
Pi Fian throws out a leg kick but Matonen moves out of range and Pi Fian only half commits.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matonen!
Matonen blocks a leg kick.
Matonen blocks a head kick by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian misses with a body kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pi Fian misses with a two punch combination.
Matonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Pi Fian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pi Fian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matonen blocks a head kick by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matonen wants to clinch.
Pi Fian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Pi Fian misses.
Matonen throwing a counter right hand but Pi Fian manages to avoid it.
Matonen throws a front kick that sends Pi Fian stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matonen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matonen.
That kick from Matonen tenderised Pi Fian's leg. Pi Fian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pi Fian has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Matonen.
Pi Fian fails to land with a series of punches.
Matonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pi Fian just manages to avoid it.
Pi Fian thows a body kick. Matonen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Matonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Pi Fian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matonen is looking to chop away at Pi Fian's legs.
Matonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pi Fian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pi Fian feints a jab promting Matonen to slip. Pi Fian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matonen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pi Fian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pi Fian tries to work over Matonen's front leg with a kick but Matonen checks it.
Matonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pi Fian fails to land with a series of punches.
Pi Fian scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian checks a low kick from Matonen.
Matonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Pi Fian connects with a leg kick. Matonen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matonen throws a leg kick
and Pi Fian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Pi Fian's head.
Pi Fian slips a jab and a cross from Matonen.
Pi Fian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
Matonen misses with a low kick.#CL#
Matonen clinches with his opponent.
Matonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Pi Fian uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matonen feints and then cracks Pi Fian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pi Fian down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pi Fian takes a step back to recover.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Matonen misses the target.
Pi Fian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Plu To Pi Fian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Matonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pi Fian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pi Fian lands with a nice body kick.
Pi Fian scores with a push kick.
Matonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pi Fian throws a body punch but Matonen moves out of range.
As Pi Fian backs away, Matonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Matonen looks for the body kick but Pi Fian saw that one coming.
Pi Fian throws a hook but Matonen blocks it.
Matonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice uppercut there from Matonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pi Fian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pi Fian misses with a double jab
and Pi Fian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matonen throws a hook but Pi Fian blocks it.#T1#
Matonen throws a lazy right hand but Pi Fian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pi Fian throws a front kick aimed at Matonen's knee but Matonen avoids it well.
Matonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pi Fian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matonen throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matonen.
Pi Fian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pi Fian feints a jab promting Matonen to slip. Pi Fian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matonen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matonen.
Pi Fian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matonen counters with a low kick, right behind Pi Fian 's knee.
Pi Fian tries a head kick but it misses.
Pi Fian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Pi Fian.
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!
Pi Fian takes one on the button.
Pi Fian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Matonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pi Fian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Pi Fian's head.
Pi Fian misses with a few strikes there.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
Matonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pi Fian is out of range and Matonen settles back down.
Matonen thumps Pi Fian with a low kick.
Good exchange - Matonen coming out on top.
An inside leg kick lands from Matonen.
Pi Fian throws a right and a left that Matonen avoids nicely.
Matonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Pi Fian misses.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Pi Fian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pi Fian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pi Fian needs to keep his hands up - Matonen had a free shot at his head there.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pi Fian tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Pi Fian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pi Fian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Matonen. #CL#
Matonen rushes Pi Fian and presses him up against the cage.
Matonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pi Fian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pi Fian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Matonen working aggressively here.
Matonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards.
Matonen lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Pi Fian is rocked!
Matonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matonen avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
Pi Fian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matonen avoids it.
Pi Fian tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Pi Fian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pi Fian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4##BC#
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pi Fian slips under a jab.
Pi Fian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pi Fian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
Matonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pi Fian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pi Fian looks to land a left hand but Matonen moved out of range nicely.
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matonen lands a leg kick that knocks Pi Fian off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pi Fian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matonen throws a leg kick which misses Pi Fian's front leg but catches the back leg as Pi Fian tries to avoid it.
Matonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Usko Matonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matonen 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Matonen!
After the fight, Usko Matonen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
ABW 144 Smith - Meat Boy
Date: Jul 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Tanaka moves away from the strike by Pi Fian.
Tanaka thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pi Fian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tanaka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pi Fian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tanaka counters with a straight right hand.
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Tanaka moves out of range.
Pi Fian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tanaka feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pi Fian enables Tanaka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pi Fian manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tanaka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tanaka throwing strikes from guard but Pi Fian blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Pi Fian keeps moving.
Tanaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Pi Fian is retaining full guard. #T1#
Pi Fian throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tanaka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pi Fian 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.
Tanaka cracks Pi Fian with a solid left hand.
Tanaka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Pi Fian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanaka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pi Fian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka connects with a couple of short punches.
Tanaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Pi Fian is retaining full guard.
Tanaka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Pi Fian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tanaka.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Pi Fian keeps moving.
Pi Fian trying to control the position.
Tanaka working some strikes from top position.
Tanaka works over Pi Fian with some ground and pound from guard.
Tanaka trying to control but Pi Fian is working from the bottom.
Tanaka throwing strikes but missing.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Pi Fian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Tanaka lands a couple of elbows.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Pi Fian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanaka looking to sit in guard and control but Pi Fian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pi Fian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Tanaka has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pi Fian doesn't defend quickly enough and Tanaka has managed to lock this one up! Can Pi Fian escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tanaka on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nobunaga Tanaka!
A victorious Nobunaga Tanaka 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:
ABW 139 Fujiwara - Benavidez
Date: Jun 19, 2018 |
#R1#
The Crab on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pi Fian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Plu To Pi Fian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pi Fian tries to bum rush The Crab with a series of wild strikes but The Crab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pi Fian throws a sloppy head kick and The Crab moves out of range easily.
Pi Fian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pi Fian takes one to the side of the head.
Good shot there by The Crab.
Pi Fian throws a sloppy head kick and The Crab moves out of range easily.
The Crab throws a hook to the side of Pi Fian's head but Pi Fian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pi Fian throws a nice looking combination but The Crab bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pi Fian connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses.
The Crab throws the left hand but Pi Fian avoids the punch easily.
The Crab getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pi Fian throws a series of punches but The Crab moves out of range.
Pi Fian thumps The Crab with a low kick.
Pi Fian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pi Fian tries to land a front kick but The Crab steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Crab half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Pi Fian misses with a combination
and The Crab counters with a nice uppercut.
The Crab throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pi Fian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Crab ducks under a wild hook from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pi Fian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pi Fian swinging wildly here.
The Crab avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
The Crab tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Crab avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
The fighters circling - The Crab throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pi Fian jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
The Crab looks to score with a jab to the body but Pi Fian is just out of range.
Pi Fian counters with a body kick.
The Crab swings for the body but Pi Fian moves out of range.
Pi Fian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Crab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Crab is looking to score with low kicks.
The Crab misses with an uppercut. Pi Fian saw that one coming.
And Pi Fian responds with a good body kick, but The Crab manages to step out the way in time.
A big right from The Crab misses.
The Crab misses the jab.
Pi Fian fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
The Crab drives through and clinches with Pi Fian against the cage.
Pi Fian working The Crab over with knees to the body.
The Crab managing to block the knees to the body from Pi Fian.
The Crab misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Pi Fian fails to land.
Pi Fian misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Crab blocks a body shot from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian has a couple of punches blocked by The Crab.
The Crab lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Crab looking for a takedown. #T3#
The Crab lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pi Fian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Crab misses with a punch to the body.
The Crab swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pi Fian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pi Fian lands a nice uppercut.
Pi Fian misses with some punches.
The Crab takes a shot to the head.
The Crab misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Crabs head.
A short uppercut from Pi Fian.
A left hand lands to the body for The Crab.
Pi Fian blocks an uppercut.
The Crab blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Crab has Pi Fian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pi Fian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from The Crab on the inside.
The Crab scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pi Fian unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Crab lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The Crab prevents a body shot from Pi Fian.
The Crab throws a head punch that misses.
The Crab avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Pi Fian. #T4#
Pi Fian pushes The Crab back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The Crab blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pi Fian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Crab takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pi Fian tries a body shot but The Crab blocks it.
The Crab managing to block the knees to the body from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to The Crab's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pi Fian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
The Crab manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
The Crab looking for a guillotine here but Pi Fian defends easily.
#SUB2#
Pi Fian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pi Fian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
The Crab looking for a guillotine here but Pi Fian defends easily.
#SUB#
The Crab is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Plu To Pi Fian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pi Fian throws a right and a left that The Crab avoids nicely.
The Crab takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pi Fian throws a sloppy head kick and The Crab moves out of range easily.
Pi Fian throws a body kick that misses
and The Crab counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Crab is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pi Fian blocks a jab.
Pi Fian fakes the leg kick and cracks The Crab in the body.
Pi Fian gets off balance looking for a body kick
and The Crab cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pi Fian moves away from the strike by The Crab.
The Crab displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pi Fian throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Pi Fian lands but The Crab takes it in his stride.
Pi Fian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Crab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pi Fian misses with the combination.
The Crab throws a looping overhand right but Pi Fian ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and The Crab counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pi Fian lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Pi Fian.
The Crab lands a body shot.
