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Event:
DUEL#121 Saibot vs Ohchooto
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Fighter lands with a nice combination. Pepper backs away looking to recover.
Fighter throws a nice looking combination but Pepper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pepper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pepper lands a head shot.
Pepper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Pepper misses.
Pepper just misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fighter duly obliges.
Fighter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pepper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nameless Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Fighter blocks a jab.
Fighter staying out of range there.
No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pepper throws a body shot but no joy.
Fighter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Fighter does no damage.
We've been informed that Pepper has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fighter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Pepper moves out of range.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pepper. #T1#
Pepper will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fighter throws a one two combo.
Fighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fighter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fighter duly obliges. #CL2#
Pepper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pepper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Pepper fails to land.
Fighter tries to break free but Pepper pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pepper.
Pepper has Fighter pressed against the cage, preventing Fighter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fighter. #BC#
Fighter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fighter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pepper throws a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pepper works the jab nicely.
A punch combination from Fighter misses. #CL2#
Pepper darts in and clinches Fighter up against the cage.
Pepper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pepper prevents Fighter from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Fighter is trying to force a seperation but Pepper has the dominant position.
Pepper keeps control of Fighter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pepper can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter controls the action.
Fighter tries to break the clinch but Pepper is controlling the position.
Pepper keeps control of Fighter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pepper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fighter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pepper has him pressed against the cage.
Fighter tries to break free but Pepper pushes him back against the cage.
Fighter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fighter is trying to push Pepper away but Pepper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fighter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pepper has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Pepper on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pepper.
Pepper lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Fighter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pepper misses with a hook.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pepper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fighter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pepper misses with the combination.
#T3#
Fighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pepper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Pepper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pepper circles away quickly and effectively.
Pepper is looking for the big counter here.
Fighter dodges the punch combination from Pepper.
Good exchange - Pepper coming out on top.
Fighter tries to bum rush Pepper with a series of wild strikes but Pepper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fighter misses with a two punch combination.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pepper.
Fighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pepper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pepper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pepper scores with a body shot.
Fighter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pepper.
Pepper looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range.
Pepper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fighter tries to avoid it but Pepper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fighter to the ground. Fighter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Pepper looks to move away, Fighter throws a big counter combo but Pepper just gets out of the way.
Fighter is working the combinations to good effect here.
A shot to the liver by Pepper. Beautiful body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pepper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Pepper.
Fighter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fighter lands with a nice combination. Pepper backs away looking to recover.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Pepper moves out of range.
No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fighter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pepper.
Pepper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
Pepper connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pepper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fighter.
Pepper slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Fighter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fighter feints a jab promting Pepper to slip. Fighter then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pepper slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Pepper moves into the clinch.
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 Nameless Fighter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pepper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Pepper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fighter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nameless Fighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Fighter misses.
Fighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pepper.
Pepper misses with a hook. Fighter ducked under it nicely.
Fighter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pepper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pepper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pepper lands a glancing blow to the side of Fighter's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fighter.
Pepper misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Fighter. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pepper slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Fighter moves out of range as Pepper strikes.
Nice defenses there by Fighter.
Pepper throws a body punch but Fighter moves out of range.
Pepper lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Fighter throws a combination that misses
and Pepper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pepper misses with a straight right.
Fighter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pepper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pepper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good standup being displayed there by Pepper as he connects with a hook.
Fighter throws a nice looking combination but Pepper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pepper.
Pepper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
As Fighter backs off Pepper throws a huge counter combo but Fighter manages to avoid it all.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fighter tries to bum rush Pepper with a series of wild strikes but Pepper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fighter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pepper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pepper throws a counter combo.
Pepper cracks Fighter with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Pepper.
Pepper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fighter.
Pepper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fighter. #T2#
Pepper scores with a sloppy right hand. Fighter should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Fighter. Those never looked like landing.
Pepper connects with a looping right hand.
Pepper throws out a leg kick but Fighter moves out of range and Pepper only half commits.
Fighter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sloppy strikes from Fighter. Those never looked like landing.
Pepper stuns Fighter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pepper lands a head shot.
A jab lands there for Pepper.
Pepper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fighter misses with a double jab.
Fighter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fighter misses with a wild combination.
Nameless Fighter is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Pepper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fighter throws a nice looking combination but Pepper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fighter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pepper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fighter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pepper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fighter misses with a series of wild punches.
Pepper scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fighter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pepper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fighter scrambles back to his feet.
Fighter slips a straight right by Pepper.
Fighter misses with a double jab
and Pepper makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fighter slips under a jab from Pepper.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Pepper avoids them all with ease.
