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Event:
Glory Crown Grand Prix Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Nijholt.
Nijholt misses with a right hand
and Pai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Nijholt does it's job there.
Pai staying out of range there.
Nijholt motions for Pai to come forward. Nijholt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Avery Nijholt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Nijholt finds it's target.#CL2#
Nijholt clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nijholt.
Nijholt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nijholt pushes Pai back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Pai tries to work over Nijholt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nijholt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pai backwards.
I was talking to Pai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nijholt lands an elbow just above Pai 's eye.
Pai is pushing Nijholt up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nijholt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Pai has had enough of the clinch but Nijholt keeps him there for the moment.
Nijholt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nijholt works on Pai's body with a couple of short punches.
Nijholt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nijholt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Nijholt as the two fighters clinch.
Nijholt avoiding damage as Pai throws knees to the body.
Pai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Nijholt.
Nijholt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Pai is rocked!
Pai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pai swings wildly with an uppercut but Nijholt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pai is trying to break free.
Nijholt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Pai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nijholt lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Pai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pai.
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!
Nijholt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pais head.
Good body shot from Nijholt.
Pai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pai working Nijholt over with knees to the body.
Nijholt lands a nice uppercut.
Nijholt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Pai trying to control the position but instead, Nijholt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pai into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Pai fails to land. #T3#
Pai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nijholt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pai's efforts to push away.
Pai takes an elbow to the temple.
Pai wants to get back to striking at distance but Nijholt won't allow it.
Nijholt lands an elbow just above Pai 's eye.
Nijholt digs a right hand into Pai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pai's gas tank.
Nijholt stalling in the clinch.
Nijholt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pai or not.
Pai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nijholt avoids it.
Pai seems to have got his legs back now.
Pai tries to land knees in the clinch but Nijholt avoids the damage to the body.
Nijholt blocks an uppercut.
Nijholt lands an elbow inside that Pai shrugs off.
Nijholt lands a damaging elbow.
Pai misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Nijholt scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pai fails to land.
Nijholt lands an elbow inside that Pai shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nijholt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Pai working aggressively here.
Nijholt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pai's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Nijholt.
Pai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nijholt as Pai tries to tie him up.
Pai takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Mai Pai has been cut.
Nijholt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nijholt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pai backwards.
Pai tries to land knees in the clinch but Nijholt avoids the damage to the body.
Nijholt blocks an uppercut.
Pai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nijholt creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Pai crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Pai face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Nijholt takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Avery Nijholt!
Avery Nijholt managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Power Matrix Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Saturday Night Pride Fights 6
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Pai misses with a low kick as Jane jumps back.
A swing and a miss from Pai.
Pai misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, jab by Jane - just one landing.
Pai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jane.
Pai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pai throws out a loose jab but Jane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jane scores with a punch to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Pai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mai Pai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pai misses with a low kick.
Jane tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jane has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pai is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The fighters circling - Pai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Jane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pai throws a leg kick but Jane moved away.
Jane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pai at a distance.
Pai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jane moves away.
Jane blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jane lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
No joy there for Pai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pai throws a low kick but Jane avoids it.
Jane tries a low kick but Pai avoids it.
Jane lands with an overhand left.
Pai throws a series of punches but Jane avoids them all with ease.
Pai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jane cracks Pai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Jane scores with a punch to the head.
Jane checks a leg kick nicely.
Pai throws a hook but Jane blocks it.
Pai throws a looping overhand right but Jane ducks down to avoid it.
Pai throws a right hand that Jane ducks under and follows up with a left that Jane also avoids with ease.
Pai misses with a wild combination.
Pai misses with a looping left.
Pai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jane avoids it really well and circles away.
Pai throws a series of punches but Jane avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jane.
Pai throws a right hand that Jane ducks under and follows up with a left that Jane also avoids with ease.
Pai misses with a double jab.
Pai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pai. Pai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pai throws a right hand that misses
and Jane counters with a straight right hand.
Jane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jane connects with a single shot there.
GI Jane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Pai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jane counters with a nice uppercut.
Pai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jane throws a good cross that connects.
Jane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pai in his tracks.
Pai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jane finds it's way round the side to connect with Pai's head.
Jane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jane lands a jab to Pai's midsection.
Pai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jane counters with a straight right hand.