Plu To Pi Fian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pi Fian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pi Fian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Pi Fian.
Pi Fian trying to land knees to the body.
The Crab has a couple of punches blocked by Pi Fian.
The Crab misses with a knee to the head.
Pi Fian scores with a hook to the body.
The Crab changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pi Fian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pi Fian, right into the meat.
Pi Fian lands with a nice body kick.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Pi Fian. #T2#
The Crab has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Crab misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Pi Fian there.
The Crab looks to land a right hand but Pi Fian moved out of range.
Pi Fian cracks The Crab with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pi Fian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pi Fian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pi Fian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Crab circles away quickly and effectively.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
Pi Fian scores with a leg kick.
A jab from The Crab finds it's way through Pi Fian's defenses.
A left lands for Pi Fian.
Pi Fian looks to land a body kick but The Crab moved away.
Pi Fian is looking to slow The Crab down with leg kicks.
Plu To Pi Fian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Crab works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pi Fian moves out of range as The Crab strikes.
Pi Fian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Crab at a distance.
The Crab throws a lazy right hand but Pi Fian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pi Fian throws an off balance right hand
and The Crab counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pi Fian throws a series of punches but The Crab avoids them all with ease.
Pi Fian slips a jab from The Crab.
Pi Fian tries a head kick but it misses.
Pi Fian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pi Fian misses with an uppercut
and The Crab cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Crab takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Crab throws a jab but it's blocked by Pi Fian.
The Crab misses with a hook. Pi Fian ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pi Fian! But no joy.#T4#
Pi Fian misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab looks to throw the jab but Pi Fian is out of range.
Pi Fian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pi Fian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Crab moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pi Fian loads up on a big right hand but The Crab slips the punch.
As Pi Fian backs away, The Crab returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The Crab misses with a looping right.
The Crab throws a lazy right hand but Pi Fian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pi Fian tries a head kick but it misses.
The Crab throws a shot from downtown. Pi Fian moves away and avoids it.
Pi Fian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Crab avoids a kick to the body.
Pi Fian fails to land with a series of punches.
Pi Fian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Crab is looking to counter punch.
Pi Fian is breathing heavily.
Pi Fian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling The Crab to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Plu To Pi Fian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian lands a head kick. The Crab smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The Crab dodges the punch combination from Pi Fian.
An attempted straight right counter from The Crab misses the target.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses.
Pi Fian throws a push kick but The Crab slaps the foot to one side.
Pi Fian lands with a slapping head kick.
Pi Fian misses with a right hand
letting The Crab counter with a right hand.
The Crab throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pi Fian shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Crab eats them both and turns towards Pi Fian to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The Crab cracks Pi Fian with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pi Fian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pi Fian throws a combination that misses
and The Crab counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Pi Fian is rocked!
Pi Fian swats away the attempt to clinch by The Crab.
Pi Fian is still on wobbly legs! Can The Crab finish him?
Pi Fian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
The Crab on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pi Fian. Pi Fian obviously looking to wear him down.
Pi Fian seems to have recovered his senses.
The Crab throws an overhand right that lands on Pi Fian's shoulder, as Pi Fian tries to avoid the shot.
The Crab misses with a straight left.
Pi Fian ducks under a wild hook from The Crab.
Pi Fian lands a two punch combo.
Pi Fian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Crab.
The Crab is looking to counter punch.
The Crab is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pi Fian.
The Crab comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Crab misses with a straight right.
Pi Fian raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pi Fian misses with a double jab
and The Crab counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pi Fian misses the shot to the body.
The Crab changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Henry The Crab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Crab takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Plu To Pi Fian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Crab swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pi Fian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Crab fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pi Fian on the side of the head.
Pi Fian throws a body kick that misses.
Pi Fian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick by Pi Fian misses
and Pi Fian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pi Fian.
The Crab slips a jab and a cross from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Crab counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from The Crab lands.
A head kick by Pi Fian misses
and The Crab counters with a right hand to the body.
The Crab wants to clinch
and The Crab takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from The Crab.
A punch combination from Pi Fian misses.
Pi Fian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pi Fian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from The Crab on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Crab is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pi Fian moves away from the strike by The Crab.
The Crab walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pi Fian lands a head kick. The Crab smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The Crab lands an overhand right.
The Crab misses with a hook. Pi Fian ducked under it nicely.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that half lands.
Some wild striking there from Pi Fian.
A little feinted left hand from The Crab on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Crab throws a hook to the side of Pi Fian's head but Pi Fian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Crab throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pi Fian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Crab dodges the punch combination from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
The Crab moves into the clinch successfully.
Pi Fian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pi Fian tries to work over The Crab's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pi Fian tries to throw a body punch but The Crab avoids it by throwing Pi Fian back against the cage.
The Crab lands a nice uppercut.
The Crab misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from The Crab.
Plu To Pi Fian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pi Fian prevents a body shot from The Crab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Plu To Pi Fian.
I've got Pi Fian 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plu To Pi Fian!
Plu To Pi Fian took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vikai Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 131
Date: May 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Experiment chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Experiment takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pi Fian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Experiment avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pi Fian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pi Fian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pi Fian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Experiment closes the distance and clinches.
Pi Fian lands a left hand.
Pi Fian has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment.
Pi Fian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Experiment avoids it.
Experiment looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Experiment struggles to land a body shot inside as Pi Fian controls his hands.
Pi Fian tries to land knees in the clinch but Experiment avoids the damage to the body.
Experiment avoiding damage.
Pi Fian blocks the elbow strike.
Experiment scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pi Fian missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Pi Fian prevents a body shot from Experiment.
Experiment throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pi Fian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Experiment scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pi Fian misses with a punch to the body.
Pi Fian missing with knees to the body.
Pi Fian misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment taking a breather.
Pi Fian misses with a knee strike.
Experiment lands an elbow inside.
Pi Fian misses with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Experiment - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pi Fian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Experiment.
Pi Fian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment's elbow.
Pi Fian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Experiment tries to stall but Pi Fian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pi Fian misses with a body punch.
Pi Fian has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Experiment seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pi Fian can turn it around.#BC#
Experiment breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Experiment moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pi Fian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Experiment avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pi Fian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment throws out the jab.
Pi Fian throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment moves out of range easily.
Pi Fian tries a head kick but it misses.
Pi Fian scores with a punch to the head.
Pi Fian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Experiment.
Experiment scores with a decent looking hook.
Experiment uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pi Fian has time to react.
Experiment lands an overhand right.
Pi Fian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Experiment checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Experiment tries to counter by clinching up but Pi Fian breaks away and moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Experiment.
Nice straight punches there by Experiment. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Experiment.#ROC#
Pi Fian is rocked!#T3#
A swing and a miss from Experiment.
Pi Fian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pi Fian is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment finish him?
No joy there for Pi Fian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pi Fian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pi Fian connects with a high kick.
Experiment scores with a jab.
Pi Fian throws a front kick that sends Experiment stumbling back into the cage.
Pi Fian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pi Fian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Experiment.
Experiment went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment throws a leg kick that misses.
Pi Fian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment.
A quick step to the side and Experiment tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment misses with a straight left.
Pi Fian seems to have recovered his senses.
Experiment tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment lands a jab.
Pi Fian is looking to land body kicks.
Plu To Pi Fian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Experiment moves out of range.
Experiment throwing a counter right hand but Pi Fian manages to avoid it.#T4#
Experiment lands a head shot.
Experiment shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pi Fian misses with an uppercut
and Experiment counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Experiment cracks the inside of Pi Fian's front leg.
Experiment explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pi Fian misses with a two punch combination.
Pi Fian cracks Experiment with a good jab.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pi Fian throws a nice looking combination but Experiment bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pi Fian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
Pi Fian missing with a left hand there. Experiment was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Experiment seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Plu To Pi Fian will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pi Fian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Experiment lands with a kick to the temple. Pi Fian shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pi Fian takes a swing at Experiment's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Pi Fian.
Experiment defending well as Pi Fian loads up on a big left hand.
Pi Fian throws a right and a left that Experiment avoids nicely.
Experiment tries to counter by clinching up but Pi Fian breaks away and moves out of range.
Pi Fian throws a wild body kick that Experiment sees coming a mile off.
Experiment appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pi Fian misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pi Fian can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment avoids the elbow strike from Pi Fian, against the cage.
Pi Fian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pi Fian.
Experiment is struggling to control the position.
Pi Fian misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Experiment is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pi Fian is keeping busy.
Experiment blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pi Fian avoids the elbow strike from Experiment, against the cage.
Pi Fian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pi Fian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Experiments head.
Experiment lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Pi Fian.
Experiment gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Experiment lands an elbow inside that Pi Fian shrugs off.
Finnish Experiment has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Experiment on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pi Fian tries to work over Experiment's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment prevents a body shot from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian missing with knees to the body.
Experiment looking to slow down the pace here.
Experiment blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pi Fian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Experiment avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
Experiment blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Experiment blocks a body shot from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian tries to land knees in the clinch but Experiment avoids the damage to the body.
Experiment stalling the fight.
