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Event:
TGC 25: Shakhbulatov vs Human
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Picciluna scores with a hook to the body. Kovalskii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Picciluna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovalskii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Picciluna swings for the body but Kovalskii moves out of range.
Kovalskii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Picciluna throws a series of punches but Kovalskii avoids them all with ease.
Kovalskii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Picciluna looks to land a combination but Kovalskii avoids it well.
Kovalskii walks into a straight right hand from Picciluna.#CUT#
It looks like Pan Kovalskii has been cut.
Picciluna stuffs the takedown attempt from Kovalskii. Kovalskii gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Picciluna misses its target.
Picciluna throws a series of punches but Kovalskii moves out of range. #KD#
Picciluna drops Kovalskii with a beautiful combination! Kovalskii stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Picciluna is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Kovalskii is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picciluna lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Kovalskii is looking to close the distance but Picciluna sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Kovalskii crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Kovalskii is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Umberto Picciluna!
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 108
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Crosby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Umberto Picciluna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picciluna.
Picciluna lands a two punch combo.
Crosby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Picciluna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Picciluna misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Crosby counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Picciluna!
Picciluna is trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picciluna regains half guard.
Picciluna is refusing to be controlled, as Crosby sits in half guard.
Picciluna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Picciluna.
Crosby wants to control from the top but Picciluna keeps moving. #T1#
Picciluna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crosby manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Crosby trying to keep a closed guard but Picciluna is proving a slippery customer.
Picciluna slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Picciluna works his foot free and advances to mount.
Crosby wants to hold on but Picciluna pushes him away.
Picciluna in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Crosby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Picciluna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
BOOM! Picciluna connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Picciluna has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Picciluna is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Picciluna postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Crosby looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#
Crosby is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big strike lands for Picciluna! That's really hurt Crosby and he's turned his back - Picciluna keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Picciluna jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Picciluna!
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Event:
CEFC 248
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Wilkinson takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Wilkinson has been cut.
Wilkinson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD2#
Picciluna cracks Wilkinson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Picciluna has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wilkinson to stand back up!#ROC2#
Wilkinson is rocked!
Wilkinson walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Picciluna! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Umberto Picciluna!
The defeated Jack Wilkinson had this to say: 'I gotta give it to him, he beat me and there's no excuses.'.
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Event:
CEFC 245
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Townsend has Picciluna up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Picciluna. #CUT2#
It looks like Ulysses Townsend has been cut.
Townsend is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picciluna.
Picciluna misses with a punch on the inside.
Picciluna throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Townsend manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Townsend scores with a takedown into Picciluna's guard.
Townsend postures up and lands a big shot to Picciluna's brow.
Picciluna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Townsend forces his way into half guard.
Townsend working over Picciluna with some ground and pound. Picciluna looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Picciluna is looking for a sweep. Townsend is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Townsend wants to free his trapped foot but Picciluna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Picciluna wants to improve his position but Townsend is controlling well.
#SUB#
Townsend is working for a kimura but Picciluna is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Townsend wants to lay and pray for a moment but Picciluna keeps working.
Townsend prevents Picciluna from improving his position.#T2#
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.
Picciluna gets full guard.
Townsend trying to control the position from guard on top but Picciluna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Picciluna can't keep his opponent in guard - Townsend advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Townsend is trying to control the action in half guard but Picciluna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Picciluna wants to improve his position but Townsend is controlling well.
Picciluna is refusing to be controlled, as Townsend sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Picciluna is looking for a sweep. Townsend is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Picciluna has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Picciluna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Townsend stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Picciluna scores with a shot to the body.
Townsend is breathing heavily.
Picciluna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Townsend stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Townsend has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Picciluna finds it's way round the side to connect with Townsend's head.
Picciluna scores with a shot to the body.
Townsend takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Picciluna scores with a body shot.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Picciluna knocks Townsend out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Umberto Picciluna!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Thatcher looks to land a right hand but Picciluna moved out of range.
Picciluna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Thatcher counters by clinching up.
Picciluna can't find room to land a body shot as Thatcher controls the action.
Picciluna misses with a punch to the body.
Picciluna misses with a punch to the body.
Thatcher lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Picciluna.
Thatcher just leaning against Picciluna, taking a breather.
Picciluna being controlled against the cage.
Picciluna can't find room to land a body shot as Thatcher controls the action.
Picciluna being controlled against the cage.
Picciluna misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picciluna misses with a body punch.
Thatcher pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Thatcher.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thatcher.
#T1#
Thatcher taking a breather.#BC#
Thatcher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thatcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Picciluna throws a right hand that Thatcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Thatcher also avoids with ease.
Picciluna scores with a shot to the body.
Thatcher lands a jab to the head.
