Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AEW 27
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Pinea misses with a looping right.
Pinea misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pinea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pinea shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barca as he jumps to the side.
Barca swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Pinea gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barca takes a shot to the head.
Barca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinea.
Pinea lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Barca.
Pinea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barca is looking to control Pinea's arms but Pinea gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barca has his back to the cage.
Pinea lands an uppercut.
Pinea connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barca blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Pinea works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Barca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pinea tries to free his leg and advance position but Barca is retaining full guard.
Barca will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pinea landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pinea's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#
Barca is rocked!
Pinea trying to control the position from guard on top but Barca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinea preventing the sweep.
Pinea landing some decent shots from guard.
Pinea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Barca is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pinea rolls with it to try and escape but Barca cranks on the arm and Pinea is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hannibal Barca!
A very excited looking Hannibal Barca 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.

Event: AEW 22
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Brain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brain throws a lazy head kick
letting Pinea counter with a right hand.
Pinea throws a sloppy head kick and Brain moves out of range easily.
Brain stuffs the takedown attempt from Pinea. Pinea gets slowly back to his feet.
Pinea tries to clinch there but Brain circles away.
Brain misses with a double jab.
Pinea's corner calls for a 1-2. Pinea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Pinea shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brain napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Brain throws Pinea to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pinea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brain.
Brain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pinea. Pinea obviously looking to wear him down.
Pinea connects with a crisp jab.
Brain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brain throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pinea's corner calls for a 1-2. Pinea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pinea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brain throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Brain is looking to clinch.
Brain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pinea shoots in looking for a takedown but Brain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pinea's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pinea crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brain - the referee stops the clock and Pinea gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brain. Pinea manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice shot by Brain.
A clash of legs there as Pinea blocks the low kick.
Brain with a nice cross.
Brain throws a big shot that misses.
Pinea throws a jab but it's blocked by Brain.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pinea shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Altair Brain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Pinea cracks Brain with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pinea throws a looping overhand right but Brain ducks down to avoid it.
Altair Brain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinea's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Pinea closes the distance and pushes Brain back into the cage.
Brain lands a left hand.
Brain misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinea.
Brain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Pinea scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Brain gets underhooks to prevent Pinea's takedown attempt.
Brain throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Brain lands a shoulder strike.
Pinea tries to throw a body punch but Brain avoids it by throwing Pinea back against the cage.
Brain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pinea throws a head punch that misses.
Brain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brain stalls.
Brain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pinea has a couple of punches blocked by Brain.
Brain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinea.
Brain prevents a body shot from Pinea.
Pinea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Brain breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Brain pushes Pinea up against the cage in a clinch.
Brain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Brain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Pinea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brain is looking to counter punch.
Brain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pinea swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Pinea looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brain!#ES#
Brain sneaks out the side door and pushes Pinea away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pinea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinea working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pinea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brain backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinea struggles to land a body shot inside as Brain controls his hands.
Brain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pinea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Brain manages to break the clinch.
Pinea fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pinea shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brain defends it nicely.#T4##CL#
Brain moves into range and clinches up with Pinea.
Pinea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brain struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinea controls his hands.
Pinea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brain swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinea misses with the head strike. #BC#
Brain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Brain. #TD2#
Pinea shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Brain manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altair Brain dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Pinea misses.
Pinea throws out a powerful jab.
Pinea looks for a takedown but Brain sprawls well.
Pinea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pinea wants to clinch but Brain slips to the side
and Brain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brain misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Pinea as he connects with a hook.
Brain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Pinea.
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!
Pinea 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.
Pinea with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brain to score with a decent uppercut.
Pinea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brain. #CL2#
Pinea drives through and clinches with Brain against the cage.
Pinea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brains head.
Pinea drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brain blocking some punches. #T1#
Brain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brain lands an elbow inside that Pinea shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Koko Pinea has been cut.
Brain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brain is pushing Pinea up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Altair Brain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brain managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Pinea digs a right hand underneath Brain's ribcage. Brain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brain looking to slow down the pace here.
Pinea misses with the head strike.
Brain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinea can do to turn this around?
Brain misses with a punch to the body.
Pinea tries a body shot but Brain blocks it.
Pinea misses with a knee strike.
Brain blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Brain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Pinea darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Brain has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pinea is on him like a limpet, forcing Brain back against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brain takes a shot to the head.
Brain blocking some punches.
Pinea lands a hook that snaps the head of Brain backwards. #BC#
Brain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Altair Brain is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinea closes the distance and clinches up with Brain, looking for a takedown. Pinea pushes Brain against the cage but Brain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Altair Brain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Pinea misses with a lunging right hand
and Brain counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Pinea closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pinea lands in his opponent's guard.
Brain wants to sweep here but Pinea controlling him for the moment.
Brain controlling Pinea's posture. #T3#
Pinea pushing down on Brain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pinea working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pinea working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brain is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinea pushes down on Brain's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brain manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Brain looking for a sweep. Not yet Brain, not yet.
Brain keeping full guard, as Pinea tries to pass.
Brain is trying to control the position but Pinea postures up. #SUB#
Pinea avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brain keeping moving, preventing Pinea from controlling successfully.
Pinea slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Altair Brain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Pinea throws out a loose jab but Brain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pinea takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinea.
Altair Brain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinea. #TD2#
Pinea bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brain dodges the ground and pound from Pinea.
Brain tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Brain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pinea thowing shots but they're missing. #T1#
Pinea looking to finish Brain with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brain!
Pinea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pinea lands with some strikes.
Pinea avoids the attempt from Brain to control.
Pinea landing strikes from the mount.
Pinea throws some wild stikes that Brain manages to avoid easily.
Pinea controlling the position easily from mount.
Brain is in a horrible position here. Pinea smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Koko Pinea has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Pinea thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pinea with the ground and pound from mount.
Pinea throwing strikes but Brain recovers to half guard. A much better position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pinea connects with a nice short shot to Brain's temple.
Pinea thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pinea throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pinea wants to take a breather but Brain is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pinea lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Pinea wants to free his trapped foot but Brain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pinea thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pinea looks to land a strike but Brain avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Brain keeping moving, preventing Pinea from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Brain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pinea is aware though and is defending well.
Pinea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brain is controlling Pinea's posture.
Pinea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brain misses with a double jab.
Brain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pinea cracks Brain with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pinea will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Altair Brain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Pinea shoots in but Brain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pinea misses with a hook. Brain ducked under it nicely.
Brain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinea.
Pinea moves in looking to clinch but Brain pushes him off.
Brain scores with a one two! Pinea had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pinea throws a good cross that connects.
Sloppy strikes from Brain. Those never looked like landing.
Pinea feints the counter takedown.
Brain walks into a stiff left hand from Pinea.
Brain moves out of range as Pinea strikes.
Pinea doesn't manage to clinch there - Brain circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4##TD2#
Pinea shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brain is trying to defend but Pinea finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brain moves into full guard.
Pinea throws a strike but Brain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Pinea controls Brain momentarily but Brain frees himself. #SUB2#
Brain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pinea has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brain has managed to get both his arms back between Pinea's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea 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.
Brain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pinea is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Pinea controls Brain momentarily but Brain frees himself.
Brain seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brain trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pinea has his hands on Brain's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brain enables Pinea to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brain manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Brain is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pinea presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Pinea misses with the head strike.
Pinea is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pinea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brain lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Brain blocks an uppercut.
Pinea drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pinea is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Altair Brain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Pinea is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#BC#
Brain breaks from the clinch.
Brain throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Brain rushes Pinea and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinea misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinea has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pinea takes an elbow to the temple.
Pinea takes an elbow to the temple.
Brain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brain's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brain tries to stall but Pinea uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Brain tries to work over Pinea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brain managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinea throws a head punch that misses.
Brain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinea backwards. #BC#
Brain breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Brain moves into the clinch successfully.
Pinea looking for a takedown.
Brain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brain slowing the pace effectively.
Brain tries to stall but Pinea uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pinea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brain throws a head punch that misses.
Brain blocks an uppercut.
Pinea wants a takedown. #BC#
Brain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pinea dodges the punch combination from Brain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altair Brain had his way with Koko Pinea in that round.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5##CL#
Brain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pinea, pushing him back against the cage.
Pinea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pinea tries to score a body lock takedown but Brain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brain misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brain.
Brain lands a body punch.
Brain blocks an uppercut.
Pinea trying to land knees to the body.
Brain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brain taking a breather.
Pinea lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brain stops a takedown attempt from Pinea. #BC#
Brain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pinea tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brain swivels and escapes.
Brain is looking for a counter combo.
Altair Brain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Pinea looks to land a right hand but Brain moved out of range.
Brain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinea throws out the jab. #T1#
Brain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pinea's sensitive parts.
Brain cracks a nice hook into Pinea's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Pinea.#CL#
Brain clinches up against the cage.
Pinea blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Brain manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Brain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brain swings for the body but Pinea moves out of range.
Brain takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Brain misses the target.
Brain with a jab.
Brain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brain throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Pinea counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pinea.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinea throwing strikes but missing.
Pinea looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Pinea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pinea lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pinea throws a strike but Brain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Brain wants to control from the top but Pinea keeps moving.
Brain is really struggling to control Pinea but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Pinea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brain is one step ahead there.
Pinea keeping full guard, as Brain tries to pass.
Koko Pinea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brain is working Pinea over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Altair Brain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinea swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Brain forces Pinea back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pinea swings wildly with an uppercut but Brain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brain is trying to break the clinch but Pinea is controlling him.
Pinea working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Altair Brain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brain 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altair Brain!
A victorious Altair Brain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AEW 16
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Siegel stuffs the takedown attempt from Pinea. Pinea gets slowly back to his feet.
Pinea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Siegel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Siegel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pinea will feel that in the morning.
Pinea is looking to slow Siegel down with leg kicks.
Pinea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Pinea looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Siegel!
Siegel is looking to get back to his feet here but Pinea is keeping cool and he's managed to take Siegel's back.
Siegel is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pinea off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Pinea not allowing Siegel to control his hands.
Siegel wants to escape the position. #T1##SUB#
Pinea is looking for a rear naked choke here but Siegel reverses the position brilliantly into Pinea's guard! #SUB#
Pinea is looking for a triangle but Siegel pushes his legs off easily.
Pinea looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinea, not yet.
Siegel looking to sit in guard and control but Pinea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pinea distracts Siegel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pinea tries to free his leg and advance position but Siegel is retaining full guard.
Pinea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pinea controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pinea might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Siegel is looking to stand up but Pinea isn't so interested in that idea.
Pinea throws a big right hand that misses.
Pinea trying to control but Siegel is working from the bottom.
Pinea with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Siegel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinea is one step ahead there.
Pinea working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Pinea won't allow Siegel to sweep him here.
Pinea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pinea trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Siegel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pinea is stalling in the full guard.
Siegel keeping full guard, as Pinea tries to pass.
Pinea prevents Siegel from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pinea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pinea scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Pinea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pinea tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Siegel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Pinea gets a double leg takedown into Siegel's guard.
Siegel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinea is one step ahead there.
Pinea trying to control but Siegel is working from the bottom.
Pinea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pinea accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pinea is working Siegel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siegel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pinea slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Siegel 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Pinea shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pinea trying to control the pace.
Pinea prevents Siegel from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pinea tries to control but Siegel wriggling away.
Siegel tries to hold on but Pinea postures up.#T1#
Pinea throwing strikes here but Siegel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Siegel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Siegel tries to hold on but Pinea postures up.
Pinea lands with some strikes.
Siegel is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Pinea raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pinea working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siegel really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siegel's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Pinea lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Siegel hang on?
Pinea can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Siegel is looking to escape.
Siegel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Pinea controlling from the full mount.
Siegel is trying to escape the mount.
Pinea lands a couple of good shots and Siegel has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Pinea lands strikes to the head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Pinea. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Siegel trying to control but not successfully.
Pinea trying to control momentarily.
Pinea is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T4#
Pinea connects with a big shot to the side of Siegel's head.
Pinea has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pinea wants to control but Siegel is keeping busy.
Pinea punches the canvas rather than the man.
Siegel breaks Pinea's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinea is adopting a defensive guard.
Siegel trying to control but Pinea is working from the bottom.
Pinea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siegel can do to turn this around?
Siegel looking to sit in guard and control but Pinea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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#
Pinea swings widly with a right hand
and Siegel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Pinea clinches up against the cage.
Pinea misses with a punch on the inside.
Siegel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siegel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siegel throws a head punch that misses.
Siegel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinea lands an uppercut.
Siegel blocks a body shot from Pinea.
Siegel has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Siegel misses with an elbow strike.
Pinea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pinea lands with a light punch inside.
Siegel tries to land knees in the clinch but Pinea avoids the damage to the body.
Siegel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea lands a nice uppercut.
Siegel misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siegel looking to throw knees to the head but Pinea is blocking nicely.
Pinea has a couple of punches blocked by Siegel.
Pinea blocking some punches.
Siegel misses with a body punch.
Pinea is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Siegel is defending well.#T1#
Pinea is looking for a takedown.
Pinea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Siegel backwards.
Pinea prevents a body shot from Siegel.
Pinea throws a punch but it's blocked by Siegel.
Siegel struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinea controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
Pinea lands with a short shot to the head.
Siegel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Siegel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Siegel swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siegel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pinea lands with a short shot to the head.
Pinea misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Pinea. #TD#
Pinea has Siegel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pinea pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Siegel tumbling to the mat - Pinea dives into Siegel's guard.#ES2#
Siegel has his feet on Pinea's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Pinea misses its intended target.
Koko Pinea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinea shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Siegel as he jumps to the side.
Siegel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koko Pinea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siegel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pinea paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Siegel defending well as Pinea loads up on a big left hand.
Pinea slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Pinea pushes Siegel up against the cage in a clinch.
Siegel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pinea.
Pinea wants a takedown but no success here.
Siegel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinea is trying to drag Siegel to the mat but Siegel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pinea blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Siegel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pinea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pinea is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Siegel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Siegel scores with a shot to the side of Pinea's head.
Pinea can't get the takedown.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pinea here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#BC2#
Siegel breaks the clinch.
Pinea tries for a takedown but Siegel circles away easily
and Siegel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Koko Pinea has been cut.
A jab from Siegel misses.
Koko Pinea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pinea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Siegel wants to land a leg kick but Pinea is out of range.
Pinea shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Siegel but Siegel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pinea swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pinea scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Pinea moves into range and clinches up with Siegel.
Siegel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Pinea scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pinea landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siegel has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Siegel throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Pinea wants the takedown. Siegel is fighting it off but Pinea persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Siegel's guard against the cage.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Siegel manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Benjamin Siegel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siegel managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Siegel throws a head punch that misses.
Siegel tries to throw a body punch but Pinea avoids it by throwing Siegel back against the cage.
Pinea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinea keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Siegel's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siegel can't find room to land a body shot as Pinea controls the action.
Pinea lands with a short punch from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Koko Pinea.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pinea, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koko Pinea!
A victorious Koko Pinea thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AEW 10
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Pinea gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boesku to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boesku slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Boesku wants to work for an arm triangle but Pinea is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pinea pushes Boesku off looking to stand but Boesku dives back in and keeps control.
Pinea is pressing down on Boesku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pinea lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Boesku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Boesku has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pinea can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Pinea trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Boesku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pinea defends it easily.
Pinea is looking to work some ground and pound but Boesku has wrist control.
Boesku keeping moving, preventing Pinea from controlling successfully.
Pinea is looking to work some ground and pound but Boesku has wrist control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pinea throws an elbow that misses. Boesku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pinea's guard. Nice move by Boesku!#REVB#
Boesku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pinea is keeping the position for now.
Pinea working a defensive guard but Boesku passes into half guard.
Pinea tries to get to full guard but Boesku has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Boesku is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boesku prevents Pinea from improving his position.#T3#
Pinea slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinea looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinea, not yet.
Boesku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boesku accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pinea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pinea keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Pinea is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pinea is defended easily by Boesku.#TD2#
Boesku drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boesku slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinea is looking to improve his position.
Pinea regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Boesku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Pinea closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boesku is not content to let Pinea control the position.
Boesku has hold of Pinea's hands but Pinea slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pinea lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pinea prevents Boesku from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boesku defending well though. #T1#
Pinea drops an elbow to the side of Boesku's head.
Boesku is refusing to be controlled, as Pinea sits in half guard.
Pinea not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boesku is refusing to be controlled, as Pinea sits in half guard.
Pinea looks to land a strike but Boesku avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pinea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boesku swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Boesku is looking for a triangle but Pinea pushes his legs off easily.
Pinea wants to pass the guard but Boesku is keeping the position.#T2##SUB2#
Boesku is looking for a triangle here but Pinea uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pinea cracks Boesku with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pinea working the head and body with strikes.
Pinea scoring with punches from side control.
Pinea is putting a hurting on Boesku here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pinea is chipping away with strikes.
Boesku is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Pinea throwing shots but Boesku is blocking nicely.
Pinea scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pinea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boesku keeps working.
Pinea throwing shots but Boesku is blocking nicely.
Pinea prevents Boesku from improving his position.#SUB#
Pinea is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boesku defends it well. #SUB2#
Boesku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pinea pulls his head out easily.
Boesku wants to control but Pinea is keeping busy. #T4#
Pinea is stalling here. Boesku is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pinea seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Boesku has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Koko Pinea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Boesku tries for a kimura but Pinea is defending well.
Pinea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Boesku are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pinea wants to control but Boesku postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Pinea shoots for a takedown but Boesku saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Pinea dives in and scores a takedown into Boesku's guard.
Pinea slips nicely into half guard.
Pinea not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pinea looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boesku with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boesku trying to hold on to Pinea's head to control him but Pinea postures up.
Pinea lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea throwing shots but Boesku is blocking nicely. #T1#
Pinea working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pinea thows a huge punch but Boesku dodges it nicely.
Pinea looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boesku with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pinea throwing shots but Boesku is blocking nicely.
Boesku trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Pinea.
Pinea not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Boesku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pinea is thwarting Boesku's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Pinea is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pinea slips a nice elbow through Boesku's hands, connecting with Boesku's forehead.
Ground and pound from Pinea.
Boesku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boesku.
Pinea cracks Boesku with a solid left hand.
Pinea is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pinea cracks Boesku with a solid left hand.#ROC#
Boesku is rocked!
Pinea with a nice head shot there.
Boesku is still in real trouble! Can Pinea finish him?#SUB2#
Boesku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pinea arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Boesku's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Koko Pinea!
An out of breath Koko Pinea thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AEM 3
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Pinea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinea shoots in but no luck this time.
Crespo looks to land a combination. Pinea sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Crespo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crespo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinea moves away.
Crespo feints a jab promting Pinea to slip. Crespo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pinea slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Koko Pinea has been cut.
Pinea wants to clinch up but Crespo keeps it at a distance.
Crespo throws a sloppy head kick and Pinea moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pinea throws a head kick but Crespo moves out of range.
Pinea lands with a cross.
Crespo misses with a body shot.
Crespo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crespo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pinea fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crespo avoids it really well and circles away.
Pinea blocks the body kick.
Crespo misses with a straight right.
Pinea will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silvio Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Crespo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pinea stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1##CL2#
Pinea darts in and clinches Crespo up against the cage.
Crespo takes a shot to the head.
Pinea looking for a takedown.
Crespo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinea can't get the takedown.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pinea lands an uppercut.
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pinea looking for a takedown.
Pinea wants to take the fight to the mat but Crespo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Crespo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crespo prevents the takedown attempt.
Crespo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good body shot from Crespo.
A nice left hand lands by Crespo.
Crespo lands with a short shot to the head.
Crespo misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crespo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pinea is defending well for now.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crespo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crespo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crespo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinea backwards. #T2#
Crespo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pinea is defending well for now.
Pinea throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crespo working aggressively here.
Crespo misses with a knee strike.
Crespo has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but Pinea blocks with his arms.
Pinea misses with the head strike.
Pinea lands with a right to the head.
Pinea connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pinea fails to land.
Pinea tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Pinea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinea scores with a shoulder strike.
Pinea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pinea prevents a body shot from Crespo.
Still in the clinch, Crespo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pinea can't get the takedown. #T3#
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Pinea - that landed with a thud.
Pinea throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Crespo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crespo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Crespo lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Pinea.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crespo.
Pinea is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crespo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pinea lands an uppercut.
Crespo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crespo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pinea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Crespo lands a body shot.
Crespo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinea presses Crespo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pinea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pinea tries to work over Crespo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Pinea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pinea cracks Crespo with a nice body shot.
Crespo scores with a shot to the side of Pinea's head.
Crespo tries to land knees in the clinch but Pinea avoids the damage to the body.
Pinea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pinea blocks a body shot from Crespo.
Crespo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pinea.
Pinea works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crespo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pinea looks winded!
Crespo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pinea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pinea is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crespo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Crespo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Pinea is looking for a takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinea has a couple of punches blocked by Crespo.
A nice left hand lands by Crespo.
Pinea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinea struggles to land a body shot inside as Crespo controls his hands.
Crespo lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
That's time! Crespo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pinea takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pinea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crespo counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Crespo gets tackled into the cage by Pinea. Pinea maintains the clinch.
Crespo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pinea has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crespo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Crespo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pinea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crespo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pinea struggles to land a body shot inside as Crespo controls his hands.
Pinea working aggressively here.
Crespo lands with a light punch inside.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinea misses with a punch to the body.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Pinea is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Crespo can't fight it off and eventually Pinea manages to take the fight to the floor. Crespo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Crespo scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Crespo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinea can do to turn this around?
Pinea goes for a double leg but Crespo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crespo continues to drive forward.
Pinea blocks a head kick by Crespo.
Pinea tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pinea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crespo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crespo connects with a right hand. Pinea shakes it off.
Crespo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice jab there from Crespo.
Pinea blocks the body kick.
Pinea throws out a counter right but Crespo avoids it with no problem.
Silvio Crespo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinea scores with a nice head shot.
Crespo walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Pinea manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crespo on his heels. He'll look to pass Crespo's guard now, I'm sure.
Crespo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pinea controls the pace.
Pinea postures up. #T2#
Pinea throws a strike but Crespo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Crespo stands and steps away. Pinea gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pinea throws a leg kick but Crespo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crespo throws a body shot but no joy.
Crespo lands a two punch combo.
Crespo just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Pinea fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crespo, pushing him back against the cage.
Crespo avoiding damage as Pinea throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crespo.
Crespo misses with some punches.
Pinea lands a body punch.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinea avoiding damage as Crespo throws knees to the body.
Pinea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crespo tries to work over Pinea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Crespo misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Pinea.
Pinea tries to throw a body punch but Crespo avoids it by throwing Pinea back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Crespo fails to land. #TD2#
Pinea turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pinea sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Crespo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Crespo tries to bench press Pinea off him but Pinea keeps the position.
Pinea throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Pinea wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crespo, who protects the arm well.
Pinea throwing strikes but Crespo manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T4##SU#
Crespo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Pinea moves into the clinch.
Silvio Crespo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pinea lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crespo.
Pinea misses with some punches.
Pinea is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silvio Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Crespo looking to throw knees to the head but Pinea is blocking nicely.
Crespo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinea blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crespo avoiding damage as Pinea throws knees to the body.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but Pinea blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Pinea has clasped his hands together around Crespo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pinea taking a break here but Crespo is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
That's time! Crespo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Pinea connects with a body shot that sends Crespo's belly button to the back.
Crespo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crespo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pinea lands a really nice looking cross but Crespo seems unphased.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinea.
Pinea takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pinea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Pinea closes the distance and clinches.
Pinea has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crespo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinea.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crespo.
Crespo tries a body shot but Pinea blocks it.
Crespo lands with a light punch inside.
Crespo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pinea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pinea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pinea is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crespo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silvio Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Crespo throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Pinea throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Crespo gets underhooks to prevent Pinea's takedown attempt.
A short left from Pinea.
A nice left hand lands by Crespo.
Crespo stops a takedown attempt from Pinea.
Crespo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crespo lands a good knee to the midsection. Pinea won't want to take too many of those.
Pinea prevents a body shot from Crespo.
Crespo lands a nice uppercut.
Crespo gets underhooks to prevent Pinea's takedown attempt.
Pinea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crespo lands a knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Crespo.
Crespo misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Crespo.
Crespo working Pinea over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crespo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crespo blocking some punches.
Crespo lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Crespo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crespo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crespo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crespo lands a knee to the head.
Pinea takes a knee to the side of the body.
Crespo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
A short right from Crespo on the inside.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinea lands an uppercut.
Crespo lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Crespo prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Pinea has clasped his hands together around Crespo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Crespo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Pinea takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pinea takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pinea tries to clinch up but Crespo circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Pinea blocks the body kick.
Crespo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Pinea on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch combination from Crespo misses.
Pinea shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crespo as he jumps to the side.
Crespo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Crespo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinea is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crespo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crespo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pinea is able to avoid easily.
Silvio Crespo is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinea throws a big shot that misses.
Crespo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crespo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Crespo lands a jab.#TD2#
Pinea drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Crespo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pinea off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crespo throws a push kick but Pinea slaps the foot to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Crespo. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Pinea shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pinea showed some decent athleticism there.
