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Event:
PFC 4- The Source
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Bianconi misses with a head kick.
Bianconi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Date with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Date.
Date has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
Bianconi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bianconi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bianconi throws a wild hook but Date just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Bianconi gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Date raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamoru Date!
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Event:
Pulse 99
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Nicodemo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicodemo misses with an uppercut
and Bianconi counters with a right hand to the body.
No luck for Bianconi with that takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bianconi. Nicodemo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bianconi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nicodemo throws a hook to the side of Bianconi's head but Bianconi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicodemo loads up on a big right hand but Bianconi slips the punch.
Nicodemo misses with a hook
and Bianconi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nicodemo.
Bianconi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nicodemo throws out a loose jab but Bianconi uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Nicodemo misses its intended target.
Nicodemo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Bianconi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nicodemo is trying to defend but Bianconi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicodemo is trying to stand.
#T1#
Bianconi is trying to control. Nicodemo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nicodemo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bianconi.
Nicodemo wants to stand up but Bianconi is controlling him.
Bianconi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nicodemo's guard.
Bianconi stops Nicodemo from getting back to his feet.
Bianconi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bianconi prevents Nicodemo from standing back up.
Nicodemo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES2#
Nicodemo kicks Bianconi off and gets back to his feet.
Nicodemo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bianconi.
Bianconi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nicodemo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nicodemo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Giovanni Nicodemo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nicodemo lands a nice hook to Bianconi's body. Bianconi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bianconi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bianconi slips a jab from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo looks to land a right hand but Bianconi moved out of range.
Bianconi misses with a wild combination.
Giovanni Nicodemo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Nicodemo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bianconi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicodemo misses with a leg kick
and Bianconi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Nicodemo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nicodemo lands with a nice body punch.
Bianconi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nicodemo.
Nicodemo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nicodemo throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Nicodemo misses.
Nicodemo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nicodemo misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Nicodemo misses.
Bianconi ducks under a wild hook from Nicodemo.#CL#
Bianconi closes the distance and clinches.
Bianconi blocks an uppercut.
Nicodemo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nicodemo fails to land.
Bianconi throws an elbow that misses.
Nicodemo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Bianconi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Nicodemo.
Bianconi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Bianconi struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicodemo controls his hands.
Bianconi keeps control of Nicodemo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bianconi prevents Nicodemo from breaking the clinch.
Nicodemo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bianconi blocking some punches.
Nicodemo swings wildly with an uppercut but Bianconi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Nicodemo.
Nicodemo throws a punch but it's blocked by Bianconi.
Good body shot from Bianconi.
Nicodemo has a couple of punches blocked by Bianconi.
Bianconi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo avoiding damage as Bianconi throws knees to the body.
Bianconi throws an elbow but it misses.
Nicodemo takes an elbow to the temple.
Nicodemo throws a punch but it's blocked by Bianconi.
Nicodemo working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Nicodemo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Nicodemo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nicodemo misses with a hook to the body
and Bianconi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bianconi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo throws a right hand that misses
and Bianconi counters with an inside leg kick. #TD#
Bianconi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nicodemo wants to get back to his feet.
Bianconi slows the pace down.
Nicodemo is pushing Bianconi's head away, looking to escape. Bianconi manages to hold on to the position though.
Bianconi trying to control the position but Nicodemo is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bianconi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bianconi trying to control the action but Nicodemo is working from the bottom.
Nicodemo pushes Bianconi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bianconi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1##ES2#
Nicodemo sneaks out the side door and pushes Bianconi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A swing and a miss from Nicodemo.
Bianconi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bianconi misses with a head kick.
Nicodemo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nicodemo looks to land a left hand but Bianconi moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bianconi. Nicodemo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicodemo keeps the fight on the outside.
Nicodemo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bianconi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicodemo.
A slow jab from Nicodemo misses its intended target.
Nicodemo swinging wildly here.
Bianconi throwing a counter right hand but Nicodemo manages to avoid it.#T2#
Jab by Nicodemo.
Bianconi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nicodemo counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicodemo throws an overhand right that lands on Bianconi's shoulder, as Bianconi tries to avoid the shot.
Bianconi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nicodemo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bianconi counters with a thumping low kick.
Nicodemo loads up on a big right hand but Bianconi slips the punch.
