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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 16
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Pindolov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malysz is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Pindolov just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Malysz has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Siusiakov Pindolov!
Siusiakov Pindolov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 12
Date: Apr 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Arnost shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pindolov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Arnost postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pindolov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Arnost, into his guard. #REVB#
Pindolov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SU2#
Pindolov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Arnost, up you get! #CL#
Arnost darts in and clinches Pindolov up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pindolov wants to break free but Arnost has control.
#TD#
Arnost turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Arnost manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Pindolov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cool Arnost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pindolov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pindolov feints the counter takedown.#T1##CL#
Arnost forces Pindolov back against the cage and clinches.
Pindolov is trying to push Arnost away but Arnost has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pindolov is looking to break free of the clinch but Arnost has double underhooks. #BC#
Arnost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Arnost drops Pindolov with a beautiful combination! Pindolov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Arnost is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Siusiakov Pindolov has been cut.#TD#
Arnost closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pindolov quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pindolov keeps working.
Arnost not doing much here.
#ES2#
Pindolov kicks off Arnost and gets to his feet. #T2##TD#
Arnost 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnost 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.
Arnost wants to control from the top but Pindolov keeps moving.
Arnost is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pindolov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Arnost is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Arnost stops Pindolov from standing up. #T3#
Arnost trying to control but Pindolov is working from the bottom. #SU#
Pindolov is working an open guard so Arnost takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pindolov enables Arnost to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pindolov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Arnost trying to control the position from guard on top but Pindolov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pindolov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Arnost is controlling him. #SU#
Arnost stands and steps away. Pindolov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4##CL#
Arnost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pindolov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arnost has him pressed against the cage.
Arnost prevents Pindolov from breaking the clinch.
Pindolov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pindolov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arnost has Pindolov pressed against the cage, preventing Pindolov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pindolov can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Arnost breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Pindolov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arnost to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pindolov wants to stand but Arnost is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cool Arnost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Siusiakov Pindolov'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##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Arnost's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Arnost jumps guard and drags Pindolov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Siusiakov Pindolov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arnost is trying to control the position but Pindolov postures up.
Arnost has a closed guard, preventing Pindolov from standing up.
Arnost will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnost 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.
Arnost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pindolov can do to turn this around?
Pindolov postures up.
#T1#
Arnost has Pindolov pulled in close to control his posture.
Pindolov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Arnost rushes Pindolov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pindolov is looking to break free of the clinch but Arnost has double underhooks.
Pindolov is trying to break free.#BC2#
Pindolov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Arnost scores with a takedown into Pindolov's guard.#ES2#
Pindolov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Arnost has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
Pindolov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Pindolov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pindolov tries to break the clinch but Arnost is controlling the position.
Arnost tries a body shot but Pindolov blocks it.
Arnost prevents Pindolov from breaking the clinch.
Arnost keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pindolov's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Pindolov breaks the clinch.
Arnost throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Arnost moves into the clinch.
Pindolov is looking to break free of the clinch but Arnost has double underhooks. #BC#
Arnost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Siusiakov Pindolov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##TD#
Arnost dives in and scores a takedown into Pindolov's guard.#ES2#
Pindolov pushes Arnost off and gets back to his feet.
Arnost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Arnost throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pindolov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arnost is in Pindolov's guard.#ES2#
Pindolov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arnost trying to control the position but instead, Pindolov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arnost into the cage.#TD#
Pindolov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Arnost is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pindolov to the mat. Pindolov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Arnost stays in close to Pindolov's body and controls the position.
Pindolov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Pindolov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pindolov is looking to break free of the clinch but Arnost has double underhooks.
Pindolov wants to get back to striking at distance but Arnost won't allow it.
#TD#
Arnost gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Pindolov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Arnost keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Pindolov is trying to break the clinch but Arnost has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Arnost successfully pulls guard.
#SU2#
Pindolov stands up and waves to Arnost to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siusiakov Pindolov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Siusiakov Pindolov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Arnost throws a head kick that misses.
Pindolov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arnost defends it well.
Arnost tries to bum rush Pindolov with a series of wild strikes but Pindolov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pindolov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Arnost darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Pindolov kicks off Arnost and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Arnost bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Pindolov throws Arnost to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Arnost gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Arnost throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arnost is trying to control the action in half guard but Pindolov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arnost working Pindolov over with strikes.
Pindolov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arnost takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Arnost stops Pindolov from getting back to his feet.
Arnost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pindolov keeps working. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arnost stalling away here and it's allowed Pindolov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #ES2#
Pindolov pushes Arnost off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Arnost feints and as Pindolov raises his hands in defense, Arnost changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Pindolov wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Arnost 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.#T3#
Arnost trying to control but Pindolov is working from the bottom.
Arnost prevents Pindolov from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Pindolov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Arnost moves into the clinch successfully.
