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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Yataro lands a jab.
Pike takes one to the side of the head.
Yataro missing with a left hand there. Pike was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yataro with a jab.
Yataro dips to his left and cracks Pike with an uppercut!
Yataro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pikes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yataro tests Pike's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yataro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pike was well out of range. Poor timing from Yataro.
Yataro throws a lazy uppercut
and Pike counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yataro looks to land a right hand but Pike moved out of range.
Pike tries to counter with a takedown but Yataro is quick to defend against it.
Takayama Yataro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yataro scores with the left hand. Pike knows he should have avoided that one.
Yataro scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Pike shoots in looking for a takedown. Yataro tries to sprawl out of it but Pike keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yataro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pike slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yataro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yataro cracks Pike with a good jab.
Yataro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yataro lands the left hand.#T2#
Yataro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pike waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yataro.
Yataro lands a lovely overhand right.
Pike takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Yataro.
Yataro scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Yataro misses.
Yataro connects with a crisp jab.
Pike drops his hands momentarily and Yataro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pike walks into a stiff left hand from Yataro.
Yataro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yataro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Pike keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yataro.
Pike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yataro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pike rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Yataro to counter with a crisp jab.
Yataro scores with a hook.#ROC2#Pike is rocked!
Yataro catches Pike with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Pike is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yataro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yataro scores with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Pike 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD2#
Yataro steps into range and cracks Pike with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Pike flops backwards and Yataro dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Yataro stands up and waves to Pike to follow him.
Yataro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Yataro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pike seems to have got his legs back now.
Yataro connects with a crisp jab.
Yataro misses with a hook.
As Yataro looks to move away, Pike throws a big counter combo but Yataro just gets out of the way.
Pike throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yataro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pike takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yataro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Yataro.
Yataro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pike had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Yataro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yataro throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takayama Yataro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yataro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pike's head backwards.
Pike takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pike is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pike closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pike defending well as Yataro loads up on a big left hand.
Yataro lands with a cross.
Yataro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yataro lands a jab to the head.
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!
Yataro looks to land a left hand but Pike moved out of range nicely.
Yataro lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Yataro.
Yataro connects with a nice looking jab.
Yataro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pike's hands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yataro.
Pike ducks right into an uppercut from Yataro.
Yataro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yataro.
Yataro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pike looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yataro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yataro cracks Pike with a good jab.#T2#
Yataro lands a head shot.
Yataro fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Pike to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Pike looks to clinch but Yataro throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Pike taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Takayama Yataro!
During a confident post fight interview, Takayama Yataro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NRC Fight Night 5
Date: Feb 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Pike takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pike throws a shot to the body.
Bogo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pike misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Bogo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pike won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Bogo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pike, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Bogo is trying to get an arm triangle but Pike is defending well. #SUB#
Bogo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Bogo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pike knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Bogo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pike has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Pike wants to control but Bogo postures up.
Pike taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Bogo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pike is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Bogo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pike has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pike really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bogo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Pike's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Pike gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bogo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pike doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bogo.
Pike has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bogo is working away from the top position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pike can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pike is trying to stand up here but Bogo is controlling him well.
Bogo controlling the action here.#SUB#
Bogo is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB#
Bogo is trying to work for a kimura but Pike is defending well.
#SUB#
Bogo seems to be looking for submissions.
Bogo working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Bogo looking for a submission but Pike manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Pike preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Bogo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bogo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Pike has his foot on Bogo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bogo works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Pike keeping moving, preventing Bogo from controlling successfully.
Pike throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bogo pushing down on Pike's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Bogo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Bogo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pike pushes Bogo off looking to stand but Bogo dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogo blocks the strikes from Pike.
Ground and pound from Bogo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Bogo dominated that round.
That's time! Bogo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pike jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogo was well out of range. Poor timing from Pike.
Bogo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bogo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pike counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bogo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pike sprawls well initially but Bogo persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Bogo wants to work for an arm triangle but Pike is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB#
Bogo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pike sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bogo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pike is just riding it out for now. Bogo eventually gives up the hold.
Pike looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bogo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pike does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Bogo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pike sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bogo seems to be looking for submissions.
Pike wants to improve his position but Bogo is controlling well.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bogo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bogo is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Pike is defending against the submission attempts here by Bogo.
Pike is trying to maintain the position but Bogo is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Bogo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pike has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bogo wants to work for an arm triangle but Pike is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB#
Bogo wants to work for an arm triangle but Pike is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pike is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bogo is looking for submissions but instead, Pike has regained full guard.
Bogo working some strikes from top position.
Bogo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pike swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bogo stopping the sweep attempt from Pike.
Adam Bogo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pike wants to stand and escape but Bogo is having none of it.
Bogo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Bogo won't allow Pike to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bogo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bogo being controlled here momentarily.
Pike is trying to control the position but Bogo postures up.
Bogo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pike wants to sweep but no luck.
Pike is trying to keep Bogo in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bogo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pike is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bogo is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bogo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pike tries to avoid it but Bogo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pike to the ground. Pike escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pike! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Bogo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pike throws a jab when Bogo was well out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bogo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pike defends it nicely.
Pike thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pike defends it nicely.
Pike wants to counter with a clinch but Bogo pushes him away.#T1#
Pike defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bogo.
Pike wants to counter with a clinch but Bogo pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Bogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Bogo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pike, pushing him back against the cage.
Pike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Pike's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pike works on Bogo's body with a couple of short punches.
Bogo is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pike tries to break free but Bogo pushes him back against the cage.
Pike content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Norman Pike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pike wants to break free but Bogo has control.
Pike has Bogo pushed against the cage.
Bogo being controlled against the cage.#T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pike has had enough of the clinch but Bogo keeps him there for the moment.
Bogo wants a takedown.
Pike can't find room to land a body shot as Bogo controls the action.
Bogo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pike to keep the fight standing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bogo goes for a takedown attempt but Pike pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bogo is defended easily by Pike.
Pike fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bogo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Pike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bogo 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Bogo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Franz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pike!#SUB2#
Franz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pike has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Franz but great work by Pike.
I wouldn't like to be where Franz is right now.
Franz tries to bench press Pike off him but Pike keeps the position.
Pike trying to control the position but Franz is working away.
Franz holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pike advances to mount.
Pike controlling the position easily from mount.
Franz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Franz regains half guard.#T1#
Pike is looking to take a break and control but Franz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Franz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Franz tries to get to full guard but Pike has control of the leg.
Franz wants to control but Pike is keeping busy.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Franz is looking to improve his position.
