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Event:
OFC 298: Bleeders
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Xll looks to throw the jab but Pike is out of range.
Pike swings for the body but Xll moves out of range.
Xll now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Xll attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Xll has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Xll ducks under a wild hook from Pike.
Xll scores with a jab. Pike acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Landon Pike has been cut.
Pike looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xll misses with a double jab
and Pike counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pike slips a straight right by Xll.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xll connects with an inside leg kick.
Pike connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Ramses Xll has been cut.
Pike connects with the punch.
Pike connects with a high kick. #T1##KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Xll and Pike goes tumbling to the canvas! Xll follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#
Pike is rocked!
Xll lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Pike quite badly. Pike pulls Xll in close trying to recover. Xll postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Pike on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Pike doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramses Xll!
An out of breath Ramses Xll thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
OFC 290: London Calling
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
A big right from Pike misses.
De Vega misses with an uppercut.
De Vega lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pike throws a good cross that connects.
Pike displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Vega throws out the jab.
De Vega misses with a hook
and Pike counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De Vega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pike looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Vega lands a jab to the nose.
De Vega misses with a body shot.
De Vega takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Vega takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Escobar De Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Vega jabs at Pike's body.
A head kick misses from Pike.
De Vega slips under a jab.
Pike tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Pike misses with a head kick.
De Vega misses with a lunging right hand
and Pike counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from De Vega.
De Vega moves out of range as Pike strikes.
Pike blocks a head kick by De Vega.
Pike throwing a counter right hand but De Vega manages to avoid it.
Pike's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Vega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pike scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Landon Pike has been cut.
De Vega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pike avoids the body shot from De Vega.
Pike blocks a head kick by De Vega.
Pike takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Vega throws an overhand right that lands on Pike's shoulder, as Pike tries to avoid the shot.
Pike throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pike connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Vega drops his hands momentarily and Pike takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
De Vega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pike was well out of range. Poor timing from De Vega.
We've been told by Pike's head coaches at LOD London Top Tier that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De Vega misses with a hook. Pike ducked under it nicely.
De Vega misses the body punch #KD#
and Pike lands a stunning uppercut that sends De Vega to the mat! #ROC#
De Vega is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pike is looking for a kimura but De Vega is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pike to get the leverage.
De Vega is still in real trouble! Can Pike finish him?
Pike lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked De Vega! More strikes land and this one is all over! Pike jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Landon Pike!
Landon Pike bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXXVIII
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Pike takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Landon Pike has been cut.
Karamyenyan cracks Pike with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pike scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pike catches Karamyenyan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karamyenyan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pike connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Vahan Karamyenyan has been cut.
Pike misses with an uppercut.
Karamyenyan misses with a leg kick
and Pike counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karamyenyan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pike counters with a huge left! Karamyenyan is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pike isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Karamyenyan from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pike!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Landon Pike!
A very excited looking Landon Pike rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
OFC 280: Rio
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Pike connects with the punch.
Pike looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slater throws a shot from downtown. Pike moves away and avoids it.
Pike throws a looping overhand right but Slater ducks down to avoid it.
Pike misses with a looping right.
And Slater tries to counter it with a takedown but Pike pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Slater looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pike is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Pike forces Slater back against the cage and clinches.
Slater has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pike is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Pike manages to break the clinch.
Landon Pike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater throws a jab but it's blocked by Pike.
Slater just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater goes for a double leg but Pike avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pike continues to drive forward.
Pike was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pike slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pike looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Slater's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pike scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Slater moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pike displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Landon Pike has been cut.
Pike throws a looping overhand right but Slater ducks down to avoid it.
Pike throws a shot to the body.
Pike lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pike.
A right-left combo lands from Pike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pike rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slater moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pike showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slater.
#T2#
Pike lands a jab to the nose.
Slater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pike.#TD2#
Slater scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Slater trying to control the action but Pike is working from the bottom.
Pike is looking to regain half guard here but Slater keeps moving and retains side control.
Pike is trying to control Slater's posture but Slater avoids it.
Slater working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T3#
Slater in side control, throwing shots but Pike defends.
A lull in the action here as Slater stalls from top position.
Pike is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Pike looking for submissions off his back.
Slater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pike's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pike is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slater pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pike has hold of Slater's hands but Slater slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT2#
Landon Pike's cut is getting worse.