Pinea wants to take a breather but Crespo is having none of it.
Pinea throws a strike but Crespo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crespo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pinea with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Pinea avoids a kick to the body.
Crespo misses with a body kick.
Pinea lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crespo scores with a spinning back kick!
Pinea shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pinea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crespo misses with a body kick.
Crespo is looking to wear down Pinea with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pinea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pinea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crespo throws out the jab.
Crespo looks to land a body kick but Pinea moved away.
Pinea looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crespo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinea.
Crespo moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea shoots in for a takedown but Crespo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crespo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Crespo backs off Pinea throws a huge counter combo but Crespo manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pinea is defended easily by Crespo.
Silvio Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.#T1#
Pinea looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koko Pinea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinea is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Pinea.
Crespo connects with a looping right hand.
Crespo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silvio Crespo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crespo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crespo misses with a hook.
Crespo lands with a good body shot.
Pinea with a jab.
A big right from Pinea misses.
Crespo blocks a leg kick.
Crespo swats away the attempt to clinch by Pinea.
Crespo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Crespo duly obliges.
Crespo scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
Pinea blocks a head kick by Crespo.
Crespo moves away from the strike by Pinea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crespo. That did some damage!
A jab from Pinea misses.
Crespo keeps the fight on the outside.
Pinea throws a series of punches but Crespo moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinea.
Pinea shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crespo pinned against the cage. Crespo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crespo tries to land a front kick but Pinea steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pinea needs to keep his hands up - Crespo had a free shot at his head there.
Crespo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crespo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Pinea avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crespo throws a wild body kick that Pinea sees coming a mile off.
No joy there for Pinea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pinea slips under a jab from Crespo.
Pinea looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crespo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinea manages to avoid it.
Crespo throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Pinea counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pinea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crespo with a knee to the head.
Pinea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinea lands a right hand.
Crespo is pressed up against the cage. Pinea has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crespo down to the mat. Crespo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crespo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crespo throws a hook but Pinea avoids it easily.#CL2#
Pinea instigates a clinch.
Pinea is trying to drag Crespo to the mat but Crespo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Crespo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crespo throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Crespo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pinea blocking some punches.
Crespo pushes off an throws an elbow but Pinea leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crespo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinea scores with a shoulder strike.
Crespo has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Crespo looking to throw knees to the head but Pinea is blocking nicely.
Crespo working aggressively here.
Pinea is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Pinea lands a takedown into guard. #ES#
Crespo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pinea has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Pinea misses with some punches.
Pinea throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo had his way with Koko Pinea in that round.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5##TD2#
Pinea throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crespo was covering up waiting for the punch and Pinea finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pinea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crespo is trying to control the position but Pinea postures up.
Pinea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crespo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinea.
Crespo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crespo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pinea sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crespo's guard. #T1#
Crespo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pinea thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pinea throwing shots but Crespo is blocking nicely.
Pinea is just content to waste time from the top position. Crespo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinea throwing strikes from guard but Crespo blocks nicely.
Pinea passes Crespo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crespo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pinea. #T2#
Pinea wants to control from the top but Crespo keeps moving.
Crespo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crespo misses with a kick to the body.
Crespo throws a lazy right hand but Pinea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crespo defends it well.
Pinea connects with a leg kick. Crespo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crespo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crespo checks a low kick from Pinea.
Crespo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinea throws out the jab.
Crespo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinea.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinea misses the target. #T3##CL2#
Pinea clinches.
Crespo misses with a knee strike.
Crespo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pinea is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pinea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo lands a good knee to the midsection. Pinea won't want to take too many of those.
Crespo blocks a body shot from Pinea.
Pinea blocking some punches.
Crespo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinea.
Crespo scores with a knee to the head.
Koko Pinea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crespo is leaning against Pinea and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pinea can't find room to land a body shot as Crespo controls the action.
Crespo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pinea lands a nice uppercut.
Crespo misses with a body punch.
Silvio Crespo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pinea throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea is trying to drag Crespo to the mat but Crespo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Pinea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crespo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crespo tries a body shot but Pinea blocks it.
Pinea swings wildly with an uppercut but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinea tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Crespo blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinea has a couple of punches blocked by Crespo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crespo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koko Pinea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crespo 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Crespo!
Silvio Crespo is the new featherweight champion!
Silvio Crespo very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: PFC 89 Alzheimer vs Larusso 3
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Pinea moved out of range nicely.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pinea tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nordskov defends well and Pinea ends up having to push Nordskov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nordskov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the body.
Pinea shoots in for a takedown but Nordskov shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Nordskov gets caught napping as Pinea dives in and scores a takedown. Nordskov manages to retain guard.
Pinea stopping the sweep attempt from Nordskov.
Pinea throws a big right hand that misses.
Nordskov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nordskov, not yet.
Pinea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pinea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Nordskov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pinea accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pinea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pinea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nordskov keeping moving, preventing Pinea from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pinea moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pinea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nordskov is looking to counter punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pinea wants to clinch up but Nordskov keeps it at a distance.
Nordskov tests Pinea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pinea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinea. #TD2#
Pinea gets a double leg takedown into Nordskov's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pinea accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pinea throws an elbow that misses. Nordskov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pinea's guard. Nice move by Nordskov!#REVR##T2#
Pinea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nordskov is one step ahead there.
Pinea has control of Nordskov's left arm, preventing Nordskov from doing any damage.
Nordskov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pinea is trying to control the position but Nordskov postures up. #T3#
Nordskov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinea is pulling down on Nordskov's head to control his posture.
Nordskov forces his way into half guard.
Pinea wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pinea is trying to control but can't.
Pinea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pinea is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nordskov is staying active.
Pinea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pinea is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinea changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nordskov tries to avoid it but Pinea manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nordskov to the ground. Nordskov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nordskov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mads Nordskov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Pinea lands a jab to the head.
Nordskov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Pinea counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pinea is trying to control. Nordskov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koko Pinea will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Pinea moves into range and clinches up with Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nordskov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pinea lands a body punch.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Pinea.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinea throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a left hand. #TD2#
Pinea lands a takedown into guard.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Pinea has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pinea trying to control but Nordskov is working from the bottom.
Pinea cracks Nordskov with a solid left hand.
Pinea wants to control from the top but Nordskov keeps moving.
Pinea throwing strikes from guard but Nordskov blocks nicely. #T1#
Pinea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nordskov is keeping the position for now.
Nordskov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Pinea drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nordskov dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Pinea looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinea, not yet. #SUB2#
Pinea looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nordskov passes into half guard.
Nordskov is taking a breather. Pinea says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Nordskov continues to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pinea manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pinea trying to control the position.
Nordskov preventing the sweep. #T3#
Pinea keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nordskov misses with a low kick as Pinea jumps back.
Nordskov swats away the attempt to clinch by Pinea.
Nordskov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nordskov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nordskov misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Pinea counters with a takedown into side control.
Nordskov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pinea's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Pinea wants to take a breather but Nordskov is having none of it. #T4##SUB2#
Pinea is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nordskov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pinea throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pinea throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nordskov to regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinea landing some decent shots from guard.
Pinea trying to control but Nordskov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nordskov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pinea throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a series of punches but Pinea avoids them all with ease.
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Pinea fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big right from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov scores with a leg kick.
Pinea dives in for a single leg takedown but Nordskov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nordskov connects with a body shot that sends Pinea's belly button to the back.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pinea looks for a takedown but Nordskov sprawls well.
Mads Nordskov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Pinea staying out of range there.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinea fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nordskov slips a jab and a cross from Pinea.
Nordskov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Pinea fails with a takedown attempt.
That kick from Pinea tenderised Nordskov's leg. Nordskov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nordskov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nordskov misses the jab.
Nordskov tries to clinch up but Pinea circles away and keeps his distance.
Pinea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinea tries to clinch there but Nordskov circles away.
Pinea fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nordskov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pinea missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinea goes for a double leg but Nordskov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nordskov continues to drive forward.
Nordskov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinea.
Nordskov swings for the body but Pinea moves out of range. #T2#
Nordskov moves into range and connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinea.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Pinea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Pinea.
Pinea steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nordskov.
Pinea takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Pinea shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nordskov is trying to defend but Pinea finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nordskov manages to get to full guard.
Pinea loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Nordskov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pinea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pinea looking to sit in guard and control but Nordskov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pinea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koko Pinea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nordskov wants to control from the top but Pinea keeps moving.
Pinea is pulling down on Nordskov's head to control his posture.
Pinea is continuing to stall.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pinea 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.
Nordskov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pinea 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pinea has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mads Nordskov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mads Nordskov thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: PFC 84 Ortega vs Rock
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Festation throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Pinea moves into the clinch.
Festation blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pinea tries to work over Festation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinea.
Pinea throws a punch but it's blocked by Festation.
A short left from Pinea.
Festation swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation tries to throw a body punch but Pinea avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
Pinea lands with a light punch inside.
Festation looking to stall.
I was talking to Festation's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A body shot lands from Festation.
Pinea lands an uppercut.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Festation.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Koko Pinea has been cut.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Festation.
Pinea looking for a takedown.
Pinea looking for a takedown.
Festation tries to work over Pinea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinea tries for a takedown but Festation manages to get underhooks.
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.#T1#
Pinea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinea throws a head punch that misses.
Pinea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Pinea stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pinea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea lands a hook to the side of the head.
Festation crunches a lovely knee into Pinea's ribcage.
Pinea swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Festation lands a nice uppercut.
Pinea tries to work over Festation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Festation will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pinea up against the cage.
Festation lands a nice uppercut.
Pinea avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation. #BC#
Festation escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinea.
It looked like Festation was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Festation avoids the head kick by Pinea. #T2#
The fighters circling - Pinea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinea throws a body kick that misses
and Festation makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Pinea darts in and clinches Festation up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Festation.
Pinea tries to work over Festation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation wants to break free but Pinea has control.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Festation blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Festation breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pinea explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pinea wants to clinch up but Festation keeps it at a distance.
Festation tries to work over Pinea's front leg with a kick but Pinea checks it.
Pinea looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Pinea misses.
Pinea tries for a takedown but Festation sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Festation throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A left and a right from Festation both land. Nice combination. #T3#
Pinea throws a lazy right hand but Festation sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Festation was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pinea.
Pinea checks a low kick from Festation.#CL2#
Pinea has Festation up against the cage in a clinch.
Festation working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Festation pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pinea connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Festation's hands.
Pinea misses with a right hand
and Festation counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pinea thinking.
Pinea throws a shot from downtown. Festation moves away and avoids it.
Festation quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pinea fails with the takedown.
Festation quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pinea is looking to clinch.
Festation misses with a low kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pinea goes for a takedown attempt but Festation pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Festation lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Pinea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Festation. Festation circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mana Festation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinea checks a low kick from Festation.
Festation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Festation lands a nice looking body kick.
Pinea fails with a takedown attempt.
Pinea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Festation paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pinea throws a jab when Festation was well out of range.
Festation seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pinea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Festation moves away.
Festation was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Pinea moves into range and clinches up with Festation.
Pinea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Festation presses Pinea against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pinea lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Festation connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pinea's face.
Pinea prevents a body shot from Festation.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koko Pinea will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
That's time! Festation's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pinea slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pinea slips a straight right by Festation.
Pinea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Festation scores with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Pinea darts in and clinches Festation up against the cage.
Festation blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Festation lands a knee to the body.
Festation lands a knee to the head.
Festation throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pinea lands a good knee to the midsection. Festation won't want to take too many of those.
Festation lands with a light punch inside.
Festation is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Festation scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Festation lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Festation softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pinea lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinea. #BC#
Festation's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Festation wants to clinch up but Pinea keeps it at a distance.
Festation fakes the leg kick and cracks Pinea in the body. #T1#
Festation feints a jab promting Pinea to slip. Festation then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pinea slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Koko Pinea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Festation counters with a one-two to the body.
Festation bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Festation connects with a high kick.
Pinea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinea misses with a shot to the body
and Festation counters with a good low kick that Pinea was not able to check.
Festation throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pinea throws out a counter right but Festation avoids it with no problem.
Pinea loads up on a big right hand but Festation slips the punch.
Festation misses with a kick to the body.
Pinea throws an off balance right hand
and Festation counters with a good low kick that Pinea was not able to check.
Pinea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinea is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Festation fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Festation walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pinea checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pinea gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Festation counter with a right hand. #T2##CL2#
Pinea clinches.
Pinea gets through Festation's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pinea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Festation's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Festation. #TD2#
Pinea has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Festation is trying to keep an underhook but Pinea manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pinea connects with a nice short shot to Festation's temple.
Festation wants to get back to full guard.
Festation has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pinea is working away from the top position though.
Pinea is looking to take a break and control but Festation is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pinea is thwarting Festation's attempts to control the position.
Festation holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Pinea is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Festation is just riding it out for now. Pinea eventually gives up the hold.
Festation wants to improve his position but Pinea is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pinea working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Pinea has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Festation keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Festation works his way to full guard. Good work.
Festation pulls Pinea in close to prevent any damage.
Pinea trying to control the position from guard on top but Festation is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinea stopping the sweep attempt from Festation.
Pinea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pinea trying to control the position from guard on top but Festation is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinea wants to pass the guard but Festation is keeping the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pinea being controlled here momentarily.
Festation trying to control the position.
Festation wants to sweep but no luck.
Pinea advances to half guard.
Festation controlling the position for now.
Festation is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Festation is working hard here to advance position.
Pinea working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab by Pinea.
Pinea lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pinea tries to clinch but Festation moves out of range.
Festation will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Festation sets himself, and Pinea steps forward looking for the clinch! Festation avoids it this time.
Festation is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
Pinea throws a hook but Festation blocks it.
Pinea throws a lazy right hand but Festation sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Pinea closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Festation throws Pinea to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Festation manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Pinea shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Festation napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Festation is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pinea's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Festation tries to roll over but Pinea keeps him under control.
Pinea is thwarting Festation's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Festation is trying to stand.
Festation wants to control but Pinea is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pinea working the head and body with strikes.
Festation is trying to get back to full guard.
Festation slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Festation preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Festation is on top in guard. #REVR#
Festation content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Pinea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Pinea wants to take a breather but Festation is having none of it.
Pinea is pressing down on Festation's thigh, looking to free his foot. Festation is holding on for now.
Festation is holding on to half guard well.
Festation works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Pinea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Festation is keeping the position for now.
Pinea postures up in Festation's guard and throws a big left but Festation blocks it.
Festation working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinea.
Festation is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Festation has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pinea has passed into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Festation is not content to let Pinea control the position.
Festation is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pinea working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Festation manages to get back to half guard.
Pinea prevents Festation from improving his position.#T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pinea lands a nice short elbow.
Pinea takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pinea is thwarting Festation's attempts to control the position.
Pinea working Festation over with strikes.
Festation trying to control here.
Festation is controlling Pinea's trapped leg to prevent Pinea from advancing to side control.
Festation taking some punishment here, with Pinea in his half guard.
Festation gets full guard.
Festation keeping full guard, as Pinea tries to pass.
Festation working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinea.
Pinea is fighting to break Festation's control of his arms but Festation is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koko Pinea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pinea has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Koko Pinea!
A victorious Koko Pinea thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 79 Ortega vs Yamaguchi
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Koski throws a big shot that misses.
Pinea darts in looking for a takedown but Koski gets double underhooks and turns Pinea into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koski! But no joy.
Pinea connects with a nice looking jab.
Pinea misses with an uppercut
and Koski counters with a solid body kick.
Pinea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koski.
Koski throws the kick towards the body but Pinea avoids it.
Pinea shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koski pinned against the cage. Koski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pinea takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#
It looks like Koko Pinea has been cut.
Pinea has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea scores with a head kick. Koski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pinea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koski throws a hook but Pinea avoids it easily.
Koski lands a jab to Pinea's midsection.
Koski misses with a looping left.
Pinea punishes Koski's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Pinea swings for the body but Koski moves out of range.
Koski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinea.
Pinea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinea fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koko Pinea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koski throws a wild body kick that Pinea sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Koski.
Jab, jab by Koski - just one landing.
Koski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pinea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koski.
Pinea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koski throws a shot from downtown. Pinea moves away and avoids it.
Koski throws a jab when Pinea was well out of range.
Koski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koski misses with a body shot
and Pinea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinea scores with a hook.
Pinea tries to clinch but Koski moves out of range. #T2#
Pinea lunges at Koski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koski's hand.
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!
Pinea fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pinea fails to land the takedown.
Koski missing with a left hand there. Pinea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
Koski throws the kick towards the body but Pinea avoids it.
Pinea jabs at Koski's body.
Pinea punishes Koski's body with a nice straight punch.
Koski blocks a head kick by Pinea.
Pinea goes for a double leg but Koski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koski continues to drive forward.
Koski slips under a jab.
Pinea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koski.
Koski counters with a body kick.
Koski jabs Pinea to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koski misses with a hook. Pinea ducked under it nicely.
Pinea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koski circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Koski jabs Pinea to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pinea throws a sloppy head kick and Koski moves out of range easily.
Koski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Koski throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Pinea shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Koski's guard.#SUB2#
Koski has his foot on Pinea's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pinea works his way back into a safe position though.
Pinea looking to pass the guard.
Pinea throwing strikes but missing.
Pinea postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Koski has control of Pinea's left arm, preventing Pinea from doing any damage.
Pinea trying to control the position from guard on top but Koski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Pinea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Koski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pinea defends well.
Pinea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinea forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pinea connects with a nice short shot to Koski's temple.
Koski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Koski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kalevi Koski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Koski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pinea takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pinea shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Koski eats them both and turns towards Pinea to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Pinea has taken the fight to the clinch.
Koski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Pinea.
Pinea tries to throw a body punch but Koski avoids it by throwing Pinea back against the cage.
Pinea misses with some punches.
Pinea misses with the head strike.
Pinea tries a body shot but Koski blocks it.
Koski is pressed up against the cage. Pinea has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koski down to the mat. Koski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koski throws a good cross that connects.
Pinea fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Pinea moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koski tries a body shot but Pinea blocks it.
Koski lands a left hand. #T1#
Pinea has Koski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Koski misses with a punch to the body.
Pinea pushes Koski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Koski.
Pinea wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koko Pinea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinea swings wildly with an uppercut but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koski prevents a body shot from Pinea.
Koski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pinea has a couple of punches blocked by Koski.
Koski misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Koski.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koski.
Pinea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koski scores with a shot to the side of Pinea's head.
Koski lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Pinea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinea misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koski.
Koski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Koski.
Koski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koski blocks a body shot from Pinea.
Pinea tries for a takedown. No joy.
Koski blocks an uppercut.
Pinea lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koski.
Pinea is trying to drag Koski to the mat but Koski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Pinea fails to land.
Pinea lands with a left to the head.
Koski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalevi Koski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Koski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Pinea pushes Koski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koski.
Still in the clinch, Koski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pinea is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Koski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Koski tries to throw a body punch but Pinea avoids it by throwing Koski back against the cage.
Pinea letting Koski take a breather here.
Pinea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinea swings wildly with an uppercut but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Koski.
Koski working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
Koski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pinea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Koski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Koski tries a body shot but Pinea blocks it.
Pinea is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koski is defending well.
Pinea misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Koski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinea blocks an uppercut.
Koski stalling in the clinch but Pinea improves position.
Still in the clinch, Koski scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinea's elbow.
Koski scores with a shot to the side of Pinea's head.
Koski misses with a punch to the body.
Koski pushes Pinea back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Koski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Koski throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Pinea.
Koski throws a head punch that misses.
Pinea scores with a hook to the body.
Pinea drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koski.
A punch lands to the side of Pinea 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinea moves in looking to clinch but Koski pushes him off.
Koski just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Pinea misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalevi Koski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Koski avoids the body shot from Pinea.
Pinea's corner calls for a 1-2. Pinea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kalevi Koski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koski avoids the head kick by Pinea.
Koski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pinea in his tracks.
Pinea displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Koski throws a leg kick but Pinea moved away.
Pinea shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koski as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Pinea with that takedown attempt.
Koko Pinea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koski throws a body kick that misses.
Pinea looks to land a left hand but Koski moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pinea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pinea dives in for a single leg takedown but Koski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koko Pinea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koski scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Koski misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pinea fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pinea sizes up Koski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Koski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pinea takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pinea's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Koski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pinea scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Pinea fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koski, pushing him back against the cage.
Pinea swings wildly with an uppercut but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koski has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Koski tries to throw a body punch but Pinea avoids it by throwing Koski back against the cage.
Koski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pinea wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Koski fails to land.
Koski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koski misses with the head strike.
Kalevi Koski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Koski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pinea swings wildly with an uppercut but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinea.
Pinea misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koskis head.
Koski blocks a body shot from Pinea.
Pinea throws a punch but it's blocked by Koski.
Koski blocking some punches.
Pinea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Pinea misses with some punches.
Koski blocking some punches.
Pinea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koski blocking some punches.
Koko Pinea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinea working aggressively here.
Koski blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koski.
Pinea working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koski.
Pinea drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koski gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T4#
Pinea swings wildly with an uppercut but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pinea.
Pinea misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pinea fails to land.
Koski lands with a light punch inside.
Koski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinea misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koko Pinea showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: PFC 71 Alzheimer vs Grande
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Pinea fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fuujin avoids it really well and circles away.
Pinea shoots for a takedown but Fuujin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Pinea shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fuujin keeping full guard, as Pinea tries to pass.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Pinea has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pinea throwing strikes from guard but Fuujin blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinea passes Fuujin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pinea lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fuujin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pinea. #T1#
Fuujin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fuujin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pinea throws an elbow that misses. Fuujin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pinea's guard. Nice move by Fuujin!#REVR#
Fuujin trying to control but Pinea is working from the bottom.
Pinea wants to sweep but no luck.
Fuujin is stalling in the full guard.
Fuujin looking to sit in guard and control but Pinea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Fuujin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pinea sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pinea wants to control from the top but Fuujin keeps moving.
Fuujin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pinea throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fuujin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pinea preventing the sweep.
Pinea throws a strike but Fuujin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Fuujin tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinea is retaining full guard.
Pinea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fuujin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinea working a defensive guard here.
Fuujin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pinea is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinea is looking to sweep but instead, Fuujin has passed into half guard.
Fuujin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pinea is looking to improve his position.
Pinea is in trouble now - Fuujin has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuujin wants to control the pace but Pinea is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kazuka Fuujin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pinea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuujin.
Pinea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinea moves out of range of the body kick.
Fuujin thuds his shin into the meat of Pinea's side.
Fuujin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fuujin's corner calls for a 1-2. Fuujin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Fuujin gets caught flat footed, as Pinea shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pinea is looking to work some ground and pound but Fuujin has wrist control.
Pinea postures up in Fuujin's guard and throws a big left but Fuujin blocks it.
Pinea scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pinea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pinea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pinea accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pinea accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Pinea throws a strike but Fuujin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Pinea looking to control.
Fuujin preventing the sweep.
Fuujin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pinea looking to control.
Fuujin won't allow Pinea to sweep him here.
Fuujin throws an elbow that misses. Pinea uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fuujin's guard. Nice move by Pinea!#REVB#
Fuujin wants to sweep here but Pinea controlling him for the moment.
Pinea throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Pinea wants to pass the guard but Fuujin is keeping the position.
Pinea trying to control but Fuujin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fuujin working for a triangle but Pinea defends it easily.
Fuujin keeping full guard, as Pinea tries to pass.
Fuujin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Pinea throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuujin throws a hook but Pinea blocks it.
Pinea on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuujin. Fuujin obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Pinea shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fuujin wants to control but Pinea is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fuujin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pinea is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pinea trying to mount his opponent but Fuujin defends it.
Fuujin taking some punishment here, with Pinea in his half guard. #T4#
Pinea seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fuujin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pinea sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fuujin defending well though.
Fuujin wants to control but Pinea is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pinea not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Fuujin is defending against the submission attempts here by Pinea.
Fuujin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinea seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fuujin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fuujin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Fuujin looking to score a takedown here. Pinea is defending well but Fuujin drives through and ends up in Pinea's guard.
Pinea wants to sweep here but Fuujin controlling him for the moment.
Pinea wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fuujin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pinea's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea keeping moving, preventing Fuujin from controlling successfully.
Pinea is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Pinea wants to sweep here but Fuujin controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Pinea shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pinea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pinea trying to control from half guard but Fuujin is working away.
Pinea looks to land a strike but Fuujin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
Fuujin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pinea trying to control but Fuujin is working from the bottom.
Pinea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pinea is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pinea scoring with some ground and pound.
Pinea sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pinea trying to control but Fuujin is working from the bottom. #T3#
Pinea looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fuujin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinea throws a poor cross that misses
and Fuujin counters with a straight right hand.
Pinea misses with a straight left.
Pinea swings widly with a right hand
and Fuujin counters with a stiff right hand.
Fuujin throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Pinea counters with a takedown into side control.
Pinea misses with the ground and pound.
Pinea tries to advance to mount but Fuujin instead regains half guard.
Pinea is thwarting Fuujin's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Pinea not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pinea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pinea seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fuujin is trying to maintain the position but Pinea is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinea throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fuujin to regain full guard.
Fuujin tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koko Pinea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pinea has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koko Pinea!

