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Event:
RRFC 47: O'Neil vs Ford II
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Santos looks to throw the jab but Pete is out of range.
Pete is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Santos throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Saint Pete has been cut.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pete tries to move into range but Santos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD#
Santos knocks Pete to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#Pete is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pete knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pete tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position. #T1#
Pete is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pete has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pete manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Santos is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Pete not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Pete 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.
Pete passes to side control. #T2##SUB2#
Pete working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Santos gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pete punching from mount but Santos doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pete with the ground and pound from mount.
Santos can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Pete wants to finish this one by submission but Santos is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pete.
Santos avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pete.
#T3#
Pete prevents Santos from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pete landing punches. #SUB2#
Pete jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Santos is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Santos and Pete has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Pete tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pete has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pete off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Pete fending off the submission attempt from Santos.
Santos avoiding Pete 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Pete rolls, trying to escape but Santos keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Santos looking for the RNC.
Pete is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Santos looking to break Pete's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pete remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Santos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Pete's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pete rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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!
Santos is thwarting Pete's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saint Pete's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Santos misses with a looping left.
Danga de danga de dang - Santos scores with a four punch combination!
Nice cross by Santos.
Santos throws a hook but Pete avoids it easily.
Pete is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Santos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pete counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Johnny Santos has been cut.#T1#
Santos misses with a head kick.
And Pete tries to counter it with a takedown but Santos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Santos misses with a body kick.
Santos backing away here, and Pete unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Santos throws a head kick but Pete moves out of range.
Pete takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Santos is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Pete moves away from the strike by Santos.
Pete changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Santos misses with a lunging right hand
and Pete counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santos misses with an uppercut
and Pete counters with a nice uppercut.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pete can do to turn this around?
Santos tests Pete's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnny Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Pete slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Pete is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Santos works the jab nicely.#T3#
Pete takes one on the button.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pete moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Johnny Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pete walks into a straight right hand from Santos.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Pete moves out of range easily.
Pete changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pete with the counter takedown but Santos avoids it easily.
Johnny Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pete slips a jab from Santos.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Pete doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pete uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santos.
Pete drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Santos defends it well.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pete uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Pete tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Santos dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pete slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Pete unleashes a big counter combination but Santos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Santos misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Pete counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Pete is looking to advance position but Santos won't allow it.
Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pete's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pete's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pete breaks Santos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Pete tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Saint Pete has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pete advances to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pete works his way into full mount!
Santos has given up his back.
#T1##SUB2#
Pete working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You can see the frustration on Santos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Santos trying to control the action but Pete just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Pete looking to break Santos's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Santos remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pete will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Pete working for the choke. #SUB2#
Santos defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pete's arms.
Pete takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos is trying to get back to his feet but Pete has full control of the position and if anything, Santos has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2##SUB2#
Pete patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Santos breaks Pete's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Pete has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pete pulls Santos in to control the position.
Pete not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santos stays in close to Pete's body and controls the position.
Santos trying to control but Pete is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Pete had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Pete is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pete is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Santos has his hands on Pete's head, controlling the position.
Pete is looking to work some ground and pound but Santos has wrist control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pete tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Pete missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pete pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Pete slips nicely into half guard.
Santos desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Pete is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pete is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santos is just riding it out for now. Pete eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saint Pete comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Santos!
Johnny Santos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Saint Pete was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck. I might have had enough of this fight game '. |
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Event:
SAFO 59
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Himes scores with a punch to the head.
Himes throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Pete counters with a shoot takedown. Himes fights it but they end up in guard.
Pete forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Pete is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Pete is looking for a kimura but Himes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pete to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pete throwing shots but Himes is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Himes tries to kick Pete off but Pete keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Himes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Pete missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Himes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Himes tries to get out of the position.
Pete trying to mount his opponent but Himes defends it. #T1#
Pete throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pete is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pete trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Himes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Pete tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Himes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Pete is looking for a triangle here but Himes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pete tries to bench press Himes off him but Himes keeps the position. #T2#
Himes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Pete wants to control but Himes postures up.
Pete tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Pete's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pete looking for a sweep but Himes has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Pete really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Pete regains half guard.
Himes prevents Pete from improving his position.
Pete moves into full guard.
Himes is fighting to break Pete's control of his arms but Pete is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Himes preventing the sweep.
Himes wants to get up but he can't break Pete's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pete manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Himes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Pete looking to pass the guard.
Pete is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Saint Pete will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Good shot there by Himes.