Nicodemo missing with a left hand there. Bianconi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicodemo loads up on a big right hand but Bianconi slips the punch.
Bianconi slips under a jab from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nicodemo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bianconi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicodemo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A shot to the liver by Bianconi. Beautiful body shot.
Nicodemo scores with a jab. Bianconi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Bianconi throws the kick towards the body but Nicodemo avoids it.
Bianconi is looking to wear down Nicodemo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice jab there from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo tries to bum rush Bianconi with a series of wild strikes but Bianconi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nicodemo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bianconi defending well as Nicodemo loads up on a big left hand.
Bianconi throws a body kick that misses
and Nicodemo counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Bianconi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bianconi trying to control from half guard but Nicodemo is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bianconi tries to pass to full mount but Nicodemo defends it.
Bianconi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bianconi prevents Nicodemo from standing back up.
Bianconi slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Nicodemo tries to kick Bianconi off in order to stand up. Bianconi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #ES2#
Nicodemo throws Bianconi to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicodemo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bianconi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nicodemo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bianconi counters with a low kick, right behind Nicodemo 's knee.
Nicodemo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nicodemo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bianconi moves away.
Bianconi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bianconi ducks under a wild hook from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo wants to land a leg kick but Bianconi is out of range.
Nicodemo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nicodemo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicodemo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bianconi counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Nicodemo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nicodemo misses with a hook
and Bianconi counters with a nice uppercut.
Nicodemo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bianconi.
Bianconi slips a straight right by Nicodemo.
Bianconi is looking for a counter combo.
Nicodemo misses with a straight right.
Nicodemo throws a leg kick which misses Bianconi's front leg but catches the back leg as Bianconi tries to avoid it.
Nicodemo throws an off balance right hand
and Bianconi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicodemo throws a hook to the side of Bianconi's head but Bianconi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bianconi tries to counter by clinching up but Nicodemo breaks away and moves out of range.
Nicodemo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bianconi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bianconi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bianconi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nicodemo but Nicodemo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Nicodemo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicodemo misses with a left hand
and Nicodemo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicodemo loads up on a big right hand but Bianconi slips the punch.
Bianconi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nicodemo manages to circle out of the way.
Bianconi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Bianconi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bianconi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bianconi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Nicodemo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bianconi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bianconi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bianconi ducks under a wild hook from Nicodemo.
Bianconi scores with a decent looking hook.
Nicodemo scores with a nice right hand.
Nicodemo throws a jab when Bianconi was well out of range.
Bianconi tries to clinch there but Nicodemo circles away.
Bianconi slips under a jab.
Nicodemo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bianconi attempts a counter takedown but Nicodemo avoids it well and moves away.
Nicodemo scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Bianconi forces Nicodemo back against the cage and clinches.
Nicodemo tries to work over Bianconi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicodemo working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Nicodemo breaks from the clinch.
Fabio Bianconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nicodemo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bianconi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bianconi staying out of range there.
Bianconi is looking to counter the offense by Nicodemo and move into the clinch.
Nicodemo scores with a hook.
Nicodemo throws a push kick but Bianconi slaps the foot to one side. #KD#
Bianconi drops Nicodemo with a beautiful combination! Nicodemo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bianconi is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Giovanni Nicodemo has been cut.
Bianconi misses with an attempted mid kick.
#KD#
Bianconi drops Nicodemo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nicodemo looks back up at him and smiles so Bianconi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Nicodemo is rocked!
Bianconi misses with a series of wild punches.
Nicodemo is still on wobbly legs! Can Bianconi finish him?
Nicodemo misses with a left hand
and Bianconi counters with a crisp right that sends Nicodemo to the canvas! Bianconi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabio Bianconi!
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Event:
Pulse 95 - Santos vs Mostert
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Bianconi scores with a leg kick.
Diakite dives in for a single leg takedown but Bianconi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Diakite drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Diakite trying to control the position from guard on top but Bianconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diakite controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diakite won't allow Bianconi to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bianconi holds on and takes a little breather.
Diakite looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bianconi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Bianconi pushes down on Diakite's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diakite wants to improve his position but Bianconi is controlling well.
Bianconi slows the pace down in half guard.
Diakite wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diakite wants to improve his position but Bianconi is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Bianconi is looking for a kimura here.