Pike missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Franz is holding on to half guard well.
Pike is trying to control the action in half guard but Franz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Franz is looking for a sweep. Pike is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Franz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Franz wants a takedown but no success here.
Pike is pressed up against the cage. Franz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pike down to the mat. Pike avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Franz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pike pinned against the cage. Pike gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Norman Pike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Franz.
A shot to the liver by Pike. Beautiful body shot.
Pike changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Franz tries to avoid it but Pike manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Franz to the ground. Franz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Franz shoots and misses
and Pike counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Franz misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Pike misses its target.
Franz fails with the takedown
and Pike counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Franz tries to clinch
and Pike counters with a left to the body.
Pike misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Franz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pike avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pike appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Franz tries for a takedown but Pike circles away easily
and Pike makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Franz with a poor takedown
and Pike counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pike is looking to wear down Franz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Pike counters with a right hand to the body.
Franz looks winded!
Franz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pike counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Pike dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Franz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2#
Franz instigates a clinch.
Franz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pike is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Franz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Franz content to stall in guard here.
Pike trying to control the position.
Pike throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Pike is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franz can do to turn this around?
Franz trying to control the position from guard on top but Pike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Franz stopping the sweep attempt from Pike.#T1##SUB#
Pike is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Franz is aware though and is defending well.
Franz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Franz scoring with some ground and pound.
Pike working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Franz wants to clinch but Pike slips to the side
and Pike connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Franz shoots and misses
and Pike counters with a right hand to the body.
Pike stuns Franz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Joseph Franz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franz stuffs the takedown.
Pike lands a slapping body shot.
#TD2#
Franz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pike quickly recovers to half guard.#T2#
Franz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pike is looking to improve his position.
Franz controlling the pace.
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!
Franz prevents Pike from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Franz in particular looking to stall.
Franz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Franz is continuing to stall.
Pike is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Franz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Franz moves into the clinch successfully.
Franz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Norman Pike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Franz.
Franz is trying to drag Pike to the mat but Pike just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pike stops a takedown attempt from Franz.
#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.
Franz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pike pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pike scores with a jab to the body.
Franz is breathing heavily.
Pike fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Franz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pike did well to prevent Franz getting side control.
Franz stalling.
Joseph Franz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pike wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pike holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Franz seems to be working for a kimura but Pike defends the submission attempt.
Pike is positioning himself well to prevent Franz advancing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Norman Pike will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pike's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Franz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pike makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Franz dives in and scores a takedown into Pike's guard.
Franz is stalling in the full guard.
Pike tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franz content to stall in guard here.
Pike is trying to control the position but Franz postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franz is stalling in the full guard. #T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Franz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Franz lands an elbow.
Pike is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Franz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pike rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Franz's guard! Nice work there by Pike!
Franz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Pike controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Franz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pike trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pike preventing the sweep.
Pike throwing strikes but missing.
Pike being controlled here momentarily.
Pike wants to control from the top but Franz keeps moving. #T3#
Franz controlling Pike's posture.
Franz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franz wants to stand up but Pike is controlling him.
Franz is pulling down on Pike's head. It's preventing any offense from Pike, at least for the moment.
Franz wants to sweep here but Pike controlling him for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pike postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Joseph Franz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pike trying to control the position from guard on top but Franz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pike throws a big right hand that misses.
Pike trying to stand up but can't free himself from Franz's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Franz misses with a hook to the body
and Pike counters with a nice body shot.
Franz misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Pike counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pike.
Franz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pike avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Norman Pike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Franz.
Pike gets underhooks to prevent Franz's takedown attempt.
Franz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pike pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pike counters with a nice body kick.
Pike lands a head shot.
Norman Pike is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pike works Franz's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Pike showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pike, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Pike! |
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Event:
CTFA KT 4
Date: Nov 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Amadaus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pike manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amadaus sizes up Pike with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, jab by Amadaus - just one landing.
Amadaus lands a nice hook to Pike's body. Pike takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Amadaus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amadaus lands with a good body shot.
Amadaus works Pike's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Amadaus drives through and clinches with Pike against the ropes.
Amadaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amadaus lands with a short shot to the head.
Pike throws a head punch that misses.
Amadaus misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Amadaus.
Amadaus misses with a punch to the body.
Pike being controlled against the ropes.#BC2#
Pike breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Amadaus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Amadaus lands a glancing blow to the side of Pike's head.
Amadaus with the inside leg kick.
Amadaus connects with the punch.
A jab from Amadaus does it's job there.
Pike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amadaus manages to avoid it.
Amadaus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pike in his tracks.
Pike takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Amadaus gets a clinch.
Amadaus pushes Pike back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Amadaus misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Amadaus throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amadaus presses Pike against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Amadaus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Amadaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pike is trying to break the clinch but Amadaus is controlling him.
Amadaus lands with a short shot to the head.
Pike is trying to break the clinch but Amadaus has him pressed against the ropes.
Amadaus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amadaus tries to work over Pike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amadaus lands a shoulder strike.
Amadaus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Amadaus lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Amadaus.
Amadaus misses with a body punch.
Pike takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Amadaus stalls.
Pike throws a head punch that misses.
Amadaus lands with a short shot to the head.
Amadaus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pikes head.
Amadaus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Amadaus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pikes head.
Amadaus scores with a shot to the side of Pike's head.
A head punch on the inside from Amadaus fails to land.
Amadaus tries to work over Pike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amadaus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Amadaus has a couple of punches blocked by Pike.
Amadaus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Amadaus lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Amadaus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pike is trying to push Amadaus away but Amadaus has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Amadaus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pike backwards.
Amadaus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Amadaus lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pike tries to break the clinch but Amadaus is controlling the position.
Amadaus is working Pike over against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Amadaus.
Amadaus throws a punch but it's blocked by Pike.
Amadaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pike blocks an uppercut.
Amadaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pike has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nevez Amadaus dominated that round.
That's time! Amadaus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A cross from Amadaus lands.
Amadaus connects with a single shot there.
Amadaus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pike missing with a left hand there. Amadaus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amadaus.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amadaus.
Amadaus with a nice calf kick.
Amadaus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amadaus sets himself, and Pike steps forward looking for the clinch! Amadaus avoids it this time.
Pike circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pike appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike walks into a jab.
Amadaus throws a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Amadaus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amadaus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Amadaus lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Amadaus lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Amadaus does it's job there.
Amadaus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Amadaus dips to his left and cracks Pike with an uppercut!