Event: PFC 61 Kansleri vs Karimov*
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Pinea blocks a jab.
Pinea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pinea looks to land a body kick but Bango moved away.
Bango 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.
A head kick misses from Bango.
Pinea attempts a counter takedown but Bango avoids it well and moves away.
Bango lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Pinea gets a takedown into half guard.
Bango is controlling Pinea's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bango won't allow Pinea to pass to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Pinea's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea wants to take a breather but Bango is having none of it.
Pinea throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pinea throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bango tries to roll over but Pinea keeps him under control.
Bango works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Bango working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinea.
Bango is pulling down on Pinea's head to control his posture.
Bango keeping full guard, as Pinea tries to pass.
Pinea loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pinea passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pinea lands a nice forearm strike.
Pinea tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bango tries to bench press Pinea off him but Pinea keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Pinea are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Pinea tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bango is looking for a sweep.
Bango parries the strikes from Pinea easily there. Pinea is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bango to escape.
Pinea cracks Bango with a big elbow.
An elbow from Pinea crashes against the mat.
Pinea lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bango is trying to improve his position.
Bango taking a bit of punishment here - Pinea scoring with strikes.
Pinea throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pinea tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bango's legs. #T3#
Bango tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pinea wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bango is still trying to improve position.
Pinea postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Bango's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pinea tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pinea lands some shots froms side control.
Pinea has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bango is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pinea connects with a decent elbow.
The ground and pound from Pinea seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pinea throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pinea working the ground and pound but Bango is defending the strikes.
Pinea wants to control but Bango is keeping him busy.
Pinea working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Pinea is looking to take a break and control but Bango is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pinea controls the position.
Bango is trying to control Pinea's posture but Pinea avoids it.
Bango is looking for a sweep.
Bango parries the strikes from Pinea easily there. Pinea is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bango to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bango tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pinea wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bango sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pinea tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bango knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bango is trying to maintain the position but Pinea is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bango misses with a body kick.
Bango looks to land a left hand but Pinea moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Pinea shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bango manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bango preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pinea tries to free his leg and advance position but Bango is retaining full guard.
Bango is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Pinea is looking to control Bango's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pinea avoid being mounted?
Pinea wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea is trying to maintain the position but Bango is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Bango prevents Pinea from improving his position.
Bango wants to free his trapped foot but Pinea is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pinea moves into full guard.
Pinea keeping moving, preventing Bango from controlling successfully.
Bango throwing strikes from guard but Pinea blocks nicely.
Pinea controls Bango momentarily but Bango frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Pinea has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bango can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pinea wants to sweep but no luck.
Bango trying to control but Pinea is working from the bottom.
Pinea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bango.
Bango throwing strikes from guard but Pinea blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pinea goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bango throws a jab when Pinea was well out of range.#CL#
Pinea gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Pinea lands a knee to the body.
A short left from Bango.
Pinea lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinea.
Bango tries to work over Pinea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
Bango prevents the takedown attempt.
Pinea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bango blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinea lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Pinea turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pinea scores with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bango can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Pinea are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pinea controlling the position from side mount.
Pinea looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bango is avoiding damage well. #T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Pinea.
Check out the look on Pinea's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pinea scoring with punches from side control.
Pinea in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinea cracks Bango with a big right hand but Bango just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bango manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bango tries to roll over but Pinea keeps him under control.
Bango avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pinea.
Bango is controlling Pinea's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pinea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bango keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bango gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bango walks into a straight right hand from Pinea.
Pinea wants to clinch up but Bango keeps it at a distance.
Bango throws a hook but Pinea blocks it.
Bango throws a body punch but Pinea moves out of range.
Bango misses with a low kick.
Pinea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bango circles away quickly and effectively.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pinea checks a leg kick.
Pinea slips under a jab from Bango.
Pinea appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bango misses with a low kick as Pinea jumps back.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pinea.
Bango sneaks back into half guard.
Bango controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pinea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bango can do to turn this around?#T1#
Bango keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pinea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bango keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pinea seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bango does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Koko Pinea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bango wants to control but Pinea is keeping busy.
Pinea wants to control but Bango is keeping him busy.
Bango is looking for a sweep. Pinea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Pinea is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pinea sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bango defending well though.
Pinea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bango moves into full guard.
Pinea won't allow Bango to sweep him here.
Pinea missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pinea's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pinea throwing strikes from guard but Bango blocks nicely.
Pinea throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Pinea is looking to work some ground and pound but Bango has wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bango has his hands on Pinea's head, controlling the position.
Pinea trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pinea trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koko Pinea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bango throws a hook but Pinea avoids it easily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bango enables Pinea to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bango manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pinea stays in close to Bango's body and controls the position.
Bango 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.
Pinea is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Pinea is pushing down on Bango's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bango is fighting to maintain full guard but Pinea has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pinea seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pinea seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bango for as long as he can get away with.
Pinea throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DJ Bango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bango regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pinea distracts Bango with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koko Pinea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pinea 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koko Pinea!

Event: PFC 56 Rock vs Miletich
Date: Aug 10, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Pinea darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pinea lands strikes from half guard.
Pinea with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lincekum wants to improve his position but Pinea is controlling well.
Pinea takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lincekum is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Grind Time [ *Double Elite Coaches], so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lincekum gets full guard.
Lincekum managing to control the position.
Lincekum wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincekum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lincekum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lincekum tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Pinea is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lincekum 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.
Lincekum trying to control the position.
Pinea keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lincekum's head.
Pinea trying to control the position from guard on top but Lincekum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lincekum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lincekum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pinea trying to control the position from guard on top but Lincekum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lincekum throws a hook to the side of Pinea's head but Pinea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pinea just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lincekum.
Lincekum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pinea tries to clinch but Lincekum moves away
and Lincekum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Pinea.
Lincekum throwing a counter right hand but Pinea manages to avoid it.
Pinea throws a head kick but Lincekum moves out of range.
Koko Pinea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinea connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lincekum staying out of range there.
Lincekum misses with a straight left.
Lincekum avoids the body shot from Pinea.
Lincekum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Lincekum misses.
Pinea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lincekum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lincekum fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Pinea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lincekum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pinea lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pinea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lincekum throws a hook to the side of Pinea's head but Pinea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Pinea clinches.
Lincekum tries a knee to the head but Pinea blocks it.
Lincekum blocks an uppercut.
Lincekum stops a takedown attempt from Pinea.
Lincekum missing with knees to the body.
Pinea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea lands a hook that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
Lincekum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinea working Lincekum over with knees to the body.
Pinea presses Lincekum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinea avoids it.
Lincekum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinea blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinea changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lincekum fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lincekum throws a jab when Pinea was well out of range.
Lincekum looks to land a right hand but Pinea moved out of range.
Pinea looks to land a left hand but Lincekum moved out of range nicely.
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!
No luck for Pinea with that takedown attempt.
Lincekum appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tim Lincekum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Lincekum lands a slapping body shot.
Lincekum throws a hook but Pinea avoids it easily.
Pinea tries to clinch but Lincekum is having none of it.
Pinea misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Pinea misses.
Pinea ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koko Pinea will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lincekum!
Tim Lincekum is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinea fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lincekum throws out a loose jab but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinea wants to counter the offense by Lincekum and move into the clinch position.
Lincekum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pinea lands with a straight right. Lincekum didn't see that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pinea!
Pinea tries to close the distance and clinch but Lincekum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Lincekum.
Pinea ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Pinea cracks Lincekum with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Pinea drives through and clinches with Lincekum against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lincekum.
Pinea throws a head punch that misses.
Pinea misses with some punches.
Lincekum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinea blocks it with crossed arms.
Lincekum blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Pinea is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lincekum pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Pinea lands a takedown into guard.
Pinea wants to control from the top but Lincekum keeps moving.
Lincekum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinea.
Pinea landing with the ground and pound.
Pinea is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pinea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lincekum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinea postures up and lands a big shot to Lincekum's brow.
Pinea throws a big right hand that misses.
Pinea trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lincekum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pinea manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Lincekum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koko Pinea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pinea keeping moving, preventing Lincekum from controlling successfully.
Pinea is trying to control the position but Lincekum postures up.
Lincekum won't allow Pinea to sweep him here.
Pinea controls Lincekum momentarily but Lincekum frees himself.
Pinea lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Pinea preventing the sweep.
Pinea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lincekum pulls Pinea in to control the position.
Lincekum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinea is one step ahead there.
Lincekum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pinea tries to free his leg and advance position but Lincekum is retaining full guard.
Lincekum 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.
Pinea missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pinea won't allow Lincekum to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lincekum is trying to keep Pinea in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pinea wants to clinch.
Pinea throws a hook to the side of Lincekum's head but Lincekum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lincekum avoids the head kick by Pinea.
Pinea scores with a jab.
Pinea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinea misses with an uppercut
and Lincekum counters with a straight right hand.
Lincekum misses with a looping left.
Lincekum swinging wildly here.
Lincekum throws a looping overhand right but Pinea ducks down to avoid it.
Pinea looks to throw the jab but Lincekum is out of range.
Lincekum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pinea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lincekum.
Pinea tries to clinch but Lincekum is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lincekum on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pinea misses the jab.
Pinea looks to land a body kick but Lincekum moved away.
Lincekum avoids the head kick by Pinea.
Pinea shoots in for a takedown but Lincekum shows good takedown defense.
Pinea is looking to clinch but Lincekum is avoiding it.
Pinea fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lincekum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pinea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lincekum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pinea misses with a right hand
letting Lincekum counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincekum connects with a high kick.
Pinea shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lincekum looks to land a right hand but Pinea moved out of range.#TD2#
Lincekum gets caught napping as Pinea dives in and scores a takedown. Lincekum manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lincekum keeping full guard, as Pinea tries to pass. #T1#
Lincekum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lincekum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pinea manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinea keeping moving, preventing Lincekum from controlling successfully.
Pinea keeping full guard, as Lincekum tries to pass.
Pinea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Pinea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #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.
Lincekum wants to control from the top but Pinea keeps moving.
Lincekum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lincekum showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Our spies down at at Big Bear Fight Factory inform us that Pinea has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pinea 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.
Lincekum trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Pinea controlling Lincekum's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lincekum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lincekum keeps the fight on the outside.
Koko Pinea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pinea lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lincekum throws a big shot that misses.
Pinea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lincekum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pinea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lincekum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lincekum missing with a left hand there. Pinea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinea closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lincekum circles away.
Tim Lincekum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pinea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Lincekum cracks Pinea with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lincekum throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Lincekum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinea moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tim Lincekum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinea throws a body kick that misses.
Pinea misses with a hook
and Lincekum counters with a nice body shot.
Lincekum throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Pinea rushes Lincekum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lincekum trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lincekum missing with knees to the body.
Pinea wants a takedown but no success here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Lincekum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pinea has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koko Pinea!
Tim Lincekum was interviewed post fight and said 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.

Event: PFC 52 Asskicken vs Blade
Date: Jul 20, 2018

#R1#
Cruz dives in and grabs Pinea's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pinea pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Nice uppercut there from Pinea.
Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cruz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pinea under the eye.
Pinea wants to clinch.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pinea defends it nicely.
Pinea looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
A nice side step and Cruz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
Pinea stuns Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cruz gets a clinch.
Pinea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Pinea.
Pinea lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Cruz pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pinea can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pinea is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinea lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Cruz is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pinea has his hands clasped together but Cruz extends and breaks Pinea's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cruz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dom Cruz!
Post fight, an emotional Dom Cruz said 'Ive said it over and over. No one can match my training, my speed, my intelligence. I won this fight before I stepped into the ring.'.

Event: GAMMA#718 Kruger v Glozman
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Gold drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinea.
Pinea throws an overhand right that lands on Gold's shoulder, as Gold tries to avoid the shot.
Gold swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Pinea counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pinea throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pinea not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Pinea.
Pinea lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gold wants to get back to his feet.
Pinea wants to advance to full mount but Gold doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinea. #T1#
Gold preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pinea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pinea prevents Gold from getting back to his feet.
Pinea throws a strike but Gold rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Pinea 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.
Pinea is trying to control the position but Gold postures up.
Pinea trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pinea is trying to hold Gold in close to prevent damage but Gold has managed to pass into half guard.
Pinea wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
It looks like Gold is going to stand back up.
Pinea felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pinea has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gold is working away from the top position though.
Pinea is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gold's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gold's back!
Pinea misses with punches from the back.
Pinea is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Gold. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Pinea misses with an elbow to the head.
Pinea is throwing shots to the body but Gold manages to wriggle free. Pinea pounces on him again and ends up in Gold's guard.#T3#
Pinea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pinea wants to pass the guard but Gold is keeping the position.
Pinea landing some decent shots from guard.
Gold preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pinea loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pinea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pinea working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pinea accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pinea throws a big elbow that misses.
Pinea in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pinea trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinea loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pinea throws a strike but Gold rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Pinea wants to sweep here but Gold controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pinea throws a poor cross that misses
and Gold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gold connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pinea. Pinea circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pinea misses with a body kick.
Gold moves out of range of the body kick.
Gold looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gold tries to land a leg kick but Pinea saw it coming and moves away.
Pinea moves in looking to clinch but Gold pushes him off.
Pinea darts in trying to clinch
and Gold counters with a nice uppercut.
Pinea sizes up Gold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pinea misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold connects with an inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Gold as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Gold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Gold.
Pinea loads up on a big right hand but Gold slips the punch.#T1#
Gold scores with a jab to the body.
Pinea with a poor takedown
and Pinea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pinea shoots in but Gold avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pinea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gold misses with a looping left.
Gold thumps Pinea with a low kick.
Gold is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pinea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gold jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pinea moves out of range as Gold strikes.
Gold scoring well with a low kick there.
Pinea throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pinea looks to throw a body kick
and Gold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gold.
A little jabbing left from Pinea on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Gold does it's job there.#T2#
Gold scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold misses with a right hand
and Gold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gold is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gold.
Pinea missing with a left hand there. Gold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gold pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pinea is out of range and Gold settles back down.
Gold thumps Pinea with a low kick.#CL2#
Pinea moves into the clinch.
Pinea can't find room to land a body shot as Gold controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gold.
Pinea stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pinea blocks an elbow strike.
Pinea wants a takedown.
Liquid Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Gold misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Gold scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pinea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinea has a couple of punches blocked by Gold.
Gold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Gold. #T3#
Pinea blocking some punches.
Gold is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gold.
Gold misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
Pinea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
Gold is pressed up against the cage. Pinea has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gold down to the mat. Gold avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gold fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pinea checks it well.
Pinea takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koko Pinea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinea blocks a jab.
Pinea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pinea throws a good cross that connects.
Gold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gold lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Pinea lands an overhand right.
Gold slips a straight right by Pinea.
Gold looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gold throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold sizes up Pinea with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pinea bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gold's head backwards.
Gold with a hook.
Gold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinea throws out the jab.
Pinea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gold. Gold circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gold slips a straight right by Pinea.
Pinea misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Gold misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pinea! But no joy.
Liquid Gold is winning the standup battle so far.
Gold lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gold swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liquid Gold dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gold cracks Pinea with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good exchange - Pinea coming out on top.
Gold swinging wildly here.
Pinea tries for a takedown but Gold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Pinea - just one landing.
Pinea closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Gold counter with a right hand.
Pinea tries to clinch up
and Gold counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea throws a series of punches but Gold moves out of range.
Pinea dodges the punch combination from Gold.
Gold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinea manages to avoid it.#T1#
Gold is looking to chop away at Pinea's legs.
Pinea's corner calls for a 1-2. Pinea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Pinea moves into the clinch successfully.
Gold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Pinea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinea working aggressively here.
Pinea blocking some punches.
Pinea goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gold prevents it.
Gold is working Pinea over against the cage.
Pinea misses with the head strike.
Pinea is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gold is defending well.
Liquid Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Pinea misses with a body punch.
Gold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pinea changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pinea missing with a left hand there. Gold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinea slips a jab from Gold.
Pinea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gold is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Gold lands with a good body shot.
Gold throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Gold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Pinea releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pinea drops his hands momentarily and Gold takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice jab there from Gold.
Good work by Pinea as he checks the leg kick.
Pinea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gold moves away.
A slow jab from Gold misses its intended target.
A jab from Pinea misses.
Gold lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pinea.
Gold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinea can do to turn this around?
Gold thows a leg kick but Pinea checks it
and Pinea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gold misses the jab.
Gold thumps Pinea with a low kick.
Gold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinea.#T3#
Pinea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gold bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinea's head backwards.
Gold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A good leg kick by Gold.
Gold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gold misses with a series of wild punches.
Pinea replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gold blocks it well.
Gold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gold throws a chopping leg kick but Pinea manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gold looks to land a left hand but Pinea moved out of range nicely.
Gold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gold throws a lazy uppercut
and Pinea counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Gold throws a leg kick that misses.
Gold throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pinea misses with the body kick
and Pinea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gold ducks under a wild hook from Pinea.
It looked like Gold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Pinea has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gold scores with a shoulder strike.
Pinea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gold misses with some punches.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Gold scores with a shot to the side of Pinea's head.
Pinea wants to take the fight to the mat but Gold manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Gold.
Pinea pushes Gold back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinea lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pinea lands a knee to the body.
Gold throws a head punch that misses.
Gold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liquid Gold showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gold 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liquid Gold!
During a confident post fight interview, Liquid Gold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#716 Goodman v Jones
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Pinea wants to clinch.
Pinea misses with a straight left.
Dick ducks under a wild hook from Pinea.
Pinea looks to land a right hand but Dick moved out of range.
Dick misses with a straight right.
Pinea steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dick.
Dick connects with a nice looking jab.
Pinea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dick was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinea.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dick misses the shot to the body.
Pinea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koko Pinea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dick.
Pinea tries to clinch up
and Dick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pinea tries to clinch but Dick moves out of range. #CL2#
Pinea forces Dick back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Dick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dick misses with some punches.
Pinea connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Pinea.
A short right from Pinea on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dick.
Dick has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Pinea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pinea connects with a crisp jab.
Dick moves out of range of the body kick.
Dick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pinea moves out of range as Dick strikes.
Pinea walks into a straight right hand from Dick.
Pinea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Dick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinea wants to get back to his feet but Dick is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Pinea keeping full guard, as Dick tries to pass.
Dick stops Pinea from standing up.
Dick wants to control from the top but Pinea keeps moving. #SUB#
Dick drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pinea dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Pinea trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dick's guard.
Dick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Pinea would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pinea got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pinea has managed to get both his arms back between Dick's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dick looking for subs off his back but Pinea has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pinea wants to get back to his feet.
Dick wants to improve his position but Pinea is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dick is trying to maintain the position but Pinea is very close to passing his half guard.
Pinea wants to stand up but Dick is controlling the position.
Dick is trying to get back to full guard.
Dick is working hard here to advance position.
Pinea seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dick misses with a hook. Pinea ducked under it nicely.
Pinea misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Dick.
Dick throws out a loose jab but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Editiny Dick will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dick throws a big shot that misses.
Pinea slips under a jab from Dick.
Pinea is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pinea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dick stuns Pinea with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dick blocks a head kick by Pinea.
Pinea misses with a right hand
and Dick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Pinea.
Dick half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dick.
Dick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinea throws out the jab.
Dick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dick throws out the jab.
Pinea wants to counter the offense by Dick and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Pinea's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pinea scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Pinea misses its intended target.
Pinea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pinea lands a body shot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dick. #SUB#
Dick in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Pinea is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Editiny Dick!
Editiny Dick thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#712 Keenan v Ramos
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Pinea moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pinea throws a lazy right hand but Feltre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Feltre fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pinea just manages to avoid it.
Pinea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Feltre went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice defenses there by Feltre.
Feltre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Feltre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pinea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pinea misses with a body shot.
Pinea moves out of range of the leg kick from Feltre.
Pinea tries to clinch but Feltre is having none of it.
Feltre jabs at Pinea's body.
Feltre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Feltre feints and then cracks Pinea's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pinea down.
Pinea misses with a looping left.
Pinea connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Feltre's hands.
Pinea lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Feltre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pinea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Feltre counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Pinea closes the distance but Feltre moves to the side
and Feltre counters with a nice body shot.
Pinea scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Pinea closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Feltre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Feltre has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pinea uses from the top position.
Feltre keeping full guard, as Pinea tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Pinea throws a sloppy strike and Feltre has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Pinea is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Feltre!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felipe Feltre!
An out of breath and clearly excited Felipe Feltre thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GAMMA#707 Hoyce v Pagnozzi
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1##CL#
Pinea has closed the distance and engaged Wallace in a clinch.
Pinea scores with a shoulder strike.
Wallace working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wallace lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pinea misses with a knee strike.
Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've been informed that Wallace has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pinea looking to throw knees to the head but Wallace is blocking nicely.
Pinea connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Nathan Wallace has been cut.
Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinea controls his hands.
Wallace is trying to break free.
Pinea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wallace avoiding damage as Pinea throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wallace. #BC2#
Wallace breaks from the clinch.
Pinea tries to clinch there but Wallace circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Pinea.
And Wallace responds with a good body kick, but Pinea manages to step out the way in time.
Pinea misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pinea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Pinea has a takedown stuffed.
Pinea tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Wallace on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wallace listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Koko Pinea has been cut.
Pinea shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wallace as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koko Pinea. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Pinea clinches up with Wallace and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Wallace.
Stalling in the clinch from Wallace.
Pinea struggles to land a body shot inside as Wallace controls his hands.
Pinea is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pinea throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace. #T2#
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but Wallace blocks with his arms.
Wallace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wallace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Wallace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
Wallace blocking some punches.
Wallace lands a body shot.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Pinea.
Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinea's elbow.
Wallace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wallace lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pinea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Wallace.
Pinea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wallace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Pinea.
Pinea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinea misses with the head strike.
Pinea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Wallace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pineas head.
Wallace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Pinea trying to land knees to the body.
Pinea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wallace is defending well for now.
Wallace lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pinea using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wallace.
A right hand to the body from Pinea.
Pinea putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wallace in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but Wallace blocks with his arms.
Pinea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinea takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinea blocks an uppercut.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Pinea landing knees to the head.
Wallace avoiding damage as Pinea throws knees to the body.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Pinea tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Wallace tries to work over Pinea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wallace blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinea.
Wallace scores with a shot to the side of Pinea's head.
Pinea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pinea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wallace stalling.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wallace gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pinea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nathan Wallace will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pinea fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Pinea gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Pinea is trying to trip Wallace. He has hold of a leg but Wallace is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pinea persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pinea is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pinea slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet but Pinea drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea cracks Wallace with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pinea landing a few strikes. #T1#
Pinea misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wallace tries to escape but Pinea is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pinea tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wallace takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pinea happy to just control the position for now.
Pinea trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
Pinea takes a little break here. Wallace wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pinea is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pinea creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Wallace pushes Pinea away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pinea gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinea working the body and head with strikes.
Pinea lands an elbow.
Pinea throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pinea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallace keeps working.
Wallace wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pinea trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
Pinea lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pinea trying to control the position but Wallace is working away.
An elbow from Pinea crashes against the mat.
Wallace is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Pinea passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wallace!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinea trying to control but Wallace is having none of it.
Pinea connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pinea tries to clinch up.
Wallace throws a counter combo.
Wallace moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Pinea closes the distance and clinches.
Pinea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Pinea.
Wallace wants to stall.
Wallace is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Koko Pinea has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wallace taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace can't find room to land a body shot as Pinea controls the action.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wallace misses with a body punch.
Pinea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wallace.
Pinea misses with some punches.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Pinea missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinea.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wallace! But no joy.
Wallace has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pinea.
A big right from Wallace misses.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pinea lands a glancing blow to the side of Wallace's head.
Pinea uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pinea fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pinea bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pinea here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T2#
Pinea tries to clinch up but Wallace circles away and keeps his distance.
Wallace shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Pinea finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pinea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallace.
Wallace is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pinea lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wallace steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pinea wants to clinch but Wallace slips to the side
and Wallace counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pinea thinking.
Wallace throws a hook but Pinea avoids it easily.
Pinea misses with a low kick.#TD#
Pinea scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wallace is not content to let Pinea control the position. #T3#
Pinea is putting a hurting on Wallace here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pinea working the head and body with strikes.
Pinea is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wallace tries to escape but Pinea is in control.
Pinea trying to control the position but Wallace is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Pinea.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wallace pushes Pinea away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pinea gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A lull in the action here as Pinea stalls from top position.
Wallace is trying to buck Pinea off.
Pinea misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koko Pinea showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pinea 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koko Pinea!