Himes connects with an inside leg kick.
Himes punishes Pete's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Himes misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Himes.
Despite the aggression on Pete's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Himes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pete doesn't seem bothered though.
Daniel Himes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pete slips under a jab.
Himes misses with an uppercut
enabling Pete to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Himes throws a left that rocks Pete and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Himes dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Pete regain composure!
#ROC#
Pete is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Saint Pete has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pete is looking to reverse the position.
Pete is still in real trouble! Can Himes finish him?
Pete seems to have recovered his senses.
Pete can't do much from the bottom here.
Pete is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Himes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Himes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pete on the ground.#T2#
Pete is looking to improve his position.
Pete is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Himes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Himes's back!#SUB2#
Pete is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Himes wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Pete looking to break Himes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Himes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pete will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Himes is trying to get back to his feet but Pete has full control of the position and if anything, Himes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Saint Pete has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Pete has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Himes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Pete is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Himes is defending well though. Pete let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Pete has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Himes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES#
Himes is trying to shake Pete off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Pete won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Pete moves out of range of the leg kick from Himes.
Pete with the counter takedown but Himes avoids it easily.#T4#
Himes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pete moves out of range as Himes throws a body kick.
Pete unleashes a big counter combination but Himes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Himes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pete can do to turn this around?
Himes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daniel Himes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Himes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Pete counters with a nice double leg into side control. Himes won't be happy with that.
Pete has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at fuck you. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Himes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pete has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pete working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Himes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Saint Pete's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Pete.
Some wild striking there from Himes.
Pete drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Himes defends it well.
Pete chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Himes can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Himes throws a shot from downtown. Pete moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Himes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Himes with a hook.
Himes throws a body kick that misses.
Himes tries to bum rush Pete with a series of wild strikes but Pete uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Himes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pete slips a straight right by Himes.
Pete feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Himes scoring well with a low kick there.
Pete checks the leg kick.
Himes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pete momentarily.
Himes throws a lazy uppercut
and Pete counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Himes throws out a leg kick but Pete moves out of range and Himes only half commits. #T3##KD#
Himes catches Pete napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Pete to the canvas!
Pete controls Himes momentarily but Himes frees himself.
Pete tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Himes wants to stand but Pete has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pete looking to control.
Pete wants to control but Himes passes easily into half guard.
Pete wants to improve his position but Himes is controlling well.
#T4#
Pete is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Himes jumps into side control!
Pete tries to buck Himes off but Himes is having none of it.
Pete manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Himes wants to get back to his feet.
Himes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pete is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Himes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Himes is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pete wants to free his trapped foot but Himes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Himes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Himes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Himes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Daniel Himes thanked Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Saint Pete stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck. I might have had enough of this fight game '.
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Event:
SAFO 50: Kong vs Namasuzuki
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Volkanovski is looking to clinch.
Pete swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Pete moves out of range easily.
Pete now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Pete swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volkanovski tries to clinch there but Pete circles away.
Volkanovski moves in looking to clinch but Pete pushes him off.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Pete moves out of range.
Pete throws out a counter right but Volkanovski avoids it with no problem.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Pete counters with a nice double leg into side control. Volkanovski won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski prevents Pete from moving into mount.
Pete has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Volkanovski!#SUB2#
Pete looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Pete looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T1#
Volkanovski wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SUB2#
Pete has hold of Volkanovski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Volkanovski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Pete looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Pete has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Volkanovski is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saint Pete!
After the fight, Saint Pete 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:
Madness 38 Haba vs Robinson
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Saljanka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pete.
Saint Pete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pete with a jab.
Pete throws a right and a left that Saljanka avoids nicely.
A cross from Pete lands.#CL2#
Saljanka has closed the distance and engaged Pete in a clinch.
Pete is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saljanka is defending well for now.
Pete lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pete.
Saljanka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Pete.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pete lands a nice uppercut.
Pete scores with a hook to the body.
Pete pushes Saljanka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Pete to work.
Pete working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1##BC#
Pete breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saljanka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pete throws a nice looking combination but Saljanka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saljanka shoots in for a double leg but Pete sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pete lands a slapping body shot.
Pete works over Saljanka's head and body with a nice combination.
Pete scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saljanka in his tracks.
Pete cracks Saljanka with a good jab.
Pete stuffs the takedown attempt from Saljanka. Saljanka gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Pete changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saljanka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pete advances to full mount.
Pete thowing shots but they're missing.