Bianconi wants to take a breather but Diakite is having none of it.
Bianconi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diakite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diakite wants to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Well, if Bianconi 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.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bianconi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bianconi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bianconi wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice side step and Bianconi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartel Diakite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bianconi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bianconi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diakite.
Bianconi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bianconi wants it to stay on the feet.
Bianconi leaves Diakite with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bianconi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bianconi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diakite is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bianconi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Diakite misses with a takedown
and Bianconi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diakite tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bianconi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diakite somewhat.
Bianconi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bianconi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bianconi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fabio Bianconi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diakite shoots in but no luck this time.
Bianconi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diakite keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diakite shoots in looking for a takedown but Bianconi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diakite's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bianconi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diakite sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bianconi.
Bianconi tries a low kick but Diakite avoids it.
Diakite misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Bianconi dominated that 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.
#R2#
Diakite is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bianconi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bianconi enables Diakite to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bianconi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bianconi keeping moving, preventing Diakite from controlling successfully.
Bianconi pulls Diakite in to control the position.
Bianconi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diakite manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bianconi wants to control from the top but Diakite keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diakite looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bianconi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diakite swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Diakite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bianconi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Diakite is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bianconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Diakite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bianconi won't allow Diakite to sweep him here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bianconi wants to control from the top but Diakite keeps moving.
Bianconi is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Diakite looking for a guillotine here but Bianconi defends easily.
Bianconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Diakite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diakite shoots in and drives through. Bianconi sprawls well.#T3#
Bianconi stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartel Diakite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bianconi tries to bum rush Diakite with a series of wild strikes but Diakite uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bianconi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diakite.
Bianconi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diakite.
Nice sprawl there from Bianconi as Diakite shoots in.
Diakite shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bianconi pinned against the cage. Bianconi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bianconi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bartel Diakite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diakite fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Diakite shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bianconi pinned against the cage. Bianconi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diakite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bianconi tries to avoid it but Diakite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bianconi to the ground. Bianconi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bianconi tries a quick counter leg kick but Diakite is wise to it.
Bianconi stuffs the takedown attempt from Diakite. Diakite gets slowly back to his feet.
Diakite shoots in looking for a takedown. Bianconi tries to sprawl out of it but Diakite keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bianconi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diakite shoots for a double leg takedown but Bianconi sprawls well. He's pushed Diakite's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bianconi unleashes a big counter combination but Diakite bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diakite fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diakite shoots in looking for a takedown but Bianconi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diakite's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bianconi flicks out a counter leg kick but Diakite steps away.
Bianconi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diakite rather than just go for the knockout.
No luck for Diakite with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Bianconi misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Bianconi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bianconi misses with a double jab.
Diakite dives in for a single leg takedown but Bianconi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bianconi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bianconi as he avoids it easily.
Diakite looks for a takedown but Bianconi sprawls well.
Bianconi feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartel Diakite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bianconi.
Diakite fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diakite or perhaps it was just good defense by Bianconi, which made it look bad.
Fabio Bianconi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diakite dives in and grabs Bianconi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bianconi pushes down on Diakite's head and hops out.
Diakite gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bianconi counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Bianconi has knocked Diakite down with a huge combo! Bianconi steps away and waves a wobbly Diakite back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Diakite is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Bartel Diakite has been cut.#T1#
Bianconi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bianconi wants it to stay on the feet.
Oh Diakite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bianconi.
Bianconi jabs at Diakite's body.
Bianconi cracks Diakite's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Diakite slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Bianconi can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fabio Bianconi!
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Event:
Pulse 91 - Aldo vs Malone
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Bianconi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Bianconi controls the action.
Davis misses with a punch to the body.
Davis avoiding damage as Bianconi throws knees to the body.
Davis scores with a shoulder strike.
Davis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bianconi lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Bianconi.
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bianconi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bianconi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bianconi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bianconi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Davis throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bianconi. #BC2#
Bianconi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bianconi tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Davis misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Bianconi lands a takedown into guard.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bianconi's guard. #REVR#
Davis postures up.
Davis being controlled here momentarily.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Bianconi.#T2#
Bianconi keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bianconi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bianconi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bianconi has a closed guard, preventing Davis from standing up.