Pindolov wants to break free but Arnost has control.
Arnost prevents Pindolov from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Arnost gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pindolov regains guard.
Pindolov is wriggling around but Arnost manages to pass to half guard.
#T4##REVB#
Arnost not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pindolov is refusing to be controlled, as Arnost sits in half guard.
Pindolov is trying to stand up here but Arnost is controlling him well. #SUB#
Arnost is working for a submission of some sort.
#SU#
Arnost decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siusiakov Pindolov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pindolov 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siusiakov Pindolov!
Siusiakov Pindolov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Savickas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pindolov was covering up waiting for the punch and Savickas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Savickas landing some decent shots from guard.
Savickas controlling from the top position.
Savickas 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savickas trying to control but Pindolov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Savickas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Savickas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Savickas throws a big elbow that misses.
Savickas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Savickas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savickas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU#
Savickas stands up from Pindolov's guard - Savickas perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Savickas clinches up with Pindolov and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A frustrated look appears on Pindolov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pindolov tries to break free but Savickas pushes him back against the cage.
Pindolov working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pindolov's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Savickas pulls guard.
Savickas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pindolov is one step ahead there.
Savickas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Savickas 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savickas is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Pindolov keeping moving, preventing Savickas from controlling successfully.
Savickas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#ES2#
Pindolov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Savickas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Savickas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Savickas dives in and scores a takedown into Pindolov's guard.#ES2#
Pindolov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Savickas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Pindolov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Savickas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pindolov to the mat. Pindolov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Savickas is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savickas trying to control but Pindolov is working from the bottom.
Savickas postures up in Pindolov's guard and throws a big left but Pindolov blocks it. #T4#
Savickas passes Pindolov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savickas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savickas thows a huge punch but Pindolov dodges it nicely.
Savickas prevents Pindolov from standing back up.
#ES2#
Pindolov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Savickas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Savickas prevents Pindolov from breaking the clinch.
Pindolov is trying to break the clinch but Savickas is controlling him.
Savickas has Pindolov pressed against the cage, preventing Pindolov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Savickas has hold of one of Pindolov's legs. Pindolov is fighting the takedown attempt but Savickas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Pindolov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Pindolov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#BC2#
Pindolov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 Zudrunas Savickas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Savickas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pindolov avoids the head kick by Savickas.
And Pindolov tries to counter it with a takedown but Savickas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Savickas throws a series of strikes that have Pindolov backpedaling.
Savickas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pindolov with the counter takedown but Savickas avoids it easily.#TD#
Savickas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pindolov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Savickas is in Pindolov's guard.#ES2#
Pindolov kicks Savickas off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Pindolov gets caught napping as Savickas dives in and scores a takedown. Pindolov manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Pindolov wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pindolov checks a leg kick.
Pindolov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Pindolov gets caught napping as Savickas dives in and scores a takedown. Pindolov manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Pindolov pushes Savickas off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Savickas has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Pindolov tries to break the clinch but Savickas is controlling the position.
Savickas keeps control of Pindolov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pindolov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pindolov tries to circle away but Savickas has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Savickas has picked Pindolov up - he's going for a ride! Savickas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Pindolov manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Pindolov gets caught flat footed, as Savickas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Pindolov wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Savickas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pindolov to the ground. Savickas is now in Pindolov's guard.#ES2#
Pindolov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Savickas presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Pindolov tries to break the clinch but Savickas is controlling the position.
Pindolov is trying to break the clinch but Savickas has him pressed against the cage.
Savickas has Pindolov pressed against the cage, preventing Pindolov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pindolov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pindolov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pindolov tries to circle away but Savickas has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Savickas pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Savickas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pindolov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pindolov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pindolov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Savickas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pindolov stopping the sweep attempt from Savickas.
Pindolov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Pindolov stands up and waves to Savickas to follow him. #T3##CL#
Savickas darts in and clinches Pindolov up against the cage.
Savickas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pindolov's efforts to push away.
Savickas has a couple of punches blocked by Pindolov.
#TD#
Savickas pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Pindolov stands up and waves to Savickas to follow him. #TD#
Savickas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Pindolov sneaks out the side door and pushes Savickas away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4##TD#
Savickas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Pindolov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Savickas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pindolov to the ground. Savickas is now in Pindolov's guard.#ES2#
Pindolov has his feet on Savickas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Pindolov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siusiakov Pindolov 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#
Savickas misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Pindolov tries to counter it with a takedown but Savickas pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Pindolov tries to keep at a distance but Savickas has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pindolov tries to break the clinch but Savickas is controlling the position.
Savickas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pindolov tries to break free but Savickas pushes him back against the cage.