Pete punching from mount but Saljanka doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T2#
Pete punching from mount but Saljanka doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pete thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Saljanka is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB#
Pete looking for a guillotine from mount but Saljanka is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pete throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Saljanka because Pete loaded up on that one.
Pete sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Saljanka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saljanka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pete thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB#
Pete with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pete throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3##SUB#
Pete jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Saljanka manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Check out the look on Pete's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pete throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Saljanka is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Pete take his back! Uh oh - Pete has got a rear naked choke here! Saljanka is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saint Pete!
Saint Pete spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 23
Date: Jan 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Pete there.
Fletcher takes one to the chin there.
Fletcher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fletcher throws an off balance right hand
and Pete counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pete connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James Fletcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Pete looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pete lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pete thows a huge punch but Fletcher dodges it nicely.
Pete missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pete throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fletcher taking some punishment here, with Pete in his half guard.
Pete throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pete throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pete throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pete landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Pete passes the guard and advances to mount!
BOOM! Pete connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pete postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fletcher looks a forlorn figure.
Fletcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pete on the ground.
Fletcher is bucking up trying to escape but Pete cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fletcher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fletcher is trying to stand.
Pete landing strikes from the mount and Fletcher is in trouble! #SUB2#
Pete quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Pete but it's paid off an Fletcher is forced to tap! Nice work by Pete.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saint Pete!
Saint Pete took some time post fight to say the following; 'I've rededicated my life. Get ready for the win streak. Thanks master Splinter '.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 16
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Bolsdeep stuffs the takedown.
Pete misses with a body shot.
Bolsdeep lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD#
Pete throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bolsdeep was covering up waiting for the punch and Pete finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bolsdeep working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pete.
Pete throws a strike but Bolsdeep rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bolsdeep stopping the sweep attempt from Pete.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pete is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Pete stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolsdeep swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pete accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pete trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Bolsdeep has his hands on Pete's head, controlling the position.
Bolsdeep lands a decent punch to the body there.#SUB#
Pete drops back looking for a leg! Bolsdeep is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bolsdeep manages to kick Pete off! Pete jumps back into Bolsdeep's guard.
Bolsdeep punching from the bottom.
Pete postures up in Bolsdeep's guard and throws a big left but Bolsdeep blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bolsdeep holds on and takes a little breather.
Pete throwing strikes from guard but Bolsdeep blocks nicely.
Pete throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pete throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pete throwing strikes from guard but Bolsdeep blocks nicely.
Pete in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pete 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.
Pete missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pete postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pete prevents Bolsdeep from getting back to his feet.
Pete trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pete will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pete throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bolsdeep works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pete passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Pete tries for a kimura but Bolsdeep is defending well.
Bolsdeep wants to control but Pete postures up.
Bolsdeep parries the strikes from Pete easily there. Pete is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bolsdeep to escape.
#T3#
Bolsdeep gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bolsdeep punching from the bottom.
Pete thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bolsdeep wants to improve his position but Pete is controlling well.
Bolsdeep blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pete.
Pete thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pete throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bolsdeep is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pete scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pete missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bolsdeep avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pete.
Bolsdeep is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bolsdeep can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bolsdeep avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pete. #T4#
Pete throwing shots but Bolsdeep is blocking nicely.
Bolsdeep blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pete. #SUB#
Pete is working for a submission of some sort.
Pete thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bolsdeep's head.
Pete looks to land a strike but Bolsdeep avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bolsdeep not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pete pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolsdeep is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pete accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pete scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bolsdeep utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bolsdeep seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saint Pete dominated that round.
That's time! Pete's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bolsdeep scores with a punch to the head.
Bolsdeep takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pete swings for the body but Bolsdeep moves out of range.
Pete loads up on a big right hand but Bolsdeep slips the punch.
Pete throws a series of punches but Bolsdeep moves out of range.
Pete misses with a body shot
and Bolsdeep counters with a two punch combo.
Pete dips to his left and cracks Bolsdeep with an uppercut!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pete.
Bolsdeep uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pete.
Bolsdeep lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pete misses the jab.
Pete jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pete misses with an uppercut. Bolsdeep saw that one coming.
Pete circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bolsdeep just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Bolsdeep is looking to clinch but Pete is avoiding it.
Bolsdeep slips under a jab from Pete.
Saint Pete is winning the standup battle so far.
Bolsdeep connects with a body shot that sends Pete's belly button to the back.
Pete is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolsdeep can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bolsdeep lands a slapping body shot.