Pi Fian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Experiment manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses.
Pi Fian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Experiment wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pi Fian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Experiment appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pi Fian throws a lazy head kick
and Experiment counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pi Fian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Experiment throws an overhand right that lands on Pi Fian's shoulder, as Pi Fian tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Experiment as he connects with a hook.
Experiment checks the leg kick nicely there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Experiment.
Plu To Pi Fian seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Experiment instigates a clinch. #T3#
Pi Fian throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment.
Pi Fian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Experiment avoids it.
Experiment misses with an elbow over the top.
Pi Fian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pi Fian misses with some punches.
Pi Fian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Pi Fian fails to land.
Experiment blocks an uppercut.
Experiment misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pi Fian up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Experiment has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Experiment throws an elbow that misses.
Pi Fian lands with a short shot to the head.
Pi Fian missing with knees to the body.
Pi Fian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pi Fian throws a head punch that misses.
Pi Fian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Experiment.
#BC#
Experiment breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Plu To Pi Fian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pi Fian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Experiment counters with a series of strikes. Pi Fian will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4##KD#
Experiment drops Pi Fian with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pi Fian looks back up at him and smiles so Experiment waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
Experiment feints and then cracks Pi Fian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pi Fian down.
Experiment takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pi Fian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Experiment crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pi Fian - the referee stops the clock and Experiment gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pi Fian. Experiment manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pi Fian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pi Fian keeps the fight on the outside.
Pi Fian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pi Fian throws out a leg kick but Experiment moves out of range and Pi Fian only half commits.
As Pi Fian backs away, Experiment returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pi Fian misses with a body kick.
Experiment looks to land a combination but Pi Fian avoids it well.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses.
Experiment tries to counter by clinching up but Pi Fian breaks away and moves out of range.
Experiment throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pi Fian throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Finnish Experiment will probably get the nod.
That's time! Experiment's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pi Fian throws a leg kick
and Experiment counters with a nice uppercut.
Experiment has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Experiment takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pi Fian misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Experiment holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pi Fian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Experiment pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pi Fian throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Experiment moves into the clinch.
Experiment lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pi Fian or not.
Experiment stalls.
Pi Fian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Experiment avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Pi Fian fails to land.
Nice elbow from Experiment.
Experiment lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Experiment breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Pi Fian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Experiment scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Experiment walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Experiment connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Experiment drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Experiment showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pi Fian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pi Fian tries to land a front kick but Experiment steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Experiment throws a body punch but Pi Fian moves out of range.
Experiment dodges the punch combination from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a hook but Experiment avoids it easily.
Experiment feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pi Fian connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Pi Fian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Experiment circles away quickly and effectively.
Pi Fian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Experiment blocks a head kick by Pi Fian.
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!
Some wild striking there from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian misses with a body kick.
Pi Fian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pi Fian throws a lazy body kick #KD#
and Experiment counters with a nice right hand that sends Pi Fian toppling to the canvas! Pi Fian scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Experiment finish him?!
Pi Fian walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Pi Fian limp body while Experiment jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finnish Experiment!
A very excited looking Finnish Experiment 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:
ABW 117 Gonza - Potter
Date: Mar 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Pi Fian tries to land a front kick but Day steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Day punishes Pi Fian's body with a nice straight punch.
Pi Fian has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Day is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pi Fian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pi Fian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Pi Fian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
Day avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Day throwing a counter right hand but Pi Fian manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Pi Fian finds it's target.
Pi Fian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Plu To Pi Fian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Day is defended easily by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pi Fian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pi Fian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Day connects with a single shot there.
Day moves out of range of the body kick from Pi Fian.
#T1#
Day misses with the combination.
Pi Fian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pi Fian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Pi Fian is just out of range.
Day throws a head kick but Pi Fian moves out of range.
Day takes a swing at Pi Fian's ribcage but misses.
Day lands a jab to Pi Fian's midsection.
Day dips to his left and cracks Pi Fian with an uppercut!
Pi Fian lands with a slapping head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pi Fian throws a lazy head kick
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pi Fian looks to land a combination but Day avoids it well.
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
A big left from Day misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Day tenderised Pi Fian's leg. Pi Fian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Day looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pi Fian throws a series of punches but Day avoids them all with ease.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pi Fian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Donk. Day catches Pi Fian right on the button with a cross.
Pi Fian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick by Pi Fian misses
letting Day counter with a right hand.
Day lands a body shot.
Day misses the shot to the body.
Day connects with a crisp jab.
Day throws a head kick but Pi Fian moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Pi Fian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pi Fian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Day.
Pi Fian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pi Fian misses with a kick to the body
enabling Day to counter with a crisp jab.
Pi Fian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Day takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Plu To Pi Fian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
#CL#
Day closes the distance and clinches.
Day lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pi Fian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Day is defending well for now.#T3#
Pi Fian misses with some punches.
Pi Fian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pi Fian.
Good body shot from Day.
Pi Fian has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
Day lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Day lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards.
Day scores with a hook to the body.
Pi Fian missing with knees to the body.
Day gets through Pi Fian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Day lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Day lands an uppercut.
Day prevents a body shot from Pi Fian.
Day working aggressively here.
Pi Fian has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
Day on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pi Fian.
Pi Fian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pi Fians head.
Pi Fian throws a punch but it's blocked by Day. #T4#
Pi Fian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pi Fian tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
#BC#
Day breaks from the clinch.
Pi Fian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pi Fian connects with a high kick.
Pi Fian takes one on the button.
Pi Fian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Day bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Pi Fian does it's job there.
Day lands a right hook to the body.
Day lands a leg kick that knocks Pi Fian off balance momentarily.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Pi Fian is just out of range.
Day takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Day scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Day shoots for a takedown but Pi Fian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
Day tests Pi Fian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy body kick from Pi Fian
enabling Day to counter with a crisp jab.
Day is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pi Fian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunny Day dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pi Fian swings widly with a right hand
and Pi Fian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Day lands.#ROC#
Pi Fian is rocked!
Day misses with a straight right.
Day throws the left hand but Pi Fian avoids the punch easily.
Pi Fian lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Day takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pi Fian is still on wobbly legs! Can Day finish him?
Day misses with a head kick.
Pi Fian seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Pi Fian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pi Fian fails to land with a series of punches.
Day appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pi Fian lands with a kick to the temple. Day shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day lands a nice shot to the body.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
Pi Fian is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Plu To Pi Fian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pi Fian manages to avoid it.
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Pi Fian throws the kick towards the body but Day avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Pi Fian does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Pi Fian moves out of range easily.
Day dips to his left and cracks Pi Fian with an uppercut!
Pi Fian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Day moves out of range as Pi Fian throws a body kick.
And Day counters with a quick kick to the body but Pi Fian blocks it.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day blocks the body kick.
Day catches Pi Fian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Day dips to his left and cracks Pi Fian with an uppercut!
Pi Fian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pi Fian misses with a kick to the body.
Pi Fian misses with a double jab
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Day throws a lazy right hand but Pi Fian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Day fails with the takedown.
Day throws a body punch but Pi Fian moves out of range.
Day scores with a sloppy right hand. Pi Fian should have avoided that one.
Sunny Day is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Day misses the target.
Day rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pi Fian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pi Fian lands a leg kick that knocks Day off balance momentarily.
Pi Fian avoids the body shot from Day.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pi Fian can do to turn this around?
Pi Fian blocks a jab.
Pi Fian moves out of range as Day strikes.
Pi Fian blocks a jab.
Day scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Day misses with a hook.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Pi Fian.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
Day defending well as Pi Fian loads up on a big left hand.
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pi Fian slips a straight right by Day.
Day misses with a looping right.#T3#
Day comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Pi Fian is just out of range.
Pi Fian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pi Fian manages to avoid it.
Pi Fian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pi Fian tries a head kick but it misses.
Day changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Day connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Day. Beautiful body shot.
Day takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pi Fian avoids the head kick by Day.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Pi Fian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Day.
Day avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pi Fian throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Day throws a body kick that misses
and Pi Fian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Pi Fian tries a head kick but it misses.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
Day looks to land a left hand but Pi Fian moved out of range nicely.
Pi Fian throws a series of punches but Day avoids them all with ease.
Pi Fian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Day throws a head kick but Pi Fian moves out of range.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses
and Day cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Day 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pi Fian cracks the inside of Day's front leg.
Day throws out a powerful jab.
Pi Fian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pi Fian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pi Fian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Day scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunny Day dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Day scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Day takes a swing at Pi Fian's ribcage but misses.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day connects with a looping right hand.
Day works Pi Fian's body with a nice hook.
Day misses with a wild combination.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Day swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pi Fian throws a body kick that misses
and Day counters with a stiff right hand.
Pi Fian blocks a head kick by Day.
Pi Fian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Day was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pi Fian throws a series of punches but Day moves out of range.
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!
Pi Fian misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Pi Fian scores with a sloppy right hand. Day should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Day lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pi Fian doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses.
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Pi Fian blocks a head kick by Day.
Day takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pi Fian walks into a straight right hand from Day.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day lands a jab to the nose.
