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Event:
GC 374 Banahatti Vs Komaroff
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Christie misses with an uppercut. Pickton saw that one coming.
Christie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pickton.
Pickton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Christie misses.
Christie lands a jab.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pickton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pickton lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pickton misses the target.
Pickton moves out of range of the strikes.
Pickton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pickton walks into a left hand.
Christie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christie misses with a left hand
enabling Pickton to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pickton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Christie in his tracks.
Christie scores with a nice right hand.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Pickton. #T1#
Pickton throws a good cross that connects.
Pickton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Christie misses with a combination
and Pickton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pickton cracks Christie with a good jab.
Christie takes a jab right on the kisser.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Christie has knocked Pickton down with a huge combo! Christie steps away and waves a wobbly Pickton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Pickton is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Christie.
Oh Pickton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pickton throws a jab but it's blocked by Christie.
Pickton seems to have got his legs back now.
Christie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pickton jabs Christie to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Christie loads up on a big right hand but Pickton slips the punch.
Christie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pickton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Christie scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Pickton has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pickton misses with a double jab.
Christie works the jab nicely.
Christie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Christie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pickton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pickton.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pickton.
Pickton lands with a right hand.
Pickton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christie finds it's way round the side to connect with Pickton's head.
Pickton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Pickton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Christie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Christie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pickton momentarily.
Pickton moves away from the strike by Christie.
A little feinted left hand from Pickton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pickton staying out of range there.
Pickton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Christie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pickton looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.
Pickton throws an overhand right that lands on Christie's shoulder, as Christie tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Pickton.
Pickton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Christie on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pickton looks to land a right hand but Christie moved out of range.
Pickton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Christie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pickton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christie throws a lazy right hand but Pickton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pickton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christie moves away.
A little jabbing left from Christie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pickton misses with a body shot.
Pickton looks to throw the jab but Christie is out of range.
Christie misses with a right hand
and Pickton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christie swings widly with a right hand
and Pickton counters with a nice uppercut.
Robert Pickton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pickton.
Pickton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Christie lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pickton blocks a jab.
Pickton misses with a looping left.
Pickton misses with a straight right.
Christie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Pickton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pickton loads up on a big right hand but Christie slips the punch.
Pickton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pickton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christie counters with a left and a right that stings Pickton.
Pickton throws an overhand right that lands on Christie's shoulder, as Christie tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Christie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pickton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Christie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pickton.
Nice body punch from Pickton.
Christie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Christie throws a series of punches but Pickton avoids them all with ease.
Christie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pickton.
Robert Pickton is winning the standup battle so far.
Pickton misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christie connects with a single shot there.
Pickton misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Christie connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Pickton! He's out on his feet! Christie rushes in and drops Pickton with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Steven Christie!
Steven Christie is the new featherweight champion!
Post fight, Steven Christie stared into the camera and said 'The voices in my head told me to do it, so I can't be held accountable for my actions.'. |
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Event:
GC 371 McScramble vs Kiss
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pickton throws a hook but Slinger blocks it.
Slinger tries to move into range but Pickton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pickton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slinger in his tracks.
Slinger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD#
Slinger drives through with a takedown into Pickton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pickton keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Slinger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pickton wants to stand up but Slinger is controlling him.
Pickton keeping full guard, as Slinger tries to pass. #SUB#
Slinger drops back looking for a leg! Pickton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pickton manages to kick Slinger off! Slinger jumps back into Pickton's guard.
Slinger stops Pickton from standing up.
Slinger is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Crapollas Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Slinger trying to control but Pickton is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slinger goes for a double leg but Pickton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pickton continues to drive forward.
Pickton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slinger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pickton cracks a nice hook into Slinger's ribs.
Pickton looks to land a combination but Slinger avoids it well.
Slinger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Slinger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pickton on his heels. He'll look to pass Pickton's guard now, I'm sure.
Pickton keeping full guard, as Slinger tries to pass. #SUB#
Slinger drops back looking for a leg! Pickton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pickton manages to kick Slinger off! Slinger jumps back into Pickton's guard. #SUB#
Slinger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Slinger stops Pickton from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pickton keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Pickton wants to stand but Slinger is controlling the position. #SUB#
Slinger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Slinger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slinger stops Pickton from standing up.