Pike doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nevez Amadaus is winning the standup battle so far.
Amadaus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Amadaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Amadaus with the inside leg kick.
Amadaus throws a body shot but no joy.
Amadaus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pike paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pike throws a fast counter high kick but Amadaus manages to duck under it in time.
Pike takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pike misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amadaus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pike can do to turn this around?#T2#
Pike throws an overhand right that lands on Amadaus's shoulder, as Amadaus tries to avoid the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Amadaus.
Amadaus digs a good body shot into Pike's ribs.
Amadaus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pike under the eye.
Amadaus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pike.
Nevez Amadaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pike chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amadaus can pounce on him.
Amadaus keeps Pike at a distance using the push kick.
Amadaus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pike. Pike circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decent striking displayed by Amadaus there.
Amadaus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pike on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Amadaus cracks Pike with a good jab.
Amadaus cracks Pike with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#T3#
Pike with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amadaus to score with a decent uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Amadaus.
Nevez Amadaus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amadaus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Amadaus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Amadaus scoring well with a low kick there.
Amadaus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Amadaus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pike takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Amadaus scores with a leg kick.
Amadaus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amadaus tries to clinch up.#T4#
Amadaus scores with the left hand. Pike knows he should have avoided that one.
Amadaus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Amadaus connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Amadaus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Amadaus.#CL#
Amadaus gets a clinch.
Amadaus scores with a shoulder strike.
Amadaus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amadaus tries a body shot but Pike blocks it.
Amadaus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Amadaus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amadaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amadaus trying to stall but Pike improves his position.
A short right from Amadaus on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nevez Amadaus dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Amadaus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amadaus with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Amadaus finds it's way through Pike's defenses.
Amadaus cracks Pike with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pike takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pike takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Amadaus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pike has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Amadaus lands with an uppercut that bounces Pike off the ropes and back into range.
Amadaus blocks a leg kick.
Amadaus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Amadaus scores with a jab. Pike acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Amadaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amadaus with a nice cross.
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!
Pike takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Amadaus as he connects with a hook.
Amadaus tries to clinch up but Pike circles away and keeps his distance.
Pike is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Amadaus with a body shot.
Amadaus lunges at Pike with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pike's hand.
Amadaus tries to clinch but Pike moves out of range.
Pike's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pike takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Amadaus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pike's head backwards.
Amadaus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Amadaus throws a good cross that connects.
Amadaus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Amadaus cracks Pike with an open hand slap.
Pike takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pike fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Amadaus moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amadaus.
Pike is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Amadaus is keeping busy.
Amadaus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pike's elbow.
Amadaus lands a nice shot to the body.
Pike is trying to force a seperation but Amadaus has the dominant position.
A short left from Amadaus.
Amadaus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pikes head.
Amadaus throws a head punch that misses.
Amadaus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nevez Amadaus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pike blocking some punches.
Amadaus keeps control of Pike as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Amadaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amadaus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pike tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Amadaus avoids it.
A short left from Amadaus.
Pike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amadaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amadaus has a couple of punches blocked by Pike.
Pike is trying to push Amadaus away but Amadaus has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Amadaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amadaus scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Amadaus.
Amadaus misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Pike's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Amadaus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pike blocks an uppercut.
Amadaus throws a punch but it's blocked by Pike.
Pike can't break the clinch.
Pike blocks a body shot from Amadaus.
Amadaus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amadaus taking a breather.
Amadaus working aggressively here.
Amadaus misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pike prevents a body shot from Amadaus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nevez Amadaus clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4#
An inside leg kick lands from Amadaus.
Amadaus lands a nice hook to Pike's body. Pike takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pike steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Amadaus. That one must have hurt.
Amadaus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pike takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pike takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy left from Amadaus finds it's target.
Pike takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Amadaus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pike takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amadaus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pike digs a good hook to Amadaus's body.
Amadaus cracks Pike with a good jab.#T1#
Amadaus looks to land a right hand but Pike moved out of range.
Pike doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Amadaus - that will leave a mark!
Amadaus lands a glancing blow to the side of Pike's head.
Amadaus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Amadaus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pike misses the shot to the body.
Amadaus tries to clinch up but Pike circles away and keeps his distance.
Amadaus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amadaus lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Amadaus.
Pike walks into a stiff left hand from Amadaus.
Pike throws a poor cross that misses
and Amadaus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Pike avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Pike was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pike swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pike feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Amadauss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Nevez Amadaus has been cut.
Pike takes one to the chin there.
A lazy left from Amadaus finds it's target.
Amadaus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amadaus.
Pike throws an overhand right that lands on Amadaus's shoulder, as Amadaus tries to avoid the shot.
Amadaus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Amadaus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Amadaus is looking to slow Pike down with leg kicks.
Pike misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amadaus.
#T3##CL#
Amadaus moves into the clinch successfully.
Amadaus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Amadaus lands with a short shot to the head.
Pike blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Pike breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amadaus connects with a single shot there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Amadaus.
Pike tries to clinch there but Amadaus circles away.
Amadaus thuds a left hand into Pike's body.#CL#
Pike tries to keep at a distance but Amadaus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Amadaus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pike backwards. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Amadaus.
Amadaus misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amadaus tries a body shot but Pike blocks it.
Amadaus lands a body punch.
Amadaus lands an uppercut.
Pike prevents a body shot from Amadaus.
Amadaus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Amadaus.
Pike blocks a body shot from Amadaus.
Pike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Amadaus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nevez Amadaus had his way with Norman Pike in that round.
The cut man is working on Nevez Amadaus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Amadaus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Amadaus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pike. Pike circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Amadaus misses with a wild body shot.
Amadaus scores with a jab to the head.
Amadaus lands a body shot.
Pike takes one to the chin there.
Pike avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amadaus.
Pike throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Amadaus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Amadaus lands a leg kick that knocks Pike off balance momentarily.#T1#
Pike chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amadaus can pounce on him.
Amadaus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pike on the side of the head.
Jab by Amadaus.
Amadaus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pike takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Amadaus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pike misses with a shot to the body
and Amadaus counters with a low kick, right behind Pike 's knee.
Amadaus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pike manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amadaus misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Amadaus.
Amadaus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nevez Amadaus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Pike on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amadaus. Amadaus obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick lands for Amadaus.
Amadaus dips to his left and cracks Pike with an uppercut!
Norman Pike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amadaus moves out of range as Pike strikes.
Amadaus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pike under the eye.
Amadaus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amadaus lands with a nice body punch.