Our spies down at at Bonsai Club MMA inform us that Bianconi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bianconi has Davis pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Davis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bianconi.
Bianconi moves away from the strike by Davis.
Davis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sherm Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bianconi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Davis moves into the clinch.
Bianconi scores with a shoulder strike.
Bianconi misses with an elbow strike.
Bianconi struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Bianconi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Davis.
A right handed body shot lands from Davis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bianconi.
Davis misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bianconi tries a knee to the head but Davis blocks it.
Davis throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Bianconi.
A short left from Bianconi.
Davis throws a punch but it's blocked by Bianconi.
A right hand to the body from Davis.
Bianconi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sherm Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Bianconi.
A short uppercut from Davis.
Bianconi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Davis misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davis.
Bianconi stalling.
Bianconi lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Sherm Davis has been cut.#BC2#
Bianconi breaks the clinch.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bianconi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davis sets himself, and Bianconi steps forward looking for the clinch! Davis avoids it this time.#CL#
Davis clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sherm Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sherm Davis'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.
#R2##CL#
Davis has managed to clinch.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Davis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bianconi.
Bianconi working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Bianconi breaks from the clinch.
Sherm Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bianconi has closed the distance and engaged Davis in a clinch.
Davis tries a body shot but Bianconi blocks it.
Davis misses with a body punch.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bianconi lands a hook that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Bianconi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bianconi throws a wild body kick that Davis sees coming a mile off.
Davis lands an overhand right.#T1#
Bianconi lands an overhand right.
Bianconi shoots in but Davis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bianconi moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Davis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bianconi. Bianconi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Bianconi shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bianconi shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bianconi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sherm Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Bianconi.
Davis moves out of range of the body kick from Bianconi.
Bianconi throws a low kick but Davis avoids it.
Bianconi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bianconi.
Bianconi lands a jab to the head.
Davis misses with a hook. Bianconi ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Bianconi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bianconi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Davis tries to clinch up
and Bianconi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bianconi.
Bianconi lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bianconi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bianconi there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#
Bianconi is rocked!
Bianconi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis lands a nice uppercut.
Bianconi is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him?
Davis lands with a short shot to the head.
Bianconi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Bianconi throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bianconi. #BC2#
Bianconi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bianconi defends it nicely.
Bianconi is aggressively charging in as Davis backs up avoiding any damage. Davis tosses out a jab and Bianconi runs right into it face first! Bianconi is out cold! Davis dropped down on all fours and is barking in Bianconi's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sherm Davis!
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Event:
PFN - 7 - Aftermath
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Bianconi walks into a stiff left hand from Sotin.
Sotin looks to land a combination but Bianconi avoids it well.
Bianconi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sotin's head.
Sotin is looking to clinch but Bianconi is avoiding it.
Bianconi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sotin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sotin misses with the combination.
Sotin looks to throw the jab but Bianconi is out of range. #TD#
Bianconi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sotin to the ground. Bianconi is now in Sotin's guard.
Bianconi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sotin is retaining full guard.
Sotin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bianconi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Bianconi lands a couple of elbows.
Sotin can't keep his opponent in guard - Bianconi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sotin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sotin is looking for a sweep. Bianconi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bianconi 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.
Bianconi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sotin trying to control but Bianconi postures up.
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. Bianconi connects with a nice short shot to Sotin's temple.
Bianconi looks to land a strike but Sotin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
Bianconi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bianconi throwing strikes from guard but Sotin blocks nicely.
Sotin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sotin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bianconi lands a couple of digs.
Bianconi throws a strike but Sotin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sotin stopping the sweep attempt from Bianconi.#T3#
Sotin looking to sit in guard and control but Bianconi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sotin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bianconi is now in half guard.
Bianconi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sotin is trying to get back to full guard.
Sotin has his hands clasped together around Bianconi's back. He's all about the action.
Bianconi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Sotin tries to get to full guard but Bianconi has control of the leg.
Bianconi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bianconi 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.
Sotin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bianconi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bianconi punching from mount but Sotin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bianconi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sotin is working to get back to half 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!
Bianconi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sotin looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Bianconi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sotin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bianconi lands a right hook to the body.
Sotin tries a head kick but it misses.
Sotin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bianconi.
Bianconi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bianconi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab by Sotin.
Sotin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bianconi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bianconi is looking for a counter combo.