Slater controlling the action here.
Slater missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pike is trying to get back to full guard.
Slater seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pike does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Pike dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Landon Pike's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Slater on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pike tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slater throws the left hand but Pike avoids the punch easily.
Pike seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Slater checks a low kick from Pike.
Slater fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pike on the side of the head.
A big left from Slater misses.
Pike is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Slater avoids the body shot from Pike.
Slater drops Pike with a naaaaasty hook - Pike is in real trouble here! Slater dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AC Slater!
AC Slater decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
USFC 149
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Pike lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Hare has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Pike as he connects with a hook.
Pike takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#
It looks like Landon Pike has been cut.#KD#
Hare lands a big head kick that sends Pike tumbling to the mat! Hare takes a step backwards and waves Pike back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Hare throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Pike counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Hare misses
letting Pike counter with a right hand.
Pike throws the left hand but Hare avoids the punch easily.
Pike connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hare.
Pike lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pike lands a jab to the head.
Pike connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Hare blocks the leg kick.
Pike lands a lovely overhand right.
Pike lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hare at a distance.
Pike scores with a nice head shot.
Pike throws a hook to the side of Hare's head but Hare sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from Pike. #T1#
Hare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pike.
Pike looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pike ducks under a wild hook from Hare.
Hare misses with a combination
and Pike counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
Peter Hare's cut is getting worse.
Hare misses with a head kick.
Pike loads up on a big right hand but Hare slips the punch.
Pike connects with a jab.
Pike misses with a two punch combination.
We've been told by Hare's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hare misses with a hook.
Hare swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pike is looking to slow Hare down with leg kicks.
Pike works Hare's body with a nice hook.
Hare keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pike works Hare's body with a nice hook.
Hare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pike moves away.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pike misses with an uppercut. Hare saw that one coming.
Hare went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pike avoids the head kick by Hare.
Pike only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hare misses with a double jab
and Pike counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pike slips under a jab from Hare.
Pike connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hare. Pike does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pike darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pike tests Hare's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hare throws a head kick that misses.
Pike uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
Peter Hare's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hare misses with a hook
and Pike counters with a straight right hand.
Hare misses with a double jab
and Hare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Pike sends Hare down but not out. Pike dives into side control looking to finish. #T3#
Pike creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hare sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Pike has hold of Hare's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hare tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Pike cranks the arm and Hare screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hare, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Landon Pike!
After winning the bout, Landon Pike thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
USFC 142
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Revazshvili fails to land the takedown.
Revazshvili takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Revazshvili connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Landon Pike has been cut.
Revazshvili throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pike.
Revazshvili scores with a hook.
Revazshvili throws a hook but Pike avoids it easily.
Revazshvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike slips a jab from Revazshvili.
Pike lands with an overhand left.
Revazshvili throws a lazy right hand but Pike sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pike looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pike misses with an uppercut. Revazshvili saw that one coming.
Revazshvili slips under a jab from Pike.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Pike.
Pike lands with a shot to the body.
Pike throws a jab when Revazshvili was well out of range.
Revazshvili takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pike swings for the body but Revazshvili moves out of range.
Revazshvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pike moves away.#CL2#
Pike moves into the clinch successfully.
Revazshvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Revazshvili goes for a takedown attempt but Pike pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Revazshvili throws a big shot that misses.
Revazshvili throws an overhand right that lands on Pike's shoulder, as Pike tries to avoid the shot.
Revazshvili takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pike wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Revazshvili on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Revazshvili takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Revazshvili blocks a jab.
Revazshvili takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Revazshvili is breathing heavily.
Revazshvili takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Revazshvili avoids the body shot from Pike.
Revazshvili shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pike but Pike pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levan Revazshvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Revazshvili misses with a wild body shot.
Revazshvili staying out of range there.
Revazshvili misses with a shot to the body
and Pike counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pike throws a shot to the body.
Revazshvili loads up on a big right hand but Pike slips the punch.
Pike looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pike throws a chopping leg kick but Revazshvili manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pike throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Revazshvili stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Revazshvili.#T3#
Pike avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Revazshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pike manages to avoid it.
Pike only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Revazshvili throws a poor cross that misses
and Pike counters with a nice uppercut.
Pike misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili scores with a hook.
