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Event: KOFC 57 - Murphy vs Bylund     
Date:   Jul 22, 2017
#R1#
Chris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pickens.
Pickens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pickens throws a shot to the body.
Chris looks to throw the jab but Pickens is out of range.
Pickens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pickens misses with the combination.
Chris circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chris swinging wildly here.
Pickens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Chris was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pickens.
Chris lands a head shot.#T1#
Pickens misses with a few strikes there.
Chris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pickens.
Slim Pickens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chris scores with a hook.
Chris throws a hook but Pickens blocks it.
Chris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pickens lands with a right hand.
Pickens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chris.
Pickens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2##CL2#
Pickens clinches with his opponent.
Pickens misses with the head strike.
Pickens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Pickens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pickens tries to clinch but Chris moves out of range.
Chris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pickens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pickens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chris manages to avoid it.
A big left from Chris misses.
It seemed like Pickens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chris thuds his right hand into Pickens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Chris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pickens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chris cracks Pickens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chris throws a looping overhand right but Pickens ducks down to avoid it.
Chris dodges the punch combination from Pickens.
Nice cross by Pickens.#T4#
Chris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pickens is looking for the big counter here.
Chris lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chris lands with a cross.
Chris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Pickens closes the distance and clinches.
Pickens misses with a body punch.
Pickens misses with an elbow strike.
Pickens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chris's efforts to push away.
Chris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pickens has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Chris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scuba Chris 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#
A punch combination from Pickens misses.
Chris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pickens avoids the body shot from Chris.
Chris goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pickens moves away from the strike by Chris.
Chris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pickens can do to turn this around?
Chris lands with an uppercut that bounces Pickens off the cage and back into range.
Pickens looks to land a combination but Chris avoids it well.
Chris is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chris throws a nice looking combination but Pickens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pickens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Pickens misses with a two punch combination.
Chris punishes Pickens's body with a nice straight punch.
Pickens swings for the body but Chris moves out of range.
Pickens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chris throws a right hand that Pickens ducks under and follows up with a left that Pickens also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Pickens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chris tests Pickens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pickens.
Scuba Chris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pickens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chris circles away quickly and effectively.
Chris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chris looks to land a right hand but Pickens moved out of range.
Pickens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Pickens throws a body shot but no joy.
Pickens's corner calls for a 1-2. Pickens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pickens tries to clinch but Chris is having none of it.
Pickens tries to clinch up
and Chris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chris keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Chris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pickens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chris avoids the body shot from Pickens.
Pickens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chris rather than just go for the knockout.
Pickens staying out of range there.
Pickens walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Chris.
Chris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Pickens has Chris up against the cage in a clinch.
Pickens misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4##BC#
Chris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pickens tries to clinch up but Chris circles away and keeps his distance.
Chris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pickens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scuba Chris is winning the standup battle so far.
Pickens is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Pickens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Chris was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pickens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pickens throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Chris to counter with a crisp jab.
Pickens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chris throws a big counter combination but Pickens scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scuba Chris dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Chris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pickens tries to clinch up but Chris circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Pickens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chris is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from Chris. Those never looked like landing.
Pickens is looking for the big counter here.
Chris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Pickens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pickens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chris.
Pickens misses with a body shot.
It looked like Chris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pickens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Pickens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pickens misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Pickens.
A combination from Chris does no damage.
Chris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pickens.
Pickens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pickens just misses with a punch to the body.
Chris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pickens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pickens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Pickens does no damage.
Slim Pickens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chris misses with a wild body shot.
Chris walks into a jab.
Pickens scores with a punch to the head.
Chris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pickens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pickens clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Pickens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the body from Pickens misses
enabling Chris to counter with a crisp jab.
Pickens misses the body punch
and Chris counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Chris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot lands for Chris.
Pickens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chris seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chris fails to land with a series of punches.
Pickens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pickens swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pickens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chris moves away.#T4#
Chris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pickens.
Pickens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chris manages to avoid it.
Chris misses with a wild combination.
Scuba Chris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Pickens tries to clinch but Chris moves out of range.
Chris lands a head shot.#CL2#
Pickens instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slim Pickens.
I think Chris 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scuba Chris!