Thatcher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thatcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picciluna.
Thatcher works over Picciluna's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Umberto Picciluna has been cut.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Thatcher has knocked Picciluna down with a huge combo! Thatcher steps away and waves a wobbly Picciluna back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Picciluna is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picciluna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thatcher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Picciluna is still on wobbly legs! Can Thatcher finish him?
Picciluna looks up at the clock. Bad move! Thatcher lands a right hand from hell, dropping Picciluna. Thatcher pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Thatcher!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Niaz has Picciluna up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Niaz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picciluna.
Niaz landing knees to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Umberto Picciluna has been cut.
Niaz lands a damaging elbow.
Picciluna tries a body shot but Niaz blocks it.
#TD#
Niaz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Niaz is trying to control. Picciluna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Picciluna is looking to improve his position.
Picciluna misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Picciluna wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Niaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Picciluna is looking for a sweep. Niaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Niaz lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Niaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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!#SUB#
Niaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Picciluna defends it well.
Picciluna tries to get to full guard but Niaz has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
Niaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Picciluna has managed to free his arm - good work. #SU#
Niaz gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Picciluna misses with a two punch combination.
Picciluna throws a right and a left that Niaz avoids nicely.
Picciluna digs a good body shot into Niaz's ribs.#TD#
Niaz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Picciluna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Picciluna.
Picciluna keeping full guard, as Niaz tries to pass. #SUB#
Niaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Niaz is breathing heavily.
Niaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Picciluna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niaz is one step ahead there. #T2#
Niaz slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Picciluna.#SUB#
Niaz is looking for a kimura but Picciluna is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Niaz to get the leverage.
Niaz prevents Picciluna from improving his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Niaz is looking for a kimura here.
Picciluna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Niaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Niaz's back!
Picciluna is not going to allow Niaz to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Picciluna is landing with strikes. Niaz can't take much more of this.
Picciluna missing with strikes from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Picciluna manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Niaz trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Picciluna doesn't have the hooks in and Niaz manages to turn into his guard.
Picciluna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Niaz trying to control but Picciluna is working from the bottom.
Niaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Picciluna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Picciluna slips a nice elbow through Niaz's hands, connecting with Niaz's forehead.#T4##SUB#
Niaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Picciluna uses his free foot to push down on Niaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Niaz.
Picciluna lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picciluna throws some wild stikes that Niaz manages to avoid easily.
Picciluna thowing shots but they're missing.
Picciluna prevents Niaz from getting the reversal.
Niaz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Niaz is looking to improve his position but Picciluna isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Umberto Picciluna will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Umberto Picciluna'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.
#R2#
Picciluna digs a good body shot into Niaz's ribs.
Picciluna scores with a body shot.
Picciluna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Umberto Picciluna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picciluna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Niaz.
Picciluna scores with a nice right hand.
Picciluna looks to land a combination but Niaz avoids it well.
Picciluna throws a shot to the body.
Picciluna lands a nice looking body shot.
Picciluna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Picciluna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Picciluna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Picciluna lands a slapping body shot.
Niaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Picciluna fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Niaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Picciluna closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#
Niaz is rocked!
Picciluna connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Niaz out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Umberto Picciluna!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Picciluna just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Nielsion was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Picciluna.
Nielsion misses with a hook.
Picciluna wants to counter the offense by Nielsion and move into the clinch position.
Picciluna is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Picciluna misses with a wild combination.
Nielsion throws a big shot that misses.
Nielsion swings for the body but Picciluna moves out of range.
Nielsion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Picciluna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nielsion avoids the body shot from Picciluna.
Nielsion thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Picciluna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nielsion is breathing heavily.
Picciluna cracks a nice hook into Nielsion's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picciluna misses with a straight left.
Picciluna feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Nielsion crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Umberto Picciluna!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1#
A big right from Picciluna misses.
Punchy Punchy throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Punchy Punchy rushes Picciluna and presses him up against the cage.
Punchy Punchy lands a shoulder strike.
Picciluna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Picciluna has a couple of punches blocked by Punchy Punchy.
Picciluna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Punchy Punchy scores with a hook to the body.
Punchy Punchy lands a body punch.
Punchy Punchy lands a left hand.
Punchy Punchy lands a left hand.
A short left from Punchy Punchy.
Punchy Punchy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Picciluna backwards.
Punchy Punchy scores with a shot to the side of Picciluna's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picciluna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Punchy Punchy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Picciluna backwards.
Punchy Punchy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Punchy Punchy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Punchy Punchy lands a shoulder strike.
Picciluna throws a punch but it's blocked by Punchy Punchy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Punchy Punchy.
Punchy Punchy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Picciluna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Punchy Punchy's elbow. #T1#
Punchy Punchy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Punchy Punchy lands a hook that snaps the head of Picciluna backwards.