A shot to the body from Revazshvili misses
and Pike connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Revazshvili doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Revazshvili will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pike delivers a nice body kick.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Pike sends Revazshvili down but not out. Pike dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#
Revazshvili is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Levan Revazshvili has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd goes nuts as Pike knocks Revazshvili out cold with a massive hammerfist! Pike Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Landon Pike!
Our winner, Landon Pike, 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:
USFC 137
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
A big right from Bum misses.
Pike doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pike has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bum ducks right into an uppercut from Pike.
Pike misses with a hook. Bum ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bum misses the target.
Bum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bum throws a jab but it's blocked by Pike.
Bum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pike cracks a nice hook into Bum's ribs.
Pike ducks under a wild hook from Bum.
Bum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pike counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Pike misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pike swings for the body but Bum moves out of range.
Pike takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#
It looks like Landon Pike has been cut.
Bum throws a jab but it's blocked by Pike.
Pike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bum.
Bum lands a body shot.
Bum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pike throws out the jab. #T1#
Bum misses with a right hand
and Pike connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pike has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pike fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pike misses with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Pike.
Pike lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Pike.
Pike lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Pike lands a big right hand that sends Bum crashing to the mat! Pike stays standing though and waves Bum back to his feet!#ROC2#
Bum is rocked!
Bum walks into a stiff left hand from Pike.
Oh Bum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pike circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Bum tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Pike wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Landon Pike!
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Event:
USFC 132
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Fredrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pike.#TD#
Fredrick closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pike quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Pike manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Landon Pike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pike slips a straight right by Fredrick.
Donk. Pike catches Fredrick right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Ronald Fredrick has been cut.
Pike connects with a solid leg kick.
Fredrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fredrick throws a counter high kick but Pike was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pike throws a hook but Fredrick avoids it easily.
Fredrick tries for a takedown but Pike circles away easily
and Pike counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pike scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Fredrick looks for a takedown but Pike sprawls well.
Pike bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fredrick's head backwards.
Fredrick tries to clinch but Pike is having none of it. #TD#
Fredrick shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pike trying to hold on to Fredrick's head to control him but Fredrick postures up.
#SUB2#
Pike is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fredrick pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Fredrick is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pike defends it well. #T2##SUB#
Fredrick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pike has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pike is trying is best to control the position here.
Fredrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fredrick is thwarting Pike's attempts to control the position.
Fredrick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pike won't allow Fredrick to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Pike looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pike tries to roll over but Fredrick keeps him under control.#T3#
Fredrick slips a nice elbow through Pike's hands, connecting with Pike's forehead.
Fredrick wants to control but Pike is keeping him busy.
Fredrick prevents Pike from improving his position.
Fredrick trying to mount his opponent but Pike defends it.
Pike is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fredrick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fredrick's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Fredrick's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Pike is looking to control Fredrick but Fredrick is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Pike gets his hands free as Fredrick looks to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pike is trying to stick to Fredrick's back but Fredrick is turning into Pike. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pike's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fredrick.
Pike controls Fredrick momentarily but Fredrick frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredrick won't allow Pike to sweep him here.
Fredrick postures up in Pike's guard and throws a big left but Pike blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Pike dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Fredrick's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A lazy left from Pike finds it's target.
Pike connects with a jab.#TD#
Fredrick drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fredrick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fredrick postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Pike had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fredrick defends it easily.#SUB2#
Fredrick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pike has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fredrick has managed to get both his arms back between Pike's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Fredrick passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pike is looking for a sweep.
Fredrick tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pike struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredrick looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pike is avoiding damage well.
Fredrick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pike keeps working.
Fredrick working away.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Fredrick swings around for an armbar but Pike sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fredrick's guard.
Pike has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pike looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fredrick is looking to stand up but Pike isn't so interested in that idea.
Fredrick is trying to control the position but Pike postures up.
Pike being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Fredrick throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pike uses it to pass to side control.
#T3#
Fredrick can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Pike tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pike has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fredrick is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Pike tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pike trying to control the action but Fredrick is working from the bottom.
Pike taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fredrick struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Landon Pike will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ronald Fredrick's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fredrick moves out of range as Pike strikes.
A big right from Fredrick misses.
Pike throws a shot from downtown. Fredrick moves away and avoids it.
Pike scores with the left hand. Fredrick knows he should have avoided that one.
Ronald Fredrick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pike thuds a left hand into Fredrick's body.