Day connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Day goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Pi Fian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pi Fian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Day's head.
Pi Fian with a jab.
Pi Fian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Day counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Day lands a jab.
Pi Fian lands a front kick.#CL#
Day has taken the fight to the clinch.
Day's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Day pushes Pi Fian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Day lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pi Fian misses with a body punch.
Day scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Day takes an elbow to the temple.
Day working aggressively here.
Pi Fian misses with a punch to the body.
Pi Fian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pi Fian.
Day misses with the head strike.
Day lands an uppercut.
Day tries to throw a body punch but Pi Fian avoids it by throwing Day back against the cage. #BC#
Day escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Pi Fian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pi Fian looks to land a combination. Day sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Day throws a jab but it's blocked by Pi Fian.
Day throws a head kick but Pi Fian moves out of range.
Pi Fian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pi Fian throws a lazy head kick
and Day cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Pi Fian tenderised Day's leg. Day is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pi Fian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Day tries to land a front kick but Pi Fian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pi Fian throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Day misses the shot to the body.
Pi Fian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Day blocks the body kick.
Pi Fian slips a jab from Day.
Day throws a series of punches but Pi Fian avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day takes a swing at Pi Fian's ribcage but misses.
Day misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Day fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Day pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pi Fian is out of range and Day settles back down.
Pi Fian connects with a body shot that sends Day's belly button to the back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pi Fian.
Day takes a swing at Pi Fian's ribcage but misses.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that Day semi-blocks.
Day avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
Day throws a low kick but Pi Fian avoids it.
Pi Fian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Day misses with an uppercut. Pi Fian saw that one coming.
Day lands a nice shot that snaps Pi Fian's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
Day fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pi Fian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Day fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Plu To Pi Fian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sunny Day is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pi Fian tries to land a front kick but Day steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sunny Day.
Well Day 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunny Day!
A very excited looking Sunny Day 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:
ABW 107 Mumba - Uzo
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Pi Fian scores with a kick to the body.
Wawelski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pi Fian throws a nice head kick!
Wawelski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pi Fian backs up against the cage.
Pi Fian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice takedown defense from Pi Fian. No joy for Wawelski on that attempt.
Wawelski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pi Fian is fending him off so far but Wawelski persists. Nope, Pi Fian circles away and we're back to standing.
Pi Fian wants to land a leg kick but Wawelski is out of range.
Pi Fian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wawelski misses with the combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Pi Fian scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pi Fian throws a leg kick but Wawelski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wawelski throws a hook but Pi Fian avoids it easily.
Pi Fian is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Wawelski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wawelski misses with a double jab.
Pi Fian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wawelski.
Wawelski misses with a body shot.
Pi Fian dodges the punch combination from Wawelski.
#T1#
Wawelski slips a jab and a cross from Pi Fian.
Wawelski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Wawelski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pi Fian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wawelski is controlling him.
Wawelski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pi Fian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pi Fian pulls Wawelski in close to prevent any damage.
Wawelski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pi Fian is looking to stand up but Wawelski isn't so interested in that idea.
Pi Fian keeping full guard, as Wawelski tries to pass. #T2#
Wawelski is working hard here to advance position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wawelski wants to control from the top but Pi Fian keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wawelski tries to bum rush Pi Fian with a series of wild strikes but Pi Fian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pi Fian unleashes a big counter combination but Wawelski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wawelski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wawelski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pi Fian finds it's way round the side to connect with Wawelski's head.
No joy there for Wawelski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Plu To Pi Fian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Wawelski.
Wawelski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wawelski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pi Fian.
#T3#
Pi Fian scores with a three punch combo!
Pi Fian tries a head kick but it misses.
Wawelski dives in and grabs Pi Fian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pi Fian pushes down on Wawelski's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kosma Wawelski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pi Fian misses with a kick to the body.
Pi Fian swinging wildly here.
Wawelski scores with a head kick.
Pi Fian throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Pi Fian misses.
Pi Fian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wawelski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Plu To Pi Fian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wawelski throws a sloppy head kick and Pi Fian moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wawelski or perhaps it was just good defense by Pi Fian, which made it look bad. #T4#
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!
Pi Fian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wawelski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Pi Fian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#TD#
Wawelski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Pi Fian explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Pi Fian slaps away a takedown attempt from Wawelski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pi Fian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pi Fian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wawelski.
Pi Fian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wawelski.
Pi Fian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wawelski.
Pi Fian unleashes a big counter combination but Wawelski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pi Fian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pi Fian scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wawelski tries to clinch but Pi Fian moves out of range.
Pi Fian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Plu To Pi Fian dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wawelski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pi Fian.
Wawelski fails with a takedown attempt.
A solid body kick from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wawelski counters with a big head kick but Pi Fian shrugs it off.
Pi Fian tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Pi Fian.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Pi Fian.
Wawelski lands with a good body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wawelski!
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
Pi Fian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wawelski doesn't manage to clinch there - Pi Fian circles away.
Pi Fian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wawelski's head backwards.
Wawelski lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Wawelski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pi Fian as he jumps to the side.
Pi Fian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pi Fian lands a nice looking body kick.
Kosma Wawelski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wawelski shoots in looking for a takedown but Pi Fian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wawelski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kosma Wawelski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Wawelski clinches up against the cage.
Pi Fian misses with a punch on the inside.
Pi Fian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wawelski.
Wawelski misses with a punch to the body.
Pi Fian prevents a body shot from Wawelski.
Wawelski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wawelski avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
Wawelski tries to work over Pi Fian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pi Fian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pi Fian throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pi Fian.
Wawelski pushes Pi Fian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pi Fian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pi Fian takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Wawelski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wawelski pushes Pi Fian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wawelski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wawelski blocks an uppercut.
Pi Fian blocking some punches.
Pi Fian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pi Fian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wawelskis head.
Wawelski tries to land knees in the clinch but Pi Fian avoids the damage to the body.
Pi Fian lands a body punch.
Pi Fian throws a punch but it's blocked by Wawelski.
Pi Fian has a couple of punches blocked by Wawelski.
Pi Fian managing to block the knees to the body from Wawelski.
Pi Fian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wawelski avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
Wawelski misses with a punch on the inside.
Pi Fian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pi Fian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kosma Wawelski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wawelski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Wawelski misses with a punch to the body.
Wawelski managing to block the knees to the body from Pi Fian.
Wawelski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pi Fian's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wawelski.
A short right from Wawelski on the inside.
Pi Fian lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC2#
Wawelski is rocked!
Pi Fian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wawelski backwards.
Oh Wawelski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pi Fian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wawelski's defenses.
Wawelski misses with some punches.
Pi Fian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wawelski backwards.
Pi Fian lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wawelski to his knees! Pi Fian keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Plu To Pi Fian!
Plu To Pi Fian managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vikai Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
ABW 104 Jones - Ludwig II
Date: Feb 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Tanaka slips a straight right by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka dodges the punch combination from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tanaka is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pi Fian throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Tanaka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pi Fian won't be happy with that.
Pi Fian is pushing Tanaka's head away, looking to escape. Tanaka manages to hold on to the position though.
Tanaka scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Tanaka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pi Fian has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tanaka but great work by Pi Fian.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Pi Fian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tanaka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka is not content to let Pi Fian control the position.
Tanaka 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.
Tanaka regains half guard.#T1#
Tanaka is looking to improve his position.
Pi Fian wants to take a breather but Tanaka is having none of it.
Pi Fian trying to pass the guard but Tanaka defending well.
Pi Fian wants to control but Tanaka is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back.
Pi Fian wants to control but Tanaka is keeping him busy.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep. Pi Fian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pi Fian is keen to just control but Tanaka is a slippery customer.
Pi Fian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pi Fian trying to control from half guard but Tanaka is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pi Fian. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Pi Fian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tanaka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pi Fian. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tanaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pi Fian pulls his head out easily.
Tanaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Pi Fian is trying to work for a kimura but Tanaka is defending well.
Pi Fian drops an elbow to the side of Tanaka's head.
Tanaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Tanaka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pi Fian scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Tanaka is looking to improve his position.
Tanaka is looking to control Pi Fian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tanaka avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Pi Fian seems to be working for a kimura but Tanaka defends the submission attempt.
Tanaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tanaka.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Pi Fian from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tanaka has his foot on Pi Fian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pi Fian works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Pi Fian is sitting in close to Tanaka's body. Tanaka has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pi Fian is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pi Fian is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tanaka.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nobunaga Tanaka!
Our winner, Nobunaga Tanaka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
ABW 95 Jones- Fujiwara
Date: Jan 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Mrar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mrar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pi Fian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pi Fian throws a series of punches but Mrar moves out of range.
Mrar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mrar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Pi Fian looks to move away, Mrar throws a big counter combo but Pi Fian just gets out of the way.
Mrar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mrar throws a right and a left that Pi Fian avoids nicely.
Pi Fian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mrar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mrar misses with a looping left.
Plu To Pi Fian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pi Fian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mrar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pi Fian throws a big shot that misses.
Mrar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pi Fian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mrar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mrar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pi Fian unleashes a big counter combination but Mrar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pi Fian fails to land with a series of punches.