Pepper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fighter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Fighter takes one to the side of the head.
Pepper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pepper lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC2#
Fighter is rocked!
Pepper lands with a hook. Fighter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oh Fighter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fighter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pepper drops Fighter with a huge uppercut! Fighter drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Pepper is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Pepper!
After winning the bout, Ryan Pepper thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Nameless Fighter spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back And I`ll win YOU MOTH****CKERS!'.
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Event:
Gladiators 68 Jimmy v Hero
Date: Dec 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sands or perhaps it was just good defense by Pepper, which made it look bad.
Pepper is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Pepper. Beautiful body shot.
Sands takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pepper shoots in looking for a takedown but Sands manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pepper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pepper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sands shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sands tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pepper swivels and escapes.
Ryan Pepper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Sands.
Sands misses with a double jab.
Sands shoots for a takedown but Pepper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sands fails to land the takedown.
Pepper stuffs the takedown attempt from Sands. Sands gets slowly back to his feet.
Pepper scores with a nice strike.
Sands wants to clinch but Pepper slips to the side
and Pepper counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Pepper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pepper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ryan Pepper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sands walks into a stiff left hand from Pepper.
Pepper leaves Sands with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pepper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sands's calf.#CL2#
Sands closes the distance and clinches.
Pepper tries to throw a body punch but Sands avoids it by throwing Pepper back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Pepper.
Sands tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sands blocks an uppercut.
Sands's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pepper lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Pepper. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pepper misses with a punch to the body.
Pepper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pepper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sands.
Pepper scores with a shoulder strike.
Pepper throws a punch but it's blocked by Sands. #TD2#
Sands gets control of Pepper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sands will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pepper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Sands throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pepper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pepper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sands under the eye.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A combination from Sands does no damage.
Pepper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Sands changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pepper looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sands working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sands thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pepper is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sands misses with the ground and pound.
Pepper avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sands.
Pepper takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Pepper dominated that round.
That's time! Pepper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sands darts in looking for a takedown but Pepper gets double underhooks and turns Sands into the cage.
Pepper scores with a shot to the body.
Sands shoots in and drives through. Pepper sprawls well.
Pepper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sands at a distance.
Pepper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sands.
Sands tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pepper defends well and Sands ends up having to push Pepper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pepper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ryan Pepper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Sands.
Pepper scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Pepper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sands, pushing him back against the cage.
Pepper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sands.
Nice body punch from Pepper - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Pepper.
A short uppercut from Pepper.
Sands is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pepper lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Sands is rocked!
Pepper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sands is still on wobbly legs! Can Pepper finish him?
Pepper lands a big right hand that drops Sands! The killer instinct kicks in and Pepper finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Pepper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Pepper!
Ryan Pepper decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Gladiators 63 Bentos v Pepper
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Pepper tries to score with a low kick but Bentos moves his leg out of the way.
Bentos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pepper moves away.
Pepper stalks Bentos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bentos's face. Bentos staggers backwards, shaken.
Pepper looks to throw the jab but Bentos is out of range. #CL2#
Pepper closes the distance and clinches.
We've been informed that Pepper has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pepper works on Bentos's body with a couple of short punches.
Pepper tries to throw a body punch but Bentos avoids it by throwing Pepper back against the cage.
Pepper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pepper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pepper misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Bentos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pepper regains guard.
Pepper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bentos is one step ahead there.
Bentos wants to pass the guard but Pepper is keeping the position.
Pepper looking to control.
#T1#
Bentos preventing the sweep.
Bentos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bentos 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.
Bentos stands and throws Pepper's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bentos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pepper keeps working.
Pepper is looking to reverse the position.
Bentos is looking to take a break and control but Pepper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pepper looks to move to half guard but instead Bentos has passed into mount! Damn!#T2#
Pepper is squirming around, avoiding Bentos's attempts to control the action.
Bentos looking to finish with strikes here!
Bentos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pepper tries to hold on but Bentos postures up.
Bentos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bentos raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
You get the feeling that Pepper really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bentos lands a big elbow.
Bentos looking to finish Pepper with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pepper!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pepper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pepper regains half guard.
Bentos throwing shots but Pepper is blocking nicely.
Bentos prevents Pepper from improving his position.
Pepper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bentos slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pepper trying to control but Bentos postures up.
#T4#
Bentos moves nicely into side control.
Pepper is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bentos has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bentos scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pepper to see if he's OK.
Pepper is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bentos has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pepper defending against the ground and pound.
Bentos controlling from side mount.
Pepper wants to get back to his feet but Bentos drags him back down.
Bentos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fray Bentos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pepper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bentos.