The defeated Slim Pickens had this to say: 'Aw dang, ahuh, well garsh, I really thought I'd make old Jeb proud but I guess not ahhuck.'.

 

Event: KOFC 50 - Obama vs Sionis     
Date:   Jun 14, 2017
#R1#
Pickens misses with a wild body shot.
Centecion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pickens swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pickens. Centecion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Centecion misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Pickens.
Centecion throws a good cross that connects.
Centecion closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Centecion thuds a left hand into Pickens's body.
Pickens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Centecion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pickens was well out of range. Poor timing from Centecion.
Centecion moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pickens. Centecion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Centecion lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Centecion loads up on a big right hand but Pickens slips the punch.
Centecion ducks under a wild hook from Pickens.
Pickens misses with a hook. Centecion ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Centecion takes a swing at Pickens's ribcage but misses.
Centecion just misses with a punch to the body.
Centecion 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.
Pickens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Centecion.
Centecion throws a jab when Pickens was well out of range.
Centecion lands a jab-cross combination.
Pickens connects with a body shot.
Pickens scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #KD2#
Pickens lands a left and a right that send Centecion crashing to the mat, dazed. Pickens thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Centecion is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pickens knocks out Centecion with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Pickens before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Pickens picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Slim Pickens!

 

Event: KOFC 43 - Obama vs Diehard     
Date:   May 03, 2017
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Szymanski.
Pickens connects with a single shot there.
Szymanski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pickens's head.
A big left from Szymanski misses.
Pickens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Szymanski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pickens manages to avoid it.
Szymanski tests Pickens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Pickens misses its intended target.
Szymanski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pickens throws out a counter right but Szymanski avoids it with no problem.
Pickens throws a series of punches but Szymanski moves out of range.
Szymanski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pickens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pickens blocks a head kick by Szymanski.
Szymanski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Pickens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pickens moves out of range of the strikes.
Pickens looks to score with a jab to the body but Szymanski is just out of range.
A big right from Szymanski misses. #T1#
Pickens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Szymanski takes a swing at Pickens's ribcage but misses.
Pickens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Szymanski. That snapped Pickens's head back.
Pickens misses with a straight right.
As Pickens looks to move away, Szymanski throws a big counter combo but Pickens just gets out of the way.
Pickens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Szymanski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Szymanski.
Pickens blocks a leg kick.
Pickens throws out a counter right but Szymanski avoids it with no problem.
Szymanski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szymanski works Pickens's body with a nice hook.
Pickens's coach down at Vegas Campania was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pickens's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pickens moves out of range as Szymanski strikes.
Pickens scores with a body shot.
Szymanski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pickens misses with a body shot.
Pickens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Pickens has knocked Szymanski down with a huge combo! Pickens steps away and waves a wobbly Szymanski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Szymanski is rocked!#CL#
Szymanski rushes Pickens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Szymanski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pickens misses with some punches.
Szymanski seems to have got his legs back now.
Szymanski leaning against his opponent.
Szymanski leaning against his opponent.
Pickens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Szymanski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pickens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Szymanski struggles to land a body shot inside as Pickens controls his hands.
Pickens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Szymanski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pickens tries to break the clinch but Szymanski is controlling the position.
Szymanski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Szymanski lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Pickens.
Pickens is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Szymanski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pickens.
A nice right hand lands inside from Szymanski. #T3#
Szymanski slowing the pace effectively.
Szymanski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pickens's elbow.
Szymanski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Szymanski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Szymanski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Szymanski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Szymanski blocks an uppercut.
Szymanski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Szymanski tries a body shot but Pickens blocks it.
Pickens tries to circle away but Szymanski has him pinned against the cage.
Pickens misses with the head strike.
Szymanski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pickens's elbow.
Szymanski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pickens backwards.
A short left from Szymanski.
Szymanski misses with an elbow over the top.
A short uppercut from Szymanski.
Pickens takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szymanski blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
Szymanski tries a body shot but Pickens blocks it.
Szymanski tries to work over Pickens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pickens trying to land knees to the body.
Pickens tries to work over Szymanski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pickens.
Szymanski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pickens creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Szymanski lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Szymanski.
Szymanski throws an elbow but it misses.
Pickens misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Szymanski.
Pickens being controlled against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Szymanski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Pickens fails to land.