Pickton is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pickton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slinger on the side of the head.#T3#
Slinger drops his hands momentarily and Pickton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pickton misses with a left hand #TD#
so Slinger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Slinger wants to pass the guard but Pickton is keeping the position.
Pickton wants to stand but Slinger is controlling the position.
Slinger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pickton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Slinger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Slinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Pickton is retaining full guard.
Slinger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Slinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slinger prevents Pickton from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pickton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pickton throws a body shot but no joy.
Pickton connects with a right hand. Slinger shakes it off.
Slinger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pickton.
Pickton throws a body shot but no joy.
Slinger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slinger moves forwards but Pickton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pickton works the jab nicely.
Good shot there by Pickton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Pickton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Slinger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slinger lands in his opponent's guard.
Slinger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Slinger prevents Pickton from getting back to his feet.
Pickton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Slinger drops back looking for a leg! Pickton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pickton manages to kick Slinger off! Slinger jumps back into Pickton's guard.
Slinger prevents Pickton from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Our spies down at at Zero Tolerance inform us that Pickton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Slinger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Slinger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Slinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from Pickton. No joy for Slinger on that attempt. #TD#
Slinger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pickton was covering up waiting for the punch and Slinger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Slinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pickton wants to stand and escape but Slinger is having none of it.
Slinger trying to control but Pickton is working from the bottom.
Slinger prevents Pickton from getting back to his feet.
Slinger looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Slinger drops back looking for a leg! Pickton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pickton manages to kick Slinger off! Slinger jumps back into Pickton's guard. #T2#
Slinger stops Pickton from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Slinger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Slinger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pickton sees it coming and defends easily.
Pickton wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Slinger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pickton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slinger.
Slinger is looking to take a break and control but Pickton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Slinger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pickton defends it well. #SUB#
Slinger is looking for a kimura but Pickton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slinger to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Pickton is defending against the submission attempts here by Slinger.
#SUB#
Slinger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pickton wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Slinger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Slinger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pickton tries to kick Slinger off but Slinger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Slinger seems to be working for a kimura but Pickton defends the submission attempt.
Pickton wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Slinger seems to be looking for submissions.
Pickton looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Slinger is working for a kimura but Pickton is defending it quite comfortably.
Pickton wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Slinger is trying to work for a kimura but Pickton is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Slinger dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pickton scores with a jab. Slinger acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Pickton gets caught napping as Slinger dives in and scores a takedown. Pickton manages to retain guard.
Pickton wants to stand up but Slinger is controlling him.
Slinger trying to control but Pickton is working from the bottom.
Patrick Slinger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pickton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slinger is controlling him.
Slinger advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Slinger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Slinger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pickton tries to escape but Slinger is in control. #T1#
Slinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pickton keeps working. #SUB#
Slinger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Slinger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pickton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Slinger happy to just control the position for now.
Pickton is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Slinger asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Slinger goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pickton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Slinger but great work by Pickton.
Slinger is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Pickton wants to stand but Slinger has his arm trapped.
Slinger struggling a bit here.
Slinger tries to buck Pickton off but Pickton is having none of it.
Slinger is trying to control Pickton's posture but Pickton avoids it. #SU2#
Pickton stands up and beckons Slinger to his feet.
Slinger shoots for a takedown but Pickton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robert Pickton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but Pickton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pickton throws a nice looking combination but Slinger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pickton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slinger dives in and grabs Pickton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pickton pushes down on Slinger's head and hops out.
It seemed like Pickton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pickton throws a hook to the side of Slinger's head but Slinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slinger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown but Pickton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slinger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pickton throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Slinger counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pickton!
Pickton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Slinger has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Slinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Slinger tries for a kimura but Pickton is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Slinger is looking to take a break and control but Pickton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pickton is trying to buck Slinger off.#SUB#
Slinger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pickton has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Slinger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pickton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pickton is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Slinger asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Slinger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pickton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Pickton.
I think Pickton 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Pickton!
Patrick Slinger spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'. |
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Event:
GC 368 Banahatti v Sobieskiego
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pickton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pickton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pickton throws a one two combo.
#ROC#Harvey is rocked!