A shot to the body from Pepper misses
and Bentos counters with a stiff right hand.
Pepper throws a body shot but no joy.
Pepper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pepper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pepper misses with a right hand
enabling Bentos to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Pepper is rocked!
Bentos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pepper can do to turn this around?
Pepper walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Pepper limp body while Bentos jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fray Bentos!
An out of breath Fray Bentos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Gladiators 57 McCain v Kolov
Date: Oct 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pepper finds it's way round the side to connect with Nurmagomedov's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Pepper ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pepper! But no joy.
Pepper misses with a straight right.
Pepper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the head.
Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pepper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pepper digs a good hook to Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurmagomedov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pepper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pepper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been informed that Pepper has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pepper cracks Nurmagomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ryan Pepper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pepper misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pepper scores with a nice head shot.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nurmagomedov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pepper.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Pepper steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nurmagomedov. That one must have hurt.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot that snaps Pepper's head back.
Nurmagomedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pepper in his tracks. #ROC#
Pepper is rocked!
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Pepper! Nurmagomedov dives in looking to finish! Pepper is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is the new featherweight champion!
Khabib Nurmagomedov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Gladiators 54 Cedric v Xavier
Date: Oct 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Pepper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzales fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pepper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzales moves away.
Gonzales with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Danga de danga de dang - Pepper scores with a four punch combination!
Pepper throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonzales.
A shot to the liver by Pepper. Beautiful body shot.
Pepper tries to bum rush Gonzales with a series of wild strikes but Gonzales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonzales paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gonzales throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzales misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Pepper has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
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!
Pepper connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Gonzales! He's out on his feet! Pepper rushes in and drops Gonzales with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryan Pepper!
A victorious Ryan Pepper thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Gladiators 49 Jawbreak v Money
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Pepper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Supuaga moves away.
Supuaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pepper misses with a series of wild punches.
Supuaga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Supuaga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pepper 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.
Pepper misses the body punch
and Supuaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Supuaga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pepper throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pepper.
Supuaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Pepper has double underhooks.
Pepper blocking some punches.
Pepper tries to throw a body punch but Supuaga avoids it by throwing Pepper back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Supuaga fails to land.
Pepper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Supuaga.
Pepper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Supuaga.
Supuaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1##BC2#
Supuaga breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Supuaga.
Supuaga slips under a jab from Pepper.
Pepper connects with a nice looking jab.
Supuaga is looking to clinch but Pepper is avoiding it.
Pepper looks to land a right hand but Supuaga moved out of range.
Supuaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ryan Pepper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supuaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pepper throws out the jab.
Supuaga moves in looking to clinch but Pepper pushes him off.#CL2#
Supuaga has Pepper up against the cage in a clinch.
Supuaga scores with a shoulder strike.
Supuaga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pepper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pepper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Supuaga misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Supuaga blocks an uppercut.
Pepper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Supuaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Supuaga lands with a light punch inside.
Supuaga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Supuaga lands an uppercut.
Supuaga prevents a body shot from Pepper.
Supuaga lands a shoulder strike.
Pepper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pepper misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Supuaga breaks from the clinch.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pepper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Supuaga moves away from the strike by Pepper.
Supuaga moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Pepper misses.
Supuaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pepper manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Supuaga moves into range and clinches up with Pepper.
Pepper misses with the head strike.
Pepper swings wildly with an uppercut but Supuaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pepper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Supuaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Pepper backwards.
Pepper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Supuaga breaks the clinch.
Pepper throws an off balance right hand
and Supuaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pepper throws a big shot that misses.
Pepper lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Pepper clinches.
Supuaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Supuaga.
Pepper has a couple of punches blocked by Supuaga.
Pepper misses with the head strike.
Supuaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Pepper controls his hands.
Pepper tries to throw a body punch but Supuaga avoids it by throwing Pepper back against the cage.
Supuaga has a couple of punches blocked by Pepper.
Supuaga cracks Pepper with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Pepper.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Supuaga is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pepper is keeping busy.
Pepper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pepper.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga slowing the pace effectively.
Supuaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Supuaga.
Pepper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Supuaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Pepper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supuaga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peppers head.
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Pepper as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pepper.
Supuaga tries to throw a body punch but Pepper avoids it by throwing Supuaga back against the cage.
Supuaga blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Supuaga misses with the head strike.
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 Ryan Pepper will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pepper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pepper throws a poor cross that misses
letting Supuaga counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Supuaga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Supuaga working aggressively here.
Pepper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pepper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Supuaga tries to work over Pepper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Supuaga lands a right hand.
Pepper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Pepper fails to land.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga prevents a body shot from Pepper.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Supuaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper working aggressively here.