Mrar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Pi Fian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mrar misses the shot to the body.
Mrar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mrar duly obliges.
Some wild striking there from Mrar.
#T1#
Pi Fian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pi Fian misses with the combination.
Mrar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pi Fian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mrar.
Mrar blocks a head kick by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Mrar moves out of range.
Pi Fian tries to land a front kick but Mrar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mrar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pi Fian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mrar in his tracks.
Mrar is looking to wear down Pi Fian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pi Fian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mrar.
It seemed like Pi Fian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mrar misses with a hook
and Pi Fian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mrar punishes Pi Fian's body with a nice straight punch.
Pi Fian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mrar appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big left from Mrar misses.
Mrar misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Mrar throws a series of strikes that have Pi Fian backpedaling.
Mrar moves out of range of the body kick.
Pi Fian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pi Fian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pi Fian throws a right hand that Mrar ducks under and follows up with a left that Mrar also avoids with ease.
Mrar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Mrar moves out of range.
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mrar lands with a right hand.
Pi Fian just misses with a punch to the body.
Mrar is looking for a counter combo.
Mrar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pi Fian lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mrar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pi Fian - the referee stops the clock and Mrar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pi Fian. Mrar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mrar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some wild striking there from Mrar.
Mrar lands with a nice combination. Pi Fian backs away looking to recover.#T3#
Mrar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pi Fian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pi Fian throws a push kick but Mrar slaps the foot to one side.
Pi Fian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pi Fian throws a lazy head kick
and Mrar counters with a three punch combo that has Pi Fian backing up. Pi Fian nods at Mrar to acknowledge the strikes.
Mrar clobbers Pi Fian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pi Fian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mrar is working the combinations to good effect here.
A head kick misses from Pi Fian.
Mrar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mrar misses with a few strikes there.
Mrar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Mrar - just one landing.
Mrar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pi Fian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mrar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pi Fian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mrar looks to land a combination but Pi Fian avoids it well.
Pi Fian ducks under a wild hook from Mrar.#T4#
A head kick misses from Pi Fian.
As Pi Fian looks to move away, Mrar throws a big counter combo but Pi Fian just gets out of the way.
Pi Fian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pi Fian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mrar throws a combination. Pi Fian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pi Fian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mrar misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Pi Fian.
A nice combination there by Mrar.
Pi Fian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pi Fian throws a nice looking combination but Mrar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mrar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pi Fian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mrar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pi Fian looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pi Fian.
A little feinted left hand from Mrar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A right-left combo lands from Mrar.
Pi Fian fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Mrar does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yajson Mrar 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#
Pi Fian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mrar throws a hook but Pi Fian avoids it easily.
Mrar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mrar staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Mrar as he connects with a hook.
Mrar looks to land a combination but Pi Fian avoids it well.
Mrar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pi Fian.
Mrar slips under a jab from Pi Fian.
Mrar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pi Fian.
Mrar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pi Fian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mrar.
Pi Fian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pi Fian throws a wild body kick that Mrar sees coming a mile off.
Mrar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pi Fian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mrar.
Pi Fian scores with a head kick.
#T1#
Pi Fian misses with a body kick.
Mrar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pi Fian throws the kick towards the body but Mrar avoids it.
Pi Fian throws a sloppy head kick
and Mrar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pi Fian is breathing heavily.
Pi Fian dodges the punch combination from Mrar.
Mrar fails to land with a series of punches.
Pi Fian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mrar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pi Fian misses with the combination.
Mrar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pi Fian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yajson Mrar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mrar tries to bum rush Pi Fian with a series of wild strikes but Pi Fian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mrar avoids a kick to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pi Fian might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mrar has got the better of the exchanges.
A big right from Mrar misses.
Pi Fian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pi Fian there as he acknowledges the shot.
A combination from Pi Fian does no damage. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mrar misses with a double jab
and Pi Fian counters with a nice body kick.
Pi Fian misses with a kick to the body.
Mrar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mrar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pi Fian.
Mrar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pi Fian throws a push kick but Mrar slaps the foot to one side.
Mrar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pi Fian misses with a double jab
and Mrar counters with a three punch combo that has Pi Fian backing up. Pi Fian nods at Mrar to acknowledge the strikes.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
Pi Fian throws out a loose jab but Mrar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pi Fian connects with a solid leg kick.
Pi Fian staying out of range there.
Mrar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mrar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pi Fian manages to avoid it.
Mrar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pi Fian can do to turn this around?#T3#
Mrar throws a body shot but no joy.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mrar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pi Fian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Mrar. Those never looked like landing.
Pi Fian fails to land with a series of punches.
Pi Fian connects with a looping right hand.
Mrar looks to land a combination but Pi Fian avoids it well.
A punch combination from Mrar misses.
Pi Fian misses with a series of wild punches.
Pi Fian misses with a few strikes there.
Pi Fian throws the kick towards the body but Mrar avoids it.
Mrar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mrar misses with a hook.#T4#
Pi Fian needs to keep his hands up - Mrar had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pi Fian. Mrar does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pi Fian scores with a jab.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mrar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A solid body kick from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mrar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mrar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mrar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pi Fian slips a jab and a cross from Mrar.
Pi Fian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pi Fian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mrar.
Mrar connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pi Fian is looking to land body kicks.
Mrar fails to land with a series of punches.
Mrar misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body punch from Mrar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yajson Mrar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
Mrar connects with a nice looking jab.
Mrar lands with a nice combination. Pi Fian backs away looking to recover.
Mrar misses with a few strikes there.
Mrar slips under a jab from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian tries a head kick but it misses.
Mrar lands with a nice combination. Pi Fian backs away looking to recover.
Mrar connects with a body shot that sends Pi Fian's belly button to the back.
Pi Fian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pi Fian connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Pi Fian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mrar doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pi Fian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mrar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mrar misses with a body shot.
Pi Fian throws a lazy right hand but Mrar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pi Fian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Mrar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pi Fian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pi Fian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pi Fian throws a series of punches but Mrar moves out of range.
As Pi Fian looks to move away, Mrar throws a big counter combo but Pi Fian just gets out of the way.#T1#
Mrar lands a head shot.
Mrar lands an overhand right.
Mrar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC#
Pi Fian is rocked!
Pi Fian walks into a straight right hand from Mrar.
Pi Fian is still on wobbly legs! Can Mrar finish him?
Mrar misses with a straight left.
Pi Fian unleashes a big counter combination but Mrar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mrar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pi Fian's head backwards.
Mrar tries to bum rush Pi Fian with a series of wild strikes but Pi Fian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pi Fian misses with a two punch combination.
Mrar lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheers as Mrar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pi Fian doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Mrar slips a straight right by Pi Fian.
Mrar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mrar blocks the body kick.
Mrar throws a big shot that misses.
Pi Fian seems to have recovered his senses.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Mrar lands with a nice combination. Pi Fian backs away looking to recover.
Pi Fian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Mrar.
Mrar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pi Fian backs up against the cage.
Mrar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mrar throws a hook but Pi Fian avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Mrar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pi Fian! But no joy.
Mrar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pi Fian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mrar blocks a head kick by Pi Fian.
Mrar throws a lazy right hand but Pi Fian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left and a right from Pi Fian both land. Nice combination.
Mrar blocks the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mrar. Those never looked like landing.
Yajson Mrar is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Pi Fian throws the left hand but Mrar avoids the punch easily.
Pi Fian looks to land a body kick but Mrar moved away.
Mrar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pi Fian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mrar.
Mrar misses with a body shot.
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mrar avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pi Fian's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pi Fian duly obliges.
Pi Fian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mrar manages to avoid it.
Pi Fian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pi Fian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pi Fian throws a sloppy head kick and Mrar moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Pi Fian misses its intended target.
Mrar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mrar lands with a hook. Pi Fian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mrar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pi Fian slips a jab and a cross from Mrar.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pi Fian scores with a kick to the body.
Mrar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pi Fian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mrar cracks a nice hook into Pi Fian's ribs.
Mrar misses with an uppercut
and Pi Fian counters with a nice body kick.
Pi Fian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mrar avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian looks to land a combination. Mrar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mrar scores with a nice head shot.
Yajson Mrar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mrar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pi Fian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mrar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pi Fian back to the cage. Mrar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mrar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Pi Fian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mrar is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mrar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pi Fian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yajson Mrar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mrar 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yajson Mrar!
A relieved looking Yajson Mrar 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:
ABW 87 Athanas - Wiliams
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Pi Fian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stavros misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD#
Stavros shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pi Fian manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stavros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pi Fian is keeping the position for now.
Stavros is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pi Fian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Stavros gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pi Fian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stavros is out of range and Pi Fian settles back down.
Stavros connects with an inside leg kick.
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Stavros moves out of range.
#TD#
Stavros bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pi Fian is not content to let Stavros control the position.
You can see the frustration on Pi Fian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Stavros trying to control the position but Pi Fian is working away.
Pi Fian can't do much from the bottom here.
Pi Fian gets back to half guard.
Stavros working over Pi Fian with some ground and pound. Pi Fian looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stavros thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stavros thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pi Fian's head.
Pi Fian is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pi Fian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Stavros lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stavros throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stavros moves nicely into side control.