Bolsdeep fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pete looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pete misses with a low kick.
Pete throws a jab when Bolsdeep was well out of range.
Pete backing away here, and Bolsdeep unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pete scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pete throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolsdeep counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bolsdeep fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pete is looking to counter punch.
Bolsdeep tries to clinch up but Pete circles away and keeps his distance.
Pete throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Bolsdeep's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pete misses with an uppercut
and Bolsdeep cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pete takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ramdin Bolsdeep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pete takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2##CL2#
Bolsdeep rushes Pete and presses him up against the cage.
Bolsdeep landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pete takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bolsdeep gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bolsdeep lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolsdeep prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bolsdeep has Pete pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolsdeep creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bolsdeep lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bolsdeep lands a good knee to the midsection. Pete won't want to take too many of those.
Bolsdeep misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolsdeep lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Bolsdeep displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pete up against the cage.
Bolsdeep manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Bolsdeep's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Bolsdeep is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pete is defending well for now.
Bolsdeep misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Pete has hold of one of Bolsdeep's legs. Bolsdeep is fighting the takedown attempt but Pete gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pete with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pete preventing the sweep.
Bolsdeep working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pete.
Pete forces his way into half guard.
Pete wants to control but Bolsdeep is keeping him busy. #T4#
Bolsdeep wants to get back to his feet.
Pete throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pete missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pete missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pete not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bolsdeep is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolsdeep is controlling Pete's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pete trying to pass the guard but Bolsdeep defending well.
Bolsdeep is looking to escape.
Pete missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramdin Bolsdeep 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pete throws an overhand right that lands on Bolsdeep's shoulder, as Bolsdeep tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Bolsdeep as Pete shoots in.
Bolsdeep is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pete rather than just go for the knockout.
Pete keeps the fight on the outside.
Pete lands a jab-cross combination.
Pete fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bolsdeep throws a counter combo.
Pete on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bolsdeep tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pete manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pete throws a series of punches but Bolsdeep moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolsdeep tries to clinch but Pete moves out of range.
Pete changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pete throws a nice looking combination but Bolsdeep bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pete is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bolsdeep slips a straight right by Pete.
Bolsdeep tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pete swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolsdeep looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
No joy there for Bolsdeep, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pete throws a body punch but Bolsdeep moves out of range.
Pete takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bolsdeep is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bolsdeep fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bolsdeep tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pete manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pete throws a nice looking combination but Bolsdeep bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pete throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Bolsdeep on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bolsdeep ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Bolsdeep instigates a clinch.
Bolsdeep scores a nice knee to the body.
Ramdin Bolsdeep seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pete takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pete takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
Bolsdeep lands a knee to the body.
Bolsdeep scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolsdeep working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bolsdeep lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls for Bolsdeep to work.
Bolsdeep lands a good knee to the midsection. Pete won't want to take too many of those.
Bolsdeep slowing the pace effectively.
Pete throws a head punch that misses.
Bolsdeep lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bolsdeep pushes Pete back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee calls for Bolsdeep to work.
Pete struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolsdeep controls his hands.
#T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Bolsdeep.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bolsdeep. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bolsdeep lands a nice elbow.
Bolsdeep dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
I was talking to Pete's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bolsdeep tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolsdeep gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bolsdeep tries to land knees in the clinch but Pete avoids the damage to the body.
Bolsdeep comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep working Pete over with knees to the body.
Bolsdeep scores a nice knee to the body.
Bolsdeep tries to throw a body punch but Pete avoids it by throwing Bolsdeep back against the cage.
Bolsdeep taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
A body shot lands from Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pete's defenses.
Bolsdeep is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolsdeep lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pete backwards.
Bolsdeep is struggling to control the position.
Bolsdeep unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pete lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pete takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pete up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bolsdeep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramdin Bolsdeep comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bolsdeep 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramdin Bolsdeep!
A victorious Ramdin Bolsdeep 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:
Madness Fright Night 14
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Eighteen tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Pete closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pete tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pete misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pete misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pete tries to score with some ground and pound. Eighteen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Pete looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Pete is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eighteen has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eighteen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ground and pound from Pete seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pete working the ground and pound but Eighteen is defending the strikes.
Eighteen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pete trying to control the position but Eighteen is working away.
Eighteen is trying to buck Pete off.#T1#
Eighteen is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Pete is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eighteen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Pete tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Eighteen can't do much from the bottom here.
Pete working the ground and pound but Eighteen is defending the strikes.