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses.
Pepper blocks an uppercut.
Supuaga blocks a body shot from Pepper.
Supuaga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Supuaga blocking some punches.
#T1#
A short left from Supuaga.
Pepper lands a left hand.
Pepper struggles to land a body shot inside as Supuaga controls his hands.
Supuaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pepper blocking some punches.
Supuaga tries to throw a body punch but Pepper avoids it by throwing Supuaga back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pepper fails to land.
Supuaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pepper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pepper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga lands a body punch.
Pepper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.
Supuaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pepper backwards.
Supuaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pepper is looking to control Supuaga's arms but Supuaga gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pepper has his back to the cage.
Pepper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pepper misses with the head strike.
Pepper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pepper backwards. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Supuaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Pepper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pepper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Supuaga scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Pepper.
Pepper throws a punch but it's blocked by Supuaga.
Pepper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pepper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pepper tries to work over Supuaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pepper as Supuaga tries to tie him up.
A short right from Supuaga.
Pepper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Supuaga.
Pepper tries to work over Supuaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Supuaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pepper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Pepper.
#T3#
Pepper throws a punch but it's blocked by Supuaga.
Supuaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Supuaga has a couple of punches blocked by Pepper.
Pepper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Supuaga.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pepper.
Supuaga can't find room to land a body shot as Pepper controls the action.
Pepper misses with a punch on the inside.
Supuaga misses with a body punch.
Pepper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pepper blocks an uppercut.
Pepper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
Maatia Supuaga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Supuaga has Pepper pressed against the cage.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
Supuaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pepper misses with a punch on the inside.
Pepper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Supuaga.#T4#
Pepper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.
Supuaga lands a body shot. #BC2#
Supuaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pepper misses with a lunging right hand
and Supuaga counters with a left and a right that stings Pepper.
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!
Pepper throws a right hand that misses
letting Supuaga counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Pepper is rocked!
Pepper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oh Pepper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Supuaga clinches.
Pepper lands a body punch.
Supuaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Pepper fails to land.
Pepper tries a body shot but Supuaga blocks it.
#BC2#
Supuaga breaks the clinch.
Pepper seems to have got his legs back now.
Pepper throws an overhand right that lands on Supuaga's shoulder, as Supuaga tries to avoid the shot.
Supuaga slips under a jab.
Supuaga throws a counter combo.
Pepper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Supuaga is looking to clinch but Pepper is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Pepper misses the target.
Supuaga tries to clinch but Pepper is having none of it.
Pepper connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maatia Supuaga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pepper connects with a single shot there.
Supuaga tries to clinch up but Pepper circles away and keeps his distance.
Pepper looks to land a left hand but Supuaga moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Pepper misses the target.
Supuaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Supuaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pepper throws out the jab. #CL2#
Supuaga takes the fight into the clinch.
Supuaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Pepper.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Supuaga blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Pepper fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga misses with a punch to the body.
Supuaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Pepper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supuaga wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Supuaga fails to land. #T1#
Supuaga is trying to force a seperation but Pepper has the dominant position.
Supuaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Pepper backwards.
Pepper throws a punch but it's blocked by Supuaga.
Supuaga blocks a body shot from Pepper.
Pepper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Pepper fails to land.
Supuaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Supuaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Supuaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Pepper pushes Supuaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Supuaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pepper's elbow.
Pepper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pepper swings wildly with an uppercut but Supuaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pepper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Supuaga blocks a body shot from Pepper.
Supuaga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pepper lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Good body shot from Pepper.
Supuaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pepper misses with a punch on the inside.
Pepper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Supuaga 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!
Pepper has Supuaga pressed against the cage, preventing Supuaga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Supuaga prevents a body shot from Pepper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pepper.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pepper.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
Supuaga misses with the head strike.
Supuaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Pepper has double underhooks.
Supuaga tries to throw a body punch but Pepper avoids it by throwing Supuaga back against the cage.
Supuaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pepper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.
Supuaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Supuaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Pepper throws a head punch that misses.
Supuaga tries to work over Pepper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Pepper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Supuaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pepper backwards.
Pepper misses with the head strike.
Supuaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Supuaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pepper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pepper misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Supuaga.
Pepper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pepper blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Supuaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Supuaga tries to stall but Pepper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pepper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
A right hand to the body from Pepper.
A short uppercut from Supuaga.
Pepper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pepper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Supuaga's elbow.
Supuaga misses with a body punch.
Supuaga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pepper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pepper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Supuaga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pepper throws a punch but it's blocked by Supuaga.
Supuaga tries to stall but Pepper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pepper lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Supuaga is rocked!
Pepper blocks an uppercut.
Supuaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Pepper finish him?