Szymanski scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borys Szymanski dominated that round.
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#
Szymanski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pickens.
Pickens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pickens lands with a right hand.
A lazy left from Pickens finds it's target.
Szymanski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice shot by Szymanski.
Pickens fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Szymanski. That's going to slow Pickens down.
The fighters circling - Pickens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slim Pickens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Szymanski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Pickens to counter with a crisp jab.
Pickens scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szymanski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Szymanski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A swing and a miss from Szymanski.
Pickens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Szymanski cracks a nice hook into Pickens's ribs.
Szymanski connects with an inside leg kick.
Szymanski swings for the body but Pickens moves out of range.
Pickens avoids the head kick by Szymanski. #CL#
Szymanski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Szymanski tries a body shot but Pickens blocks it.
Szymanski misses with an elbow strike.
Szymanski prevents a body shot from Pickens.
Pickens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szymanski.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Szymanski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Szymanski blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Pickens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pickens moves out of range as Szymanski strikes.
Pickens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Szymanski has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Szymanski lands a nice uppercut.
Borys Szymanski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Szymanski.
Szymanski cracks Pickens with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Szymanski.
Szymanski lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Szymanski as the two fighters clinch.
Szymanski managing to block the knees to the body from Pickens.
Szymanski lands with a left to the head.
Szymanski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pickens backwards.
Szymanski keeps control of Pickens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Szymanski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pickens can't find room to land a body shot as Szymanski controls the action.
Pickens throws a punch but it's blocked by Szymanski.
Nice body punch from Szymanski.
A right handed body shot lands from Pickens.
Szymanski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pickens avoiding damage as Szymanski throws knees to the body.
Pickens throws an elbow that misses. #T3##BC2#
Pickens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Szymanski rushes Pickens and presses him up against the cage.
Szymanski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Szymanski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Szymanski lands with a left to the head.
Pickens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Szymanski avoids it.
Szymanski pushes Pickens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pickens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szymanski's elbow.
Szymanski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Szymanski on the inside.
Szymanski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pickens backwards.
Pickens is trying to break free.
Szymanski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Szymanski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pickens.
Szymanski is pushing Pickens up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Szymanski.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pickens misses with a punch on the inside.
Szymanski lands with a right to the head.
Szymanski lands with a right to the head.
Szymanski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Szymanski lands a right hand.
Szymanski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pickens can do to turn this around?
Szymanski pushes Pickens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Szymanski.
Szymanski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szymanski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pickens or not.
Pickens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Szymanski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Szymanski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pickens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Szymanski lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Szymanski.
Szymanski avoiding damage as Pickens throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borys Szymanski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Szymanski swings for the body but Pickens moves out of range.
Pickens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szymanski moves away.
Szymanski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pickens in his tracks.
Jab from Szymanski.#CL#
Szymanski clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Szymanski.
Szymanski lands a hook that snaps the head of Pickens backwards.
Szymanski is working Pickens over against the cage.
Good body shot from Szymanski.
Szymanski lands with a right to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Szymanski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pickens's brow.
Szymanski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pickens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Szymanski managing to block the knees to the body from Pickens.
Szymanski lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Szymanski.
Szymanski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Szymanski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pickens tries to throw a body punch but Szymanski avoids it by throwing Pickens back against the cage.
Pickens takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Pickens is rocked!
Szymanski lands a left hand.
Pickens is still on wobbly legs! Can Szymanski finish him?
A short uppercut from Szymanski.
Szymanski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Szymanski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Szymanski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Szymanski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Szymanski lands a left hand.
Szymanski digs a right hand into Pickens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pickens's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szymanski effectively controlling the action here.
Pickens can't break the clinch.
Szymanski lands with a light punch inside.
Pickens working aggressively here.
Szymanski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pickens throws a head punch that misses.
Szymanski lands a shot to the body.
Pickens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Szymanski unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pickens! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Szymanski is unloading with more strikes now! Pickens drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borys Szymanski!