Bianconi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Evgeny Sotin 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.
Bianconi slips under a jab.
Sotin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sotin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bianconi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sotin throws a chopping leg kick but Bianconi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sotin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Bianconi swats away the attempt to clinch by Sotin.
Bianconi thuds a left hand into Sotin's body.
Bianconi thuds his shin into the meat of Sotin's side.
Sotin throws a body kick that misses.
Nice cross by Bianconi.
Bianconi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sotin can do to turn this around?#CL#
Bianconi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sotin tries to break free but Bianconi pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bianconi.
Sotin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Sotin breaks from the clinch.
Sotin swings widly with a right hand
and Bianconi counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Sotin is rocked!
Fabio Bianconi is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sotin is still on wobbly legs! Can Bianconi finish him?
Bianconi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Bianconi lands a good knee to the midsection. Sotin won't want to take too many of those.
Sotin is breathing heavily.#T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Bianconi.
Bianconi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bianconi presses Sotin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bianconi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bianconi pushes Sotin against the cage. Bianconi is working some dirty boxing. Bianconi pushes off with a quick right hook! Sotin goes down! Sotin tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bianconi moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabio Bianconi!
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Event:
Pulse 84 - Tszyu vs Aldo III
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Diaz throws a hook but Bianconi avoids it easily.
Bianconi tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
and Bianconi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Bianconi ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Bianconi cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Bianconi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz jabs Bianconi right on the nose. Bianconi blinks but takes it well.
Bianconi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bianconi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Bianconi counters with a body kick that stops Diaz in his tracks momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bianconi was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bianconi wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Bianconi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diaz misses with a left hand #TD#
and Bianconi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Diaz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bianconi is now in half guard.
Bianconi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz wants to sweep but Bianconi has passed to side control!
Bianconi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Diaz some visible discomfort.
Diaz tries to buck Bianconi off but Bianconi is having none of it.
Bianconi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bianconi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Diaz holds on to Bianconi's head and controls the position momentarily.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Diaz wants to control but Bianconi is keeping busy.
Diaz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bianconi.
Bianconi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Diaz reverses the position - he's now on top in Bianconi's guard.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bianconi 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.
Bianconi working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Diaz wants to control from the top but Bianconi keeps moving.
Diaz content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bianconi is adopting a defensive guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Bianconi keeps moving.
Bianconi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diaz swings for the body but Bianconi moves out of range.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Bianconi counters with a nice body shot.
Diaz throws a low kick but Bianconi moves out of range easily.
Bianconi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bianconi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz throws the left hand but Bianconi avoids the punch easily.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good standup being displayed there by Bianconi as he connects with a hook.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Bianconi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz 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. #CL#
Bianconi clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bianconi lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
Bianconi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Bianconi 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#
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Bianconi saw it coming and moves away.
Bianconi lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz throws a hook but Bianconi avoids it easily.
Bianconi moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Bianconi rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Bianconi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bianconi lands a damaging elbow.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Bianconi.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bianconi throws an elbow but misses.
Bianconi lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Bianconi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bianconi blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Bianconi controls his hands.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bianconi lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Ragnar Diaz has been cut.
Bianconi tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bianconi lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
Bianconi working Diaz over with knees to the body.
Bianconi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Bianconi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Bianconi dips a shoulder and cracks Diaz with a mighty uppercut! Diaz falls back against the cage and Bianconi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Diaz is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bianconi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabio Bianconi!
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Event:
PFN - 4 - Rolling Thunder
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Bianconi tries to clinch up but Estrada circles away and keeps his distance.
Estrada is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bianconi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bianconi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Estrada 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. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bianconi scores with a knee to the head.
Estrada managing to block the knees to the body from Bianconi.
Bianconi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bianconi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Estrada avoids it.
Estrada takes a knee to the side of the body.
Estrada tries to break free but Bianconi pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Bianconi.
Estrada is trying to break the clinch but Bianconi has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada can't break the clinch.
Estrada drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bianconi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Estrada blocks an uppercut.
Estrada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bianconi missing with knees to the body.
#T1##BC2#
Estrada breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Bianconi clinches up with Estrada and pushes him back against the cage.
Estrada tries to break the clinch but Bianconi is controlling the position.
Bianconi lands a nice uppercut.