Amadaus dips to his left and cracks Pike with an uppercut!
Amadaus feints a jab promting Pike to slip. Amadaus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pike slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Amadaus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pike under the eye.#T3#
Amadaus catches Pike with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Amadaus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amadaus.
Amadaus stuns Pike with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Amadaus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pike takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Amadaus scores with a nice head shot.
Amadaus scores with a jab.
Amadaus lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Amadaus does it's job there.
Amadaus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left and a right from Amadaus both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Amadaus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Amadaus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Amadaus scores with a nice strike.
Amadaus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Amadaus connects with a jab.
Pike drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Amadaus throws a good cross that connects.
Amadaus lands with a nice body punch.
Amadaus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Amadaus lands with a cross.
Jab from Amadaus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nevez Amadaus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amadaus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:41
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 50:41
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nevez Amadaus!
Nevez Amadaus retains his bantamweight title! |
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Event:
CTFA KT 3
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Amadaus scores with a jab to the body.
Amadaus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Amadaus rushes Pike and presses him up against the ropes.
Amadaus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Amadaus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Amadaus tries to work over Pike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amadaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amadaus cracks Pike with a nice body shot.
Amadaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amadaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amadaus lands a nice uppercut.
Pike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amadaus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Amadaus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pike definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amadaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Pike looking to slow down the pace here.
Amadaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amadaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Amadaus.
Amadaus misses with a punch to the body.
Amadaus is trying to maintain a safe position but Pike gets an underhook and turns Amadaus into the ropes.
Amadaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amadaus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pike's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Amadaus.
Nice body punch from Amadaus - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Amadaus misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Amadaus breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Amadaus drives through and clinches with Pike against the ropes.
Amadaus working aggressively here.
Pike prevents a body shot from Amadaus.
A nice right hand lands inside from Amadaus.
Amadaus throws a head punch that misses.
Pike will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Amadaus up against the ropes.
Amadaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amadaus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Amadaus fails to land. #T3#
Amadaus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Amadaus misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amadaus.
Come on Amadaus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Amadaus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Amadaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Amadaus.
Amadaus tries to throw a body punch but Pike avoids it by throwing Amadaus back against the ropes.
Amadaus scores with a shoulder strike.
Amadaus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pike avoids it.
Amadaus struggles to land a body shot inside as Pike controls his hands.
Amadaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Amadaus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Amadaus misses with a punch to the body.
Amadaus gets through Pike's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Amadaus.
Amadaus scores with a hook to the body.
Amadaus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Amadaus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pike seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Amadaus can turn it around.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amadaus lands with a light punch inside.
Amadaus has a couple of punches blocked by Pike.
Amadaus lands a right hand.
Amadaus lands a body punch.
Amadaus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pike backwards.
Amadaus gets through Pike's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Amadaus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nevez Amadaus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pike swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Amadaus counters with a low kick, right behind Pike 's knee.
Amadaus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Amadaus lands with a hook. Pike tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Amadaus connects with an inside leg kick.
Amadaus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pike's hands.
Pike tries to clinch there but Amadaus circles away.
Amadaus cracks Pike with a good jab.
A good leg kick by Amadaus.
Amadaus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pike looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pike misses with the combination.
Pike thuds a left hand into Amadaus's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Amadaus.
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!
A shot to the liver by Amadaus. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Pike throws a right hand that misses
and Amadaus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pike takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Amadaus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pike.
Amadaus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pike misses with an uppercut.
Amadaus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pike takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Amadaus connects with a body shot that sends Pike's belly button to the back.
Amadaus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Pike gets tackled into the ropes by Amadaus. Amadaus maintains the clinch.
Pike blocks a body shot from Amadaus.
Amadaus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Amadaus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Amadaus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pike wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Amadaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amadaus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Amadaus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Amadaus working aggressively here.
Amadaus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pike throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Amadaus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pike backwards.
Amadaus presses Pike against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amadaus pushes Pike back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Amadaus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Amadaus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pike's elbow.
Amadaus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Amadaus working aggressively here.
#BC#
Pike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amadaus scores with a hook.
Amadaus jabs Pike to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Amadaus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pike doesn't seem bothered though.
Amadaus cracks Pike with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pike slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pike looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amadaus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pike swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Amadaus counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Pike has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amadaus.
Amadaus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pike looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amadaus connects with the punch.
A jab from Amadaus does it's job there.
Amadaus ducks under a wild hook from Pike.#CL#
Pike gets a clinch.
Amadaus lands a hook that snaps the head of Pike backwards.
Amadaus has Pike pressed against the ropes.
Amadaus scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Amadaus.
Amadaus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amadaus is pushing Pike up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nevez Amadaus 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!#R3#
Pike throws a series of punches but Amadaus moves out of range.
Amadaus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pike walks into a stiff left hand from Amadaus.
Amadaus throws a shot to the body.
Amadaus connects with a single shot there.
Amadaus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pike's sensitive parts.
Amadaus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Amadaus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amadaus thumps Pike with a low kick.
Pike chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amadaus can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Amadaus misses its intended target. #CL2#
Amadaus closes the distance and pushes Pike back into the ropes.
Amadaus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pike lands a body punch in the clinch.
Amadaus lands a hook that snaps the head of Pike backwards. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amadaus.
Amadaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amadaus misses with some punches.
Amadaus misses with a body punch.
Pike blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Amadaus.
Amadaus has Pike pressed against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pike.
Amadaus blocks an elbow strike from Pike.
Amadaus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Amadaus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Amadaus misses with some punches.
#T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pike taking a breather.
Amadaus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pike backwards.
Nevez Amadaus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Amadaus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pike backwards. #BC2#
Amadaus breaks from the clinch.
Amadaus slips under a jab.
Amadaus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pike is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Amadaus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Amadaus. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pike takes a jab right on the kisser.
Amadaus scores with a jab. Pike acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pike takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pike moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Amadaus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pike manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Amadaus cracks Pike with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Amadaus thuds his right hand into Pike's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nevez Amadaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pike with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amadaus to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice combination there by Amadaus.
Pike takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Amadaus clinches up against the ropes.
Amadaus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pike blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amadaus.
Amadaus lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Amadaus on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pike.
Amadaus lands a hook that snaps the head of Pike backwards. #T4#
Nice body punch from Amadaus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amadaus.
Amadaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amadaus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pikes head.
Amadaus blocks an uppercut.
Amadaus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pike backwards.
Amadaus scores with a shot to the side of Pike's head.
Amadaus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amadaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Pike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amadaus avoids the elbow strike from Pike, against the ropes.
Amadaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nevez Amadaus really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Amadaus looks to land a combination. Pike sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Amadaus tries to clinch there but Pike circles away.
A nice leg kick from Amadaus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nevez Amadaus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Amadaus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pike connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Nevez Amadaus has been cut.
Amadaus tests Pike's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pike misses the shot to the body.
Amadaus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Amadaus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Amadaus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amadaus's corner calls for a 1-2. Amadaus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Amadaus clinches.
Amadaus lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amadaus lands a right hand.
Amadaus misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Amadaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amadaus lands a hook that snaps the head of Pike backwards.
Amadaus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pikes head.
Pike misses with an elbow strike.
Pike throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amadaus.
Pike looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Amadaus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amadaus.
Amadaus throws a head punch that misses.
Amadaus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Amadaus throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Amadaus throws a head punch that misses.
Amadaus misses with a body punch.
Pike's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Amadaus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pike's elbow.
Amadaus tries a body shot but Pike blocks it.
Amadaus misses with some punches.
Amadaus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pikes head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amadaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amadaus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Amadaus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Amadaus cracks Pike with a nice body shot.
Amadaus working aggressively here.
#T3#
Amadaus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pike backwards.
Pike pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Amadaus lands a right hand.
Amadaus lands with a short shot to the head.
Amadaus tries a body shot but Pike blocks it.
Pike misses with an elbow strike.
Amadaus scores with a shot to the side of Pike's head.
Pike has a couple of punches blocked by Amadaus.
A hook to the body from Amadaus.
Amadaus lands with a left to the head.
Amadaus is leaning against Pike and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Amadaus.
Amadaus lands an uppercut.#T4#
Amadaus stalls.
Amadaus lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pike prevents a body shot from Amadaus.
Amadaus stalling against the ropes.
Pike prevents a body shot from Amadaus.
Pike blocking some punches.
Pike scores with a shoulder strike.
Pike looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Amadaus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Amadaus lands a nice uppercut.
Amadaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Pike uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nevez Amadaus dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Nevez Amadaus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Amadaus scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Amadaus.
A cross from Amadaus lands.
Amadaus lands a leg kick that knocks Pike off balance momentarily.
Amadaus ducks under a wild hook from Pike.
Amadaus lands with a good body shot.
Jab by Amadaus.
Pike pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amadaus lands with a right hand.
Pike moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Amadaus lands with a nice body punch.
Amadaus misses with a combination
and Pike counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Amadaus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amadaus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pike walks into a straight right hand from Amadaus.
Amadaus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Amadaus is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Amadaus rushes Pike and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Amadaus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Amadaus lands a nice uppercut.
Amadaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amadaus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pike or not.
Amadaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Amadaus.
Pike blocks a body shot from Amadaus.
Nevez Amadaus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Pike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norman Pike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amadaus struggles to land a body shot inside as Pike controls his hands.
Amadaus lands a body punch.
Pike has a couple of punches blocked by Amadaus.
Pike throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3#
Pike is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Amadaus is keeping busy.
Pike misses with the head strike.
Pike's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#BC#
Pike pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pike avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amadaus lands a nice shot that snaps Pike's head back.
Nice shot by Amadaus.
Amadaus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Amadaus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pike's head.#CL2#
Pike gets tackled into the ropes by Amadaus. Amadaus maintains the clinch.
Pike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pike has a couple of punches blocked by Amadaus.
Pike pushes off an throws an elbow but Amadaus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Pike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amadaus's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nevez Amadaus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Amadaus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 44:50
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 44:50
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nevez Amadaus!
Nevez Amadaus is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
CTFA KT 2
Date: Aug 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Pike scores with a sloppy right hand. Wallace should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Wallace.
Wallace scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pike looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
Pike has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wallace fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pike has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Pike moves away and avoids it.
Wallace throws a lazy uppercut
and Pike counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Wallace goes down! Pike rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Wallace is up to one knee.... 8,9....10! He didn't make it! This fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Norman Pike!
Norman Pike is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nate Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Norman Pike!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Pike takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Pike has hold of one of Garcia's legs. Garcia is fighting the takedown attempt but Pike gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garcia (0) vs (2) Pike
Pike trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Pike defends easily.
Pike's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Pike from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Pike pushes his legs off easily.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Pike trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pike really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Pike postures up. #SUB#
Garcia has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pike doesn't defend quickly enough and Garcia has managed to lock this one up! Can Pike escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Garcia on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nate Garcia! |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Norman Pike! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bad Bear!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Pike. No joy for Bear on that attempt.
Pike is breathing heavily.#CL#
Pike rushes Bear and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Pike lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pike (2) vs (0) Bear
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bear trying to control here.
Bear really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pike. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Bear is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pike pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear wants to improve his position but Pike is controlling well.
#T1#
Bear has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pike is working away from the top position though.
Pike passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bear! Score +3 for passing guard: Pike (5) vs (0) Bear
Pike avoids the attempt from Bear to control.
Bear is looking to get to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Pike working for a guillotine from mount but Bear is in no mood to give up.
Bear tries to reverse the position but Pike maintains control.
Pike definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bear tries to hold on but Pike postures up.
Bear is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bear tries to hold on but Pike postures up.
Bear reaches up to try and control the position but Pike seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bear rolls and tries to escape and now Pike has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Pike (8) vs (0) Bear#T3#
Bear tries to roll but Pike sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Bear defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pike's arms.
Pike is hanging on to Bear's back as he tries to escape.
Bear keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Pike is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bear is defending well though. Pike let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
Bear just trying to survive but Pike is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bear might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pike haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bear is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bear trying to control the action but Pike just sinks the hooks in.
Pike keeps control of the position as Bear tries to break free.
#T5#
Pike gets his hands free as Bear looks to control.
Bear tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Pike has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bear trying to control the action but Pike just sinks the hooks in. #T6#
I really don't envy Bear right now.
#SUB#
Pike is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bear is defending well though. Pike let's go of the attempt for now.
Bear tries to escape but Pike has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bear is still trying to improve position.#T7#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pike is looking to control Bear but Bear is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bear rolls, trying to escape but Pike keeps control of the position.
Pike avoiding Bear 's attempts to control his hands.
Bear is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bear is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Pike is not going to allow Bear to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Bear right now.
Bear trying to control the hands but Pike breaks the grip.
Pike controlling well, preventing Bear from escaping the position.
Bear trying to control the hands but Pike won't let him.
Pike controlling well, preventing Bear from escaping the position.
#T9##SUB#
Bear fending off the submission attempt from Pike.