Event: OFC 348: Jones vs Ritter
Date: Apr 11, 2018

#R1#
Pinea misses with a combination
and Shamrock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pinea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shamrock swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Pinea tries to keep at a distance but Shamrock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinea's elbow.
Pinea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
Pinea tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pinea blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinea controls his hands.
I was talking to Shamrock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Pinea.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pinea has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Pinea controls the action.
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pinea blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinea blocks a body shot from Shamrock. #T1#
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock presses Pinea against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pinea lands a left hand.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinea's elbow.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinea throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pinea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shamrock blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Koko Pinea has been cut.
Shamrock is pressed up against the cage. Pinea has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shamrock down to the mat. Shamrock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Pinea moves into range and clinches up with Shamrock.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Pinea controls the action.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Shamrock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pinea.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks with his arms.
Pinea misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Pinea blocks an uppercut.
Pinea scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
Pinea looking to throw knees to the head but Shamrock is blocking nicely.
Shamrock tries to work over Pinea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
Pinea wants a takedown but no success here.
Pinea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamrock.
Pinea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pinea tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Pinea with a knee to the head.
Pinea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamrock.
Pinea prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Pinea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Pinea controls the action.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinea's elbow.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea. #T3#
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinea's elbow.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Pinea avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shamrock digs a right hand underneath Pinea's ribcage. Pinea let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shamrock cracks Pinea with a nice body shot.
Pinea looks winded!
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinea controls his hands.
Pinea tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Pinea back against the cage.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Pinea blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock pushes Pinea back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shamrock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pinea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinea missing with knees to the body.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Shamrock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pinea.#T4#
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pinea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shamrock tries a body shot but Pinea blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Shamrock as the two fighters clinch.
Pinea prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Shamrock digs a right hand into Pinea's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pinea's gas tank.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Pinea avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Pinea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Shamrock.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinea's elbow.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Pinea avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Pinea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shamrock blocks it with crossed arms.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinea controls his hands.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Pinea swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock blocks the body kick.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pinea cracks Shamrock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pinea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.#CL2#
Pinea moves into the clinch.
Pinea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shamrock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinea controls his hands.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinea can do to turn this around?
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinea has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shamrock after a bit of a struggle.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Pinea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pinea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shamrock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pinea is breathing heavily.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea. #T1#
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Pinea misses with a knee strike.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinea controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Nick Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pinea has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Pinea struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pinea throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinea's elbow.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pinea or not.
A short right from Shamrock.
Pinea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Pinea is trying to drag Shamrock to the mat but Shamrock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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!
Shamrock digs a right hand into Pinea's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pinea's gas tank. #T2#
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Pinea missing with knees to the body.
Shamrock cracks Pinea with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Pinea avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock pushes Pinea back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Pinea is rocked!
Shamrock unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pinea! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Shamrock is unloading with more strikes now! Pinea drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: OFC 345: Pera vs Imbula
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1#
Crespo tries to bum rush Pinea with a series of wild strikes but Pinea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pinea stuffs the takedown.
Crespo throws a hook but Pinea blocks it.
Crespo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crespo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pinea sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pinea throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crespo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crespo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pinea. Pinea obviously looking to wear him down.
Crespo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crespo lands a nice shot that snaps Pinea's head back.
Crespo 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. #TD2#
Pinea 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo being controlled here, momentarily.
Pinea 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.
Pinea preventing the sweep.
Pinea trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Crespo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Pinea postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crespo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crespo wants to sweep but no luck.
Pinea looking to pass the guard.
Pinea is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pinea controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pinea with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pinea trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crespo delivers a nice body kick.
Crespo scores with a leg kick.
Crespo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pinea.#T2#
Crespo is looking to land body kicks.
Pinea is looking to clinch.
Crespo misses the shot to the body.
Crespo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pinea checks it well.
Crespo misses with a body kick.
Crespo staying out of range there.
Crespo throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Pinea counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Crespo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pinea fails with a takedown attempt.
Crespo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pinea has time to react.
Pinea throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crespo tries to land a leg kick but Pinea saw it coming and moves away.
Pinea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crespo circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Pinea throws a head kick that misses.
Pinea fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crespo is out of range.
Crespo throws a low kick but Pinea avoids it.
Crespo lands with a hook. Pinea tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crespo misses with a wild combination.
Crespo throws a wild body kick that Pinea sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Crespo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pinea was covering up waiting for the punch and Crespo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pinea is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pinea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crespo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crespo connects with a couple of short punches.
Crespo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Pinea is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pinea keeping full guard, as Crespo tries to pass.
Pinea has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Crespo looking to pass the guard.
Crespo is looking to work some ground and pound but Pinea has wrist control.
Crespo wants to control from the top but Pinea keeps moving.
Crespo throwing strikes from guard but Pinea blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pinea with a jab.
Pinea tries to clinch up.
Crespo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crespo looks to land a body kick but Pinea moved away.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Pinea takes the fight into the clinch.
Pinea works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crespo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinea can do to turn this around?
Pinea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crespo avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from Pinea.
Pinea lands a body shot.
Pinea using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pinea.
Crespo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pinea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crespo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pinea is defending well.#T1#
Crespo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but Crespo blocks with his arms.
Pinea trying to land knees to the body.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinea avoids it.
Pinea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pinea keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crespo's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crespo.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Pinea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crespos head.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crespo is trying to force a seperation but Pinea has the dominant position.#T2#
Pinea throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Pinea - that landed with a thud.
Pinea lands with a light punch inside.
Pinea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Crespo.
Crespo wants to break free but Pinea has control.
Crespo is working for takedown but Pinea is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinea is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pinea unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pinea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crespo's elbow.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but Crespo blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinea.
Crespo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crespo tries to land knees in the clinch but Pinea avoids the damage to the body.
Pinea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crespo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Pinea lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crespo avoids it.
Pinea using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crespo can't get the takedown.
Pinea lands a nice knee to the body.
Koko Pinea seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pinea tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Crespo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crespo connects with a knee to the head.
Pinea avoiding damage as Crespo throws knees to the body. #BC#
Crespo breaks the clinch.
Pinea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crespo.
Crespo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pinea sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crespo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crespo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pinea defends well and Crespo ends up having to push Pinea into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pinea misses with a body kick. #T4#
Crespo throws out a loose jab but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crespo throws a wild body kick that Pinea sees coming a mile off.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pinea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crespo moves out of range of the body kick from Pinea.
Crespo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinea moves out of range of the body kick from Crespo.
Pinea bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crespo misses the jab.#TD2#
Pinea throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crespo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pinea is in Crespo's guard.
Crespo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Crespo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pinea looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crespo trying to keep a closed guard but Pinea is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Crespo avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Pinea clinches with his opponent.
Pinea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pinea landing knees to the body.
Pinea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pinea lands with a light punch inside.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crespo is defending well for now.
Crespo scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Koko Pinea has been cut.
Crespo looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pinea misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pinea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pinea scores a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Pinea.
Crespo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pinea managing to block the knees to the body from Crespo.
Crespo throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crespo trying to stall but Pinea improves his position.
Pinea avoids a wild elbow strike from Crespo.
Pinea lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pinea with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Silvio Crespo has been cut.
Crespo working hard to break the clinch.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Crespo avoiding damage as Pinea throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Pinea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Pinea working Crespo over with knees to the body.
Crespo wants a takedown but no success here.
A right handed body shot lands from Pinea.
Knees to the body from Pinea.
Pinea crunches a lovely knee into Crespo's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinea trying to land knees to the body.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but Crespo blocks it.
Pinea tries to throw a body punch but Crespo avoids it by throwing Pinea back against the cage. #BC#
Crespo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pinea throws a sloppy head kick and Crespo moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pinea.
Good exchange - Crespo coming out on top.
Pinea throws a right hand that Crespo ducks under and follows up with a left that Crespo also avoids with ease.
Silvio Crespo is winning the standup battle so far.
Crespo moves out of range of the body kick from Pinea. #T3#
Crespo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pinea but Pinea pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crespo shoots in and drives through. Pinea sprawls well.
Pinea steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crespo.
Pinea lands with a straight right. Crespo didn't see that one coming.
Crespo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crespo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pinea. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That kick from Pinea tenderised Crespo's leg. Crespo is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Crespo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pinea was covering up waiting for the punch and Crespo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pinea wants to sweep here but Crespo controlling him for the moment.
Pinea bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crespo's guard. #REVB#
Crespo keeping moving, preventing Pinea from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pinea's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4##SUB#
Crespo is looking for a triangle but Pinea pushes his legs off easily.
Crespo trying to control the position.
Pinea slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pinea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinea looking to sit in guard and control but Crespo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinea wants to sweep here but Crespo controlling him for the moment.
Crespo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koko Pinea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pinea has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koko Pinea!

Event: OFC 323: Barca vs Mangrove
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Futter checks the leg kick.
Futter misses with an uppercut. Pinea saw that one coming.
Pinea throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Futter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Futter.
Futter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pinea is keeping the position for now.
Futter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pinea can't keep his opponent in guard - Futter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Futter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pinea holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've been hearing that Futter has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pinea controlling the position for now.
Futter slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Pinea is looking for a sweep. Futter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pinea is refusing to be controlled, as Futter sits in half guard.
Pinea is positioning himself well to prevent Futter advancing to mount. #SUB#
Futter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pinea has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pinea keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Futter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pinea is not content to let Futter control the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pinea is looking to improve his position.
Pinea regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Futter.
Pinea wants to sweep here but Futter controlling him for the moment.
Futter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Futter postures up in Pinea's guard and throws a big left but Pinea blocks it.
Futter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pinea is pulling down on Futter's head. It's preventing any offense from Futter, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Pinea is predictable there #TD#
and Futter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Futter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Futter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Futter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Futter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Futter with a nice head shot there.
Pinea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pinea keeping moving, preventing Futter from controlling successfully.
Pinea controls Futter momentarily but Futter frees himself.
Pinea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Futter with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Futter throws an elbow that misses. Pinea uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Futter's guard. Nice move by Pinea!#REVB##SUB#
Futter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Futter keeping moving, preventing Pinea from controlling successfully.
Futter 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.
Pinea looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Futter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buck Futter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pinea throws a leg kick #TD#
and Futter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pinea's guard.
Futter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Futter distracts Pinea with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Futter trying to control but Pinea is working from the bottom.
Futter working some strikes from top position.
Pinea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Futter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Futter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pinea trying to keep a closed guard but Futter is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Futter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pinea is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pinea has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Pinea wants to control from the top but Futter keeps moving.
Futter controlling Pinea's posture. #SUB#
Futter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinea gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Futter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinea is one step ahead there. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Futter working for a triangle but Pinea defends it easily.
Futter wants to sweep here but Pinea controlling him for the moment.
Pinea looking to sit in guard and control but Futter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Futter postures up. #T3#
Futter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pinea's head.
Futter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pinea is looking for a sweep.
Futter in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pinea is looking to regain half guard here but Futter keeps moving and retains side control.
Futter trying to control the action but Pinea is working from the bottom.
Buck Futter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Futter landing a few strikes. #T4#
Futter remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Pinea is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Futter is chipping away with strikes.
Pinea tries to buck Futter off but Futter is having none of it.#SUB#
Futter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pinea is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Futter connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pinea some visible discomfort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Futter wants to control but Pinea is keeping him busy.
Futter is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buck Futter dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Futter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pinea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Futter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pinea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koko Pinea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Futter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Futter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinea.#TD#
Futter dives in and scores a takedown into Pinea's guard.
Futter landing some decent shots from guard.
Futter chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futter trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Futter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Futter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Futter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Futter throwing strikes from guard but Pinea blocks nicely.
Pinea keeping moving, preventing Futter from controlling successfully.
Futter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Futter postures up in Pinea's guard and throws a big left but Pinea blocks it.
Futter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pinea has control of Futter's left arm, preventing Futter from doing any damage.
Pinea keeping moving, preventing Futter from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Futter throwing strikes but missing.
Futter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pinea is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Futter shoots in looking for a takedown but Pinea manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Futter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pinea steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Futter.
Futter shoots in and drives through. Pinea sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Futter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pinea!
A lazy body kick from Pinea #TD#
and Futter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Futter.
Pinea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pinea is still trying to improve position.
Futter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Futter wants to control from the top but Pinea keeps moving.
Futter throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Futter lands a couple of digs.
Pinea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pinea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Futter.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Futter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Futter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Futter trying to control but Pinea is working from the bottom.
Futter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Futter throws a big elbow that misses.
Futter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pinea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Pinea trying to control the position.
Futter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pinea controls Futter momentarily but Futter frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pinea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Futter.
Futter passes Pinea's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Futter is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Futter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinea keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buck Futter clearly takes that round.
That's time! Futter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Nice takedown defense from Pinea. No joy for Futter on that attempt.
Pinea steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Futter.
Pinea keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pinea connects with an inside leg kick.
Pinea is looking to land body kicks.
Pinea misses with a looping left.
Futter shoots in and drives through. Pinea sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Futter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futter slips under a jab from Pinea.
Pinea gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Futter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Futter looking to pass the guard.
Pinea wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Futter lands a couple of digs.
Pinea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Futter looking to sit in guard and control but Pinea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Futter keeping moving, preventing Pinea from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Futter has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pinea is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Futter.
Futter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Futter is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Pinea trying to control from Futter's half guard. Futter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Futter keeping full guard, as Pinea tries to pass.
Futter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pinea manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Futter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Futter looking to sit in guard and control but Pinea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pinea trying to control but Futter is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Futter working for a triangle but Pinea defends it easily. #SUB#
Futter working for a triangle but Pinea defends it easily.
Pinea controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Futter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinea can do to turn this around?
Futter keeping moving, preventing Pinea from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Futter controls Pinea momentarily but Pinea frees himself. #SUB#
Futter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Futter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pinea is aware though and is defending well.
Pinea being controlled here momentarily.
Pinea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Futter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Futter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Buck Futter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
#R5#
Pinea moves away from the strike by Futter.
Futter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pinea tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Pinea moves into the clinch successfully.
Futter tries to pull guard but Pinea won't allow it.
Futter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pinea to keep the fight standing.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pinea misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Pinea fails to land.
Pinea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Futter blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinea misses with a punch on the inside. #T1##TD#
Futter jumps guard and drags Pinea to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pinea trying to control but Futter is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Futter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pinea defends it easily.#SUB#
Futter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pinea throws an elbow that misses. Futter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pinea's guard. Nice move by Futter!#REVR#
Futter preventing the sweep.
Koko Pinea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buck Futter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Futter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pinea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Futter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Pinea controls Futter momentarily but Futter frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pinea holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Futter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Futter throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pinea stuffs the takedown attempt from Futter. Futter gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Futter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Futter gets tackled into the cage by Pinea. Pinea maintains the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Futter manages to pull guard.
Pinea content to stall in guard here.
Futter trying to control the position.
Futter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Futter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pinea doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pinea manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buck Futter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Futter, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Futter!
Buck Futter retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Buck Futter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFC 320: Cyberpunk
Date: Oct 25, 2017

#R1#
Pinea lands with a nice body kick.
Heim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Heim shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pinea's guard.
Heim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pinea keeping full guard, as Heim tries to pass.
Heim being controlled here momentarily.
Heim has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pinea 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heim trying to move into half guard but instead Pinea has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Heim wants to sweep here but Pinea controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinea lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Pinea wants to control from the top but Heim keeps moving.
Pinea engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pinea trying to control but Heim is working from the bottom.
Heim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pinea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heim is one step ahead there.
Heim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Heim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pinea trying to keep a closed guard but Heim is proving a slippery customer.
Pinea trying to control the position here.
Heim throws a big elbow that misses.
Pinea has his hands on Heim's head, controlling the position.
Pinea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Heim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Heim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pinea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Heim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pinea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pinea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Heim postures up and lands a big shot to Pinea's brow.
Pinea controlling Heim's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pinea looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Heim throws an elbow that misses. Pinea uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Heim's guard. Nice move by Pinea!#REVB##T4#
Pinea trying to control but Heim is working from the bottom.
Pinea wants to pass the guard but Heim is keeping the position.
Pinea is stalling in the full guard.
Heim pulls Pinea in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinea is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aribert Heim dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pinea tries to score with a low kick but Heim moves his leg out of the way.
Pinea throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Heim gets tackled into the cage by Pinea. Pinea maintains the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pinea obliges.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Pinea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pinea has a couple of punches blocked by Heim.
Pinea blocks an uppercut.
Heim looking to stall.
I was talking to Heim's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Heim wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pinea digs a right hand underneath Heim's ribcage. Heim let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Heim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pinea is defending well.#T1#
Pinea tries a knee to the head but Heim blocks it.
Heim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Heim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pinea thuds his right hand into Heim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pinea throws a combination that misses
and Heim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heim misses with a straight left.
Pinea misses with a body kick.
Heim on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Heim shoots in and drives through. Pinea sprawls well.
Pinea throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Pinea fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Heim, pushing him back against the cage.
Pinea lands a hook that snaps the head of Heim backwards.
Pinea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heim avoids it.
Heim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinea backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Heim gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pinea regains guard.
Heim distracts Pinea with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pinea is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Heim postures up in Pinea's guard and throws a big left but Pinea blocks it.
Heim throws a big right hand that misses.
Pinea is pulling down on Heim's head. It's preventing any offense from Heim, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heim won't allow Pinea to sweep him here.
Pinea looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Heim puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Heim prevents Pinea from improving his position.#T3#
Ground and pound from Heim.
Heim scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Heim missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Heim prevents Pinea from improving his position.
Pinea desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pinea taking some punishment here, with Heim in his half guard.
Heim thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pinea regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pinea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Pinea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pinea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pinea has his hands on Heim's head, controlling the position.
Heim is looking to work some ground and pound but Pinea has wrist control.
Heim throws an elbow that misses. Pinea uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Heim's guard. Nice move by Pinea!#REVB##SUB#
Heim is looking for a triangle here but Pinea uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Heim manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pinea's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Koko Pinea will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pinea throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heim's waist but Heim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pinea off to one side.
Heim scores with a hook.
Heim throws out a loose jab but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Pinea shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pinea trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Heim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pinea pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pinea is working away from the top position though.
Pinea not doing much here. #T1#
Heim has a hand on Pinea's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pinea takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Heim working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Pinea.
Heim is looking to get to half guard.
Heim regains half guard.
Heim wants to improve his position but Pinea is controlling well. #T2#
Pinea content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Heim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heim controls Pinea momentarily but Pinea frees himself. #SUB#
Heim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pinea is aware though and is defending well.
Pinea scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Pinea seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Heim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pinea advances position into side control!
Heim struggling a bit here.
Heim tries to bench press Pinea off him but Pinea keeps the position.
Heim is working hard here to advance position.
Pinea gets to mount! Heim was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Pinea.
Heim is looking to improve his position but Pinea isn't that keen on the idea.
Heim is squirming around, avoiding Pinea's attempts to control the action.
Pinea takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aribert Heim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heim is looking to improve his position but Pinea isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koko Pinea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pinea has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koko Pinea!