Landon Pike seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Pike throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pike keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pike clinches up against the cage.#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Fredrick breaks from the clinch.
Fredrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pike.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fredrick or perhaps it was just good defense by Pike, which made it look bad.
Fredrick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pike 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.
Pike pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fredrick appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fredrick shoots in looking for a takedown. Pike tries to sprawl out of it but Fredrick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pike manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Fredrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Pike lands a nice shot to the body.
Landon Pike is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pike thuds his right hand into Fredrick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fredrick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pike swivels and escapes.
Fredrick misses with a double jab
and Pike counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pike wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Nice shot by Pike.
Pike defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fredrick.
Pike takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pike bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fredrick's head.
Fredrick throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fredrick walks into a straight right hand from Pike.
Pike shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fredrick eats them both and turns towards Pike to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pike fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fredrick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pike to score with a decent uppercut.
Fredrick takes a shot right to the bread basket.#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!
A decent looking cross lands there for Pike.
Pike getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pike keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pike.
Pike avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ronald Fredrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pike lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Pike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pike has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Pike!
Ronald Fredrick was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll see you soon!!!'.
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USFC 127
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Laiho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Pike gets caught napping as Laiho dives in and scores a takedown. Pike manages to retain guard.
Pike keeping full guard, as Laiho tries to pass.
Pike is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Pike is looking for a triangle but Laiho pushes his legs off easily.
Laiho throwing strikes but missing.
Laiho postures up and lands a big shot to Pike's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pike is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laiho throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laiho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Laiho landing with the ground and pound.
Laiho is looking to work some ground and pound but Pike has wrist control.
Pike pulls Laiho in close to his closed guard and prevents Laiho from doing any damage or advancing position.
Laiho stopping the sweep attempt from Pike.
Laiho looking to sit in guard and control but Pike gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pike would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Laiho striking off his back but it's not causing Pike any problems. #T2#
Laiho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laiho seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Laiho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pike passes into half guard.
Laiho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pike is working away from the top position though.
Laiho keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laiho tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Laiho is looking to improve his position.
Pike is thwarting Laiho's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Pike seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laiho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Laiho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pike pulls his head out easily.
Pike passes into side control, despite Laiho's attempt to control the position.
#SU2#
Pike decides to stand back up. Pike steps back and let's Laiho get back to his feet.
Laiho throws a right hand that Pike ducks under and follows up with a left that Pike also avoids with ease.
Pike digs a good hook to Laiho's body.
Laiho shoots in but Pike avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
A jab from Pike misses.
Pike loads up on a big right hand but Laiho slips the punch.
Pike scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pike darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laiho throws out a powerful jab.
Laiho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pike throws a jab but it's blocked by Laiho.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pike uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laiho.
The crowd cheers as Pike lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laiho doesn't seem phased though.
Pike steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laiho.
Pike throws a series of punches but Laiho avoids them all with ease.
Laiho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Laiho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pike throws a lazy right hand but Laiho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laiho closes the distance and clinches up with Pike, looking for a takedown. Laiho pushes Pike against the cage but Pike circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Laiho.
Laiho avoids the head kick by Pike.
Laiho attempts a counter takedown but Pike avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Pike dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Laiho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pike.
Pike moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pike throws a head kick that misses.
Laiho throws a jab when Pike was well out of range.
Pike throws a low kick but Laiho moves out of range easily.
Landon Pike seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Pike misses #TD#
and Laiho counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Laiho.
Laiho is looking to work some ground and pound but Pike has wrist control.
Laiho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pike is keeping the position for now.
Alexi Laiho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laiho scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Our spies down at at Phoenix Mixed Martial Arts inform us that Pike has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laiho wants to pass the guard but Pike is keeping the position.
Pike looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laiho is one step ahead there.
Laiho postures up in Pike's guard and throws a big left but Pike blocks it. #T1#
Laiho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pike keeping full guard, as Laiho tries to pass.
Laiho lands a couple of elbows.
Laiho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laiho throws a big elbow that misses.
Pike preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laiho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laiho throwing strikes but missing.
Laiho with a nice head shot there.
Laiho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#
Pike is rocked!
Laiho postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Pike covers up, he's hurt! Laiho keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Laiho and the ref steps in to end the fight! Laiho can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexi Laiho!
A victorious Alexi Laiho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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