Jane connects with a body shot that sends Pai's belly button to the back.
Jane lands a jab to Pai's midsection.
Pai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pai misses with a double jab.
Jane is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pai misses with a combination
and Jane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jane connects with a body shot.
Pai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Jane blocks a head kick by Pai.
Pai misses with an uppercut. Jane saw that one coming.
Pai goes for a double leg but Jane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Jane continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mai Pai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pai is breathing heavily.
Jane stuns Pai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jane lands a slapping body shot.
Jane lands a slapping body shot.
Jane lands a body shot.
Pai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Jane counter with a right hand.
Jane lands an overhand right.
Pai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jane.
Pai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pai's hands.
Pai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pai.
Jane cracks Pai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Pai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pai momentarily.
Pai looks for the body kick but Jane saw that one coming.
Jane works Pai's body with a nice hook.
Pai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Jane.
Pai throws a leg kick
and Jane counters with a nice uppercut.
Pai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jane, as that shot connected.
Jane lands a right hook to the body.
Jane lands with a good body shot.
Pai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pai misses with a hook.
Jane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pai is out of range and Jane settles back down.
Pai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pai scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
GI Jane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pai under the eye.
Pai walks into a straight right hand from Jane.
Pai dives in for a single leg takedown but Jane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Pai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pai might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pai avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Pai is predictable there
and Jane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Pai misses the target.
Pai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jane with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Pai scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Jane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Jane is trying to work for a sweep but Pai has mounted him!
Jane tries to lock up and control but Pai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jane is trying desperately to improve position.
Jane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jane tries to hold on but Pai pushes him away.
Jane is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Jane tries to hold on but Pai pushes him away.
Jane is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pai is staying active.
Jane is trying desperately to improve position.
Pai tries to control but Jane wriggling away. #T3#
Jane is desperately trying to improve his position but Pai has a good base and remains in mount.
Pai avoids the attempt from Jane to control.
Jane regains half guard.
Jane tries to roll over but Pai keeps him under control.
Jane trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pai manages to pass to mount!
#T4#
Jane is squirming around, avoiding Pai's attempts to control the action.
Jane wants to hold on but Pai pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Pai looking to secure an arm triangle but Jane defends it well.
Jane tries to lock up and control but Pai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mai Pai dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jane scores with a shot to the body.
Pai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jane tests Pai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pai throws a nice looking combination but Jane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pai throws a shot from downtown. Jane moves away and avoids it.
Jane cracks a nice hook into Pai's ribs.
Jane catches Pai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pai.
Pai blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pai misses with the combination.
Pai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jane steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pai. That one must have hurt.
Jane connects with a body shot.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Jane.
Jane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pai looks to throw a body kick
and Jane counters with a nice uppercut.
Jane wants to clinch up but Pai keeps it at a distance.
Jane punishes Pai's body with a nice straight punch.
Pai throws a sloppy head kick
and Jane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jane works Pai's body with a nice hook.
Pai throws a leg kick but Jane sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jane thuds a left hand into Pai's body.
Jane cracks Pai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pai swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Jane there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jane cracks a nice hook into Pai's ribs.
Pai thows a leg kick but Jane checks it
and Jane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
GI Jane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jane digs a good hook to Pai's body.
Jane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Jane. Beautiful body shot.
GI Jane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Pai tries to land a leg kick but Jane saw it coming and moves away.
Jane connects with a nice looking jab.
Pai fails with a takedown attempt.
Jane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Jane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pai doesn't seem phased though.
Pai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well,Pai is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Pai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jane lands a right hook to the body.
Jane digs a good hook to Pai's body.
Pai misses with a double jab.
Jane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pai doesn't seem bothered though.
Pai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
A low kick from Pai misses
and Jane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pai needs to keep his hands up - Jane had a free shot at his head there.
Jane is looking to clinch but Pai is avoiding it.
Jane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jane lands with a nice body punch.
Pai misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Jane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pai wants to land a leg kick but Jane is out of range.
Pai misses with a series of wild punches.
Pai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jane circles away quickly and effectively.
Jane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mai Pai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pai throws a right hand that Jane ducks under and follows up with a left that Jane also avoids with ease.
Pai misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Jane does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pai throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Jane counter with a right hand.