Event: HFC 118:Northrop vs Poffo
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Pinea closes the distance and clinches.
Monteban fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Monteban throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Monteban fails to land.
Pinea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinea struggles to land a body shot inside as Monteban controls his hands.
Monteban managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Pinea missing with knees to the body.
Monteban wants a takedown but no success here.
Monteban tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Monteban is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monteban lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Pinea lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short left from Pinea.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but Monteban blocks with his arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Pinea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monteban has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Monteban managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Pinea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monteban lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Monteban is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Monteban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinea lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pinea told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Monteban has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Pinea misses with the head strike. #BC#
Monteban breaks from the clinch.
Pinea throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Monteban throws out a leg kick but Pinea moves out of range and Monteban only half commits.
Pinea throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pinea clobbers Monteban with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Pinea throws the kick towards the body but Monteban avoids it.
Pinea shoots in looking for a takedown but Monteban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pinea's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A counter left hand to the body from Monteban misses its target.
Some bone on bone action there as Pinea checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Monteban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monteban lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Pinea forces Monteban back against the cage and clinches.
Monteban misses with a punch to the body.
Monteban looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pinea landing knees to the head.
Pinea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monteban's elbow.
Pinea trying to land knees to the body.
Monteban has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Monteban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monteban is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pinea to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Pinea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monteban throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monteban tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pinea smiles and moves away.
Monteban throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pinea on the side of the head.
Pinea is looking to land body kicks.
Monteban shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2#
Pinea manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Monteban on his heels. He'll look to pass Monteban's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Monteban looking for subs off his back but Pinea has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pinea passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Pinea tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monteban tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pinea sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Monteban keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Monteban is squirming around, avoiding Pinea's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Monteban gets tackled into the cage by Pinea. Pinea maintains the clinch.
Monteban is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pinea gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pinea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Monteban lands a takedown into guard.
Monteban stopping the sweep attempt from Pinea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monteban being controlled here momentarily.
Pinea not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pinea keeping moving, preventing Monteban from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monteban wants to pass the guard but Pinea is keeping the position.
Monteban throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Monteban throws a big right hand that misses.
Pinea trying to keep a closed guard but Monteban is proving a slippery customer.
Monteban stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monteban throws a strike but Pinea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Monteban is looking for a triangle here but Pinea uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pinea remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
Monteban is looking to regain half guard here but Pinea keeps moving and retains side control.
Pinea tries to move into full mount but can't pass Monteban's legs.
Monteban tries to bench press Pinea off him but Pinea keeps the position.
Monteban looking for a sweep but Pinea has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Pinea wants to control the pace but Monteban is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Monteban taking shots to the head.
Pinea unloading with bombs!
Pinea trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Monteban gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Monteban is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pinea pulls his head out easily.
Pinea is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Pinea is keen to just control but Monteban is a slippery customer.
Monteban won't allow Pinea to pass to mount.
Monteban makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Monteban.
Monteban can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pinea controls the pace.
Pinea trying to control but Monteban is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monteban bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pinea's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Koko Pinea will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Monteban misses with a low kick.
Monteban throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Pinea counters by moving into the clinch.
Monteban misses with a punch to the body.
Pinea takes a shot to the head.
Monteban misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinea prevents the takedown attempt.
Monteban takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Ricardo Monteban has been cut.
Monteban avoiding damage.
Monteban has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea tries to land knees in the clinch but Monteban avoids the damage to the body.
Monteban is trying to drag Pinea to the mat but Pinea just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Monteban avoids it.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Monteban - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Monteban throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pinea tries a body shot but Monteban blocks it.
Monteban lands a left hand.
Monteban wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Monteban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinea using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pinea tries to land knees in the clinch but Monteban avoids the damage to the body.
Pinea struggles to land a body shot inside as Monteban controls his hands.
Pinea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Monteban is defending well for now.
Monteban tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pinea lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2##TD#
Monteban jumps into guard, dragging Pinea to the mat.
Monteban controls Pinea momentarily but Pinea frees himself. #SUB#
Monteban has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pinea is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Monteban.
Monteban can't do much from the bottom here.
Monteban tries to buck Pinea off but Pinea is having none of it.
Pinea cracks Monteban with a big right hand but Monteban just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T3#
Pinea sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Monteban is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Monteban is trying to escape the position but Pinea is controlling the position.
Pinea's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pinea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monteban keeps working.
Monteban wants to control but Pinea postures up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pinea takes a little break here. Monteban wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pinea scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Monteban to see if he's OK.
Monteban sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Monteban gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Monteban has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pinea can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinea trying to control but Monteban is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Monteban's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Monteban misses with an uppercut. Pinea saw that one coming.
Nice body kick there by Pinea.
Pinea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pinea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Monteban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pinea throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Pinea lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monteban doesn't seem phased though.
Pinea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monteban throws out the jab.
Pinea tries to counter by closing the distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monteban. That's going to slow Pinea down.
Pinea misses with a kick to the body
and Pinea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pinea misses with a jab to the body
and Monteban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea tries to clinch but Monteban is having none of it.
Monteban takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Monteban misses with a leg kick.
Pinea wants to counter with a clinch but Monteban pushes him away.
Monteban tries to land a leg kick but Pinea saw it coming and moves away.
Pinea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monteban paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Pinea keeps the fight on the outside.
Ricardo Monteban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monteban.
Pinea lands a nice looking body kick.
Monteban swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pinea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinea moves out of range as Monteban strikes.
Pinea steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monteban.#CL2#
Pinea closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Monteban is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Monteban tries to pull guard but Pinea won't allow it.
Pinea missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Monteban has picked Pinea up - he's going for a ride! Monteban dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Koko Pinea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monteban thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pinea's head. #T2#
Pinea trying to hold on to Monteban's head to control him but Monteban postures up.
Pinea regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pinea wants to sweep here but Monteban controlling him for the moment.
Monteban postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pinea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monteban postures up and lands a big shot to Pinea's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinea is trying to hold Monteban in close to prevent damage but Monteban has managed to pass into half guard.
Monteban sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pinea defending well though.
Pinea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Monteban. #T3#
Pinea has hold of Monteban's hands but Monteban slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've been hearing that Monteban has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Monteban lands strikes from half guard.
Pinea wants to control but Monteban is keeping busy.
Pinea is looking for a sweep. Monteban is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monteban trying to control the action but Pinea is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pinea is defending against the submission attempts here by Monteban. #SUB#
Monteban is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Pinea is trying to control but can't.
Pinea regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Monteban.
Monteban postures up.
Monteban wants to pass the guard but Pinea is keeping the position.
Pinea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monteban stays in close to Pinea's body and controls the position.
Pinea wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Monteban had his way with Koko Pinea in that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Monteban's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Pinea goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Monteban throws a leg kick that misses.
Pinea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monteban.
Pinea gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Monteban counters with a stiff right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pinea.
Pinea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monteban.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pinea. Monteban shrugs it off though.
Monteban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinea manages to avoid it.#CL#
Monteban closes the distance and clinches.
Pinea throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monteban fails to pull guard.
Monteban jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pinea walks away with a smile on his face. Monteban gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Monteban keeps the fight on the outside.
As Pinea tries to get set, Monteban tries to push him back and clinch up but Pinea manages to avoid the attempt.
Crunch! Pinea slams his shin into Monteban's torso.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pinea.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pinea.
Koko Pinea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monteban scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pinea goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Monteban thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monteban checks a low kick from Pinea.
Monteban moves into range and connects with a jab.
Monteban misses the shot to the body.
Pinea throws a series of punches but Monteban moves out of range.
Monteban walks into a straight right hand from Pinea.
Pinea bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monteban lands the left hand.
Pinea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinea looks to land a body kick but Monteban moved away.
Koko Pinea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Monteban lands a nice hook to Pinea's body. Pinea takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pinea lands a nice looking kick to the body. Monteban takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monteban throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinea misses with a straight right.
Both fighters circling a little - Pinea finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Pinea.
Monteban wants to slow Pinea down by chopping away at his legs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pinea.
Pinea throws a shot to the body.
Monteban fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pinea checks it well.
Ricardo Monteban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pinea checks a leg kick.
Monteban will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pinea throws a shot from downtown. Monteban moves away and avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monteban. #T3#
Monteban has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pinea.
Horrible takedown attempt by Monteban or perhaps it was just good defense by Pinea, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Monteban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monteban misses with a takedown attempt - Pinea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Pinea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monteban tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pinea is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Monteban closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Monteban ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Monteban no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Monteban throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pinea escapes and throws Monteban's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pinea lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Pinea is looking to take a break and control but Monteban is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monteban is looking for a sweep.
Monteban stops Pinea from passing to mount.
Monteban misses with a strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Koko Pinea.
Well Pinea 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koko Pinea!
Koko Pinea is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: HFC 115:Silva vs Handy
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Banner wants to clinch up but Pinea keeps it at a distance.
Banner blocks the body kick.
Banner tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Banner has managed to clinch.
Pinea misses with a knee strike.
We've been informed that Banner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Banner is pushing Pinea up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Banner missing with knees to the body.
Pinea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Banner lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Koko Pinea has been cut.
Pinea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
I was talking to Pinea's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea lands a shot to the body.
Banner pushes off an throws an elbow but Pinea leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Come on Banner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Banner throws an elbow that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banner.#T1#
Pinea landing knees to the body.
Pinea lands a shoulder strike.
Pinea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Banner throws an elbow but it misses.
Banner lands a nice elbow.
Banner slowing the pace effectively.
Banner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pinea throws a knee to the head but misses.
Banner struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinea controls his hands.
Pinea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but Banner blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Pinea.
Pinea tries a body shot but Banner blocks it.
Banner misses with an elbow over the top.
Banner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Banner wants to stall.
Banner lands an elbow just above Pinea 's eye. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Banner is trying to stall.
Pinea misses with a knee strike.
Banner trying to control the position but instead, Pinea has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banner into the cage.
Banner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pinea blocks a body shot from Banner.
Pinea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banner is defending well for now.
Banner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pinea.
Banner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pinea lands a hook that snaps the head of Banner backwards. #T3#
Banner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Banner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Banner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Pinea fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Banner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Banner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pinea up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Pinea.
Pinea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinea blocks an elbow strike.
Pinea letting Banner take a breather here.
Banner throws an elbow but it misses.
Banner wants to stall.
Banner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Pinea missing with knees to the body.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pinea avoids a wild elbow strike from Banner.
Pinea scores a nice knee to the body.
Pinea working Banner over with knees to the body.
Pinea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pinea lands a body shot.
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!
Banner taking a breather.
Banner tries to work over Pinea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinea with a knee to the head.
Pinea blocks the elbow strike.
Banner with a knee to the head.
Banner trying to control the position but instead, Pinea has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banner into the cage.
Pinea lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Koko Pinea will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Banner misses with a series of wild punches.
Pinea bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banner's head backwards.
Banner moves in looking to clinch but Pinea pushes him off.
Pinea misses with a head kick.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Pinea clinches up against the cage.
Banner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A hook to the body from Pinea.
Pinea unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Banner misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pinea dodges an elbow strike from Banner.
Pinea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pinea takes an elbow to the temple.
Banner looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Banner throws an elbow that misses.
Pinea is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Banner pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pinea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Banner trying to control the position but instead, Pinea has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banner into the cage.
Pinea scores a nice knee to the body.
Banner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pinea blocks the elbow strike.
Banner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Banner misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Banner avoiding damage as Pinea throws knees to the body.
Banner lands an elbow inside that Pinea shrugs off.
Pinea blocks an elbow strike from Banner.
Banner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pinea's defenses.
Banner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pinea up against the cage.
Banner stalls.
Pinea misses with a knee strike.
Pinea throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pinea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banners head.
Banner misses with an elbow strike.
Banner prevents a body shot from Pinea.
Pinea missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Banner misses with an elbow over the top.
Pinea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banner lands an elbow inside that Pinea shrugs off. #CUT2#
Koko Pinea's cut is getting worse.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Banner tries a knee to the head but Pinea blocks it.
Banner misses with a punch to the body.
Banner managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Banner lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Knees to the body from Banner.
Banner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pinea trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Banner.
Pinea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koko Pinea has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Pinea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banner is defending well for now.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Banner with a knee to the head.
Pinea blocks the elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pinea tries to work over Banner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinea tries to land knees in the clinch but Banner avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but Banner blocks it.
Pinea lands with a left to the head.
Pinea is working Banner over against the cage.
Banner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Banner has Pinea pushed against the cage.
Good body shot from Pinea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Koko Pinea will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Banner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pinea thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Banner if he has to take too many more of those.
Pinea blocks a jab.
Pinea tries to counter by clinching up but Banner breaks away and moves out of range.
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Pinea circles away. #TD#
Pinea fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Banner to the ground. Pinea is now in Banner's guard.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pinea wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Pinea controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Pinea from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for a triangle but Pinea pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Pinea's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pinea trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinea slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pinea is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pinea is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koko Pinea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Banner misses with the combination. #CL2#
Banner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Banner avoiding damage as Pinea throws knees to the body.
Banner lands a nice elbow.
Pinea avoids a wild elbow strike from Banner.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Banner pushes off an throws an elbow but Pinea leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pinea stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Banner misses with an elbow strike.
Banner looking to stall. #T3#
Pinea blocking some punches.
Pinea throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Banner is pushing Pinea up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Banner lands an elbow that stopped Pinea in his tracks for a moment.
Pinea pushes Banner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banner stalling against the cage.
Pinea throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Banner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pinea working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pinea looking to throw knees to the head but Banner is blocking nicely.
Bruce Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Pinea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pinea trying to land knees to the body.
Pinea misses with a knee strike.
Banner misses with an elbow over the top.
Pinea blocks an elbow strike.
Pinea letting Banner take a breather here.
Pinea tries to land knees in the clinch but Banner avoids the damage to the body.
Pinea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Banner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banner tries a knee to the head but Pinea blocks it.
Banner is pushing Pinea up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banner lands a damaging elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Koko Pinea.
Well Pinea 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koko Pinea!