 

Event: KOFC 36 - Leonidas vs Karelin     
Date:   Mar 29, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Kimura darts in and clinches Pickens up against the cage.
Pickens managing to block the knees to the body from Kimura.
Pickens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pickens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pickens trying to land knees to the body.
Pickens has a couple of punches blocked by Kimura.
Kimura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kimura has Pickens pushed against the cage.
Pickens tries a body shot but Kimura blocks it.
Kimura blocking some punches.
Pickens swings wildly with an uppercut but Kimura uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Kimura gets control of Pickens's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kimura will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pickens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kimura throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pickens uses it to pass to side control. #T1#
Kimura regains half guard.
Pickens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kimura on the ground.
Kimura is staying active underneath Pickens, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pickens pulls his head out easily.
Kimura has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kimura has his foot on Pickens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pickens works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pickens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Pickens throws a big elbow that misses.
Pickens throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Kimura has his foot on Pickens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pickens works his way back into a safe position though.
Pickens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pickens postures up. #SUB2#
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kimura has his foot on Pickens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pickens works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pickens tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kimura working for a triangle but Pickens defends it easily. #SUB2#
Kimura has his feet on Pickens's thighs here. He's pushed Pickens off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pickens screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Masahiko Kimura!

 

Event: KOFC 29 - Crusher vs Superboy     
Date:   Feb 25, 2017
#R1#
Gomez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pickens swivels and escapes.
Pickens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pickens fails to land with a series of punches.
Pickens 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.
Gomez tries to clinch but Pickens is having none of it.
Pickens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomez slips under a jab.
Pickens misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Gomez drives through and clinches with Pickens against the cage. #BC2#
Pickens breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gomez has Pickens pressed against the cage.
Pickens misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Gomez stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pickens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomez.
Gomez is struggling to control the position.
Gomez controlling the action here for a moment.
Gomez gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Salva Gomez.
Pickens punishes Gomez's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Gomez clinches.
Gomez blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Pickens misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomez.
Gomez has Pickens pushed against the cage.#TD#
Gomez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pickens uses from the top position.
Gomez keeping full guard, as Pickens tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez controls Pickens momentarily but Pickens frees himself.
Pickens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pickens tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomez is retaining full guard.
Pickens is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pickens sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gomez's guard. #T3#
Pickens lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gomez is refusing to be controlled, as Pickens sits in half guard.
Pickens misses with a head shot. Gomez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gomez has momentary wrist control but Pickens slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomez is on top in guard. #REVR#
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pickens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pickens keeping full guard, as Gomez tries to pass. #T4#
Gomez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pickens's guard.
Gomez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pickens trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez looking to ground and pound but Pickens is blocking nicely.
Pickens holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gomez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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 Salva Gomez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pickens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pickens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Pickens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pickens cracks a nice hook into Gomez's ribs.
Slim Pickens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez closes the distance but Pickens moves to the side
and Pickens counters with a two punch combo.
Pickens throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Gomez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pickens manages to circle out of the way.
Pickens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickens keeps the fight on the outside.
Pickens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomez tries to counter by clinching up but Pickens breaks away and moves out of range.
Pickens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Gomez closes the distance but Pickens moves to the side
and Pickens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
A left and a right from Pickens both land. Nice combination.
Pickens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomez is looking to counter the offense by Pickens and move into the clinch.
Slim Pickens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomez throws a jab when Pickens was well out of range.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pickens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gomez rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Gomez darts in and clinches Pickens up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomez.
Gomez stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pickens.
Pickens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Gomez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Pickens manages to get underhooks. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gomez.
Gomez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pickens tries to break the clinch but Gomez is controlling the position.
Pickens digs a right hand underneath Gomez's ribcage. Gomez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gomez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pickens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gomez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gomez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gomez can't find room to land a body shot as Pickens controls the action. #TD#
Gomez manages to pull guard. #T3#
Pickens controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pickens trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Pickens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pickens trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Gomez looking to control but Pickens passes into half guard.
Gomez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pickens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pickens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pickens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomez is keeping the position for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gomez controls Pickens momentarily but Pickens frees himself.
Pickens wants to pass the guard but Gomez is keeping the position.
Pickens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pickens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gomez's head.
Pickens wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
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.