Pi Fian is trying to control Stavros's posture but Stavros avoids it. #SU#
Stavros stands up and beckons Pi Fian to his feet.
Pi Fian misses with a hook.#TD#
Stavros drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stavros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Pi Fian manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pi Fian misses with a body kick.
Pi Fian misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Stavros takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stavros looks for the body kick but Pi Fian saw that one coming.
Pi Fian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stavros.
Pi Fian moves out of range as Stavros strikes.
Panayiotis Stavros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pi Fian throws a push kick but Stavros slaps the foot to one side.
Stavros was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stavros keeps Pi Fian at a distance using the push kick.
Stavros misses with the combination.
Pi Fian unleashes a big counter combination but Stavros bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pi Fian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pi Fian tries to bum rush Stavros with a series of wild strikes but Stavros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stavros blocks a head kick by Pi Fian.
Stavros slips under a jab from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stavros scores with a spinning back kick!
Pi Fian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pi Fian drops his hands momentarily and Stavros takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pi Fian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stavros will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Pi Fian. #TD#
Pi Fian gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stavros to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Pi Fian wants to stand up but Stavros is controlling him.
Pi Fian throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Pi Fian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stavros is aware though and is defending well.
Stavros looking to sit in guard and control but Pi Fian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pi Fian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stavros can't keep his opponent in guard - Pi Fian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stavros is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Plu To Pi Fian will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pi Fian fails to land with a series of punches.
Stavros throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pi Fian avoids it.
Pi Fian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stavros throws a head kick that half lands.
Some wild striking there from Pi Fian.
Plu To Pi Fian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pi Fian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pi Fian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stavros has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pi Fian.#TD#
Stavros shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pi Fian's guard.
Stavros pushes down on Pi Fian's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stavros is looking to advance position but Pi Fian won't allow it.
Pi Fian is not content to let Stavros control the position.
Pi Fian tries to kick Stavros off but Stavros keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Stavros sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pi Fian defending well though.
Pi Fian is looking to control Stavros's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pi Fian avoid being mounted?
Pi Fian wants to improve his position but Stavros is controlling well.
Stavros looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stavros passes to side control.
Stavros in side control, throwing shots but Pi Fian defends.
Pi Fian is trying to control Stavros's posture but Stavros avoids it.
Pi Fian defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Stavros tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stavros is trying to move to mount but Pi Fian reverses beautifully and ends up in Stavros's guard.
Pi Fian trying to control the position from guard on top but Stavros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stavros bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pi Fian's guard. #REVR#
Pi Fian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stavros.
Pi Fian is looking to stand up but Stavros isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Pi Fian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pi Fian preventing the sweep.
Stavros is working hard here to advance position.
Pi Fian sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES#
Stavros pushes Pi Fian off and gets back to his feet.
Stavros lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pi Fian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stavros.
Stavros throws a leg kick but Pi Fian moved away.
Pi Fian scores with a nice right hand.
Pi Fian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pi Fian avoids a kick to the body.
Stavros takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pi Fian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stavros takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Stavros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pi Fian misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stavros avoids the head kick by Pi Fian.
Stavros throws the kick towards the body but Pi Fian avoids it.
Stavros misses with a wild body shot.
Pi Fian lands a head kick!
Stavros misses with a wild body shot.
Stavros throws a hook to the side of Pi Fian's head but Pi Fian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pi Fian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Plu To Pi Fian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pi Fian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stavros scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pi Fian throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stavros throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pi Fian steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stavros. That one must have hurt.
A head kick misses from Pi Fian.
Stavros throws a body punch but Pi Fian moves out of range.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stavros looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Panayiotis Stavros will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stavros misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stavros.
Pi Fian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Stavros.
Pi Fian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stavros takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stavros fails to land the takedown.
Stavros moves out of range of the body kick from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pi Fian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stavros can pounce on him.
Stavros scores with a hook.
Stavros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pi Fian.
Despite the aggression on Pi Fian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stavros throws a jab when Pi Fian was well out of range.
Stavros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pi Fian but Pi Fian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stavros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pi Fian throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Pi Fian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Pi Fian. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body punch from Stavros.
Pi Fian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stavros misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pi Fian lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stavros has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pi Fian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stavros lands with a nice body kick.
Stavros missing with a left hand there. Pi Fian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pi Fian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stavros.
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Stavros moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Pi Fian. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stavros crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pi Fian - the referee stops the clock and Stavros gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pi Fian. Stavros manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stavros will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pi Fian misses with a kick to the body.
Pi Fian lands a head shot.
Stavros moves out of range of the strikes.
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Stavros moves out of range.
#T2#
Stavros avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stavros moves out of range as Pi Fian throws a body kick.
Stavros lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pi Fian circles away quickly and effectively.
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stavros just misses with a punch to the body.
Pi Fian avoids a kick to the body.
Stavros blocks a head kick by Pi Fian.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pi Fian.
Stavros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pi Fian scores with a head kick. Stavros tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pi Fian throws a big shot that misses.
Stavros bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pi Fian's head backwards.
Pi Fian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stavros was well out of range. Poor timing from Pi Fian.
Stavros fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panayiotis Stavros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pi Fian moves out of range as Stavros throws a body kick.
#T3#
Pi Fian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stavros's head backwards.
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Stavros moves out of range.
Pi Fian looks to land a left hand but Stavros moved out of range nicely.
Pi Fian misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Stavros shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Pi Fian pushes Stavros off and gets back to his feet.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stavros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pi Fian but Pi Fian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stavros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pi Fian doesn't seem bothered though.
Stavros looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stavros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pi Fian misses with a body kick. #T4#
Pi Fian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stavros.
Pi Fian misses with a kick to the body.
Stavros tries a head kick but it misses.
Pi Fian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pi Fian jabs Stavros to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Pi Fian there.#TD#
Stavros manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pi Fian on his heels. He'll look to pass Pi Fian's guard now, I'm sure.
Pi Fian is pulling down on Stavros's head to control his posture.
Pi Fian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stavros's guard. #REVB#
Stavros 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plu To Pi Fian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pi Fian 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Plu To Pi Fian!
Plu To Pi Fian really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vikai Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
ABW 79 Murhaa - Pi Fian
Date: Nov 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Pi Fian throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Pi Fian manages to avoid it.
Pi Fian scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murhaa throws a good cross that connects.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick by Pi Fian misses
and Murhaa counters with a three punch combo that has Pi Fian backing up. Pi Fian nods at Murhaa to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#
Pi Fian is rocked!
Pi Fian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murhaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pi Fian is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?
Pi Fian misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Murhaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Murhaa.
Plu To Pi Fian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pi Fian misses with a double jab.
Pi Fian seems to have recovered his senses.
Pi Fian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pi Fian just misses with a punch to the body.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pi Fian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Murhaa clobbers Pi Fian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from Pi Fian.
Murhaa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murhaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murhaa swings for the body but Pi Fian moves out of range.
Pi Fian misses with the body kick
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses
and Murhaa counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Pi Fian falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Murhaa!
Paul Murhaa retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
ABW 71 Murhaa - The Crab
Date: Oct 12, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick by Pi Fian misses
and Hetfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Hetfield instigates a clinch.
Hetfield's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hetfield's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pi Fian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
Pi Fian is working Hetfield over against the cage.
Pi Fian tries a body shot but Hetfield blocks it.
Hetfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Hetfield throws a head punch that misses.
Pi Fian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pi Fian.
Hetfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hetfield.
Pi Fian trying to land knees to the body.
Pi Fian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hetfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hetfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Pi Fian.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hetfield misses with some punches.
Pi Fian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hetfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pi Fian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hetfield is defending well for now.
Hetfield can't find room to land a body shot as Pi Fian controls the action.
Pi Fian throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Pi Fian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield lands a body punch.
Pi Fian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pi Fian.
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Pi Fian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetfield lands with a light punch inside.
Hetfield lands with a left to the head.
Hetfield avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
Hetfield prevents a body shot from Pi Fian.
Hetfield blocks a body shot from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian tries to work over Hetfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hetfield lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hetfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hetfield.
Pi Fian misses with some punches.
Hetfield lands an uppercut.
Hetfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hetfield misses with some punches.
Hetfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pi Fian tries to work over Hetfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pi Fian misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hetfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pi Fian.
Pi Fian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hetfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetfield misses with some punches.
Hetfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hetfield managing to block the knees to the body from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian has a couple of punches blocked by Hetfield.
Hetfield blocks an elbow strike.
Pi Fian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pi Fian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pi Fian takes a shot to the head.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Pi Fian pushes Hetfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hetfield.
Pi Fian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pi Fian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hetfield misses with a punch to the body.
Hetfield gets through Pi Fian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pi Fian scores with a shot to the side of Hetfield's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pi Fian. #T3#
Pi Fian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hetfield in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pi Fian looking to throw knees to the head but Hetfield is blocking nicely.
Hetfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Pi Fian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetfield prevents a body shot from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hetfield avoids it.
Hetfield blocks an uppercut.
Pi Fian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hetfield in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pi Fian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hetfield managing to block the knees to the body from Pi Fian.
Hetfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Hetfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian can't find room to land a body shot as Hetfield controls the action.
Pi Fian lands a nice uppercut.
Pi Fian pushes Hetfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Hetfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
Hetfield presses Pi Fian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pi Fian misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Pi Fian throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetfield.
Pi Fian misses with a body punch.
Pi Fian lands with a short shot to the head.
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Pi Fian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pi Fian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Pi Fian lands with a light punch inside.
Pi Fian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hetfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pi Fian misses with a punch to the body.
Pi Fian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pi Fian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pi Fian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hetfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pi Fian takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hetfield lands with a light punch inside.
Pi Fian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hetfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pi Fian pushes Hetfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hetfield blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Plu To Pi Fian will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pi Fian misses with a combination
and Hetfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hetfield looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pi Fian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pi Fian lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Hetfield looks to move away, Pi Fian throws a big counter combo but Hetfield just gets out of the way.
A cross from Pi Fian lands.
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Pi Fian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pi Fian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hetfield fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Hetfield drives through and clinches with Pi Fian against the cage.
A short right from Pi Fian on the inside. #ROC#
Hetfield is rocked!
A hook to the body from Hetfield.
Hetfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Pi Fian finish him?
Hetfield throws a head punch that misses.
Hetfield seems to have recovered his senses.
Pi Fian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pi Fian trying to land knees to the body.
Hetfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Pi Fian.
A short uppercut from Hetfield.
Pi Fian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pi Fian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hetfield. #T1#
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Pi Fian.
A head punch on the inside from Hetfield fails to land.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pi Fian misses with a body punch.
Pi Fian misses with a knee to the head.
Pi Fian gets through Hetfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hetfield managing to block the knees to the body from Pi Fian.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
Pi Fian blocking some punches.
Hetfield misses with some punches.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pi Fian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pi Fian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hetfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Pi Fian.
Hetfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards.
Pi Fian scores with a hook to the body.
Hetfield is breathing heavily.
Hetfield pushes Pi Fian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pi Fian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Hetfield misses with some punches.
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hetfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pi Fian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hetfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards.
Hetfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pi Fians head.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Pi Fian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James Hetfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
Hetfield avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
Pi Fian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Hetfield blocks a body shot from Pi Fian.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Pi Fian tries to work over Hetfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pi Fian struggles to land a body shot inside as Hetfield controls his hands.
Hetfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hetfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pi Fian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
#T3#
Pi Fian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hetfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pi Fian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pi Fian misses with a punch to the body.
Pi Fian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pi Fian misses with a punch on the inside.
Pi Fian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hetfield.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pi Fian.
Hetfield lands with a light punch inside.
Hetfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Hetfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hetfield avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
Pi Fian trying to land knees to the body.
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Pi Fian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pi Fian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pi Fian.
Pi Fian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Pi Fian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pi Fian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pi Fian.
Pi Fian tries to throw a body punch but Hetfield avoids it by throwing Pi Fian back against the cage.
Pi Fian misses with a body punch.
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Pi Fian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hetfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pi Fian tries to throw a body punch but Hetfield avoids it by throwing Pi Fian back against the cage.
Pi Fian throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pi Fian.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield blocks an elbow strike from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian can't find room to land a body shot as Hetfield controls the action.
Pi Fian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pi Fian lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Pi Fian fails to land.
Pi Fian throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetfield.
A head punch on the inside from Pi Fian fails to land.
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pi Fian throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Plu To Pi Fian will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pi Fian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pi Fian motions for Hetfield to come forward. Pi Fian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pi Fian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hetfield throws out a counter right but Pi Fian avoids it with no problem.
Pi Fian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hetfield defending well as Pi Fian loads up on a big left hand.
Pi Fian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pi Fian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Pi Fian.
Plu To Pi Fian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Hetfield rushes Pi Fian and presses him up against the cage.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Pi Fian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hetfields head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pi Fian.
A shot in the inside from Hetfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pi Fian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pi Fian working aggressively here.
Hetfield blocks the elbow strike.
Hetfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pi Fian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hetfield misses with some punches.
Hetfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards. #T1#
Hetfield lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Hetfield - that landed with a thud.
Hetfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hetfield lands a shot to the body.
Pi Fian misses with a body punch.
Pi Fian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pi Fian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pi Fian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hetfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hetfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hetfield lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hetfield.
Hetfield misses with some punches.
Hetfield managing to block the knees to the body from Pi Fian.
Hetfield misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Hetfield.
Pi Fian tries to work over Hetfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hetfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hetfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hetfield blocks a body shot from Pi Fian. #T2#
Hetfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hetfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hetfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hetfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a head punch that misses.
Hetfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hetfield throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hetfield lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Hetfield.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pi Fian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pi Fian tries to throw a body punch but Hetfield avoids it by throwing Pi Fian back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hetfield.
Hetfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pi Fian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hetfield is leaning against Pi Fian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hetfield.
Hetfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pi Fian struggles to land a body shot inside as Hetfield controls his hands.
Hetfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pi Fian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hetfield is defending well for now.#T3#
Pi Fian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hetfield avoids it.
Hetfield lands with a right to the head.
Hetfield managing to block the knees to the body from Pi Fian.
Hetfield pushes Pi Fian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hetfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Pi Fian is rocked!
Hetfield gets through Pi Fian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Pi Fian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pi Fian misses with some punches.
Hetfield lands an uppercut.
Pi Fian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hetfield scores with a shot to the side of Pi Fian's head.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Pi Fian takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pi Fian.
Hetfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pi Fian's elbow.
A short uppercut from Hetfield.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
Pi Fian tries to work over Hetfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hetfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
Hetfield gets through Pi Fian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hetfield blocks an uppercut.
Pi Fian seems to have got his legs back now.
Pi Fian tries to land knees in the clinch but Hetfield avoids the damage to the body.
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Pi Fian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Pi Fian uses good head movement to avoid it.
James Hetfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pi Fian blocking some punches.
Pi Fian utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hetfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pi Fian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like James Hetfield has been cut.
Hetfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hetfield avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
Pi Fian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hetfield.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hetfield avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
Pi Fian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plu To Pi Fian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hetfield throws a head punch that misses.
Hetfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Hetfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pi Fian has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plu To Pi Fian!
Plu To Pi Fian 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:
ABW 60 Space - Renton
Date: Sep 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Pi Fian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Obumma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pi Fian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obummas head.
A nice left hand lands by Pi Fian.
Obumma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Obumma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pi Fian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Pi Fian.
Obumma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pi Fian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obumma backwards.
Pi Fian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pi Fian working Obumma over with knees to the body.
Pi Fian working Obumma over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pi Fian.
Nice body punch from Pi Fian - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pi Fian lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obumma backwards.
Pi Fian landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Obumma is breathing heavily.
Pi Fian pushes Obumma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pi Fian lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Obumma is rocked!
Nice body punch from Pi Fian - that landed with a thud.
Oh Obumma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees to the body from Pi Fian.
Obumma seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Pi Fian - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Pi Fian landing knees to the body.
Pi Fian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pi Fian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Obumma lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pi Fian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Obumma in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pi Fian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pi Fian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pi Fian told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Pi Fian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pi Fian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Pi Fian on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pi Fian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obumma backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obumma backwards.
Pi Fian lands a hook that snaps the head of Obumma backwards.
Pi Fian throws a big uppercut that drops Obumma! More strikes from Pi Fian and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Obumma lies dazed against the cage as Pi Fian celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Plu To Pi Fian!
A very excited looking Plu To Pi Fian 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:
KAMIKAZE 42: Walls
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Pi Fian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kiyasu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pi Fian's elbow.
Kiyasu misses with some punches.
Pi Fian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kiyasu backwards. #TD2#
Kiyasu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kiyasu will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pi Fian slips nicely into half guard.
Pi Fian is trying to control the action in half guard but Kiyasu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kiyasu wants to improve his position but Pi Fian is controlling well.
Pi Fian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Kiyasu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pi Fian controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pi Fian is keen to just control but Kiyasu is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Pi Fian maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kiyasu could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Pi Fian has cracked it and Kiyasu is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Pi Fian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Plu To Pi Fian!
A victorious Plu To Pi Fian 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:
KAMIKAZE 38: Tornado
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Brix slips a jab and a cross from Pi Fian.
Brix shoots for a double leg takedown but Pi Fian sprawls well. He's pushed Brix's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pi Fian looks to land a combination but Brix avoids it well.
Pi Fian lands a high kick!
Pi Fian scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC2#
Brix is rocked!
Pi Fian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brix throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Brix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pi Fian counters with a huge left! Brix is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pi Fian isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Brix from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pi Fian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Plu To Pi Fian!
Plu To Pi Fian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 13: Xanax
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Pi Fian looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pi Fian throws out the jab.
Smith with the counter takedown but Pi Fian avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pi Fian pinned against the cage. Pi Fian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pi Fian throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pi Fian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Pi Fian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Plu To Pi Fian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pi Fian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Pi Fian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pi Fian manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pi Fian.
Pi Fian stuffs the takedown.
A left lands for Pi Fian.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Pi Fian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Plu To Pi Fian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Smith.
Pi Fian missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pi Fian trying to land knees to the body.
