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Event:
Ludus III
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pierre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pierre has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Baker is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pierre darts in looking for a takedown but Baker gets double underhooks and turns Pierre into the cage. #TD#
Pierre gets caught flat footed, as Baker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baker distracts Pierre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've been hearing good reports from Baker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pierre keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Baker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baker 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.
Pierre is trying to hold Baker in close to prevent damage but Baker has managed to pass into half guard.
Pierre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baker.
Pierre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baker.
Baker controlling the action here.
Pierre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baker.
Pierre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Baker wants to take a breather but Pierre is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker lands strikes from half guard.
Baker is nestled in close to Pierre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baker throws a strike but Pierre avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pierre working a defensive guard here.
Baker is working Pierre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Baker working some strikes from top position.
Baker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pierre can't keep his opponent in guard - Baker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Baker not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Pierre is looking to improve his position.
Baker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Baker is nestled in close to Pierre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#
Pierre is rocked!
Baker lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Pierre quite badly. Pierre pulls Baker in close trying to recover. Baker postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Pierre on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Pierre doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Baker!
Jonny Baker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2019 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller misses with the body kick#TD#
and Pierre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Miller's guard.
Miller is pulling down on Pierre's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pierre postures up.
#T1#
Pierre slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Miller throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pierre sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pierre appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Pierre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pierre. #T2#
Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierre showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Miller has Pierre pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pierre sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miller scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Ben Pierre has been cut.#T4#
Pierre avoids the head kick by Miller.
Pierre attempts a counter takedown but Miller avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Pierre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miller is pulling down on Pierre's head to control his posture.
Miller is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller trying to keep a closed guard but Pierre is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ben Pierre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Pierre's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Pierre half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pierre tries to counter with a takedown but Miller is quick to defend against it.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Pierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Pierre counters with a takedown into side control.
Pierre controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Miller can't do much from the bottom here.
Pierre staying calm.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pierre scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller scores with a hook.
Miller lands with a big left! Pierre is wobbled badly! Miller comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Pierre to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Petah Miller!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Graham misses with a double jab
#TD#
so Pierre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham looking to control.
Pierre preventing the sweep.
Graham working a defensive guard here.
Pierre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graham on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Graham throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Ben Pierre has been cut.
A nice combination there by Graham.
Graham throws a series of punches but Pierre avoids them all with ease.
Graham doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Pierre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Graham wants to control the action here but instead Pierre manages to pass to full mount!
Pierre with shots to the head and body - Graham looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierre controlling from mount.
Graham is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Pierre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Graham tries to hold on but Pierre postures up.
Pierre punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pierre content just to control the position here.
Pierre postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Graham looks a forlorn figure.
#T3#
Pierre is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Graham can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pierre content just to control the position here.
Graham is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pierre controlling the position easily from mount.
Graham told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4#
Pierre's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Graham tries to reverse the position but Pierre maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pierre controlling the position easily from mount.
Graham is looking to improve his position but Pierre isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Pierre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Pierre's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Graham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pierre half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Graham dives in and grabs Pierre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pierre pushes down on Graham's head and hops out.
Graham lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Graham tries for a takedown but Pierre circles away easily#TD#
and Pierre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pierre.
Ben Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Graham.
Pierre passes into half guard.
Pierre wants to free his trapped foot but Graham is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pierre slows the pace down in half guard.
Graham is breathing heavily.#T1#
Pierre lands strikes from half guard.
Pierre performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graham punching from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Graham throws a series of strikes that have Pierre backpedaling.
Graham throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Pierre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Graham is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pierre dives into side control.
#REVB#
You can see the frustration on Graham's face as Pierre controls the position.
Pierre seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Graham for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Graham is trying to control Pierre's posture but Pierre avoids it.
Pierre landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graham can do to turn this around?
Graham tries to bench press Pierre off him but Pierre keeps the position.
Ben Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pierre working the head and body with strikes.
Pierre moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Graham tries to buck Pierre off but Pierre is having none of it.
Pierre slows the pace down.
Further stalling from Pierre.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Pierre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Pierre's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Graham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pierre circles away.
Pierre tries to counter with a takedown but Graham is quick to defend against it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pierre appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Graham wants to clinch but Pierre slips to the side#TD#
and Pierre counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Graham!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Graham wants to control but Pierre postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham is pushing Pierre's head away, looking to escape. Pierre manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on Graham's face as Pierre controls the position. #T1#
Graham is looking to regain half guard here but Pierre keeps moving and retains side control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pierre leaves Graham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pierre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Graham to score with a decent uppercut.
Graham falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
so Pierre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pierre won't allow Graham to sweep him here.
Pierre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Graham is retaining full guard. #T2#
Graham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graham keeping full guard, as Pierre tries to pass.