Slim Pickens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pickens throws the left hand but Gomez avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Gomez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gomez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pickens walks away with a smile on his face. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pickens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pickens swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez is looking to clinch.
Pickens throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL#
Gomez has closed the distance and engaged Pickens in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gomez pulls guard effortlessly.
Gomez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pickens is not content to let Gomez control the position.#T1#
Gomez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pickens looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gomez throwing shots but Pickens is blocking nicely.
Gomez is pressing down on Pickens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pickens is holding on for now.
Pickens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gomez.
Gomez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gomez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gomez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gomez is keen to just control but Pickens is a slippery customer.
Gomez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gomez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pickens's head.
Gomez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gomez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gomez is pressing down on Pickens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pickens is holding on for now.
Pickens looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gomez takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Jab from Pickens.
Pickens throws out a loose jab but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pickens goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pickens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pickens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pickens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pickens looks to land a right hand but Gomez moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pickens.
Gomez tries to clinch but Pickens moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pickens! But no joy.#T4#
Pickens swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Pickens lands with a straight right. Gomez didn't see that one coming.
Pickens tries to bum rush Gomez with a series of wild strikes but Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pickens fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Pickens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Pickens.#CL#
Gomez drives through and clinches with Pickens against the cage. #TD#
Gomez manages to pull guard.
Pickens stopping the sweep attempt from Gomez.
Pickens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gomez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pickens manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Pickens keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slim Pickens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pickens 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slim Pickens!

 