Event: HFC 112:Curran vs Skrumbellos
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Pinea blocks the body kick.
Mirowski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Koko Pinea has been cut.
Pinea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mirowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mirowski misses with a body kick.
Mirowski tries to clinch up.
Pinea slips under a jab from Mirowski.
Pinea keeps Mirowski at a distance using the push kick.
Pinea throws a front kick aimed at Mirowski's knee but Mirowski avoids it well.
Mirowski is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mirowski.
Mirowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pinea slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mirowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Mirowski does it's job there.
That kick from Mirowski tenderised Pinea's leg. Pinea is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirowski misses with a wild body shot.
Pinea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pinea swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mirowski jabs Pinea right on the nose. Pinea blinks but takes it well.
Pinea takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Pinea there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mirowski. Pinea shrugs it off though.
Pinea scores with a head kick.
Mirowski tries to work over Pinea's front leg with a kick but Pinea checks it.
Pinea throws a body punch but Mirowski moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mirowski.
Pinea with a jab.
Mirowski scores with a push kick.
Pinea blocks a head kick by Mirowski.
Mirowski throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Mirowski instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirowski.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mirowski avoids it.
Mirowski misses with some punches.
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!
Mirowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mirowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinea unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2#
Mirowski lands with a light punch inside.
Mirowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinea's elbow.
Pinea blocking some punches.
Pinea lands a body shot.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
Mirowski working aggressively here.
Mirowski misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mirowski fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Mirowski.
Mirowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mirowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mirowski.
Mirowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirowski has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Pinea throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Pinea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pinea.
Pinea tries to work over Mirowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mirowski fails to land.
Pinea has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mirowski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pinea can turn it around.
Pinea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinea blocks an uppercut.
Pinea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mirowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mirowski working aggressively here.
Mirowski tries a body shot but Pinea blocks it.
Mirowski has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirowski tries to work over Pinea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinea trying to land knees to the body.
Mirowski misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Mirowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mirowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Mirowski managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Pinea throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mirowski managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Mirowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mirowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Mirowski lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinea prevents a body shot from Mirowski.
Pinea misses with a punch to the body.
Mirowski lands a left hand.
Pinea prevents a body shot from Mirowski.
Mirowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinea misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinea.
A shot in the inside from Mirowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
Pinea blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karol Mirowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mirowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mirowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mirowski swings for the body but Pinea moves out of range.
Pinea's corner calls for a 1-2. Pinea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pinea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pinea checks a leg kick.
Mirowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinea can do to turn this around?
Pinea blocks a jab.
Mirowski tries to clinch but Pinea moves out of range.
Pinea is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mirowski misses with a hook.
Pinea gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mirowski defending well as Pinea loads up on a big left hand.
Mirowski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mirowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karol Mirowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirowski misses with a wild body shot.
Mirowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinea was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirowski.
Mirowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Mirowski tries to bum rush Pinea with a series of wild strikes but Pinea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mirowski misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Pinea counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pinea. #T1#
Pinea landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Karol Mirowski has been cut.
Pinea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mirowski is defending well for now.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karol Mirowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mirowski.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but Mirowski blocks it.
Pinea blocking some punches.
Mirowski misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
A hook to the body from Mirowski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
A head punch on the inside from Mirowski fails to land.
Mirowski avoiding damage as Pinea throws knees to the body.
Mirowski lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Pinea lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Mirowski on the inside.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mirowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinea's elbow.
Pinea tries to land knees in the clinch but Mirowski avoids the damage to the body.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but Mirowski blocks it.
Mirowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Pinea.
Mirowski misses with the head strike.
Mirowski misses with some punches. #T3#
Mirowski misses with some punches.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski misses with a body punch.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Pinea scores with a shot to the side of Mirowski's head.
Mirowski managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Mirowski misses with some punches.
Mirowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinea blocks an uppercut.
Mirowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Pinea working Mirowski over with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
Pinea landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pinea tries to land knees in the clinch but Mirowski avoids the damage to the body.
Pinea misses with the head strike.
Pinea blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Mirowski misses with some punches.
Pinea can't find room to land a body shot as Mirowski controls the action.
Pinea landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Pinea.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mirowski backwards.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mirowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirowski misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Mirowski.
Pinea lands a knee to the body.
Pinea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Karol Mirowski will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Pinea blocks a head kick by Mirowski.
Pinea works Mirowski's body with a nice hook.
Pinea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mirowski throws a leg kick but Pinea moved away.
Pinea misses with a two punch combination.
Mirowski checks a low kick from Pinea.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mirowski.
Mirowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pinea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mirowski.
Pinea looks to land a body kick but Mirowski moved away.
Mirowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pinea lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pinea.
Pinea tests Mirowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mirowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mirowski blocks the body kick.
Pinea throws a low kick, looking for Mirowski's leg but Mirowski calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinea closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Mirowski stuns Pinea with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pinea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mirowski throws the left hand but Pinea avoids the punch easily.
Pinea avoids a kick to the body.
Pinea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pinea throws a head kick that misses.
Mirowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Pinea avoided it.
Mirowski jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Pinea moves into the clinch.
Pinea blocking some punches.
Mirowski managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Pinea lands a knee to the body.
Pinea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mirowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinea tries to land knees in the clinch but Mirowski avoids the damage to the body.
Pinea throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pinea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski tries a body shot but Pinea blocks it.
A short right from Pinea on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mirowski has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mirowski.
Pinea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirowski.
Mirowski lands with a right to the head.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinea looking to throw knees to the head but Mirowski is blocking nicely.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirowski avoiding damage as Pinea throws knees to the body.
Mirowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea. #T3#
Mirowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pinea lands a left hand.
Pinea works on Mirowski's body with a couple of short punches.
Pinea with a knee to the head.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mirowski has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Pinea blocking some punches.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski misses with a body punch.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but Mirowski blocks it.
Pinea throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mirowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinea misses with a body punch.
Mirowski throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Mirowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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 short left from Mirowski.
Pinea tries a body shot but Mirowski blocks it.
Mirowski working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mirowski.
Pinea misses with a knee strike.
Mirowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mirowski has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski misses with some punches.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirowski is working Pinea over against the cage.
Pinea is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Karol Mirowski did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Mirowski misses with a few strikes there.
Pinea blocks a low kick nicely.
Mirowski takes a swing at Pinea's ribcage but misses.
Mirowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pinea.
Mirowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mirowski slips a jab and a cross from Pinea.
Pinea avoids the body shot from Mirowski.
Pinea lands with a nice body kick.
Pinea tries to score with a low kick but Mirowski moves his leg out of the way.
Pinea takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mirowski throws an overhand right that lands on Pinea's shoulder, as Pinea tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pinea forces Mirowski back against the cage and clinches.
Mirowski avoiding damage as Pinea throws knees to the body.
Pinea landing knees to the body.
Mirowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirowski throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Mirowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Mirowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pinea working Mirowski over with knees to the body.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Pinea working Mirowski over with knees to the body.
Mirowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirowski.
Pinea lands a nice knee to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pinea blocking some punches.
Pinea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mirowski backwards.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinea is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pinea lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirowski misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Mirowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mirowski can't find room to land a body shot as Pinea controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Mirowski fails to land.
Pinea blocks an uppercut.
Pinea landing knees to the body.
Pinea missing with knees to the body.
Pinea is leaning against Mirowski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pinea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mirowski gets through Pinea's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pinea unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mirowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pinea scores with a knee to the head.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mirowski avoids it.
Pinea with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mirowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Mirowski misses with the head strike.
Mirowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinea putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mirowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mirowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pineas head.
Pinea lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mirowski.
Pinea scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pinea.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinea missing with knees to the body.
Pinea takes a shot to the head.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but Mirowski blocks with his arms.
Pinea blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Pinea blocks an uppercut.
Pinea connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Mirowski - that landed with a thud.
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!
Pinea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mirowski.
Pinea tries to land knees in the clinch but Mirowski avoids the damage to the body.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Mirowski.
Mirowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirowski lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mirowski fails to land.
Pinea blocks an uppercut.
Pinea trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Koko Pinea will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Mirowski moves away from the strike by Pinea.
Mirowski misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Pinea closes the distance and clinches.
Pinea misses with a knee strike.
Pinea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mirowski.
Mirowski working aggressively here.
Mirowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mirowski backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mirowski fails to land.
Mirowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mirowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirowski has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinea lands a shoulder strike.
Mirowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Pinea trying to land knees to the body.
Pinea landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T1#
Pinea lands a left hand.
Mirowski cracks Pinea with a nice body shot.
Pinea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mirowski is defending well for now.
Mirowski lands an uppercut.
Pinea takes a shot to the head.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
Pinea looking to throw knees to the head but Mirowski is blocking nicely.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirowski working aggressively here.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pinea lands with a right to the head.
Pinea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinea connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mirowski's face.
Koko Pinea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Mirowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mirowski managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Pinea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski lands a nice uppercut.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but Mirowski blocks with his arms.
Mirowski lands a left hand.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but Mirowski blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Mirowski fails to land.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but Mirowski blocks with his arms.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Mirowski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mirowski.
A short left from Pinea.
Mirowski prevents a body shot from Pinea. #T3#
Pinea blocks an uppercut.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Pinea.
Mirowski managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Mirowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinea missing with knees to the body.
Pinea scores a nice knee to the body.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mirowski.
Mirowski working aggressively here.
Pinea throws a head punch that misses.
Mirowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirowski misses with some punches.
Mirowski tries to throw a body punch but Pinea avoids it by throwing Mirowski back against the cage.
Mirowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinea's elbow. #T4#
Mirowski tries to work over Pinea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski tries to throw a body punch but Pinea avoids it by throwing Mirowski back against the cage.
Mirowski has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirowski working aggressively here.
Pinea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mirowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karol Mirowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mirowski misses with the head strike.
Mirowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Mirowski has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski prevents a body shot from Pinea.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mirowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinea prevents a body shot from Mirowski.
Mirowski can't find room to land a body shot as Pinea controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Karol Mirowski.
Well Mirowski 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Mirowski!
Karol Mirowski retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Karol Mirowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: POWER 74
Date: May 02, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Pinea misses.
Pinea misses with a body kick.
Pinea lands with a nice body kick.
Pinea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lincekum.
Lincekum misses with a few strikes there.
Pinea is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lincekum walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pinea.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincekum. Pinea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lincekum moves out of range of the leg kick from Pinea.
Pinea takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pinea scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pinea takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lincekum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pinea tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Pinea gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lincekum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pinea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lincekum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Lincekum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lincekum holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pinea looking to throw knees to the head but Lincekum is blocking nicely.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum missing with knees to the body.
Lincekum managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Lincekum avoiding damage as Pinea throws knees to the body.
Lincekum missing with knees to the body.
Pinea trying to land knees to the body.
Lincekum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinea blocks it with crossed arms.
Lincekum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Lincekum avoiding damage.
Lincekum tries to land knees in the clinch but Pinea avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Pinea letting Lincekum take a breather here.
Lincekum wants to stall.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lincekum lands a good knee to the midsection. Pinea won't want to take too many of those.
Pinea crunches a lovely knee into Lincekum's ribcage.
Pinea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lincekum avoids it.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the head but Pinea blocks with his arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lincekum is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pinea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pinea presses Lincekum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Lincekum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea blocks a body shot from Lincekum.
Lincekum is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pinea is keeping busy.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but Lincekum blocks it.
Our sources have told us that Lincekum has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Lincekum tries to stall but Pinea uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinea avoids it.
Pinea working Lincekum over with knees to the body.
Lincekum is looking to control Pinea's arms but Pinea gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lincekum has his back to the cage.
Pinea scores with a shoulder strike.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but Lincekum blocks it.
Lincekum wants to stall.
Lincekum scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lincekum obliges.#T4#
Pinea tries a knee to the head but Lincekum blocks it.
Pinea managing to block the knees to the body from Lincekum.
Pinea lands with a right to the head.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinea avoids it.
Pinea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lincekum landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Koko Pinea has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinea is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Lincekum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Pinea.
Sloppy strikes from Lincekum. Those never looked like landing.
Lincekum does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
Pinea closes the distance and clinches.
Pinea tries a body shot but Lincekum blocks it.
Pinea has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Pinea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lincekum is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koko Pinea will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lincekum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Danga de danga de dang - Pinea scores with a four punch combination!
Lincekum takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot lands for Lincekum.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut.
Tim Lincekum is winning the standup battle so far.
Lincekum misses with a body shot.
Lincekum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinea.
Lincekum takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pinea looks to land a body kick but Lincekum moved away.
Pinea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lincekum.
Pinea staying out of range there.
Pinea defending well as Lincekum loads up on a big left hand.
Pinea ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Pinea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinea lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lincekum will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Pinea lands a nice shot to the body.
Lincekum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pinea finds it's way round the side to connect with Lincekum's head.
Lincekum moves out of range of the body kick from Pinea.
Lincekum misses with a low kick.
Pinea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lincekum blocks the body kick.
Pinea thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lincekum if he has to take too many more of those.
Pinea moves away from the strike by Lincekum.
Lincekum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pinea doesn't seem bothered though.
Pinea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lincekum.
Lincekum throws a looping overhand right but Pinea ducks down to avoid it.
Pinea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lincekum takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lincekum moves out of range as Pinea throws a body kick. #CL2#
Pinea rushes Lincekum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Pinea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lincekum blocks it with crossed arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lincekum is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pinea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
Pinea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lincekum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pinea scores with a knee to the head.
Lincekum misses with an elbow over the top.
Pinea misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinea managing to block the knees to the body from Lincekum.
Pinea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lincekum.
Pinea scores with a knee to the head.
Pinea misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Pinea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
Lincekum prevents a body shot from Pinea.
Lincekum takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lincekum looking to throw knees to the head but Pinea is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pinea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lincekum is defending well for now.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Pinea working aggressively here.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Lincekum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pinea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lincekum landing knees to the body.
Pinea tries to land knees in the clinch but Lincekum avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Pinea looking to throw knees to the head but Lincekum is blocking nicely.
Lincekum looking to slow down the pace here.
Lincekum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pinea lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pinea putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lincekum in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pinea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Lincekum missing with knees to the body.
Pinea looking to throw knees to the head but Lincekum is blocking nicely.
Pinea tries to land knees in the clinch but Lincekum avoids the damage to the body.
Lincekum is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lincekum misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Lincekum misses with a looping right.
Lincekum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pinea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lincekum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lincekum misses with a looping right.
Pinea wants to counter with a clinch but Lincekum pushes him away.
Lincekum looks to land a right hand but Pinea moved out of range.
Tim Lincekum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinea thuds his right hand into Lincekum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pinea is looking to clinch but Lincekum is avoiding it.
Pinea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lincekum misses with a few strikes there.
Pinea dips to his left and cracks Lincekum with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pinea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lincekum.
Pinea steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lincekum.
Pinea throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lincekum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pinea tries to clinch but Lincekum is having none of it.
Pinea defending well as Lincekum loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Pinea finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lincekum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pinea takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pinea pushes Lincekum away with a front kick.
Lincekum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pinea scores with a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Lincekum misses.
Pinea throws a body kick that misses.
Lincekum swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lincekum misses with a body shot.
Lincekum throws a series of punches but Pinea moves out of range.
Pinea's corner calls for a 1-2. Pinea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lincekum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinea moves away from the strike by Lincekum.
Lincekum throws out a loose jab but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##TD2#
Pinea shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pinea is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lincekum tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pinea has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lincekum is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Pinea controlling the position easily from mount.
Lincekum tries to reverse the position but Pinea maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinea controlling from mount. #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.
Pinea scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pinea tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinea's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincekum. Pinea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lincekum will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice shot by Lincekum.
Lincekum takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pinea lands a glancing blow to the side of Lincekum's head.
Pinea throws a body punch but Lincekum moves out of range.
Lincekum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lincekum lands a nice hook to Pinea's body. Pinea takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pinea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Lincekum as he connects with a hook.
Lincekum misses with the combination.
Pinea lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lincekum takes a step back to recover. #TD2#
Lincekum tries to sprawl but Pinea drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Pinea trying to mount his opponent but Lincekum defends it.
Pinea content to control rather than advance.
Lincekum is looking to control Pinea's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lincekum avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Pinea seems content to control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pinea uses his free foot to push down on Lincekum's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lincekum.
Koko Pinea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lincekum can't escape the position.
Pinea trying to control but Lincekum is having none of it.
Pinea takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lincekum is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.#T3#
Pinea takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lincekum really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pinea controlling from the full mount.
Lincekum is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lincekum is working hard here to advance position.
Pinea lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pinea controlling the pace for now.
Pinea lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lincekum is trying desperately to improve position.
Pinea scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Pinea lunges at Lincekum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lincekum's hand.
Lincekum looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinea is just out of range.
Pinea throws a looping overhand right but Lincekum ducks down to avoid it.
Pinea cracks Lincekum with an open hand slap.
Lincekum moves out of range of the body kick from Pinea.
Lincekum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tim Lincekum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pinea shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lincekum defends it nicely.
Pinea throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincekum throws a series of punches but Pinea moves out of range.
Lincekum sets himself, and Pinea steps forward looking for the clinch! Lincekum avoids it this time.
Lincekum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lincekum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinea.
Pinea is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pinea is looking to clinch. #T1#
Lincekum takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Pinea darts in and clinches Lincekum up against the cage.
Lincekum misses with a knee to the head.
Lincekum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinea blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lincekum avoiding damage as Pinea throws knees to the body.
Pinea tries to work over Lincekum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinea scores with a knee to the head.
Pinea avoiding damage as Lincekum throws knees to the body.
Lincekum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pinea is defending well for now.
Lincekum managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Lincekum tries a body shot but Pinea blocks it.
Koko Pinea seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Koko Pinea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
Pinea landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pinea scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincekum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pinea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lincekum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pinea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinea avoids it.
Lincekum misses with a body punch.
Lincekum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pinea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lincekum throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
Pinea swings wildly with an uppercut but Lincekum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lincekum avoids it.
Lincekum tries a body shot but Pinea blocks it.
Lincekum tries a knee to the head but Pinea blocks it.
Lincekum tries a knee to the head but Pinea blocks it.
Lincekum looking to throw knees to the head but Pinea is blocking nicely.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinea avoids it.
Lincekum avoiding damage.
Lincekum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lincekum stalling.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Pinea lands with a light punch inside.
Lincekum trying to land knees to the body.
Pinea missing with knees to the body.
Lincekum lands a knee to the head.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the head but Pinea blocks with his arms.
Pinea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pinea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lincekum blocks it with crossed arms.
Tim Lincekum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pinea.
Lincekum managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Lincekum is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lincekum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pinea.
Lincekum throws an elbow but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koko Pinea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pinea 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koko Pinea! Koko Pinea retains his bantamweight title!
Tim Lincekum spoke after the fight, saying 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.

Event: POWER 73: THE REMATCH
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Pinea.
Huchkov needs to keep his hands up - Pinea had a free shot at his head there.
Huchkov missing with a left hand there. Pinea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Pinea throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Huchkov was covering up waiting for the punch and Pinea finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pinea content to stall in guard here.
Huchkov wants to stand but Pinea is controlling the position.
Pinea engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pinea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huchkov is keeping the position for now.
Pinea stays in close to Huchkov's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Huchkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huchkov.
Huchkov misses with a hook. Pinea ducked under it nicely.
Pinea keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Huchkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Huchkov throwing strikes but missing.
Huchkov preventing the sweep.
Pinea might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Pinea has a closed guard, preventing Huchkov from standing up.
Huchkov stopping the sweep attempt from Pinea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinea pulls Huchkov in close to prevent any damage.
Huchkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pinea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Huchkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huchkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Huchkov throws a hook but Pinea blocks it.
Pinea tries to clinch but Huchkov moves out of range. #CL#
Pinea darts in and clinches Huchkov up against the cage.
Pinea misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinea working Huchkov over with knees to the body.
Huchkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pinea prevents it.
Huchkov working aggressively here.
Pinea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huchkov has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Huchkov tries to throw a body punch but Pinea avoids it by throwing Huchkov back against the cage. #BC2#
Huchkov breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Pinea there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pinea throws out a powerful jab.
Huchkov wants to clinch up but Pinea keeps it at a distance.
Huchkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pinea as he avoids it easily.
Koko Pinea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matel Huchkov.
Pinea checks a low kick from Huchkov.
Sloppy strikes from Huchkov. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Pinea tries to clinch there but Huchkov circles away.
Huchkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huchkov misses with a wild body shot.
Pinea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huchkov takes a swing at Pinea's ribcage but misses.
Pinea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matel Huchkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huchkov throws an overhand right that lands on Pinea's shoulder, as Pinea tries to avoid the shot.
Huchkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinea is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pinea takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Pinea closes the distance and pushes Huchkov back into the cage.
Huchkov is trying to force a seperation but Pinea has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pinea obliges.
Huchkov is trying to maintain a safe position but Pinea gets an underhook and turns Huchkov into the cage.
A short uppercut from Pinea.
Pinea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huchkov blocks it with crossed arms.
Huchkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pinea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pinea connects with a nasty looking knee right to Huchkov's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea 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#
A swing and a miss from Huchkov.
Pinea lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Huchkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huchkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Pinea.
Huchkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huchkov.
Huchkov throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Huchkov gets caught flat footed, as Pinea shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pinea wants to control from the top but Huchkov keeps moving.
Pinea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huchkov can do to turn this around?
Pinea slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huchkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pinea accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Huchkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Pinea tries to free his leg and advance position but Huchkov is retaining full guard.
Pinea lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pinea prevents Huchkov from getting back to his feet.
Pinea controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Huchkov misses with a head kick.
Pinea is looking to counter the offense by Huchkov and move into the clinch.
A lazy left from Pinea finds it's target.#CL#
Pinea moves into the clinch.
Huchkov scores with a shot to the side of Pinea's head.
Huchkov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Huchkov is struggling to control the position.
Huchkov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T2#
Huchkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huchkov is trying to break free.
Huchkov scores with a shoulder strike.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but Huchkov blocks with his arms.
Huchkov tries to pull guard but Pinea holds him up against the cage and eventually Huchkov drops back down to his feet.
Huchkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pinea misses with a knee strike.
Pinea landing knees to the head.
Pinea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinea utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Huchkov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pinea to keep the fight standing.
Koko Pinea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matel Huchkov.#T3#
Huchkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pinea lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huchkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pinea avoids the damage to the body.
Koko Pinea has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pinea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Huchkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Huchkov tries to pull guard but Pinea won't allow it.
Pinea connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Matel Huchkov has been cut.
Pinea keeps control of Huchkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Huchkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huchkov tries to break free but Pinea pushes him back against the cage.
Pinea throws a knee to the head but misses.
Huchkov prevents a body shot from Pinea.
Huchkov working aggressively here.
Huchkov tries to pull guard but Pinea forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Pinea - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Huchkov breaks from the clinch. #T4##TD#
Pinea looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Huchkov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Pinea manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinea looking to control and managing it successfully.
Huchkov tries to hold on but Pinea postures up.
Pinea content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matel Huchkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Pinea takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matel Huchkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Huchkov has managed to clinch.
Pinea scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Huchkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huchkov misses with a body shot.
Pinea avoids the body shot from Huchkov.
Both fighters circling a little - Pinea finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Pinea has closed the distance and engaged Huchkov in a clinch. #BC2#
Huchkov manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Huchkov forces Pinea back against the cage and clinches.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Huchkov jumps guard but Pinea turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Pinea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huchkov blocks it with crossed arms.
Huchkov stalls.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Huchkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huchkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Huchkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Huchkov trying to stall but Pinea improves his position.
Pinea missing with knees to the body.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Huchkov avoids it.
Huchkov lands with a left to the head.
Huchkov tries a body shot but Pinea blocks it.
Pinea tries a body shot but Huchkov blocks it. #BC2#
Huchkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pinea moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinea tries to clinch but Huchkov moves out of range.
Pinea slips under a jab.#TD2#
Huchkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Huchkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Pinea has wrist control.#T2#
Pinea wants to sweep here but Huchkov controlling him for the moment.
Pinea is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pinea has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Huchkov has passed into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huchkov tries to get to his feet but Pinea is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Huchkov in his guard.
Pinea has Huchkov pulled in close to control his posture.
Huchkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Pinea 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.
Pinea trying to control the position here.
Huchkov tries to stand but Pinea is controlling from the bottom.
Huchkov forces his way into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pinea is looking to improve his position.
Huchkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pinea's head.
Pinea controlling the position well.
Pinea is looking to control Huchkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pinea avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huchkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Pinea clinches up with Huchkov and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matel Huchkov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matel Huchkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Pinea keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Pinea has managed to clinch.
Huchkov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pinea connects with a body shot that sends Huchkov's belly button to the back.
Huchkov tries to clinch up but Pinea circles away and keeps his distance.
Huchkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pinea keeps Huchkov at a distance using the push kick.
Huchkov tries to clinch up but Pinea circles away and keeps his distance.
Huchkov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Pinea decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Huchkov tries to kick Pinea off but Pinea keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pinea with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pinea's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Huchkov controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Huchkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pinea manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Huchkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pinea has a closed guard, preventing Huchkov from standing up.
Pinea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huchkov.
Pinea wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Matel Huchkov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Huchkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Huchkov wants to stand and escape but instead Pinea has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Huchkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Huchkov trying to keep a closed guard but Pinea is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Huchkov keeping moving, preventing Pinea from controlling successfully.
Pinea is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pinea is in close to Huchkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pinea passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huchkov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pinea.
Pinea controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea had his way with Matel Huchkov in that round.
The cut man is working on Matel Huchkov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Huchkov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Huchkov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Pinea clinches up with Huchkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Huchkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Pinea won't allow it.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Huchkov avoids it.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but Huchkov blocks with his arms.
Huchkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Huchkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Huchkov throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Pinea counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pinea.
A right hook to the body lands for Pinea.
Pinea working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huchkov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pinea to keep the fight standing.
Pinea tries to work over Huchkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Huchkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pinea has a couple of punches blocked by Huchkov. #T1##BC2#
Huchkov manages to break the clinch.
Huchkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Pinea counters by clinching up.
Huchkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Huchkov has had enough of the clinch but Pinea keeps him there for the moment.
Pinea lands an uppercut.
Pinea works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pinea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pinea lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Huchkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Huchkov on the inside.
Huchkov working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
Pinea with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pinea connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huchkov is trying to push Pinea away but Pinea has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Koko Pinea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##BC2#
Huchkov breaks the clinch.
Pinea ducks under a wild hook from Huchkov.
Huchkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinea manages to avoid it.
Huchkov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Sloppy strikes from Huchkov. Those never looked like landing.
Huchkov throws a hook but Pinea blocks it.
Pinea is looking to counter the offense by Huchkov and move into the clinch.#TD#
Pinea looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pinea performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Further stalling from Pinea.#T3#
Pinea with the ground and pound but Huchkov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pinea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huchkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huchkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Huchkov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Matel Huchkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinea sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Some wild striking there from Huchkov.
Pinea seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Huchkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pinea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huchkov tries to bum rush Pinea with a series of wild strikes but Pinea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pinea scores with a jab. Huchkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pinea tries a head kick but it misses.
Pinea cracks Huchkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pinea throws a head kick but Huchkov moves out of range.
Huchkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pinea.
Pinea tries to clinch but Huchkov moves out of range.
Huchkov moves out of range of the body kick from Pinea.
Huchkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinea fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huchkov connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Pinea closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Huchkov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pinea's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koko Pinea showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pinea 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Koko Pinea!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Koko Pinea!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Koko Pinea!

Koko Pinea wins by unanimous decision!
Koko Pinea retains his bantamweight title!