Punchy Punchy blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Punchy Punchy.
Picciluna misses with a punch on the inside.
Punchy Punchy scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Picciluna is rocked!
Picciluna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Picciluna is still on wobbly legs! Can Punchy Punchy finish him?
Punchy Punchy lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Punchy Punchy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Punchy Punchy lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Punchy Punchy.
Punchy Punchy creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Picciluna with a big uppercut! Picciluna tries to clinch up but Punchy Punchy pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Picciluna to the mat! Picciluna covers up and Punchy Punchy unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Two Punchy Punchy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Griffin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Picciluna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griffin somewhat.
Griffin is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Picciluna steps into range and cracks Griffin with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Griffin flops backwards and Picciluna dives into his guard looking to finish!
Picciluna with a flurry of punches that miss.
Griffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Picciluna.
Picciluna throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Picciluna works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Picciluna not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Picciluna trying to mount his opponent but Griffin defends it.
Picciluna not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Picciluna throwing shots but Griffin is blocking nicely.
Griffin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Picciluna on the ground.
Picciluna is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Griffin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T1#
Picciluna looking to finish with strikes here!
Griffin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Picciluna throws some wild stikes that Griffin manages to avoid easily.
Picciluna unloads with some shots from mount but Griffin bucks and avoids them well.
Picciluna throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Picciluna throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Griffin because Picciluna loaded up on that one.
Picciluna throws some wild stikes that Griffin manages to avoid easily.
Picciluna thowing shots but they're missing.
Picciluna punching from mount but Griffin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Picciluna throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Picciluna.
Griffin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Picciluna throws some wild stikes that Griffin manages to avoid easily.
Picciluna misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picciluna lands a couple of good shots and Griffin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#CUT2#
Matt Griffin's cut is getting worse.
Picciluna punches the canvas rather than the man.
Even with his hooks in, Picciluna manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Picciluna misses with a punch to the head.
Picciluna thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Picciluna misses with a punch to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Picciluna thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Griffin covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Picciluna struggling to land strikes to the head as Griffin covers up.
Even with his hooks in, Picciluna manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Picciluna thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Picciluna missing with punches from the back.
Picciluna missing with strikes. #T3#
Griffin trying to control but not successfully.
Picciluna missing with strikes from the back.
Picciluna throwing sloppy strikes.
Picciluna throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Picciluna throwing sloppy strikes.
Griffin is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Picciluna 's hooks.
Picciluna misses with a head shot.
Picciluna thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Picciluna thowing shots but they're missing.
Picciluna looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Picciluna throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Picciluna lands a nice shot to the head.
Picciluna throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Griffin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Picciluna.
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!
Picciluna throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Griffin because Picciluna loaded up on that one.
Picciluna throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Picciluna scoring with strikes but Griffin is staying in there.
Picciluna misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Griffin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Picciluna tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Picciluna looking to finish with strikes here!
Picciluna has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Griffin's face.
#CUT2#
Matt Griffin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Picciluna has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picciluna lands a big elbow. #ROC2#
Griffin is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Matt Griffin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Griffin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Umberto Picciluna!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Magnum shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Picciluna manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magnum working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Picciluna's head.
Picciluna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magnum's guard. #REVR#
Picciluna throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magnum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magnum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Picciluna missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Picciluna has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magnum wants to stand but Picciluna is controlling the position.
Picciluna throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Picciluna postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Picciluna is looking to work some ground and pound but Magnum has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picciluna wants to pass the guard but Magnum is keeping the position.
Picciluna working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magnum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Picciluna stops Magnum from standing up.
Picciluna slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Picciluna throwing shots but Magnum is blocking nicely.
Picciluna working over Magnum with some ground and pound. Magnum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Picciluna scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magnum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Picciluna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Picciluna thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magnum's head.
Magnum is trying to control but can't.
Picciluna sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magnum defending well though.
Magnum tries to roll over but Picciluna keeps him under control.
Picciluna trying to mount his opponent but Magnum defends it.
Picciluna passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Magnum!
Picciluna misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T2#
Magnum is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Magnum working to try and regain half guard.
Magnum blocking the ground and pound.
Magnum wants to control but Picciluna is having none of it.
Picciluna throws some wild stikes that Magnum manages to avoid easily.
Picciluna throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Picciluna looking to finish with strikes here!
Magnum is looking to improve his position but Picciluna isn't that keen on the idea.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnum wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Picciluna.
Picciluna throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Magnum is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Picciluna there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Picciluna there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Picciluna misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Picciluna thowing shots but they're missing.
Magnum is trying to escape the mount.
Magnum in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Magnum avoids a series of strikes thrown by Picciluna.