Event: KOFC 24 - Jones vs Obama     
Date:   Jan 28, 2017
#R1#
Pickens works Dyson's body with a nice hook.
Pickens misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Pickens.#CL#
Dyson has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Dyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pickens.
Pickens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickens misses with a body punch
and Dyson counters with a left and a right that stings Pickens.
Dyson shoots in but Pickens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dyson walks into a left hand. #T1#
Pickens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dyson manages to avoid it.#CL#
Dyson instigates a clinch.
Pickens swings wildly with an uppercut but Dyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dyson.
Pickens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pickens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pickens wants to get back to striking at distance but Dyson won't allow it.
Pickens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pickens tries to circle away but Dyson has him pinned against the cage.
Pickens tries to land knees in the clinch but Dyson avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Pickens lands with a right to the head.
Pickens working aggressively here.
Pickens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pickens is trying to force a seperation but Dyson has the dominant position.#BC#
Dyson breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Dyson shoots in and gets a takedown into Pickens's guard.
Pickens is looking to stand up but Dyson isn't so interested in that idea.
Dyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pickens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyson throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Dyson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dyson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pickens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dyson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dyson throws an elbow that misses. Pickens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dyson's guard. Nice move by Pickens!#REVB#
Dyson 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.
Pickens is looking to work some ground and pound but Dyson has wrist control.
Pickens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Pickens with a nice head shot there.
Pickens throwing strikes from guard but Dyson blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pickens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pickens looking to pass the guard.
Pickens throws a strike but Dyson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Pickens keeping full guard, as Dyson tries to pass.
Dyson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pickens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Pickens 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#
Dyson throws a right and a left that Pickens avoids nicely.
Pickens throws out a counter right but Dyson avoids it with no problem.
Pickens misses the shot to the body.
Dyson misses with a takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
enabling Pickens to counter with a crisp jab.
Pickens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pickens works Dyson's body with a nice hook.
Dyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pickens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dyson rather than just go for the knockout.
Pickens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickens leaves Dyson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dyson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Dyson tries for a takedown but Pickens circles away easily
and Pickens counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Dyson is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarrod Dyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dyson is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Pickens just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Dyson has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Slim Pickens!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 04, 2016
#R1#
Vandelay throws a lazy right hand but Pickens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vandelay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pickens's head backwards.
Slim Pickens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vandelay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pickens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vandelay misses the shot to the body.
Vandelay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pickens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pickens misses with an uppercut. Vandelay saw that one coming.
Pickens swings for the body but Vandelay moves out of range.
Vandelay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pickens manages to avoid it.
Vandelay lands with a good body shot.
Pickens 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.
Donk. Vandelay catches Pickens right on the button with a cross.
Pickens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pickens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vandelay counters with a stiff right hand.
Pickens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pickens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vandelay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vandelay tests Pickens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vandelay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pickens.#T1#
Pickens moves away from the strike by Vandelay.
Vandelay is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vandelay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pickens misses with a hook
and Vandelay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Pickens is rocked!
Vandelay avoids the body shot from Pickens.
Pickens is still on wobbly legs! Can Vandelay finish him?
Vandelay plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Pickens to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Pickens just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Art Vandelay!
During a confident post fight interview, Art Vandelay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 02, 2016
#R1#
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pickens as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Santos is defended easily by Pickens.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pickens as he jumps to the side.
Slim Pickens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Dos Santos.
Pickens misses the shot to the body.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Pickens circles away easily
and Pickens counters with a stiff right hand.
Pickens misses with a wild combination.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pickens.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Dos Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pickens is fending him off so far but Dos Santos persists. Nope, Pickens circles away and we're back to standing.
Pickens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pickens looks to land a combination. Dos Santos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dos Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Pickens, which made it look bad.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pickens lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pickens. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pickens throws a right hand that Dos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Santos also avoids with ease.
Pickens getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pickens cracks Dos Santos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Dos Santos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Pickens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos Santos is working away from the top position though.
Dos Santos prevents Pickens from standing back up.
Dos Santos is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pickens has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dos Santos is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Dos Santos is pressing down on Pickens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pickens is holding on for now.
Dos Santos slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Dos Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Pickens defends the submission attempt.
Dos Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is working for a kimura but Pickens is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pickens has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pickens wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Pickens dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pickens takes a swing at Dos Santos's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Pickens tries to sprawl but Dos Santos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dos Santos trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Dos Santos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1##SUB2#
Dos Santos is working for a kimura but Pickens is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos content to control rather than advance.
Dos Santos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dos Santos is continuing to stall.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pickens misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pickens as he avoids it easily.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown
letting Pickens counter with a right hand.
Dos Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pickens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slim Pickens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Dos Santos.
Pickens lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pickens scores with a jab to the body.
Pickens misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Dos Santos is working for a kimura but Pickens is defending it quite comfortably.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dos Santos.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pickens wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pickens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Dos Santos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dos Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pickens is trying to stand up here but Dos Santos is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Dos Santos with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good standup being displayed there by Pickens as he connects with a hook.
Pickens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Pickens dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dos Santos misses with a takedown
and Pickens counters with a stiff right hand.
Slim Pickens is winning the standup battle so far.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dos Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pickens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pickens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slim Pickens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Dos Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickens leaves Dos Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pickens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Santos moves away.
Dos Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pickens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pickens lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
Pickens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut there from Pickens.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Pickens shows good takedown defense.
Pickens is looking for a counter combo.
Dos Santos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pickens shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dos Santos eats them both and turns towards Pickens to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dos Santos avoids the body shot from Pickens.
Pickens stalks Dos Santos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dos Santos's face. Dos Santos staggers backwards, shaken.
Pickens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pickens sprawls well. Pickens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Slim Pickens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##TD2#
Dos Santos looking to score a takedown here. Pickens is defending well but Dos Santos drives through and ends up in Pickens's guard.
Dos Santos prevents Pickens from getting back to his feet.
Pickens might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pickens keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slim Pickens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown
and Pickens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pickens punishes Dos Santos's body with a nice straight punch.
Dos Santos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch lands to the side of Dos Santos 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Dos Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pickens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slim Pickens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pickens lands a jab to Dos Santos's midsection.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Pickens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pickens scores with a sloppy right hand. Dos Santos should have avoided that one.
Dos Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Pickens counters with a straight right hand.
Pickens connects with a body shot that sends Dos Santos's belly button to the back.
Dos Santos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dos Santos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pickens thuds a left hand into Dos Santos's body.
Alvaro Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick
and Pickens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab by Pickens.
Alvaro Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pickens connects with a body shot that sends Dos Santos's belly button to the back.
Dos Santos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pickens.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slim Pickens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pickens, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slim Pickens!

 

 
 
 
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