Event: POWERS 68
Date: Feb 16, 2017

#R1#
Huchkov is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Huchkov pushes Pinea up against the cage in a clinch.
Huchkov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Huchkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huchkov misses with a knee strike.
Huchkov jumps guard but Pinea stands there with Huchkov around his waist. Huchkov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Huchkov tries to work over Pinea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huchkov misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Huchkov tenderised Pinea's leg. Pinea is trying to keep his angry face on.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pinea!
Pinea circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea misses with a body kick.
Huchkov goes for a double leg but Pinea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pinea continues to drive forward.
As Huchkov tries to get set, Pinea tries to push him back and clinch up but Huchkov manages to avoid the attempt.
Pinea jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Huchkov throws a leg kick but Pinea checks it.
Pinea slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Huchkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koko Pinea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matel Huchkov.#T1#
Pinea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Huchkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pinea feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Huchkov's calf.
Pinea tries to clinch but Huchkov is having none of it.
Huchkov wants to counter the offense by Pinea and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Pinea takes the fight into the clinch.
Pinea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huchkov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pinea smiles and moves away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Huchkov manages to pull guard.
Pinea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huchkov wants to get back to his feet but Pinea is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Huchkov controls Pinea momentarily but Pinea frees himself. #T2#
Pinea postures up and lands a big shot to Huchkov's brow.
Pinea content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Huchkov wants to stand up but Pinea is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Huchkov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pinea on his heels. He'll look to pass Pinea's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Pinea has Huchkov pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huchkov tries to stand but Pinea is controlling from the bottom.
Pinea keeping moving, preventing Huchkov from controlling successfully.
Huchkov postures up in Pinea's guard and throws a big left but Pinea blocks it.
Pinea has a closed guard, preventing Huchkov from standing up.
Pinea might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Huchkov postures up in Pinea's guard and throws a big left but Pinea blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pinea pulls Huchkov in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Huchkov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pinea's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Huchkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pinea lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Huchkov clinches up with Pinea and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Huchkov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
Pinea lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huchkov or not.
Huchkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinea is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pinea tries to work over Huchkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinea unloads a knee to the mid-section. Huchkov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Huchkov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Huchkov misses with a body punch.
Pinea with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Matel Huchkov has been cut.
Huchkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinea's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Koko Pinea will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matel Huchkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Huchkov misses with a wild body shot.
Huchkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinea's head backwards.
Nice uppercut lands for Huchkov. That snapped Pinea's head back.
Matel Huchkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Pinea drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pinea slows the pace down.
Huchkov is not content to let Pinea control the position.
Pinea creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea working the ground and pound from side control.
The referee asks Pinea politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pinea prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Huchkov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pinea asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pinea tries to score with some ground and pound. Huchkov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Huchkov struggling a bit here.
Pinea just content to control the position.
Pinea tries to advance to mount but can't.
Huchkov tries to buck Pinea off but Pinea is having none of it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pinea trying to control the position but Huchkov is working away.
Pinea moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pinea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huchkov keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pinea is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Huchkov's shoulder. That is not cool. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pinea.#CL2#
Huchkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Huchkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinea lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Pinea blocking some punches.
Huchkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huchkov is trying to pull guard but Pinea turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Huchkov has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Huchkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinea.
Pinea landing knees to the head. #TD2#
Huchkov jumps guard and drags Pinea to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pinea trying to control but Huchkov is working from the bottom.
Huchkov looking to control.
Huchkov keeping moving, preventing Pinea from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huchkov wants to get back to his feet but Pinea is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Pinea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Huchkov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Huchkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Huchkov, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinea lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Huchkov closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Koko Pinea has been cut.
Huchkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pinea avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Koko Pinea will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Huchkov misses the shot to the body.
Huchkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pinea as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Pinea clinches up against the cage.
Huchkov misses with an elbow strike.
Pinea misses with a punch to the body.
Huchkov wants to break free but Pinea has control.
Huchkov jumps guard but Pinea turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pinea landing knees to the head.
Huchkov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Huchkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Huchkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pinea crunches a lovely knee into Huchkov's ribcage.
Pinea with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pinea gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Huchkov.
Koko Pinea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matel Huchkov.#T1#
Pinea working Huchkov over with knees to the body.
Pinea throws a knee to the head but misses.
Huchkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pinea landing knees to the head. #TD2#
Huchkov jumps into guard, dragging Pinea to the mat.
Huchkov keeping moving, preventing Pinea from controlling successfully.
Pinea passes Huchkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pinea thows a huge punch but Huchkov dodges it nicely. #T2#
Pinea perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Huchkov is staying active underneath Pinea, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pinea is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pinea trying to control from half guard but Huchkov is working away.
Pinea is really struggling to control Huchkov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pinea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Huchkov forces Pinea back against the cage and clinches.#T3##TD2#
Huchkov jumps into guard, dragging Pinea to the mat.
Pinea trying to control the position from guard on top but Huchkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinea has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pinea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huchkov is keeping the position for now.
Pinea wants to control from the top but Huchkov keeps moving.
Pinea throws a big right hand that misses.
Huchkov working a defensive guard here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pinea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huchkov is keeping the position for now.
Pinea throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pinea tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch combination from Huchkov misses.
Pinea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Huchkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pinea, pushing him back against the cage.
Huchkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huchkov misses with an elbow strike.
Huchkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
A head punch on the inside from Huchkov fails to land.
Huchkov managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Pinea leaves Huchkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Huchkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Pinea has managed to clinch.
Pinea lands a knee to the body.
Huchkov is trying to pull guard but Pinea turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Huchkov tries to pull guard but Pinea won't allow it.
Koko Pinea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matel Huchkov.
Pinea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huchkov blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinea with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Huchkov tries to pull guard but Pinea holds him up against the cage and eventually Huchkov drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Huchkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koko Pinea has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pinea lands a good knee to the midsection. Huchkov won't want to take too many of those.
Pinea trying to land knees to the body.
Pinea misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Pinea crunches a lovely knee into Huchkov's ribcage.
Huchkov tries to pull guard but Pinea forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Huchkov throws a head punch that misses.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but Huchkov blocks with his arms.
Huchkov tries to pull guard but Pinea forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Huchkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD2#
Huchkov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pinea not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Huchkov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Huchkov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pinea manages to pass to side control.
Huchkov is looking to control Pinea's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huchkov avoid being mounted?
Pinea trying to control from half guard but Huchkov is working away. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pinea in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Huchkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Huchkov shoots in and gets a takedown into Pinea's guard.
Pinea trying to control the position here. #T4#
Huchkov tries to stand but Pinea is controlling from the bottom.
Pinea manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huchkov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Matel Huchkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pinea stands up over Huchkov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pinea slips nicely into half guard.
Pinea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huchkov can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinea slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea had his way with Matel Huchkov in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Huchkov shoots in for a takedown but Pinea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pinea displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Huchkov.
Pinea keeps the fight on the outside.
Pinea throws a shot to the body.
Pinea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Huchkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pinea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pinea tries to clinch up but Huchkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Matel Huchkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pinea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Huchkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pinea has his hands on Huchkov's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea continues to stall.#T1#
Huchkov wants to stand but Pinea has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Huchkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Huchkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pinea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Huchkov lands a couple of digs.
Huchkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinea swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koko Pinea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice sprawl there from Huchkov as Pinea shoots in.
Huchkov tries to clinch up but Pinea circles away and keeps his distance.
Pinea doesn't manage to clinch there - Huchkov circles away. #CL2#
Huchkov clinches up with Pinea and pushes him back against the cage.
Pinea tries to land knees in the clinch but Huchkov avoids the damage to the body.
Huchkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pinea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huchkov is defending well for now.
Huchkov tries to pull guard but Pinea holds him up against the cage and eventually Huchkov drops back down to his feet.
Huchkov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pinea seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Huchkov can turn it around.
Koko Pinea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matel Huchkov.#BC2#
Huchkov breaks the clinch.
Pinea throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Huchkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Huchkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Huchkov lands in his opponent's guard.
Huchkov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pinea is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Huchkov stopping the sweep attempt from Pinea.
Pinea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Huchkov being controlled here momentarily.
Pinea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pinea has a closed guard, preventing Huchkov from standing up.
Matel Huchkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #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.
Huchkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Huchkov is fighting to break Pinea's control of his arms but Pinea is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Huchkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Pinea thuds his right hand into Huchkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koko Pinea is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Huchkov.
Pinea stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pinea wants it to stay on the feet.
Huchkov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Huchkov fails with the takedown#CL#
and Pinea moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinea managing to block the knees to the body from Huchkov.
A knee to the head by Pinea.
Huchkov lands an uppercut.
Pinea is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matel Huchkov.
I think Pinea 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Koko Pinea!
Koko Pinea is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: FWC Fight Night 4
Date: Sep 02, 2016

#R1#
Pinea misses with a body kick.
Pinea takes one to the chin there.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinea.
Pinea darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pinea throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pinea misses with a body kick.
Pinea sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pinea scores with a spinning back kick!
Pinea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pinea tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinea misses with a body kick.
Smith goes for a double leg but Pinea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pinea continues to drive forward.
Pinea lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinea lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Pinea.
Pinea moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Pinea ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Pinea is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Pinea moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith tries to clinch there but Pinea circles away.
Pinea tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it. #CL#
Pinea moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pinea.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pinea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Pinea.
Pinea tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Pinea avoids the damage to the body.
Pinea digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pinea tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Pinea back against the cage.
Pinea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T2#
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith just leaning against Pinea, taking a breather.
Pinea struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Pinea misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Pinea. #TD2#
Smith tightens his grip and picks Pinea up, before dumping him to the ground. Pinea manages to land in guard.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Pinea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pinea seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Pinea continues to stall.
Pinea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinea has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Pinea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pinea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Pinea's head.
Pinea swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Pinea is looking to land body kicks.
Pinea throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Pinea steps away.
Good shot there by Pinea.
Pinea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinea throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Pinea tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Pinea scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pinea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pinea looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD2#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pinea sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith trying to control the position but Pinea is working away.
Pinea can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pinea is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pinea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith throws a leg kick but Pinea sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith throws a body punch but Pinea moves out of range.
Pinea misses with a body kick.
Pinea misses with the combination.
Pinea throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith swings for the body but Pinea moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Pinea finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
It looks like Pinea has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lunges at Pinea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pinea's hand.
Pinea misses with a kick to the body.
Pinea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Pinea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pinea obliges.#T1#
Pinea with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Pinea.
Smith is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pinea.
Pinea lands a body shot.
Pinea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pinea connects with a knee to the head.
Pinea lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Smith gets through Pinea's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pinea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith wants to break free but Pinea has control.
Smith prevents a body shot from Pinea.
Pinea lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pinea lands a knee to the body.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pinea misses with a knee strike.
Pinea putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith taking a breather.
Pinea blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pinea is keeping busy.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Pinea lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pinea throws a head punch that misses.
Pinea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pinea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Pinea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith wants to stall. #T3#
Pinea missing with knees to the body.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Pinea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Pinea stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pinea trying to land knees to the body.
Pinea tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pinea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinea landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pinea is keeping busy.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pinea after a bit of a struggle.
Pinea lands an uppercut.
Pinea gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pinea blocking some punches. #T4#
Pinea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pinea struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Pinea gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Pinea.
Pinea scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pinea lands a two punch combo.
Pinea looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with a looping right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pinea.
Pinea throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pinea looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Pinea looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Pinea is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Pinea throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Pinea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Pinea gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith wants to break free but Pinea has control.
Pinea misses with a body punch.
Pinea avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Pinea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinea misses with a knee strike.
Pinea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pinea after a bit of a struggle.
Pinea scores with a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pinea obliges.
Pinea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Smith is trying to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Smith has Pinea pushed against the cage.#T1#
Pinea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Pinea letting Smith take a breather here.
Smith tries to pull guard but Pinea holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pinea lands with a left to the head.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pinea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pinea tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Pinea's shoulder, as Pinea tries to avoid the shot.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pinea is out of range.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.#T2##TD2#
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pinea did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Pinea controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pinea defends it well.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pinea gets full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pinea is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pinea controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself. #T3#
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinea is retaining full guard.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Pinea.
Smith is fighting to break Pinea's control of his arms but Pinea is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pinea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a series of punches but Pinea avoids them all with ease.
Pinea looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinea looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.#T4#
Pinea lands a head kick!
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith throws a right hand that Pinea ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinea also avoids with ease.
Pinea throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pinea takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pinea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Pinea tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pinea manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Koko Pinea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smith.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinea.
Pinea moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pinea's waist but Pinea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea clearly takes that round.
That's time! Pinea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4##CL#
Pinea forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Pinea lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pinea throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pinea scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pinea has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pinea and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pinea checks a leg kick.
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!
Pinea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pinea.#T1#
Pinea throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Pinea scores with a push kick.
Pinea is looking to land body kicks.
Pinea backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Pinea wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Koko Pinea is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Pinea moves away and avoids it.
Smith tries to clinch up but Pinea circles away and keeps his distance.
Pinea is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Pinea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinea throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
Pinea scores with a body shot.
Pinea checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith is looking to clinch but Pinea is avoiding it.
Pinea stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pinea wants it to stay on the feet.
Good leg kick by Pinea there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Pinea delivers a nice body kick.
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!
Pinea scores with a jab to the head.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Pinea moves away from the strike by Smith. #CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Pinea.
Pinea unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith stalling.
Pinea connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Pinea shrugs off.
Pinea pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pinea lands a body shot.
Pinea blocking some punches.
Pinea connects with a knee to the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koko Pinea has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Pinea scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pinea to keep the fight standing.
Koko Pinea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smith.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Pinea misses with a knee strike.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith taking a breather.
Pinea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Smith is pushing Pinea up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smith receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Pinea using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T4#
Pinea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinea scores with a shoulder strike.
Pinea throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Pinea lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Pinea utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pinea using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pinea lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pinea misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Pinea had a free shot at his head there.
Pinea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea had his way with Peter Smith in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Pinea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Pinea slips under a jab.
Pinea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Pinea misses with a low kick.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Pinea moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Pinea moved away.
Pinea misses with a hook.
Smith tries to clinch up.
A nice combination there by Pinea.
Smith throws a series of punches but Pinea moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch but Pinea is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Pinea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinea lands a nice shot to the body.
Pinea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #T1#
Pinea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Pinea connects with a looping right hand.
Pinea throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Pinea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinea feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Pinea keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Pinea has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith avoiding damage as Pinea throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Smith has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pinea is trying to keep an underhook but Smith manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinea is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koko Pinea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Smith trying to control but Pinea is working from the bottom.
Pinea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pinea keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Pinea looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donk. Pinea catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Pinea should have avoided that one.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pinea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Pinea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinea doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinea.
Pinea tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Pinea stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pinea tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Pinea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinea dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!#T4#
Pinea lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Pinea tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Pinea's head but Pinea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pinea throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Pinea sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Peter Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith thows a huge punch but Pinea dodges it nicely.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pinea defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter Smith.
I think Pinea 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koko Pinea!
Peter Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'Full respect to my opponent, hope the fans still want to see me fight.'.

Event: TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 25, 2016

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano and Koko Pinea. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

160 cm
25 yrs
149 lbs

159 cm
26 yrs
134 lbs

Claudiano

Pinea

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Koko Pinea!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Pinea closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Claudiano (0) vs (2) Pinea
Claudiano trying to control from the bottom.
Claudiano is staying active underneath Pinea, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pinea not doing much here.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Pinea has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Montreal Elite Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pinea tries to pass the half guard into mount. Claudiano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Claudiano is staying active underneath Pinea, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano keeping hold of Pinea's head, controlling as best he can.
Claudiano wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano is concentrating on defense, preventing Pinea from advancing position.
Claudiano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Claudiano.
Claudiano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pinea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Claudiano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Pinea from controlling successfully.
Claudiano seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinea is one step ahead there.
Claudiano is trying to control the position but Pinea postures up.
Pinea trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano pulls Pinea in close to his closed guard and prevents Pinea from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pinea preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is pulling down on Pinea's head to control his posture.
Pinea wants to pass the guard but Claudiano is keeping the position.
Pinea preventing the sweep.
Pinea must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pinea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinea slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pinea looking to sit in guard and control but Claudiano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (2) vs (2) Pinea
Pinea seems keen to control Claudiano's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano controlling from the top position.
Claudiano advances to half guard.
Claudiano tries to pass to full mount but Pinea defends it.
Claudiano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Claudiano is trying to control. Pinea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Claudiano controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinea is trying to get back to full guard.
Pinea is staying active underneath Claudiano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Claudiano trying to control the action but Pinea is working from the bottom.
Well, if Claudiano is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Claudiano wants to take a breather but Pinea is having none of it.
Pinea wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pinea works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pinea wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
Pinea pulls Claudiano in close to his closed guard and prevents Claudiano from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Claudiano's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Claudiano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pinea looking to control.
Pinea being controlled here, momentarily.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano stands and throws Pinea's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (5) vs (2) Pinea
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinea prevents Claudiano from moving into mount.
Pinea manages to work his way to half guard, despite Claudiano's best efforts.
Claudiano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pinea is trying to maintain the position but Claudiano is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Claudiano in particular looking to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Claudiano.
Further stalling from Claudiano.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is pressing down on Pinea's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pinea is holding on for now.
Claudiano trying to control from half guard but Pinea is working away.
Claudiano is looking to advance position but Pinea won't allow it.
Claudiano trying to control the action but Pinea is working from the bottom.
Pinea controlling the position well.
Claudiano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Claudiano wants to pass to mount but Pinea is defending the position.
Claudiano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pinea trying to control from the bottom.
Pinea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Claudiano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Claudiano wants to free his trapped foot but Pinea is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Claudiano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Claudiano frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (8) vs (2) Pinea

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pinea wants to control but Claudiano is having none of it.
Pinea is looking to get to half guard.
Claudiano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Claudiano trying to control but Pinea is having none of it.
Claudiano is really struggling to control Pinea but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pinea tries to hold on but Claudiano postures up.
Pinea regains half guard.
Claudiano controlling the pace.
Pinea is refusing to be controlled, as Claudiano sits in half guard.
Pinea won't allow Claudiano to pass to mount.
Pinea manages to get to full guard.
Claudiano seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pinea is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinea keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Pinea being controlled here, momentarily.
Claudiano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pinea's guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Claudiano is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pinea!
Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (11) vs (2) Pinea
Claudiano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Claudiano controlling from the full mount.
Pinea is squirming around, avoiding Claudiano's attempts to control the action.
Pinea is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pinea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Claudiano avoids the attempt from Pinea to control.
Claudiano controlling his opponent.
Claudiano continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Claudiano content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Claudiano takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Waldo Claudiano is the new featherweight champion!

Event: TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 24, 2016

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pedro Kapaldi and Koko Pinea. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

158 cm
28 yrs
151 lbs

159 cm
26 yrs
134 lbs

Kapaldi

Pinea

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Pedro Kapaldi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Koko Pinea!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and John Roberts.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pinea shoots in for a double leg but Kapaldi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pinea shoots in looking for a takedown. Kapaldi tries to sprawl out of it but Pinea keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kapaldi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Kapaldi drives through and clinches with Pinea against the cage.
Kapaldi wants to take the fight to the mat but Pinea manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kapaldi gets underhooks to prevent Pinea's takedown attempt.
Pedro Kapaldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.

Kapaldi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kapaldi wants to sweep here but Pinea controlling him for the moment.
Pinea advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kapaldi (0) vs (3) Pinea
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapaldi regains half guard.
Pinea is trying to control. Kapaldi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pinea has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Montreal Elite Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kapaldi is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapaldi gets full guard.
Kapaldi is trying to control the position but Pinea postures up.
Kapaldi trying to control the position here.
Kapaldi is trying to control the position but Pinea postures up.
Pinea won't allow Kapaldi to sweep him here.
Pinea sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Pinea has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinea pushes down on Kapaldi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinea not doing much here.
Pinea looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pinea passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kapaldi!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kapaldi (0) vs (6) Pinea
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kapaldi is looking to improve his position but Pinea isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinea controlling the position easily from mount.
Pinea trying to control but Kapaldi is having none of it.
Pinea controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinea trying to control but Kapaldi is having none of it.
Kapaldi working to try and regain half guard.
Pinea wants to control the pace but Kapaldi is squirming around nicely.
Pinea controlling the pace for now.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi is desperately trying to improve his position but Pinea has a good base and remains in mount.
Pinea can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kapaldi is looking to escape.
Pinea controlling from the full mount.
Pinea's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pinea prevents Kapaldi from getting the reversal.
Pinea avoids the attempt from Kapaldi to control.
Kapaldi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pinea is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pinea content just to control the position here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pinea.
Kapaldi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pinea is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kapaldi is looking to improve his position.
Kapaldi keeping hold of Pinea's head, controlling as best he can.
Still in half guard, Pinea seems content to control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi is trying to get back to full guard.
Pinea is looking to advance position but Kapaldi won't allow it.
Kapaldi wants to improve his position but Pinea is controlling well.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pinea works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kapaldi (0) vs (9) Pinea
Pinea content just to control the position here.
Kapaldi wants to hold on but Pinea pushes him away.
Pinea can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kapaldi is looking to escape.
Pinea controlling the pace for now.
Kapaldi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pinea looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pinea is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kapaldi (0) vs (12) Pinea
Pinea trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kapaldi is working to get back to half guard.
Kapaldi is squirming around, avoiding Pinea's attempts to control the action.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pinea might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kapaldi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kapaldi regains half guard.
Pinea wants to take a breather but Kapaldi is having none of it.
Pinea passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kapaldi (0) vs (15) Pinea
Pinea trying to control but Kapaldi is having none of it.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi is trying to escape the mount.
Pinea looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yet more stalling tactics from Pinea.
Kapaldi is squirming around, avoiding Pinea's attempts to control the action.
Pinea controlling his opponent.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kapaldi is working hard here to advance position.
Pinea can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kapaldi is looking to escape.
Kapaldi is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pinea sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kapaldi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pinea trying to control from half guard but Kapaldi is working away.
Kapaldi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kapaldi is looking to control Pinea's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kapaldi avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
Pinea wins on points by 15 to 0.

Event: TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Koko Pinea and Chris Griffin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

159 cm
26 yrs
134 lbs

172 cm
25 yrs
149 lbs

Pinea

Griffin

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Koko Pinea! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Chris Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Pinea darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pinea (2) vs (0) Griffin
Griffin is looking to get back to full guard here but Pinea has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pinea (5) vs (0) Griffin
Griffin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
A lull in the action here.
Pinea has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pinea passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Griffin!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Pinea (7) vs (0) Griffin
Griffin is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea looking to control but Griffin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin tries to hold on but Pinea postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin regains half guard.
Pinea sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Griffin is looking to control Pinea's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Griffin avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pinea in particular looking to stall.
Griffin regains full guard. Nicely done.

Griffin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pinea defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinea postures up.
Pinea sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pinea preventing the sweep.
Pinea is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Griffin looking to control.
Griffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinea is one step ahead there.
Pinea forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin trying to control but Pinea postures up.
Pinea seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Griffin gets full guard.

Griffin working for a triangle but Pinea defends it easily.
Pinea controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Griffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pinea stopping the sweep attempt from Griffin.
Pinea trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin controls Pinea momentarily but Pinea frees himself.
Pinea controlling from the top position.
Pinea passes Griffin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pinea is looking to take a break and control but Griffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pinea in particular looking to stall.
Pinea works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pinea (10) vs (0) Griffin
Pinea looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Griffin wants to control but Pinea is having none of it.
Pinea controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinea looking to control but Griffin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Griffin tries to hold on but Pinea pushes him away.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is looking to improve his position but Pinea isn't that keen on the idea.
Pinea takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pinea trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Griffin wants to hold on but Pinea pushes him away.
Pinea looking to control but Griffin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Griffin is working to get back to half guard.
Pinea tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pinea takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Griffin regains half guard.
Pinea seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Griffin is looking to control Pinea's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Griffin avoid being mounted?

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pinea seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griffin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pinea wants to free his trapped foot but Griffin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Griffin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Griffin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pinea controls the pace.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Pinea from controlling successfully.
Pinea wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position.
Griffin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Griffin looking for a guillotine here but Pinea defends easily.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Pinea from controlling successfully.
Griffin looking to control.
Pinea forces his way into half guard.
Griffin trying to control but Pinea postures up.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Pinea seems content to control.
Pinea trying to mount his opponent but Griffin defends it.
Griffin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pinea's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pinea's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pinea (10) vs (4) Griffin
Griffin is not going to allow Pinea to sit and survive in this position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pinea tries to break free.

Pinea fending off the submission attempt from Griffin.
Pinea might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Griffin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pinea knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pinea for a finish.
Griffin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pinea's body.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Griffin looking to break Pinea's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pinea remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Griffin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Griffin controls the action.

Griffin 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, Pinea has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Griffin tries to get the hooks in deep but Pinea pushed the leg off.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pinea turns into Griffin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pinea (12) vs (4) Griffin
Griffin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pinea sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Pinea from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinea not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pinea takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.

Event: TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kaivo Huone and Koko Pinea. Huone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is RMB - Spring. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

167 cm
34 yrs
143 lbs

159 cm
26 yrs
134 lbs

Huone

Pinea

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kaivo Huone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Koko Pinea!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Pinea closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Huone did well to prevent Pinea getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huone (0) vs (2) Pinea
Pinea wants to control but Huone is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huone is looking to improve his position.
Pinea controlling the action here.
Huone is controlling Pinea's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pinea trying to control from half guard but Huone is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huone won't allow Pinea to pass to mount.
Pinea is keen to just control but Huone is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinea passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Huone (0) vs (5) Pinea
Huone is desperately trying to improve his position but Pinea has a good base and remains in mount.
Pinea controlling the pace for now.
Huone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Huone sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huone is looking for a sweep. Pinea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pinea wants to free his trapped foot but Huone is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinea keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Pinea might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Huone gets back to full guard.
Huone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pinea controls the pace.
Pinea looking to sit in guard and control but Huone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huone (2) vs (5) Pinea
Huone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinea pulls Huone in close to prevent any damage.
Pinea can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Huone controls the pace.
Pinea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huone (2) vs (7) Pinea
Pinea is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pinea is thwarting Huone's attempts to control the position.
Huone controlling the position for now.
Pinea with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Huone controlling the position for now.
Pinea trying to pass the guard but Huone defending well.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Huone is trying to control but Pinea manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Huone (2) vs (10) Pinea

Pinea looking for a guillotine from mount but Huone is having none of it.
Pinea can't control as he wanted to and Huone manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Pinea trying to pass the guard but Huone defending well.
Pinea content to control rather than advance.
Huone is looking for a sweep. Pinea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Huone is trying to maintain the position but Pinea is very close to passing his half guard.
Huone is not content to let Pinea control the position.
Huone tries to roll over but Pinea keeps him under control.
Pinea tries to pass to full mount but Huone defends it.
Huone is trying to control but can't.
Huone tries to get to full guard but Pinea has control of the leg.
Pinea wants to take a breather but Huone is having none of it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Huone manages to get to full guard.
Pinea tries to free his leg and advance position but Huone is retaining full guard.
Pinea is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pinea trying to control the position from guard on top but Huone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huone trying to keep a closed guard but Pinea is proving a slippery customer.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pinea works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Huone is trying to maintain the position but Pinea is very close to passing his half guard.
Huone tries to roll over but Pinea keeps him under control.
Huone is working hard here to advance position.
Pinea is trying to control. Huone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pinea looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Huone desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pinea is trying to control. Huone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Huone wants to get back to full guard but Pinea has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Huone (2) vs (13) Pinea
Huone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pinea trying to control but Huone is having none of it.
Pinea is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pinea controlling the pace for now.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pinea can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huone is looking to escape.
Huone is working to get back to half guard.
Pinea trying to control but Huone is having none of it.
Huone tries to hold on but Pinea postures up.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pinea wants to control the pace but Huone is squirming around nicely.
Huone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pinea trying to control but Huone is having none of it.
Huone tries to reverse the position but Pinea maintains control.
Huone wants to hold on but Pinea pushes him away.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pinea trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Huone tries to hold on but Pinea pushes him away.
Pinea controlling the position easily from mount.
Pinea avoids the attempt from Huone to control.
Pinea can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huone is looking to escape.
Huone is trying desperately to improve position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pinea controlling the pace for now.
Pinea tries to control but Huone wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huone is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pinea wins on points by 13 to 2.