Bear tries to escape the position.
Pike avoiding Bear 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10##SUB#
Pike is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bear just trying to survive but Pike is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bear is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bear staying busy and making it hard for Pike to control. #T11#
Bear is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Pike 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, Bear has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pike has the hooks in. Bear is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bear trying to control the hands but Pike won't let him.
Bear is in bad spot here.
#T12#
Bear staying busy and making it hard for Pike to control.
Pike gets his hands free as Bear looks to control.
Bear tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bear wants to hold on but Pike pushes him away.
Bear working to try and regain half guard.
Bear regains half guard.
Pike prevents Bear from improving his position.#T13#
Pike is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pike (11) vs (0) Bear
Pike tries to control but Bear wriggling away.
Bear wants to hold on but Pike pushes him away.#T14#
Bear is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bear wants to hold on but Pike pushes him away.
Bear working to try and regain half guard.
Bear wants to control but Pike is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pike trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pike takes the fight on points by 11 to 0. |
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Event:
AWC 2021 Finals Rd 3 B
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Pike misses with a looping left.
Amadaus scores with a nice strike.
Pike lands a jab to Amadaus's midsection.
Pike shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pike staying out of range there.
Pike looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amadaus throws a right hand that misses
and Pike counters with a stiff right hand.
Amadaus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Amadaus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Amadaus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amadaus throws a looping overhand right but Pike ducks down to avoid it.
Pike looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pike walks into a left hand. #T1#
Pike tries to move into range but Amadaus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Amadaus throws a combination that misses
enabling Pike to counter with a crisp jab.
Pike takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Amadaus lands with a shot to the body.
Pike walks into a straight right hand from Amadaus.
Pike takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amadaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Pike.
Amadaus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pike uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amadaus.
Amadaus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Amadaus.#T2#
Amadaus swings for the body but Pike moves out of range.
Amadaus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Amadaus misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amadaus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pike clobbers Amadaus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Nevez Amadaus has been cut.
Amadaus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Pike.
Pike drops his hands momentarily and Amadaus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Amadaus throws a hook to the side of Pike's head but Pike sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Amadaus backs off Pike throws a huge counter combo but Amadaus manages to avoid it all.
Amadaus throws a body shot but no joy.
Pike is looking to clinch.
Amadaus thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pike! But no joy.#T3#
Pike is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Amadaus.
Pike waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amadaus.
Donk. Amadaus catches Pike right on the button with a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Pike. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pike.
Pike misses with a left hand
and Amadaus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amadaus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pike on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amadaus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Amadaus swings for the body but Pike moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Pike on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pike slips under a jab.
Pike swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Amadaus with a hook.
Amadaus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Amadaus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pike at a distance.
Pike misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Amadaus.
Amadaus misses with a low kick.
Pike looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amadaus lands with a cross.
Pike lands a really nice looking cross but Amadaus seems unphased.
Pike slips a straight right by Amadaus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amadaus. Pike does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amadaus missing with a left hand there. Pike was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amadaus throws a hook but Pike avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nevez Amadaus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nevez Amadaus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Amadaus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pike counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amadaus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nevez Amadaus is winning the standup battle so far.
Amadaus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Amadaus.
A big right from Amadaus misses.
Pike ducks under a wild hook from Amadaus.
Pike cracks Amadaus with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike misses with a left hand
and Pike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amadaus slips a straight right by Pike.
Amadaus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pike.#T1#
Amadaus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pike momentarily.
Amadaus misses with a hook. Pike ducked under it nicely.
Amadaus throws a lazy uppercut
and Pike counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Pike.
Pike looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Amadaus lands a body shot.
Amadaus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amadaus blocks a head kick by Pike.
Amadaus connects with a single shot there.
Pike swings for the body but Amadaus moves out of range.
Amadaus just misses with a punch to the body.
Amadaus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pike can do to turn this around?#T2#
Pike takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pike has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pike wants to clinch but Amadaus slips to the side
and Amadaus counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amadaus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pike looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab lands there for Amadaus.
Amadaus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amadaus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Amadaus connects with a right hand. Pike shakes it off.
Pike throws a predictable looking body shot
and Amadaus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amadaus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pike defending well as Amadaus loads up on a big left hand.
Pike swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Amadaus tries to bum rush Pike with a series of wild strikes but Pike uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pike throws out a counter right but Amadaus avoids it with no problem.
Pike uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amadaus.
Pike looks to land a right hand but Amadaus moved out of range.
Amadaus throws a lazy right hand but Pike sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pike keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amadaus.
Pike throws a fast counter high kick but Amadaus manages to duck under it in time.
Pike slips a jab from Amadaus.
Amadaus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pike.
Pike slips a jab and a cross from Amadaus.
Pike misses with a lunging right hand
letting Amadaus counter with a right hand. #T4#
Pike uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amadaus.
Amadaus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Amadaus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Amadaus slips under a jab.
Amadaus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pike swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Amadaus misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pike on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Amadaus just misses with a punch to the body.
Amadaus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nevez Amadaus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nevez Amadaus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Amadaus misses its intended target.
Pike lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pike throws a jab but it's blocked by Amadaus.
Pike takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pike throws a hook to the side of Amadaus's head but Amadaus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pike ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amadaus moves away.
Pike avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amadaus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Pike was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Amadaus.
Amadaus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pike on the side of the head.
Amadaus jabs Pike to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Amadaus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Amadaus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Amadaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pike manages to avoid it.
Amadaus throws a body shot but no joy.
Amadaus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pike.
A little feinted left hand from Amadaus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Amadaus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Amadaus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pike misses with a lunging right hand
and Amadaus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amadaus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pike.
A counter left hand to the body from Amadaus misses its target.
Amadaus looks to throw the jab but Pike is out of range.
Amadaus tests Pike's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nevez Amadaus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Amadaus slips a straight right by Pike.
Amadaus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Amadaus throws a shot from downtown. Pike moves away and avoids it.
Norman Pike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pike misses with a right hand
letting Amadaus counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pike throws a lazy uppercut
and Amadaus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pike walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pike takes one on the button.
Amadaus thuds his right hand into Pike's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pike misses the body punch
and Amadaus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Pike throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amadaus.
Amadaus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amadaus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pike's head backwards.
Amadaus cracks Pike with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Amadaus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pike misses with an uppercut
and Amadaus counters with a stiff right hand.
Amadaus misses with a wild combination.
Amadaus lands with a shot to the body.
Amadaus moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Jab from Amadaus.