Pindolov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Pindolov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Savickas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Savickas looking to score a takedown here. Pindolov is defending well but Savickas drives through and ends up in Pindolov's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Pindolov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savickas taking a breather. #BC2#
Pindolov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Savickas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pindolov feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Savickas pushes Pindolov up against the cage in a clinch.
Pindolov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pindolov can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Pindolov manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Savickas closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Pindolov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Savickas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pindolov!
Pindolov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES2#
Pindolov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Savickas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pindolov napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Pindolov sneaks out the side door and pushes Savickas away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL#
Savickas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Pindolov manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Savickas looking to score a takedown here. Pindolov is defending well but Savickas drives through and ends up in Pindolov's guard.#ES2#
Pindolov pushes Savickas off and scrambles back to his feet.
Savickas throws a sloppy head kick and Pindolov moves out of range easily. #CL#
Savickas moves into the clinch.
Pindolov is trying to break free.
Savickas prevents Pindolov from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Savickas pulls Pindolov into guard.
#T3##SU2#
Pindolov stands up from Savickas's guard - Pindolov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Savickas throws a head kick but Pindolov moves out of range.
Pindolov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zudrunas Savickas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Savickas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pindolov to the mat! Pindolov manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Pindolov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Savickas keeps control of Pindolov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pindolov tries to break free but Savickas pushes him back against the cage.
Pindolov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Savickas has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Savickas breaks the clinch.
Savickas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pindolov with the counter takedown but Savickas avoids it easily.
Siusiakov Pindolov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Savickas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pindolov is trying to defend but Savickas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Pindolov has one foot on Savickas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Savickas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Savickas lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Pindolov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pindolov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pindolov wants to break free but Savickas has control.
#TD#
Savickas jumps into guard, dragging Pindolov to the mat.
Savickas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siusiakov Pindolov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pindolov 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siusiakov Pindolov!
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 4
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Pindolov cracks a nice hook into Garnett's ribs.
Garnett tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Pindolov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garnett pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pindolov back to the cage. Garnett follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Pindolov moves out of range as Garnett throws a body kick.
Pindolov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Garnett moves away from the strike by Pindolov.
Garnett 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.
Pindolov with the counter takedown but Garnett avoids it easily.
Pindolov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pindolov misses with a looping left.
Garnett attempts a counter takedown but Pindolov avoids it well and moves away.
Garnett misses with a body kick.
Pindolov misses with a looping right.
Pindolov slips a jab and a cross from Garnett.
Pindolov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Pindolov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pindolov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garnett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garnett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Garnett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pindolov with the counter takedown but Garnett avoids it easily.
Garnett tries a head kick but it misses.
And Pindolov tries to counter it with a takedown but Garnett pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Pindolov cracks Garnett with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pindolov. Garnett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garnett attempts a counter takedown but Pindolov avoids it well and moves away.
Pindolov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garnett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pindolov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garnett doesn't seem bothered though.
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 Josh Garnett will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pindolov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pindolov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pindolov connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Pindolov misses.
Garnett drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pindolov sprawls and moves away.
Pindolov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pindolov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Pindolov lands a glancing blow to the side of Garnett's head.
Garnett throws a head kick that misses.
Pindolov feints the counter takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garnett.
Pindolov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pindolov blocks a head kick by Garnett.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pindolov scores with the left hand. Garnett knows he should have avoided that one.
Garnett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pindolov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pindolov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Garnett throws a head kick but Pindolov moves out of range.
#T3#
Pindolov throws a lazy right hand but Garnett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pindolov looks to throw the jab but Garnett is out of range.
Garnett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pindolov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pindolov checks a low kick from Garnett.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garnett ducks under a wild hook from Pindolov.
Garnett appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Siusiakov Pindolov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Garnett. Beautiful body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pindolov swings for the body but Garnett moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siusiakov Pindolov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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#
A head kick misses from Garnett.
Pindolov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Garnett slips a jab from Pindolov.
Garnett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Garnett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Pindolov tries to counter it with a takedown but Garnett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pindolov avoids the head kick by Garnett.
#T1#
Garnett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garnett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pindolov is out of range.
A head kick misses from Garnett.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garnett. Pindolov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garnett tries to bum rush Pindolov with a series of wild strikes but Pindolov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pindolov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Garnett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pindolov with the counter takedown but Garnett avoids it easily.
Garnett misses with a two punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Pindolov there.#T3#
Garnett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pindolov avoids the head kick by Garnett.
Pindolov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Garnett moves out of range as Pindolov strikes.
Pindolov moves out of range of the leg kick from Garnett.#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.
Pindolov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garnett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garnett attempts a counter takedown but Pindolov avoids it well and moves away.
Pindolov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garnett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pindolov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garnett defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pindolov throws an overhand right that lands on Garnett's shoulder, as Garnett tries to avoid the shot.
Garnett attempts a counter takedown but Pindolov avoids it well and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Garnett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garnett 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Garnett!
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