Pierre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
David Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Pierre counters with a shoot takedown. Graham fights it but they end up in guard.
Graham being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Graham trying to strike off his back.
Pierre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pierre slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ben Pierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ben Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Graham.
Graham tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Pierre counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pierre looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pierre seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Pierre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pierre, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Pierre!
After the fight, Ben Pierre was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Naim drives through and clinches with Pierre against the cage.
Pierre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Naim.
Naim is looking for a takedown.
Naim prevents the takedown attempt.
Naim is trying to push Pierre away but Pierre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Naim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pierre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khairul Naim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naim jumps guard but Pierre stands there with Naim around his waist. Naim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Naim.
#T1#
Naim using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pierre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Naim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Naim looking for a takedown.
Naim is trying to push Pierre away but Pierre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Naim breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Naim bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Naim decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pierre to his feet.
Naim moves in looking to clinch but Pierre pushes him off.
Pierre with the counter takedown but Naim avoids it easily.#CL#
Naim closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Pierre breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Naim with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Pierre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Naim is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierre not doing much here.
Naim is looking to get back to full guard here but Pierre has managed to pass to side control instead.
Naim wants to get back to his feet but Pierre drags him back down.#T3#
Naim is looking to reverse the position.
Naim is working hard here to advance position.
Naim trying to remain calm as Pierre controls from the top position.
Naim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pierre in side control, just content to control the action for now.
It looks like Pierre might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Pierre will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Naim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pierre tries to avoid it but Naim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pierre to the ground. Pierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Naim closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Pierre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Naim's guard.#ES#
Naim manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Naim tries to pull guard but Pierre forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naim has had enough of the clinch but Pierre keeps him there for the moment.
Naim tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khairul Naim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Naim is trying to pull guard but Pierre has him pressed against the cage.
Naim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pierre pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Pierre tries for a takedown but Naim manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Pierre successfully pulls guard.
Naim being controlled here momentarily.
Pierre is continuing to stall.
Naim looking to sit in guard and control but Pierre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Naim looking for a sweep. Not yet Naim, not yet.
Naim trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pierre forces his way into half guard.
Pierre performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Naim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pierre wants to free his trapped foot but Naim is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pierre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Khairul Naim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naim misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Pierre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Naim is looking to stand back up but Pierre counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Naim.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVR#
Naim is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Pierre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Naim can't do much from the bottom here.
Pierre controls the position.
Naim tries to buck Pierre off but Pierre is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Pierre in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Naim wants to control but Pierre postures up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Naim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pierre is fending him off so far but Naim persists. Nope, Pierre circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Pierre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
Pierre sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Naim working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pierre has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Pierre is working for a kimura but Naim is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Pierre slows the pace down in half guard.
More stalling from Pierre.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khairul Naim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naim has a hand on Pierre's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pierre takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ben Pierre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naim wants to hold on but Pierre pushes him away.
Pierre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pierre winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Pierre!
Ben Pierre decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Khairul Naim was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time I will win'.
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Event:
HFS 5:
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
A cross from Richard lands.
Richard scoring well with a low kick there.
Richard moves in looking to clinch but Pierre pushes him off.
Richard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pierre changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pierre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Richard throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Pierre counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pierre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Richard 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##SUB2#
Richard seems to be looking for submissions.
Pierre is doing well to control the position and prevent Richard from advancing to side control.#T1#
Richard passes to full mount!
Richard throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pierre tries to hold on but Richard pushes him away.
Richard throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Richard throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pierre because Richard loaded up on that one.
Poor strikes thrown by Richard there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierre blocking the ground and pound.
Richard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T2#
Pierre holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Richard tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2#
Richard moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pierre has worked his arm free - good work by Pierre!
Pierre is looking for a sweep.
Richard trying to control the position but Pierre is working away.
Richard working the strikes but Pierre uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Richard is stalling here. Pierre is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Richard seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pierre has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Richard throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Richard is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richard struggling a bit here.
Richard is looking to regain half guard here but Pierre keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pierre working away.
Richard is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Richard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Richard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Richard scores with a leg kick.
Pierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Richard fails to land the takedown.
Ben Pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Richard.
Richard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Richard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Richard throws a body shot but no joy.
Pierre feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Richard fails with the takedown.
Pierre tries to counter with a takedown but Richard is quick to defend against it.
Pierre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pierre wants it to stay on the feet.
Ben Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Richard.
Pierre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ben Pierre has been cut.
Pierre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pierre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pierre wants it to stay on the feet.
Pierre walks into a straight right hand from Richard.
Richard lands a leg kick that knocks Pierre off balance momentarily.
Richard misses with a few strikes there.
Pierre changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Richard looks to clinch #TD#
and Pierre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Richard's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Richard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Richard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pierre escapes and throws Richard's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Richard is breathing heavily.