Jane scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
A low kick from Pai misses
and Jane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jane lands a nice hook to Pai's body. Pai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pai misses with a wild combination.
Jane connects with the punch.
Pai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jane tests Pai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pai is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mai Pai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Jane.
Pai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jane counters with a nice uppercut.
Pai throws a hook but Jane avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A leg kick checked by Jane.
Jane feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
GI Jane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jane 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 Josh West scores the fight for GI Jane!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for GI Jane!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for GI Jane!
GI Jane wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious GI Jane thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Saturday Night Pride Fights 4
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Pai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pai is looking to counter punch.
Boesku throws a hook to the side of Pai's head but Pai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boesku tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boesku somewhat.
Boesku with a poor takedown
letting Pai counter with a right hand.
Mai Pai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Boesku.
Boesku with a poor takedown
and Pai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pai misses with a body kick.
Pai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pai.
Boesku misses with a takedown attempt
and Pai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boesku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pai circles away.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Pai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pai leaves Boesku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Pai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boesku.
Boesku misses with a takedown attempt
and Pai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Pai throws a wild body kick that Boesku sees coming a mile off.
Boesku looks for a takedown but Pai sprawls well.
Boesku throws a lazy uppercut
and Boesku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boesku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pai as he jumps to the side.
Boesku goes for a double leg but Pai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Pai continues to drive forward.#T2#
Boesku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boesku shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Pai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boesku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pai tries to clinch up but Boesku circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boesku is defended easily by Pai.
Boesku shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Pai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boesku shoots for a double leg takedown but Pai sprawls well. He's pushed Boesku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Pai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T3#
Pai lands a shoulder strike.
Pai throws a head punch that misses.
Boesku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boesku as Pai tries to tie him up.
Pai stalls.
Pai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pai tries to land knees in the clinch but Boesku avoids the damage to the body.
Boesku jumps guard but Pai turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Pai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pai trying to control the position but instead, Boesku has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pai into the ropes.
Pai looking to slow down the pace here.
Pai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boesku.
#T4#
Boesku avoiding damage as Pai throws knees to the body.
Pai throws a head punch that misses.
Boesku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pai tries to throw a body punch but Boesku avoids it by throwing Pai back against the ropes.
Boesku working hard to break the clinch.
Boesku has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boesku tries to break the clinch but Pai is controlling the position.
Boesku is looking to break free of the clinch but Pai has double underhooks.
Boesku managing to block the knees to the body from Pai.
Boesku wants to break free but Pai has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boesku goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pai prevents it.
Pai misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Pai to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mai Pai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Boesku shoots in but no luck this time.
Roman Boesku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boesku looks for a takedown but Pai sprawls well.
Boesku dives in for a single leg takedown but Pai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Pai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mai Pai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Boesku.
Boesku stalks Pai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pai's face. Pai staggers backwards, shaken.
Boesku tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boesku somewhat.
Pai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku looks for a takedown but Pai sprawls well.
As Boesku looks to move away, Pai throws a big counter combo but Boesku just gets out of the way.
Pai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boesku can do to turn this around?
Boesku fails to land the takedown.
Pai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Pai slips a straight right by Boesku.
Pai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boesku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pai swivels and escapes.
Boesku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boesku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boesku.
Boesku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boesku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boesku gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pai counters with a series of strikes. Boesku will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pai lands an overhand right.#T2#
No luck for Boesku with that takedown attempt.
It appears Pai was looking to counter with a kick there.
Boesku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pai circles away.
As Boesku looks to move away, Pai throws a big counter combo but Boesku just gets out of the way.
Boesku has a takedown stuffed.
Boesku with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Pai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pai struggles to land a body shot inside as Boesku controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boesku jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pai walks away with a smile on his face. Boesku gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boesku throws a head kick that misses.
Mai Pai is winning the standup battle so far.
Boesku takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boesku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pai.
Pai missing with a left hand there. Boesku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Boesku throws a looping overhand right but Pai ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Pai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boesku.
A slow jab from Boesku misses its intended target.
Pai lands a really nice looking cross but Boesku seems unphased.
Boesku misses the jab.
Pai looks to throw the jab but Boesku is out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boesku or perhaps it was just good defense by Pai, which made it look bad.
Pai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boesku.
Boesku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boesku moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Pai - just one landing. #T4#
Pai throws a head kick but Boesku moves out of range.