Estrada can't break the clinch.
Estrada is looking to break free of the clinch but Bianconi has double underhooks.
Bianconi tries to throw a body punch but Estrada avoids it by throwing Bianconi back against the cage.
Estrada prevents a takedown attempt there.
Estrada wants to get back to striking at distance but Bianconi won't allow it.
#BC2#
Estrada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bianconi scores with a nice head shot.
A jab lands there for Estrada.
Estrada throws a poor cross that misses
and Bianconi counters with a good low kick that Estrada was not able to check.
Estrada throws a leg kick but Bianconi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Estrada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bianconi slips a straight right by Estrada.
Estrada throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Bianconi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Estrada swings for the body but Bianconi moves out of range.
Estrada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bianconi moves away.
Estrada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bianconi sizes up Estrada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bianconi loads up on a big right hand but Estrada slips the punch.
Estrada throws out a counter right but Bianconi avoids it with no problem.
Bianconi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bianconi lands a body shot.
Estrada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Estrada throws a body punch but Bianconi moves out of range.
Bianconi throwing a counter right hand but Estrada manages to avoid it.
Estrada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bianconi works Estrada's body with a nice hook.
Estrada avoids the body shot from Bianconi.
Estrada throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bianconi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bianconi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bianconi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##ES2#
Estrada manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bianconi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bianconi.
Estrada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bianconi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Estrada is trying to break free.
Estrada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bianconi has him pressed against the cage.
Estrada is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bianconi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fabio Bianconi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Estrada.
Bianconi gets through Estrada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bianconi keeps control of Estrada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bianconi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Estrada working hard to break the clinch.
Bianconi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Estrada is trying to break the clinch but Bianconi is controlling him.
Estrada takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Bianconi lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bianconi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Diego Estrada has been cut.
Bianconi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bianconi lands a knee to the body.
#BC2#
Estrada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Bianconi lands a big head kick that sends Estrada tumbling to the mat! Bianconi takes a step backwards and waves Estrada back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Estrada is rocked!
Bianconi drops Estrada with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bianconi follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabio Bianconi!
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Event:
PFN - 2 - The Second Round
Date: Jun 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Bianconi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diakite.
Bianconi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diakite darts in looking for a takedown but Bianconi gets double underhooks and turns Diakite into the cage.
Diakite looks for a takedown but Bianconi sprawls well.
Fabio Bianconi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartel Diakite.
Diakite has a takedown stuffed.
Diakite fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bianconi avoids it really well and circles away.
Bianconi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diakite takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diakite shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Bianconi counters by moving into the clinch.
Diakite is trying to pull guard but Bianconi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Diakite tries to pull guard but Bianconi won't allow it.
Bianconi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diakite is trying to drag Bianconi to the mat but Bianconi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bianconi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bianconi missing with knees to the body.
Bianconi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diakite avoids it.
Bianconi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bianconi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bianconi lands an elbow inside that Diakite shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bianconi throws an elbow but misses.
Bianconi working Diakite over with knees to the body.#T2#
Bianconi throws an elbow that misses.
Bianconi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bianconi tries a body shot but Diakite blocks it.
Bianconi tries to throw a body punch but Diakite avoids it by throwing Bianconi back against the cage.
Bianconi working Diakite over with knees to the body.
Bianconi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice elbow from Bianconi.
Diakite blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Bianconi lands with a left to the head.
Bianconi pushes off an throws an elbow but Diakite leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diakite takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Bartel Diakite has been cut.#T3#
Bianconi scores with a shot to the side of Diakite's head.
Bianconi tries to land knees in the clinch but Diakite avoids the damage to the body.
Diakite tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bianconi smiles and moves away.
Bartel Diakite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diakite fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Diakite closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bianconi to the mat! Bianconi manages to get full guard.
Diakite is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bianconi wants to sweep here but Diakite controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bianconi keeping full guard, as Diakite tries to pass.
Bianconi is controlling Diakite's posture.
Bianconi keeping full guard, as Diakite tries to pass. #T4#
Diakite slips nicely into half guard.
Bianconi tries to roll over but Diakite keeps him under control.
Diakite frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Diakite moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bianconi has worked his arm free - good work by Bianconi!
Diakite tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bianconi's legs.