Pete creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Eighteen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pete wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eighteen keeps working. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eighteen tries to bench press Pete off him but Pete keeps the position.
Eighteen is trying to buck Pete off.
Eighteen is looking to reverse the position.
Eighteen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pete.
#SUB2#
Pete is trying to get an arm triangle but Eighteen is defending well.
Pete working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Eighteen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pete.
Pete throws an elbow but Eighteen slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Pete fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pete is looking to take a break and control but Eighteen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pete throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Eighteen is trying to get back to half guard.
Pete working away.
Pete throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pete misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Eighteen parries the strikes from Pete easily there. Pete is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Eighteen to escape.
#SUB2#
Pete is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eighteen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eighteen is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Pete sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Eighteen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Pete has hold of Eighteen's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Eighteen seems comfortable defending it but Pete has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Eighteen is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Eighteen is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Pete couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saint Pete!
Saint Pete decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 933 Round 1
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Pete misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shitatake.
As Pete backs off Shitatake throws a huge counter combo but Pete manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Shitatake throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pete was covering up waiting for the punch and Shitatake finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shitatake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pete works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shitatake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shitatake postures up in Pete's guard and throws a big left but Pete blocks it.
Pete will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shitatake trying to control but Pete is working from the bottom.
Pete looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shitatake is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Pete working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shitatake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shitatake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pete wants to stand up but Shitatake is controlling him. #SUB#
Pete is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shitatake defends well.
Shitatake trying to control the position from guard on top but Pete is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pete wants to sweep here but Shitatake controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Pete is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shitatake stays in close to Pete's body and controls the position.
Shitatake trying to control the position from guard on top but Pete is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shitatake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pete looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Shitatake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shitatake looks to land a combination but Pete avoids it well. #TD2#
Shitatake throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pete was covering up waiting for the punch and Shitatake finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pete is trying to keep Shitatake in close.
Shitatake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shitatake lands a couple of elbows.
Pete keeping full guard, as Shitatake tries to pass. #T4#
Shitatake preventing the sweep.
Pete being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Pete looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shitatake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pete is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shitatake wants to stand and escape but instead Pete has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taki Shitatake dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Shitatake drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Pete wriggles free and stands up.
Pete shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shitatake sprawls well. Shitatake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pete gets slowly back to his feet.
As Pete backs off Shitatake throws a huge counter combo but Pete manages to avoid it all.
Pete waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shitatake.
A countering left hand to the body from Shitatake misses.
Shitatake blocks a head kick by Pete.
Shitatake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Pete has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pete wants to break free but Shitatake has control.
Pete fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Shitatake pulls Pete into guard.
#T1#
Pete wanted to stand there but Shitatake had control of the position.
Taki Shitatake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pete trying to control the position from guard on top but Shitatake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pete is pushing down on Shitatake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shitatake is fighting to maintain full guard but Pete has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shitatake is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Shitatake trying to hold on to Pete's head to control him but Pete postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Pete is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shitatake has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shitatake is trying to stand back up but Pete is controlling him
Pete trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Shitatake bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Shitatake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pete knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shitatake is breathing heavily.#T3#
Shitatake is looking to take a break and control but Pete is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pete is trying to buck Shitatake off.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shitatake is looking to take a break and control but Pete is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pete isn't going anywhere.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shitatake is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Shitatake moves into range and clinches up with Pete.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Saint Pete will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Shitatake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pete's half guard.
Pete trying to control from the bottom.
Shitatake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shitatake is thwarting Pete's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pete tries to kick Shitatake off but Shitatake keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Shitatake 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.
Shitatake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pete keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Pete fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Shitatake gets caught flat footed, as Pete shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shitatake is wriggling around but Pete manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Shitatake manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Pete looking to pass the guard.
Pete slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shitatake sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pete not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pete tries to stand and escape but Shitatake is controlling the position. #T3#
Pete is looking to stall here but Shitatake recovers full guard.
Shitatake keeping moving, preventing Pete from controlling successfully.
Pete sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shitatake's guard. #SUB#
Pete is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pete wants to control but Shitatake is keeping him busy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shitatake trying to control but Pete postures up.
Shitatake regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shitatake working a defensive guard here.
Pete wants to control from the top but Shitatake keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shitatake looking for a sweep. Not yet Shitatake, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Taki Shitatake.
Well Shitatake 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Taki Shitatake!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Taki Shitatake!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Taki Shitatake!
Taki Shitatake wins by unanimous decision!
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