Mai Pai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boesku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pai smiles and moves away.
Boesku takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boesku moves out of range of the body kick from Pai.
Boesku loads up on a big right hand but Pai slips the punch.
Pai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
Boesku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pai manages to avoid it.
Pai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mai Pai dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pai misses with a body shot.
Boesku tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pai defends well and Boesku ends up having to push Pai into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boesku avoids the body shot from Pai.
Boesku gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boesku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boesku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mai Pai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Boesku.
Boesku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pai avoids the head kick by Boesku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku tries for a takedown but Pai circles away easily
enabling Pai to counter with a crisp jab.
Boesku doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pai counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Boesku throws a lazy head kick
and Pai counters with a two punch combo.
Boesku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boesku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pai misses with an uppercut. Boesku saw that one coming.
Pai throws a hook to the side of Boesku's head but Boesku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mai Pai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boesku fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pai avoids it really well and circles away.
Pai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Boesku decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Boesku is looking for a kimura but Pai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boesku to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Boesku is trying to work for a kimura but Pai is defending well.
Roman Boesku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pai tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Boesku looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Boesku is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Pai is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roman Boesku!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valenzuela is defended easily by Pai.
Pai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valenzuela really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horrible takedown attempt by Valenzuela or perhaps it was just good defense by Pai, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valenzuela.
Pai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown but Pai shows good takedown defense.
As Valenzuela backs off Pai throws a huge counter combo but Valenzuela manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tod Valenzuela. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Valenzuela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pai throws a counter combo.
Valenzuela darts in looking for a takedown but Pai gets double underhooks and turns Valenzuela into the cage.
Valenzuela sets himself, and Pai steps forward looking for the clinch! Valenzuela avoids it this time.
Valenzuela doesn't manage to clinch there - Pai circles away.
Valenzuela throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pai's waist but Pai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valenzuela off to one side.
Valenzuela dives in and grabs Pai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pai pushes down on Valenzuela's head and hops out.
Valenzuela looks to land a combination but Pai avoids it well.
Pai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pai wants it to stay on the feet.
Pai misses with a hook.#CL#
Valenzuela has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Pai lands with a right to the head.
Valenzuela's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valenzuela wants to get back to striking at distance but Pai won't allow it.
Valenzuela wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valenzuela backwards.
Valenzuela takes a knee to the side of the body.
Valenzuela is breathing heavily.
Pai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Valenzuela on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Pai.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pai.#ROC2#
Valenzuela is rocked!
Pai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Valenzuela is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Pai.
Pai pushes Valenzuela against the cage. Pai is working some dirty boxing. Pai pushes off with a quick right hook! Valenzuela goes down! Valenzuela tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pai moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mai Pai!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Pai swinging wildly here.
Cox shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pai sprawls well. Pai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cox gets slowly back to his feet.
Pai throws out a counter right but Cox avoids it with no problem.
Pai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pai misses with a wild body shot.
Cox tries to counter with a takedown but Pai is quick to defend against it.
Cox misses with a takedown attempt - Pai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pai looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1##CL2#
Pai instigates a clinch.
Pai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pai lands with a light punch inside.
Pai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cox avoids it.
Cox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pai lands a nice knee to the body.
Pai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Pai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cox's elbow.
Cox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pai misses with a punch to the body.
Cox dodges an elbow strike from Pai.
Pai misses with a knee strike.
Pai tries to land a knee to the head but Cox blocks with his arms.
Pai misses with an elbow strike.
Pai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pai swings wildly with an uppercut but Cox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Pai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pai tries a body shot but Cox blocks it.
Pai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pai throws an elbow but it misses.
A body shot lands from Pai.
Pai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cox avoids it.
Pai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pai misses with an elbow over the top.
Pai throws an elbow that misses.
Pai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pai misses with a body punch.
Cox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Pai.
#T4#
Pai throws an elbow but it misses.
Pai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cox.
Pai avoids the elbow strike from Cox, against the cage.
Pai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cox tries to land knees in the clinch but Pai avoids the damage to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Pai.
Pai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cox avoids it.
Cox dodges an elbow strike from Pai.
Cox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Pai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mai Pai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cox dives in and grabs Pai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pai pushes down on Cox's head and hops out.