Bianconi is looking to regain half guard here but Diakite keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Diakite wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bianconi, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Bianconi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bartel Diakite'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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diakite.
Diakite fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bianconi avoids it really well and circles away.
Diakite fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bianconi avoids it really well and circles away.
Fabio Bianconi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartel Diakite.
Diakite gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Bianconi counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown but Bianconi shows good takedown defense.
Bianconi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bianconi slaps away a takedown attempt from Diakite, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bianconi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diakite just manages to avoid it.
Bianconi misses with a low kick.
Diakite feints the counter takedown.
Diakite shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bianconi defends it nicely.
Bianconi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1##TD2#
Bianconi gets caught napping as Diakite dives in and scores a takedown. Bianconi manages to retain guard.
Bianconi 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.
Diakite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bianconi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bianconi has Diakite pulled in close to control his posture.
Diakite won't allow Bianconi to sweep him here.
Bianconi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Diakite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Bianconi trying to control the action but Diakite is working from the bottom.
Bartel Diakite has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diakite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bianconi wants to pass the guard but Diakite is defending well. #T3#
Bianconi controlling the action here.
Bianconi trying to control from half guard but Diakite is working away.
Diakite is looking to improve his position.
Bianconi wants to take a breather but Diakite is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bianconi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diakite shoots for a double leg takedown but Bianconi sprawls well. He's pushed Diakite's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bianconi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Diakite decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bianconi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Diakite passes to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diakite prevents Bianconi from getting the reversal.
Bianconi tries to hold on but Diakite pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Bianconi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bartel Diakite's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bianconi slaps away a takedown attempt from Diakite, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bianconi throws a lazy right hand but Diakite sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diakite tries for a takedown but Bianconi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diakite shoots in looking for a takedown but Bianconi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diakite's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fabio Bianconi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartel Diakite.
Diakite closes the distance and clinches up with Bianconi, looking for a takedown. Diakite pushes Bianconi against the cage but Bianconi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diakite moves out of range of the leg kick from Bianconi.
Bianconi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bianconi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diakite.
A little feinted left hand from Bianconi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diakite looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bianconi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diakite just manages to avoid it.
Diakite shoots in for a double leg but Bianconi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bianconi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diakite dives in for a single leg takedown but Bianconi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bianconi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Diakite with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bianconi counters with an outside leg kick.
Diakite takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diakite shoots in for a double leg but Bianconi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Bianconi as Diakite shoots in.
Diakite takes one on the button.
Bianconi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diakite fails with the takedown
and Bianconi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diakite's knee momentarily.
Bianconi connects with an inside leg kick.
Fabio Bianconi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bianconi stuffs the takedown.
Bianconi connects with a leg kick. Diakite looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diakite is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bianconi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diakite on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bianconi. Bianconi obviously looking to wear him down.
Bianconi connects with an inside leg kick.
You can see that Diakite has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Bianconi throws a chopping leg kick but Diakite manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Bianconi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diakite moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bianconi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diakite checks the leg kick.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown but Bianconi shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Bianconi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bianconi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bianconi wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diakite.
Bianconi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diakite can do to turn this around?
Bianconi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diakite misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bianconi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bartel Diakite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bianconi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bianconi wants it to stay on the feet.
Fabio Bianconi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Diakite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bianconi tries to avoid it but Diakite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bianconi to the ground. Bianconi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diakite fails with the takedown
and Bianconi counters with a stiff right hand.
Diakite fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bianconi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diakite tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bianconi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diakite somewhat.
An inside leg kick lands from Bianconi.
Diakite with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bianconi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diakite looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bianconi is fending him off so far but Diakite persists. Nope, Bianconi circles away and we're back to standing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bianconi.
#T4#
Diakite has a takedown stuffed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bianconi. That's going to slow Diakite down.
Diakite shoots for a double leg takedown but Bianconi sprawls well. He's pushed Diakite's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bianconi throws a big counter combination but Diakite scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bianconi slaps away a takedown attempt from Diakite, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diakite looks for a takedown but Bianconi sprawls well.
Bianconi throws a body punch but Diakite moves out of range.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown but Bianconi shows good takedown defense.
Bianconi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bianconi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diakite manages to avoid it.
Bartel Diakite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diakite shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bianconi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabio Bianconi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bianconi, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabio Bianconi!
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