A lull in the action here.
Pierre's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Richard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pierre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pierre taking a breather here.
Richard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richard keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Richard wants to control but Pierre postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Richard is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pierre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richard's waist but Richard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pierre off to one side.
Richard shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Richard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Pierre's cut.
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#
Pierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown but Richard sprawls well. He's pushed Pierre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Decent striking displayed by Richard there.
Richard moves to clinch but Pierre breaks away #TD#
and Pierre counters with a nice double leg into side control. Richard won't be happy with that.
Richard is looking to regain half guard here but Pierre keeps moving and retains side control.
Richard is trying to control Pierre's posture but Pierre avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Richard wants to control but Pierre postures up.
Richard is trying to improve his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pierre on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Richard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pierre fails with the takedown
and Richard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pierre thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Richard scores with a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Richard.
A good leg kick by Richard.
Richard shoots in but Pierre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Richard with that takedown attempt.
Pierre half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Richard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ricardo Richard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Richard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pierre. #T4#
Richard tries to clinch up but Pierre circles away and keeps his distance.
Pierre half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Richard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pierre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Richard.
Pierre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pierre darts in looking for a takedown but Richard gets double underhooks and turns Pierre into the cage.
Richard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ben Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricardo Richard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Richard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#
Pierre is rocked!
Pierre is holding his hands too far apart here. Richard throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Pierre is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Richard!
After the fight, Ricardo Richard was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
HSF 2:
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Roberts throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pierre misses with a straight right.
Roberts tries to clinch there but Pierre circles away.
Roberts lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#
It looks like Ben Pierre has been cut.
Roberts lands a head kick!
#ROC#
Pierre is rocked!
Roberts knocks out Pierre with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Roberts before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Roberts picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Roberts !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Leubler scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Ben Pierre has been cut.
Pierre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pierre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pierre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pierre is breathing heavily.
Leubler's corner calls for a 1-2. Leubler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leubler scores with a jab.#ROC2#
Pierre is rocked!
Leubler lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Pierre head around and knocks him out cold! Leubler hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Test Leubler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Test uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A left lands for Test.#CUT2#
It looks like Ben Pierre has been cut.
Nice cross by Test.
Test lands a nice shot that snaps Pierre's head back.
#TD#
Test gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pierre to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Pierre stands up over Test, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pierre distracts Test with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Pierre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Test trying to keep a closed guard but Pierre is proving a slippery customer.
Pierre is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Pierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pierre advances position into side control!
Test manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Test is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pierre scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pierre is controlling the pace.
Test is pressing down on Pierre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pierre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pierre with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Test wants to hit a switch here but Pierre passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Test there!
Pierre is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Test tries to hold on but Pierre pushes him away.
Pierre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pierre lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Test hang on?
Test is in all sorts of trouble here.
Test tries to hold on but Pierre postures up.
Pierre lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierre working the ground and pound effectively.
Pierre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pierre landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Pierre lands a heavy elbow.
Pierre has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Test's face.
Test regains half guard.
Pierre is taking a breather. Test says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pierre slips a nice elbow through Test's hands, connecting with Test's forehead.
Pierre controlling the action here.
Test tries to roll over but Pierre keeps him under control.
Test wants to control but Pierre is keeping busy.
#T4##SUB#
Pierre is looking for a kimura here.
Test wants to control but Pierre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pierre content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Test is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pierre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Test with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Pierre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Pierre'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#
Donk. Test catches Pierre right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pierre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pierre working Test over with strikes.
Pierre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pierre is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pierre seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Test wants to improve his position but Pierre is controlling well.
Ben Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, if Pierre is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Pierre lands with a punch from half guard.
Test is trying to maintain the position but Pierre is very close to passing his half guard.
Test is trying to get back to full guard.
Test is looking to control Pierre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Test avoid being mounted?
Pierre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pierre is nestled in close to Test, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pierre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pierre drops an elbow to the side of Test's head. #SUB#
Pierre is trying to work for a kimura but Test is defending well.
Pierre is taking a breather. Test says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pierre connects with a nice short shot to Test's temple.
Pierre slips a nice elbow through Test's hands, connecting with Test's forehead.
Pierre winds up and cracks Test with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Test regains full guard. Nicely done.
Test can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pierre controls the pace.#SUB2#
Test has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pierre is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Test.
Test is breathing heavily.#T3#
Pierre taking a breather here. #SUB#
Pierre in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Test is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Pierre!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Pierre is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Patterson's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierre prevents Patterson from improving his position.#SUB#
Patterson actively working from the bottom here.
Patterson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pierre is keen to just control but Patterson is a slippery customer.
Pierre working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pierre working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#
Patterson is rocked!
Pierre is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Patterson is hurt! He's hurt bad - Pierre fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Patterson from any more punishment! Congratulations to Pierre! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Pierre!
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