Pai swings for the body but Cox moves out of range.
Pai looks to score with a jab to the body but Cox is just out of range.
Pai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pai throws a lazy right hand but Cox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cox shoots in for a takedown but Pai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hershel Cox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Pai has closed the distance and engaged Cox in a clinch.
#T1#
Pai blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cox fails to land.
Pai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pai stalling in the clinch but Cox improves position.
Pai pushes Cox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Pai.
Cox blocks the elbow strike.
Cox avoids a wild elbow strike from Pai.
Cox blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pai.
Pai looking to throw knees to the head but Cox is blocking nicely.
Pai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Pai.
#T2##BC2#
Pai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pai misses with a two punch combination.
Cox misses with a combination
letting Pai counter with a right hand.
Pai feints a jab promting Cox to slip. Pai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cox slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pai looks to land a left hand but Cox moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Pai.
Pai throws a right hand that Cox ducks under and follows up with a left that Cox also avoids with ease.#T3#
Cox fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hershel Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Pai gets a clinch.
Pai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cox takes a shot to the head.
Pai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cox.
#T4#
Pai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cox backwards.
Cox pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cox is defending well for now.
Cox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pai's elbow.
Pai tries to land knees in the clinch but Cox avoids the damage to the body.
Cox digs a right hand underneath Pai's ribcage. Pai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pai misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pai throws an elbow but misses.
Cox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Cox throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mai Pai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cox throws a jab but it's blocked by Pai.
Pai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cox. Cox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pai throws a hook to the side of Cox's head but Cox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pai manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Cox instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pai fails to land.
Cox takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pai swings wildly with an uppercut but Cox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pai controlling the action here for a moment.
Pai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Pai misses with an elbow over the top.
Pai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cox blocks it with crossed arms.
Pai lands a damaging elbow.
Pai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pai throws an elbow that misses.
Pai effectively controlling the action here.
Cox dodges an elbow strike from Pai.
A right hand to the body from Cox.
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Pai.
Pai pushes off an throws an elbow but Cox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Pai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cox's elbow.
Pai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pai controlling the action here for a moment.
Pai managing to block the knees to the body from Cox.
Cox avoiding damage as Pai throws knees to the body.
Cox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pai lands an elbow inside.
Pai throws an elbow that misses.
Pai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cox takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T3#
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Pai.
Pai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pai misses with a punch to the body.
Pai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pai is defending well for now.
Pai missing with knees to the body.
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Pai.
Pai trying to control the position but instead, Cox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pai into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cox.
Mai Pai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Cox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pai trying to land knees to the body.
Pai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cox throws an elbow but it misses.
Pai misses with an elbow strike.
Pai tries to land knees in the clinch but Cox avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cox struggles to land a body shot inside as Pai controls his hands.
Pai missing with knees to the body.
Hershel Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cox can't find room to land a body shot as Pai controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mai Pai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mai Pai!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Potter has managed to clinch.
Potter takes an elbow to the temple.
Potter tries to pull guard but Pai won't allow it.
Pai swings wildly with an uppercut but Potter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Potter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Potter avoids it.
Pai pushes Potter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Potter pulls guard.
Potter wants to get back to his feet but Pai is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Pai stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Potter fails with an attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Potter.
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Pai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Potter in his tracks. #T1#
Pai throws a right hand that Potter ducks under and follows up with a left that Potter also avoids with ease.
A big left from Pai misses.
Pai misses with a wild body shot.
Potter moves out of range of the strikes.
Potter wants to clinch.
Grady Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potter tries to clinch up
and Pai counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Pai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Pai closes the distance and clinches.
Potter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pai smiles and moves away.
Potter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Potter rushes Pai and presses him up against the cage.
Potter tries to land knees in the clinch but Pai avoids the damage to the body.
Potter looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Potter jumps guard.
#SU2#
Pai stands up from Potter's guard - Pai perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pai loads up on a big right hand but Potter slips the punch.#T3#
Potter tries to clinch but Pai is having none of it.
Pai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Pai drives through and clinches with Potter against the cage.
Pai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Potter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pai lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Grady Potter has been cut.
Potter takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC2#
Potter is rocked!
Pai lands an elbow just above Potter 's eye.
Oh Potter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pai has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Potter - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Pai, and another! Potter is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Mai Pai!
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