Amadaus lands a nice shot that snaps Pike's head back.
Amadaus throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2#
and Pike counters with a crisp one two that drops Amadaus! Pike thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Amadaus to his feet! Amadaus is in big trouble!#ROC2#Amadaus is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amadaus drops his hands momentarily. Pike doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Amadaus staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Amadaus doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Norman Pike! |
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Event:
AWC 2021 Finals Rd 2 B
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Elvul misses with a straight left.
Pike swats away the attempt to clinch by Elvul.
Pike takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pike scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Dreynos Elvul has been cut.
Elvul connects with a crisp jab.
Pike is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elvul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pike as he jumps to the side.
Elvul moves away from the strike by Pike. #T1#
Elvul looks to land a right hand but Pike moved out of range.
Pike swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pike moves out of range of the strikes.
As Elvul looks to move away, Pike throws a big counter combo but Elvul just gets out of the way.
Elvul lands a body shot.
Elvul scores with a nice strike.
Pike takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Elvul moves in looking to clinch but Pike pushes him off.
Pike lands a jab to the nose.
Good exchange - Elvul coming out on top.
A big left from Pike misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Elvul or perhaps it was just good defense by Pike, which made it look bad.
Norman Pike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pike enables Elvul to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pike manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elvul passes Pike's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Elvul is looking for a kimura but Pike is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elvul to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Elvul 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.
Elvul works his way into side control. #T3#
Pike is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Elvul asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Elvul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Elvul has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Pike is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Elvul yanks on the arm and Pike is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Elvul.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dreynos Elvul!
Our winner, Dreynos Elvul, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
AWC 2021 Finals Rd 1 A
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Pike.
Kurosaki drops his hands momentarily and Pike takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Kurosaki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pike's guard.
Kurosaki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kurosaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pike swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurosaki advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kurosaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pike defends it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pike can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kurosaki is pressing down on Pike's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pike is holding on for now. #SUB#
Kurosaki is working for a kimura but Pike is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Kurosaki works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Kurosaki has control of Pike's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pike regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kurosaki controlling the pace for now.
Pike wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Pike really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurosaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kurosaki quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Kurosaki but it's paid off an Pike is forced to tap! Nice work by Kurosaki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akio Kurosaki!
A very excited looking Akio Kurosaki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
AWC Group C - Rd 5
Date: Apr 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Pike just misses with a punch to the body.
Pike defending well as Mannheim loads up on a big left hand.
Pike uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mannheim scores with a jab. Pike acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Mannheim has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mannheim lands with a light punch inside.
Pike cracks Mannheim with a nice body shot.
Mannheim stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike blocks a body shot from Mannheim.
Mannheim tries to pull guard but Pike holds him up against the cage and eventually Mannheim drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mannheim. #T1#
Mannheim is looking to control Pike's arms but Pike gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mannheim has his back to the cage. #TD#
Mannheim pulls guard. #SUB#
Pike avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Mannheim looking for a triangle here. Pike is fighting it but it looks tight! Mannheim pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Pike is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). CG Mannheim!
Our winner, CG Mannheim, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
AWC Group C - Rd 3
Date: Mar 22, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Panda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Panda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pike just stands there and leans against the cage.
Panda jumps guard but Pike stands there with Panda around his waist. Panda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pike definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pike smiles and moves away.
Norman Pike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Panda.
Panda shoots in but no luck this time.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Panda has eaten all the pies!
Pike lands with a nice body punch.
Panda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pike cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panda moves to clinch but Pike breaks away
letting Pike counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Pike moves into the clinch successfully.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Panda tries to pull guard but Pike forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Panda is trying to pull guard but Pike has him pressed against the cage.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pike to keep the fight standing.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pike walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pike lands with a shot to the body.
Panda wants to clinch but Pike slips to the side
and Pike counters with a stiff right hand.
Panda tries to clinch up
and Pike counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pike circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pike counters with a nice uppercut.
Panda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pike counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pike circles away from the clinch attempt.
Panda closes the distance but Pike moves to the side
letting Pike counter with a right hand. #T2#
Panda darts in trying to clinch
and Pike counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Panda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pike has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Panda is on him like a limpet, forcing Pike back against the cage.
Pike is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Panda fails to pull guard.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Pike has him pressed against the cage.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Panda tries to pull guard but Pike forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Pike breaks the clinch.
Panda doesn't manage to clinch there - Pike circles away.
Panda just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPike.
Panda tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Pike counters with a crisp right hand that drops Panda! Pike lets Panda back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T3#
Panda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pike counters with a crisp right that sends Panda to the canvas! Pike follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Pike! |
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Event:
AWC Group C - Rd 2
Date: Mar 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Amadaus lands with an uppercut that bounces Pike off the cage and back into range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amadaus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amadaus scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pike. Amadaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amadaus tests Pike's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Amadaus instigates a clinch.
Pike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amadaus lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Amadaus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Amadaus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Amadaus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Amadaus tries a body shot but Pike blocks it.
Pike stalling in the clinch but Amadaus improves position.
Amadaus tries a knee to the head but Pike blocks it.
Amadaus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Amadaus misses with some punches.
Pike prevents a body shot from Amadaus.
Amadaus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Amadaus has a couple of punches blocked by Pike.
Amadaus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amadaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amadaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amadaus lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Amadaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amadaus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amadaus.#BC#
Pike breaks the clinch.
Amadaus cracks Pike with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pike takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pike looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Amadaus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pike wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Amadaus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pike.
Amadaus lands a right hand.
Amadaus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Amadaus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pike blocks a body shot from Amadaus.
A left hand lands to the body for Amadaus.
#T3#
Amadaus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Amadaus scores with a hook to the body.
Amadaus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Amadaus misses with the head strike.
Pike blocks a body shot from Amadaus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amadaus.
Pike stalls.
Amadaus has Pike pushed against the cage.
Amadaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Pike wants to break free but Amadaus has control.
Amadaus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Pike avoiding damage as Amadaus throws knees to the body.
Amadaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amadaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Pike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amadaus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pike up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amadaus.
Amadaus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amadaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amadaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amadaus throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amadaus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nevez Amadaus 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#
Amadaus works the jab nicely.
Amadaus cracks Pike with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Amadaus thuds his right hand into Pike's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nevez Amadaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Amadaus.#CL2#
Amadaus has Pike up against the cage in a clinch.
Pike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amadaus's elbow.
Amadaus throws a head punch that misses.
Amadaus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amadaus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amadaus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pike's elbow.