Pi Fian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pi Fian tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Smith pulls Pi Fian into guard.
Pi Fian trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pi Fian stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Pi Fian trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Pi Fian lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pi Fian won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Pi Fian chips away with some ground and pound.
Pi Fian trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pi Fian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Pi Fian from controlling successfully.
Pi Fian preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Pi Fian defends it easily.
Pi Fian trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Pi Fian passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Pi Fian keeps him under control.
Smith moves into full guard.
Pi Fian trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pi Fian working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pi Fian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Plu To Pi Fian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pi Fian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pi Fian thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Pi Fian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Pi Fian's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pi Fian trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
#ES#
Pi Fian manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pi Fian. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pi Fian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pi Fian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Pi Fian scores with a nice body kick.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Pi Fian thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pi Fian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pi Fian throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pi Fian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Pi Fian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Pi Fian wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position. #T2#
Smith 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.
Pi Fian wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Pi Fian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pi Fian scores with a jab.
Pi Fian scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Pi Fian shakes him off and moves away.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch. #T3#
Pi Fian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Pi Fian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith is pushing Pi Fian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pi Fian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Pi Fian trying to land knees to the body.
Pi Fian trying to land knees to the body.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
Pi Fian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Pi Fian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Pi Fian misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pi Fian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Smith tries to clinch up but Pi Fian circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pi Fian.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pi Fian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Pi Fian gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Pi Fian manages to retain guard.
Smith advances to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pi Fian wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control!
Smith throwing strikes but Pi Fian manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Smith is trying to control Pi Fian's posture but Pi Fian avoids it.
Pi Fian misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Andy Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pi Fian tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pi Fian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Plu To Pi Fian dominated that second round.
That's time! Pi Fian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pi Fian throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
As Pi Fian backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Pi Fian manages to avoid it all.
Pi Fian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Pi Fian moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pi Fian lands a jab to the nose.
Pi Fian looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Pi Fian trying to land knees to the body.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Pi Fian lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Smith avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Smith has clasped his hands together around Pi Fian's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Pi Fian is defending well.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU2#
Smith decides to stand back up. Smith steps back and let's Pi Fian get back to his feet.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pi Fian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pi Fian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pi Fian throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily. #T2#
Pi Fian lands with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Pi Fian misses its intended target.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pi Fian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pi Fian misses with a wild combination.
Pi Fian misses with a body kick.
Plu To Pi Fian is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pi Fian.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Plu To Pi Fian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Smith.
Pi Fian throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pi Fian.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Pi Fian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pi Fian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Pi Fian tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pi Fian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Smith gets control of Pi Fian's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Pi Fian from controlling successfully.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Pi Fian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pi Fian trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Pi Fian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pi Fian trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Pi Fian is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pi Fian works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plu To Pi Fian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pi Fian, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plu To Pi Fian!
A victorious Plu To Pi Fian 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:
KAMIKAZE 4: Next Level
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Tuksu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Pi Fian has one foot on Tuksu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pi Fian walks into a jab.
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pi Fian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pi Fian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tuksu.
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!#CL2#
Tuksu gets a clinch.
Tuksu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tuksu lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tuksu.
Nice body punch from Tuksu. #TD2#
Tuksu gets control of Pi Fian's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tuksu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pi Fian trying to control but Tuksu is working from the bottom.
Tuksu wants to stand and escape but Pi Fian is having none of it.
Tuksu is pulling down on Pi Fian's head to control his posture.
Pi Fian trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuksu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##ES2#
Tuksu manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Tuksu has closed the distance and engaged Pi Fian in a clinch.
Pi Fian tries to pull guard but Tuksu won't allow it.
Tuksu lands a left hand.
Pi Fian tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tuksu smiles and moves away.
Pi Fian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Pi Fian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tuksu ducks under a wild hook from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a front kick that sends Tuksu stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Tuksu moves into range and clinches up with Pi Fian.
A short body shot lands from Tuksu as the two fighters clinch.
Pi Fian is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Plu To Pi Fian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuksu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pi Fian's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Pi Fian pulls guard successfully.
Pi Fian is wriggling around but Tuksu manages to pass to half guard.
Pi Fian trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SU2#
Tuksu decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Tuksu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pi Fian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tuksu just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Tuksu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pi Fian wants to slow Tuksu down by chopping away at his legs.
Tuksu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pi Fian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Tuksu moves into the clinch.
Pi Fian is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tuksu to keep the fight standing.
Tuksu lands a nice uppercut.
Pi Fian tries to pull guard but Tuksu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pi Fian fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pi Fian tries to pull guard but Tuksu holds him up against the cage and eventually Pi Fian drops back down to his feet.
Pi Fian jumps guard but Tuksu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Tuksu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Tuksu on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tuksu lands an elbow inside.
Pi Fian takes an elbow to the temple.
Tuksu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tuksu lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuksu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pi Fian is breathing heavily.
Pi Fian jumps guard but Tuksu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tuksu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pi Fian tries to pull guard but Tuksu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Tuksu.
Tuksu lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tuksu lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Tuksu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tuksu lands a right hand.
Pi Fian is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tuksu to keep the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Tuksu.
A short right from Tuksu. #T4#
Tuksu lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Tuksu. #ROC2#
Pi Fian is rocked!
Tuksu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards.
Oh Pi Fian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Tuksu.
Still in the clinch, Tuksu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tuksu.
Tuksu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tuksu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tuksu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tuksu is leaning against Pi Fian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Tuksu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pi Fian tries to pull guard but Tuksu won't allow it.
Pi Fian seems to have got his legs back now.
Tuksu cracks Pi Fian with a nice body shot.
A short right from Tuksu on the inside.
Tuksu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Tuksu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Tuksu moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tuksu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pi Fian tries to pull guard but Tuksu won't allow it.
Yuri Tuksu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tuksu lands a body shot.
Tuksu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tuksu lands an uppercut.
Tuksu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tuksu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Tuksu.
A short body shot lands from Tuksu as the two fighters clinch.
Pi Fian takes an elbow to the temple.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tuksu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tuksu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pi Fian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tuksu after a bit of a struggle.
Tuksu lands a big right hand that drops Pi Fian! The killer instinct kicks in and Tuksu finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tuksu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Tuksu!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Makedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pi Fian pushes Makedov off looking to stand but Makedov dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Makedov seems content to control.
Makedov with the ground and pound but Pi Fian uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Makedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Makedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pi Fian's head.
Makedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Makedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pi Fian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makedov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Makedov throwing strikes from guard but Pi Fian blocks nicely. #T1#
Makedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pi Fian wants to stand but Makedov is controlling the position.
Makedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Pi Fian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Makedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pi Fian wants to stand but Makedov is controlling the position.
Makedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Makedov content to stall in guard here.
Makedov distracts Pi Fian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Makedov is working Pi Fian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Makedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Makedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Makedov working some strikes from top position.
Makedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Makedov working the head and body with strikes.
Makedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pi Fian is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Makedov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Makedov landing a few strikes. #T4#
Makedov just content to control the position.
Check out the look on Makedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Makedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pi Fian some visible discomfort.
Pi Fian taking a bit of punishment here - Makedov scoring with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pi Fian is trying to escape the position but Makedov is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Makedov dominated that round.
That's time! Pi Fian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Makedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pi Fian tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Makedov is in Pi Fian's guard.
Makedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Makedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Makedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Makedov scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Makedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Makedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pi Fian wants to stand and escape but Makedov is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Makedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Makedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pi Fian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Makedov is controlling him.
Makedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Makedov landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Makedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Makedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Makedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Makedov working some strikes from top position.
Makedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pi Fian's head.
Makedov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pi Fian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pi Fian appears to be looking for a big counter.
Makedov fails to land the takedown.
Pi Fian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Makedov counters by moving into the clinch.
Pi Fian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Makedov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pi Fian wants to stand and escape but Makedov is having none of it.
Makedov is working Pi Fian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Makedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Makedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Makedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Makedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Makedov shoots and misses
and Makedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pi Fian swivels and escapes.
Pi Fian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makedov.
Plu To Pi Fian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Makedov.#TD2#
Makedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Makedov happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pi Fian wants to get back to his feet but Makedov drags him back down.
Makedov landing a few strikes.
Makedov prevents Pi Fian from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makedov is putting a hurting on Pi Fian here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pi Fian is working to avoid the ground and pound but Makedov connects with a decent elbow.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Pi Fian is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makedov working the ground and pound.
Pi Fian takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pi Fian is trying to buck Makedov off.
Khabib Makedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pi Fian some visible discomfort.
#T3#
Makedov cracks Pi Fian with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Makedov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Pi Fian is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Pi Fian trying to remain calm as Makedov controls from the top position.
Pi Fian is pushing Makedov's head away, looking to escape. Makedov manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Makedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T4#
Pi Fian on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Makedov winds up and cracks Pi Fian with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Makedov connects with a nice short shot to Pi Fian's temple.
Makedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Makedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pi Fian with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Makedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Plu To Pi Fian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khabib Makedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makedov slips a nice elbow through Pi Fian's hands, connecting with Pi Fian's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Makedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Makedov 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Makedov!
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