Magnum is looking to improve his position but Picciluna isn't that keen on the idea.
Picciluna throwing strikes here but Magnum is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Picciluna prevents Magnum from getting the reversal.
Picciluna throws some wild stikes that Magnum manages to avoid easily.
Magnum is trying to stand up.#T4#
Picciluna throwing strikes here but Magnum is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Picciluna throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Picciluna throws some wild stikes that Magnum manages to avoid easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnum avoids a series of strikes thrown by Picciluna.
Magnum is looking to get to half guard.
Picciluna misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Picciluna looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Picciluna misses with a head shot.
Picciluna looking to ground and pound but Magnum is blocking nicely.
Magnum wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Picciluna.
Picciluna is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Magnum can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Picciluna dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Magnum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Umberto Picciluna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Picciluna throws a shot from downtown. Magnum moves away and avoids it.
Magnum moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Magnum closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Magnum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magnum slips a jab from Picciluna.
Magnum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Picciluna cracks Magnum with a good jab.
Picciluna misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Magnum counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Picciluna!
Picciluna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Magnum is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Picciluna defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Picciluna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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!
Picciluna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Picciluna forces his way into half guard.
Picciluna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magnum can do to turn this around?#T1#
Magnum is in trouble now - Picciluna has advanced to mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Picciluna there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Picciluna misses with a head shot.
Magnum is in a horrible position here. Picciluna smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Magnum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magnum blocking the ground and pound.
Picciluna scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Picciluna misses with a head shot.
Picciluna throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Magnum because Picciluna loaded up on that one.
Picciluna misses with a head shot.
Magnum tries to reverse the position but Picciluna maintains control.#T2#
Magnum holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Picciluna tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Poor strikes thrown by Picciluna there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
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!
Magnum wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Picciluna.
Picciluna throwing strikes here but Magnum is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Picciluna misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Magnum holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Picciluna tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Magnum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Picciluna thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Picciluna throwing strikes here but Magnum is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Picciluna thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magnum can do anything to dispel that myth.
Picciluna thowing shots but they're missing.
Magnum tries to lock up and control but Picciluna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Picciluna looking to ground and pound but Magnum is blocking nicely.
Magnum is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Picciluna there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Magnum tries to reverse the position but Picciluna maintains control.
Picciluna thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Picciluna misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Magnum holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Picciluna tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Magnum can't escape the position.
Picciluna misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Magnum avoids a series of strikes thrown by Picciluna.
Picciluna throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T4#
Magnum avoids a series of strikes thrown by Picciluna.
Magnum is desperately trying to improve his position but Picciluna has a good base and remains in mount.
Magnum holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Picciluna tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Magnum avoids a series of strikes thrown by Picciluna.
Magnum is breathing heavily.
Picciluna throws some wild stikes that Magnum manages to avoid easily.
Picciluna throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picciluna looking to ground and pound but Magnum is blocking nicely.
Picciluna misses with a head shot.
Picciluna throwing strikes here but Magnum is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Picciluna unloads with some shots from mount but Magnum bucks and avoids them well.
Magnum is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Picciluna throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Magnum avoids a series of strikes thrown by Picciluna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Picciluna dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Picciluna scores with a sloppy right hand. Magnum should have avoided that one.
Magnum lands a nice hook to Picciluna's body. Picciluna takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magnum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Picciluna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magnum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Magnum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picciluna throws out the jab. #CL2#
Magnum moves into range and clinches up with Picciluna.#TD2#
Magnum gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Magnum postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magnum wants to control from the top but Picciluna keeps moving.
Magnum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Picciluna looking for a sweep. Not yet Picciluna, not yet.
Picciluna 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#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picciluna thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magnum's head. #T1#
Picciluna with the ground and pound but Magnum uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Magnum is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Picciluna with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magnum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Picciluna forces his way into half guard.
Picciluna throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magnum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Picciluna throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Picciluna sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magnum defending well though.
Magnum is in trouble now - Picciluna has advanced to mount!
The referee warns Magnum that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Picciluna thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Umberto Picciluna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Picciluna wants to control the pace but Magnum is squirming around nicely.
Picciluna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magnum is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Magnum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Picciluna trying to control but Magnum is having none of it.
Picciluna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magnum is squirming around, avoiding Picciluna's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Jackson Magnum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umberto Picciluna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Picciluna controlling from the full mount.
Magnum tries to lock up and control but Picciluna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Picciluna trying to control but Magnum is having none of it.
Picciluna is really struggling to control Magnum but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Picciluna content just to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Picciluna trying to control but Magnum is having none of it.
Magnum is trying to escape the mount.
Picciluna trying to control but Magnum is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picciluna content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Picciluna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Picciluna, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Picciluna!
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