Amadaus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amadaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Pike prevents a body shot from Amadaus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amadaus. #T1##BC2#
Amadaus breaks from the clinch.
Pike on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Amadaus connects with a body shot that sends Pike's belly button to the back.
Amadaus slips under a jab from Pike.
Amadaus works the jab nicely.
Amadaus scores with a jab.
Pike takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nevez Amadaus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amadaus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pike with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amadaus to score with a decent uppercut.
Amadaus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amadaus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pike swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot lands for Amadaus.
Pike misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Amadaus misses with a two punch combination.
Amadaus misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Pike misses the target.
Amadaus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Amadaus cracks a nice hook into Pike's ribs.
Amadaus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Amadaus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Amadaus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pikes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Amadaus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amadaus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pike needs to keep his hands up - Amadaus had a free shot at his head there.
Amadaus tries to clinch but Pike moves out of range.
Amadaus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pike.
Pike avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amadaus avoids the body shot from Pike.
#T3#
Amadaus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A decent looking cross lands there for Amadaus.
Pike looks to throw the jab but Amadaus is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amadaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pike moves away.
Pike has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pike there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Amadaus.
Amadaus lands with an uppercut that bounces Pike off the cage and back into range.
Amadaus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pike manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Pike on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pike misses the shot to the body.
Pike walks into a stiff left hand from Amadaus.
Amadaus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Amadaus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amadaus paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Amadaus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Amadaus cracks Pike with a good jab.
Amadaus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Amadaus finds it's way through Pike's defenses.
Pike takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pike seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Amadaus cracks Pike with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Amadaus throws a series of punches but Pike moves out of range.
Amadaus lands with a hook. Pike tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Amadaus forces Pike back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Amadaus.
A short right from Amadaus on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amadaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nevez Amadaus 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Amadaus with a hook.
Pike takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pike takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Amadaus lands a nice looking body shot.
Amadaus lands a jab.
Amadaus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Amadaus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Amadaus scores with a hook.
Amadaus lands a jab to Pike's midsection.
Amadaus is looking to clinch.
Pike swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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!
Amadaus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pike cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pike scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Amadaus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Amadaus scores with a nice right hand.
Amadaus scores with a hook.
Amadaus with a hook.
Amadaus misses with a body punch
and Pike counters with a stiff right hand.
Pike throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Amadaus scores with a decent looking hook.
Amadaus lands a jab.
Amadaus connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pike throws a jab when Amadaus was well out of range.
A shot to the body from Pike misses
and Amadaus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nevez Amadaus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Pike needs to keep his hands up - Amadaus had a free shot at his head there.
Amadaus wants to clinch up but Pike keeps it at a distance.
Amadaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pike manages to avoid it.
Pike looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Norman Pike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left lands for Amadaus.
Amadaus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Amadaus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left lands for Amadaus.
Amadaus sizes up Pike with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pike on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Amadaus closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Amadaus prevents a body shot from Pike.
Amadaus has a couple of punches blocked by Pike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Amadaus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Amadaus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pike blocking some punches.
Pike struggles to land a body shot inside as Amadaus controls his hands.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Amadaus tries to work over Pike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amadaus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pike looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pike prevents a body shot from Amadaus.
A body shot lands from Amadaus.
Pike is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amadaus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pike takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Amadaus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nevez Amadaus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Amadaus 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nevez Amadaus! |
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Event:
AWC Group C - Rd 1
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Pike checks a leg kick.
Pike looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Welch feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pike is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Welch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Welch wants to control from the top but Pike keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Welch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pike keeping moving, preventing Welch from controlling successfully. #T1#
Welch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pike is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Welch has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Welch throws a big elbow that misses.
Welch wants to control from the top but Pike keeps moving.
Pike wants to get back to his feet but Welch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pike keeping moving, preventing Welch from controlling successfully.
Welch throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Welch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Welch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Welch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Welch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pike wants to stand but Welch is controlling the position. #SUB#
Welch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Welch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pike wants to stand and escape but Welch is having none of it. #T3#
Welch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pike is looking to stand up but Welch isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pike fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pike fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Welch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pike defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Welch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pike! But no joy.
Welch throws a combination that misses
and Pike counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Welch misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Welch with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Welch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pike throws a head kick that misses.
Welch throws a shot from downtown. Pike moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pike! But no joy.
Welch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Welch misses with a double jab
and Pike counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Norman Pike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Welch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pike connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Welch scrambles back to his feet.
Pike looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Glenn Welch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Pike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Norman Pike will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Welch tries to clinch up.
Jab from Pike.
Welch throws a push kick but Pike slaps the foot to one side.
Pike swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Norman Pike seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Welch wants to land a leg kick but Pike is out of range.
Welch scores with a one two! Pike had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Welch throws a leg kick
and Welch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pike stuffs the takedown attempt from Welch. Welch gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch looks to throw a body kick
and Pike cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pike blocks a jab.#T1##TD#
Pike gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Welch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Welch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES2#
Pike is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Welch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pike lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pike thuds a left hand into Welch's body.
Pike throws a quick inside leg kick.
Welch wants to clinch up but Pike keeps it at a distance.
Pike let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welch fails to land the takedown.
Pike appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pike throws a nice head kick!
Pike scores with a jab to the body.
Welch swings for the body but Pike moves out of range.
It seemed like Pike was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Welch is predictable there
and Pike cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck for Welch with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pike connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Welch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Welch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Welch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pike looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Welch misses.
A combination from Pike does no damage.
Welch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Welch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Welch tries to clinch but Pike moves out of range.
No joy there for Welch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Pike takes a swing at Welch's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Pike finds it's way through Welch's defenses.
Some bone on bone action there as Welch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Welch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pike displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Welch.
Pike lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Welch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pike defends well and Welch ends up having to push Pike into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Pike showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Welch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pike scores with a hook.
Welch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Welch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pike connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Welch scrambles back to his feet.
Welch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pike manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Welch at a distance.
Pike ducks under a wild hook from Welch.
A low kick from Welch is predictable there
and Pike cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
A head kick by Welch misses
and Pike counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Welch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pike counters with a left to the body.
Glenn Welch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Welch throws a nice looking combination but Pike bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pike jabs at Welch's body.
Pike looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pike throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pike jabs Welch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Welch misses with a hook. Pike ducked under it nicely.
Pike swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Welch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Pike as Welch shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Welch misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Pike counters with a head kick that drops Welch to the mat! Welch scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Welch is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pike closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Welch! Pike dives in looking to finish! Welch is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Pike! |
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