Event: TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Koko Pinea and Rad Dood. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

159 cm
26 yrs
134 lbs

168 cm
25 yrs
152 lbs

Pinea

Dood

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Koko Pinea! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rad Dood!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Pinea tries to keep at a distance but Dood has taken the fight into the clinch.

Pinea has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dood is trying to keep an underhook but Pinea manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pinea (2) vs (0) Dood
Pinea is taking a breather. Dood says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dood wants to control but Pinea is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dood has a hand on Pinea's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pinea takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pinea (5) vs (0) Dood
Dood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pinea avoids the attempt from Dood to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinea controlling the position easily from mount.
Dood tries to hold on but Pinea postures up.
Pinea controlling the position easily from mount.
Dood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinea controlling from the full mount.
Dood wants to control but Pinea is having none of it.
Pinea controlling the pace for now.
Pinea avoids the attempt from Dood to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dood tries to reverse the position but Pinea maintains control.
Pinea sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dood working to try and regain half guard.
Dood tries to lock up and control but Pinea gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Pinea is working for a guillotine from mount but Dood frees his head quite easily.
Pinea controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinea's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pinea has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dood tries to reverse the position but Pinea maintains control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pinea tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Pinea working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pinea controlling from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pinea.
Pinea avoids the attempt from Dood to control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pinea controlling from mount.
Dood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pinea sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dood tries to reverse the position but Pinea maintains control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Pinea looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pinea looking to control and managing it successfully.

Pinea wants to finish this one by submission but Dood is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pinea.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pinea controlling from the full mount.
Dood is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pinea controlling the pace for now.
Further stalling from Pinea.
Pinea continues to hold on tight.
Pinea seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dood for as long as he can get away with.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dood tries to hold on but Pinea postures up.
Dood is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pinea takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dood wants to hold on but Pinea pushes him away.
Pinea controlling the position easily from mount.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dood is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pinea controlling the pace for now.
Pinea continues to stall.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Pinea is stinking the place up with his stalling.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dood is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pinea tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dood really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pinea sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dood sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Well, if Pinea is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dood tries to roll over but Pinea keeps him under control.
Pinea is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Pinea takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.

Event: FWC 13: Pinea vs. Fuller 2
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Pinea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice jab there from Pinea.
Pinea thumps Fuller with a low kick.
Pinea throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fuller connects with a solid leg kick.
Fuller misses with a straight left.
Pinea half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pinea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fuller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pinea misses with a body kick.
Pinea on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pinea missing with a left hand there. Fuller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Fuller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinea. Fuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuller throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Pinea.
It seemed like Fuller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fuller missing with a left hand there. Pinea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fuller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pinea has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pinea and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fuller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pinea momentarily.
Chris Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinea throws a lazy right hand but Fuller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Fuller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pinea.
Fuller 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.
Pinea misses with a wild combination.
Pinea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuller.
Fuller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinea.
Fuller throws a hook but Pinea avoids it easily.
Fuller misses with a looping right.
Fuller looks for the body kick but Pinea saw that one coming.
Fuller slips a jab from Pinea.
Pinea shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fuller defends it nicely.
Fuller throws a series of punches but Pinea avoids them all with ease.
Chris Fuller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinea walks into a jab.
Pinea on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuller. Fuller obviously looking to wear him down.
Fuller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Pinea checks a low kick from Fuller.
Pinea half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fuller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pinea's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Pinea blocks the leg kick.
Pinea misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Fuller misses.
Fuller misses the jab.
Fuller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fuller throws a lazy right hand but Pinea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fuller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fuller misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Fuller misses #TD#
and Pinea decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fuller's guard.#ES2#
Fuller pushes Pinea off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Pinea fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuller misses the target.
Fuller misses with a jab to the body #TD#
so Pinea counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Fuller has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pinea off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Pinea defending well as Fuller loads up on a big left hand.
Fuller misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Pinea.
Fuller ducks right into an uppercut from Pinea.
A punch combination from Fuller misses.
Fuller throws a body punch but Pinea moves out of range.
Fuller misses with a straight left.
Fuller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pinea is looking to land body kicks.
Pinea on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fuller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fuller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinea scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fuller scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Fuller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fuller throws a head kick that misses.
Fuller falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Pinea decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fuller's guard.
Pinea trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinea is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fuller wants to stand but Pinea is controlling the position.
Fuller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinea trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Fuller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fuller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fuller misses with a body shot.
Fuller misses the shot to the body.
Pinea drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fuller sprawls and moves away.
Pinea throws a lazy body kick
and Fuller counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Fuller as he connects with a hook.
Pinea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fuller blocks the body kick.
Pinea throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pinea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fuller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pinea to score with a decent uppercut.
Pinea takes a swing at Fuller's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Fuller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fuller misses with a hook. Pinea ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuller misses the target.
Pinea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinea throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuller looks to land a right hand but Pinea moved out of range.
Pinea attempts a counter takedown but Fuller avoids it well and moves away.
Pinea misses with an uppercut
and Fuller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pinea takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Fuller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pinea's head.
Fuller is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuller avoids the head kick by Pinea.
Fuller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fuller misses the shot to the body.
Fuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinea throws a wild body kick that Fuller sees coming a mile off.
Fuller throws a looping overhand right but Pinea ducks down to avoid it.
Pinea half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pinea digs a good hook to Fuller's body.
Pinea looks to land a body kick but Fuller moved away.#TD#
Pinea scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Fuller is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Fuller is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Pinea landing a few strikes.
Koko Pinea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pinea postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinea is looking to take a break and control but Fuller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fuller is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pinea asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Pinea tries to advance to mount but Fuller denies him.
Pinea throwing strikes but Fuller manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Pinea tries to buck Fuller off but Fuller is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinea is trying to control Fuller's posture but Fuller avoids it. #T4#
Pinea is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fuller off and has taken his back!
Fuller looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pinea.
Fuller trying to get back to his feet but Pinea is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Koko Pinea will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Pinea connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pinea misses with an uppercut.
Fuller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinea. #TD#
Pinea shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fuller is trying to defend but Pinea finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pinea is taking a breather. Fuller says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pinea sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fuller defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fuller defending well though.
Pinea thows a huge punch but Fuller dodges it nicely.
Pinea seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fuller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pinea prevents Fuller from improving his position.#T1#
Pinea content to control rather than advance.
Fuller pushes Pinea off looking to stand but Pinea dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fuller throws out a leg kick but Pinea moves out of range and Fuller only half commits.
Pinea drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fuller sprawls and moves away.
Pinea looks for the body kick but Fuller saw that one coming.
A low kick from Fuller misses #TD#
and Pinea counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fuller won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Fuller sneaks out the side door and pushes Pinea away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fuller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pinea circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Fuller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pinea throws an overhand right that lands on Fuller's shoulder, as Fuller tries to avoid the shot.
Pinea throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fuller lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuller looks to land a right hand but Pinea moved out of range.
Fuller throws an overhand right that lands on Pinea's shoulder, as Pinea tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Fuller. That snapped Pinea's head back.
Pinea pushes Fuller away with a front kick.
Pinea throws a shot from downtown. Fuller moves away and avoids it.
Pinea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuller.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pinea.
Fuller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fuller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fuller lands a right hook to the body.
Fuller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pinea looks to land a body kick but Fuller moved away.
Nice shot by Fuller.#T3#
Pinea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuller.
Pinea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fuller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chris Fuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pinea throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinea just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuller throws a series of punches but Pinea moves out of range.
Fuller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinea.
Pinea misses with an uppercut. Fuller saw that one coming.
Fuller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fuller throws a right hand that Pinea ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinea also avoids with ease.
Pinea ducks under a wild hook from Fuller.
Pinea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pinea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pinea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fuller.
Fuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinea.
Pinea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
A big left from Fuller misses.
Fuller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pinea fakes the leg kick and cracks Fuller in the body.
Crunch! Fuller slams his shin into Pinea's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fuller misses with the combination.
A combination from Fuller does no damage.
Fuller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinea throws a right hand that Fuller ducks under and follows up with a left that Fuller also avoids with ease.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pinea. Fuller shrugs it off though.
Pinea scores with a kick to the body.
Fuller avoids the head kick by Pinea.
Fuller throws a right and a left that Pinea avoids nicely.
Pinea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Chris Fuller just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Pinea fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fuller checks it well.
Fuller misses with a series of wild punches.
Fuller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinea slips a straight right by Fuller.
Pinea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuller sizes up Pinea with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pinea takes a swing at Fuller's ribcage but misses.
Fuller throws a hook but Pinea blocks it.
Pinea moves away from the strike by Fuller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pinea on the side of the head.
Pinea moves out of range as Fuller strikes.
Pinea tries to counter with a takedown but Fuller is quick to defend against it.
Pinea takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pinea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pinea misses with the body kick
and Fuller counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Fuller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fuller wants it to stay on the feet.
Fuller moves out of range as Pinea strikes.
Fuller misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Fuller misses its intended target.
Fuller lands a nice shot to the body.
Fuller lands with a good body shot.
Fuller moves out of range as Pinea throws a body kick.
Pinea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinea throws a leg kick but Fuller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pinea throws the kick towards the body but Fuller avoids it.
Fuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinea.
Pinea throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuller takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fuller throws a hook but Pinea avoids it easily.#T2#
Pinea is looking to land body kicks.
Fuller lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pinea shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fuller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pinea looks to land a body kick but Fuller moved away.
Fuller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pinea doesn't seem bothered though.
Fuller scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinea slips under a jab from Fuller.
Pinea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Fuller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fuller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pineas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fuller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch lands to the side of Pinea 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pinea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pinea.
Pinea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuller moves away.
A jab from Pinea misses.
Pinea looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pinea takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fuller avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Pinea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuller misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Fuller misses #TD#
and Pinea decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fuller's guard.
Fuller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pinea stands and throws Fuller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fuller takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pinea scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fuller to see if he's OK.
Fuller is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pinea working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
Pinea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fuller keeps working.
Pinea is really struggling to control Fuller but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pinea scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fuller to see if he's OK.
Fuller parries the strikes from Pinea easily there. Pinea is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fuller to escape.
Fuller is trying to buck Pinea off.
Pinea is looking to take a break and control but Fuller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Chris Fuller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Fuller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fuller cracks Pinea with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fuller has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pinea.
Pinea connects with an inside leg kick.
Fuller misses with a body shot.
Pinea thuds his shin into the meat of Fuller's side.
Pinea blocks a jab.
Pinea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fuller swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pinea blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pinea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuller.
Fuller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pinea changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pinea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuller avoids a kick to the body.
Fuller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Fuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pinea throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Fuller misses.
Fuller throws a series of punches but Pinea avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by Pinea.
Good leg kick by Fuller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinea is just out of range.
Pinea changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pinea looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pinea scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pinea moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fuller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fuller throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinea misses with a double jab
and Fuller counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinea tries to counter with a takedown but Fuller is quick to defend against it.
Koko Pinea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fuller misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Pinea decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fuller's guard.
Pinea with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pinea won't allow Fuller to get back to his feet.
Pinea trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinea forces his way into half guard.
Fuller wants to get back to his feet.
Fuller is looking for a sweep. Pinea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Pinea is keen to just control but Fuller is a slippery customer.
Fuller tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Pinea manages to move to mount!
Pinea trying to control but Fuller is having none of it.
Fuller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fuller is trying to stand.
Chris Fuller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Pinea winds up and cracks Fuller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fuller wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pinea lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pinea prevents Fuller from standing back up. #ES2#
Fuller makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Koko Pinea.
I think Fuller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Fuller!
Chris Fuller is the new bantamweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Chris Fuller gave a big smile as he said 'That's my title bitch!'.

Event: FWC 8: Wallace vs. Luther
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Fuller lands a jab to Pinea's midsection.
Fuller tries to bum rush Pinea with a series of wild strikes but Pinea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fuller moves out of range of the body kick from Pinea.
Pinea ducks under a wild hook from Fuller.
Pinea throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinea. Fuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fuller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinea manages to avoid it.
Pinea with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Fuller.
Fuller moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Pinea scores with a takedown into Fuller's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinea showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pinea trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Pinea throws a big elbow that misses.
Fuller keeping full guard, as Pinea tries to pass.
Pinea stops Fuller from standing up.
Pinea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pinea won't allow Fuller to sweep him here.
Fuller is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gym of the Gods that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinea working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fuller's head.
Pinea trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pinea sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pinea stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fuller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinea.
Pinea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fuller throws a big shot that misses.
Fuller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinea fails to land the takedown.
Pinea throws a push kick but Fuller slaps the foot to one side.
Fuller throws a big counter combination but Pinea scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fuller moves out of range of the body kick.
Fuller throws a head kick but Pinea moves out of range.
Pinea slips under a jab.
Pinea blocks the body kick.
Pinea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fuller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pinea's head.
Fuller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Fuller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pinea.
Pinea tries to land a front kick but Fuller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pinea misses with a leg kick.
Fuller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pinea misses with a looping right.
It looked like Fuller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pinea.
Pinea slips a straight right by Fuller.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fuller. That's going to slow Pinea down.
Fuller moves away from the strike by Pinea.
Pinea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab, jab by Fuller - just one landing.
Pinea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fuller. Fuller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pinea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinea throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pinea works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pinea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fuller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Fuller throws a sloppy head kick and Pinea moves out of range easily.
Pinea throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuller slips a straight right by Pinea.
Pinea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fuller misses with a body shot.
Chris Fuller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuller tries a low kick but Pinea avoids it.
Fuller avoids the body shot from Pinea.
As Pinea backs away, Fuller returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fuller lands a nice shot to the body.
Pinea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinea.
Pinea thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fuller if he has to take too many more of those.
Chris Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fuller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fuller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fuller takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pinea misses with a head kick.
Fuller throws a looping overhand right but Pinea ducks down to avoid it.
Pinea feints the counter takedown.
Fuller walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koko Pinea dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pinea throws a push kick but Fuller slaps the foot to one side.
Fuller tried to counter with a leg kick but Pinea avoided it.
Pinea swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pinea swings for the body but Fuller moves out of range.
Pinea throws a right and a left that Fuller avoids nicely.
Pinea keeps Fuller at a distance using the push kick.
Fuller lands a nice shot to the body.
Pinea blocks a head kick by Fuller.
Fuller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koko Pinea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Fuller does no damage.
Fuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pinea. That did some damage!
Pinea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pinea looks for the body kick but Fuller saw that one coming.
Fuller takes a swing at Pinea's ribcage but misses.
Pinea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pinea blocks a head kick by Fuller.
Pinea looks to land a body kick but Fuller moved away.
Fuller throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Pinea counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Fuller wants to stand and escape but Pinea is having none of it.
Fuller is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fuller wants to stand up but Pinea is controlling him.
Pinea with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pinea slips nicely into half guard.
Pinea seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fuller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pinea lands with a punch from half guard.
Fuller is trying to stand.
Pinea controlling the action here.
Fuller is pressing down on Pinea's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pinea is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pinea in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pinea tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuller is retaining full guard.
Pinea trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Fuller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pinea takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Pinea misses
and Fuller counters with an outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pinea.
A quick step to the side and Fuller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fuller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fuller misses with a wild body shot.
Fuller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fuller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pinea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pinea misses with an uppercut. Fuller saw that one coming.
Fuller throws a big counter combination but Pinea scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pinea throws a push kick but Fuller slaps the foot to one side.
Fuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinea was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuller.
Pinea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuller throws out the jab.
Pinea feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Fuller cracks Pinea with an open hand slap.
Fuller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pinea throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuller misses with a low kick.
Fuller moves out of range of the body kick from Pinea.
Fuller lands with a kick to the temple. Pinea shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fuller throws a right hand that Pinea ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinea also avoids with ease.
Pinea takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pinea throws a front kick that sends Fuller stumbling back into the cage.
Pinea misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Fuller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fuller slips a straight right by Pinea.
It looked like Fuller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fuller on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fuller looks to land a combination but Pinea avoids it well.
Pinea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Koko Pinea will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Fuller throws a sloppy head kick and Pinea moves out of range easily.
Pinea with the counter takedown but Fuller avoids it easily.
Pinea throws a push kick but Fuller slaps the foot to one side.
Fuller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pinea under the eye.
Pinea takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Fuller misses its intended target.
Fuller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Pinea.
Pinea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fuller. That did some damage!
Fuller avoids the head kick by Pinea.
Fuller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea misses with a body shot
and Fuller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fuller misses the shot to the body.
Fuller misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Fuller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pinea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Pinea misses with a head kick.
Pinea explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pinea checks a low kick from Fuller.
Fuller moves out of range of the body kick.
Pinea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pinea.
Fuller blocks the body kick.
Fuller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fuller takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pinea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fuller throws a chopping leg kick but Pinea manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pinea shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A low kick from Fuller is predictable there #TD2#
and Pinea counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pinea.
Pinea is standing up over Fuller. Fuller looks to escape but Pinea dives into side control. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinea landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Pinea is staying tight to Fuller's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pinea is putting a hurting on Fuller here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fuller is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pinea has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pinea is working Fuller over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fuller struggling a bit here.
Pinea in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Pinea is looking to take a break and control but Fuller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES#
Fuller throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Pinea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pinea thows a body kick. Fuller tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fuller scores with a jab to the head.
Pinea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pinea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pinea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pinea scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Fuller.
Fuller lands with an uppercut that bounces Pinea off the cage and back into range.
Pinea looks for a takedown but Fuller sprawls well.#T4#
Fuller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller fails to land with a series of punches.
Fuller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fuller throws a leg kick but Pinea moved away.
Pinea looks to land a body kick but Fuller moved away.
Pinea lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuller. Pinea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fuller scoring well with a low kick there.
Pinea scores with a kick to the body.
Pinea will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chris Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Pinea.
Pinea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinea tries to land a front kick but Fuller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fuller feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Fuller blocks the leg kick.
Fuller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Koko Pinea just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Fuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuller tries a head kick but it misses.
Pinea digs a good hook to Fuller's body.
Pinea ducks under a wild hook from Fuller.
And Pinea tries to counter it with a takedown but Fuller pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice straight punches there by Pinea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pinea.
Pinea lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fuller at a distance.
Fuller throws a shot to the body.
Pinea walks into a stiff left hand from Fuller.
Fuller with a jab.
Fuller looks to land a combination. Pinea sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fuller misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinea lands a lovely overhand right.
Fuller takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pinea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pinea moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pinea swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Fuller misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Pinea counters with a takedown into side control.
Fuller is looking for a sweep.
Fuller is looking to get back to his feet here but Pinea is keeping cool and he's managed to take Fuller's back.
Pinea lands punches and elbows.
Pinea lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Fuller wants to get back to his feet.
Fuller tries to escape but Pinea has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2#
Fuller is trapped and Pinea is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Pinea lands a shot to the body.
Fuller prevents Pinea from getting a body triangle.
Well, with Pinea on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Fuller is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Fuller is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Fuller looks to land a combination but Pinea avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Pinea.
Fuller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pinea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinea lands a front kick.
Pinea tries to land a body kick
and Fuller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Pinea misses with a body shot.
Pinea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pinea throws a body kick that misses
and Fuller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pinea misses with a kick to the body.
Pinea jabs Fuller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fuller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pinea works Fuller's body with a nice hook.
Fuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinea.
Pinea looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuller is just out of range.
Pinea throws a right and a left that Fuller avoids nicely.
Pinea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuller.
Pinea connects with a solid leg kick.
Fuller misses with a head kick.
Pinea's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pinea, right into the meat. #T4#
Fuller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinea throws a wild body kick that Fuller sees coming a mile off.
Pinea closes the distance and clinches up with Fuller, looking for a takedown. Pinea pushes Fuller against the cage but Fuller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pinea takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinea moves away from the strike by Fuller.
Fuller takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fuller scores with a sloppy right hand. Pinea should have avoided that one.
Donk. Fuller catches Pinea right on the button with a cross.
Pinea throws a push kick but Fuller slaps the foot to one side.
Fuller moves out of range of the body kick.
Fuller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pinea shoots in for a double leg but Fuller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fuller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pinea throws a shot from downtown. Fuller moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Fuller misses the target.
Pinea stuns Fuller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pinea swings for the body but Fuller moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Koko Pinea will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sloppy strikes from Fuller. Those never looked like landing.
Fuller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fuller tries to bum rush Pinea with a series of wild strikes but Pinea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Fuller.
Fuller staying out of range there.
Fuller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left and a right from Pinea both land. Nice combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Pinea checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fuller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea moves out of range of the body kick.
Pinea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fuller defends it well.
Fuller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fuller slips a jab and a cross from Pinea.
It looked like Fuller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pinea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuller.
Pinea just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Pinea throws a hook but Fuller blocks it.
Fuller throws a head kick but Pinea moves out of range.
Pinea closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinea.
Pinea misses the jab.
Pinea misses with a low kick.
Pinea looks to land a combination. Fuller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fuller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pinea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pinea misses with a body kick.
Fuller misses with a series of wild punches.
Fuller fails to land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pinea.
A head kick by Fuller misses #TD2#
and Pinea counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Koko Pinea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinea is keen to just control but Fuller is a slippery customer.
Koko Pinea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pinea lands strikes from half guard.
Pinea wants to take a breather but Fuller is having none of it.
Pinea is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pinea stalling away here and it's allowed Fuller to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fuller wants to sweep but no luck.
Fuller is pulling down on Pinea's head. It's preventing any offense from Pinea, at least for the moment.
Pinea trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chris Fuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Pinea prevents Fuller from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab lands there for Pinea.
Pinea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fuller misses with a hook.
Pinea is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pinea has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fuller moves out of range of the body kick from Pinea.
Pinea misses with a body kick.
Pinea moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pinea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Pinea. Those never looked like landing.
Fuller throwing a counter right hand but Pinea manages to avoid it.#T4#
Fuller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice cross by Pinea.
Pinea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Fuller misses its target.
Pinea takes a swing at Fuller's ribcage but misses.
Pinea blocks a jab.
Fuller missing with a left hand there. Pinea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pinea defending well as Fuller loads up on a big left hand.
Fuller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pinea back to the cage. Fuller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Pinea counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pinea.
Fuller is looking to stand up but Pinea isn't so interested in that idea.
Pinea pushes down on Fuller's leg and manages to get into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Koko Pinea.
I've got Pinea winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koko Pinea!
Koko Pinea is the new bantamweight champion!
Chris Fuller spoke after the fight, saying 'Well I can't complain too much, losing to such a good looking fella.'.

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