Harvey is aggressively charging in as Pickton backs up avoiding any damage. Pickton tosses out a jab and Harvey runs right into it face first! Harvey is out cold! Pickton dropped down on all fours and is barking in Harvey's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Pickton! |
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Event:
GC 365 Takeda vs Kaupens
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pickton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pickton fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Pickton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pickton misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robert Pickton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pickton lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
Pickton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pickton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pickton drops Barnes with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Barnes! Pickton dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Pickton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pickton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Irish sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pickton somewhat.
Irish appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pickton slips a jab and a cross from Irish.
Pickton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Irish tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pickton avoids it.#TD#
Irish tightens his grip and picks Pickton up, before dumping him to the ground. Pickton manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Pickton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Pickton.
Pickton looks for a takedown but Irish sprawls well.#T1##TD#
Irish throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pickton was covering up waiting for the punch and Irish finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pickton 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.#SU#
Irish stands up and waves to Pickton to follow him.
Pickton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Irish but Irish pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Billy Irish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Pickton.#TD#
Irish closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pickton's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irish wants to pass the guard but Pickton is keeping the position.#T2#
Pickton wants to sweep here but Irish controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Irish got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pickton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Irish has managed to get both his arms back between Pickton's legs - danger averted.
Irish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pickton trying to control the position.
Irish engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3##SUB2#
Irish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pickton misses with a takedown attempt - Irish sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pickton tries to clinch but Irish moves out of range.
Pickton shoots in but Irish avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pickton doesn't manage to clinch there - Irish circles away.
#TD#
Irish closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Irish lands in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Irish gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Irish tries a head kick but it misses.
Irish displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pickton.
It looked like Irish was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pickton.
Pickton misses with a head kick.
Irish stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Irish wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Irish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Irish has Pickton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Irish pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pickton tumbling to the mat - Irish dives into Pickton's guard.
Irish postures up.
#SUB2#
Pickton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Irish has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pickton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Irish dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Irish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pickton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Irish swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Irish throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pickton was covering up waiting for the punch and Irish finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pickton 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickton looking to control.
#T1##SUB2#
Pickton looking for a guillotine here but Irish defends easily.
Irish controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pickton is controlling Irish's posture.
Irish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pickton can do to turn this around?
Irish controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pickton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pickton throws the kick towards the body but Irish avoids it.#CL2#
Irish gets tackled into the cage by Pickton. Pickton maintains the clinch. #TD#
Irish jumps guard.
Pickton wants to get up but he can't break Irish's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pickton passes Irish's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pickton wants to control but Irish is keeping him busy.
Pickton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Irish's head.
Pickton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Pickton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Irish is working to get back to half guard.
Irish tries to lock up and control but Pickton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pickton thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pickton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Irish is wriggling around trying to escape.
Irish holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pickton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Irish tries to lock up and control but Pickton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pickton trying to control but Irish is having none of it.
Pickton throwing strikes here but Irish is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irish tries to lock up and control but Pickton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Pickton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pickton shoots in for a takedown but Irish shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Irish drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pickton is trying to control the position but Irish postures up. #SUB2#
Pickton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Irish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Irish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Irish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pickton is keeping the position for now.
Irish would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Pickton looking to control.
Pickton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Irish moves into full guard.
Pickton wants to control from the top but Irish keeps moving. #SUB#
Irish working for submissions but it's allowed Pickton to get to half guard.
Pickton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Pickton is looking to advance position but Irish won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Pickton seems content to control.
Irish wants to control but Pickton is keeping busy.
Irish keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pickton is looking to advance position but Irish won't allow it.
Pickton wants to control but Irish is keeping him busy. #T3#
Irish tries to roll over but Pickton keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pickton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Irish pinned against the cage. Irish gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pickton or perhaps it was just good defense by Irish, which made it look bad.
Billy Irish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Pickton.
Irish throws a series of punches but Pickton moves out of range.
Pickton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Irish as he avoids it easily.
Irish half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Irish closes the distance and clinches.
Pickton tries to pull guard but Irish holds him up against the cage and eventually Pickton drops back down to his feet.
Pickton avoiding damage as Irish throws knees to the body.
#T4##BC2#
Pickton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pickton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Irish moves into the clinch.
Pickton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Irish has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Pickton breaks from the clinch.
Irish tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pickton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Irish bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pickton wants to control but Irish postures up.
Pickton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Irish showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Irish 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Irish! |
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