Pepper tries to throw a body punch but Supuaga avoids it by throwing Pepper back against the cage.
Supuaga seems to have recovered his senses.
Supuaga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Supuaga pushes Pepper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Pepper.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryan Pepper.
I think Pepper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ryan Pepper!
Ryan Pepper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Gladiators 46 Wills Jr v Zulu
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nurmagomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pepper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pepper blocks a jab.
Pepper wants to clinch up but Nurmagomedov keeps it at a distance.
Pepper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurmagomedov throws out the jab.
Pepper lands a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nurmagomedov - that will leave a mark!
Pepper blocks a head kick by Nurmagomedov.
Pepper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Pepper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Nurmagomedov.#ROC#
Pepper is rocked!
We've been informed that Pepper has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Pepper! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Gladiators 41 Khabib v Jack
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Pepper moves into the clinch.
Pepper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kass backwards.
Pepper blocking some punches.
Kass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kass throws a head punch that misses.
Kass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pepper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kass throws a punch but it's blocked by Pepper.
Pepper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kass.
Kass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pepper blocks an uppercut.
Pepper swings wildly with an uppercut but Kass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kass misses with a punch on the inside.
Pepper swings wildly with an uppercut but Kass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pepper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kass working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Kass misses with some punches.
Pepper is leaning against Kass and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kass swings wildly with an uppercut but Pepper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pepper.
Pepper struggles to land a body shot inside as Kass controls his hands.
Pepper blocks an uppercut.
Pepper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pepper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kass fails to land.
Kass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pepper backwards.
Kass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pepper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kass blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kass fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kass.
Pepper lands a nice uppercut.
Pepper throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Kass blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pepper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pepper misses with a punch to the body.
Pepper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kass misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kass.
Pepper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pepper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pepper.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pepper.
Kass has a couple of punches blocked by Pepper.
Kass throws a punch but it's blocked by Pepper.
Pepper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Pepper.
A head punch on the inside from Pepper fails to land.
Pepper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pepper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kass.
Kass working aggressively here.
Pepper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Pepper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pepper blocking some punches.
Pepper digs a right hand underneath Kass's ribcage. Kass let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kass misses with some punches.
Pepper scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've been informed that Kass has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pepper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kass has a couple of punches blocked by Pepper.
Pepper misses with the head strike.
Kass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pepper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kasss head.
Pepper blocking some punches.
Kass takes a shot to the head.
Kass lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Pepper.
Kass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pepper looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pepper blocks a body shot from Kass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kass takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Kass has a couple of punches blocked by Pepper.
Pepper scores with a shot to the side of Kass's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kass.
Pepper blocks an uppercut.
Pepper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kass backwards.
Kass pushes Pepper back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Pepper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pepper misses with a punch on the inside.
Pepper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pepper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kass working aggressively here.
Pepper struggles to land a body shot inside as Kass controls his hands.
Pepper tries to throw a body punch but Kass avoids it by throwing Pepper back against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Pepper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pepper.
Pepper throws a punch but it's blocked by Kass.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kass lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pepper lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Pepper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Kass closes the distance and pushes Pepper back into the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pepper.
Kass working aggressively here.
Pepper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pepper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pepper misses with a body punch.
Kass throws a head punch that misses.
Pepper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kass can do to turn this around?
Kass throws a punch but it's blocked by Pepper.
Kass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pepper pushes Kass back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pepper can't find room to land a body shot as Kass controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kass.
Pepper blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pepper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kass backwards.
Pepper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kass's elbow.
Kass misses with some punches.
Pepper lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Pepper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Kass takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pepper scores with a body shot.
Kass takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the body from Pepper misses
and Kass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pepper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Pepper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pepper blocks an uppercut.
Pepper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Kass is rocked!
Kass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pepper.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kass working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Kass fails to land. #T2#
Pepper lands a left hand.
Pepper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kass is still on wobbly legs! Can Pepper finish him?
Pepper lands a body punch.
Pepper has a couple of punches blocked by Kass.
Kass seems to have recovered his senses.
Pepper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pepper lands an uppercut.
Pepper swings wildly with an uppercut but Kass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pepper misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Pepper.
Pepper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kass backwards.
Kass misses with the head strike.
Pepper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pepper throws a head punch that misses.
Kass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pepper backwards.
Pepper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ryan Pepper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pepper scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Pepper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pepper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pepper throws a punch but it's blocked by Kass.
Kass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Pepper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kass cracks Pepper with a nice body shot.
Kass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Kass.
Kass misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kass.
Kass has a couple of punches blocked by Pepper.
Pepper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kass backwards.
Kass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kass has a couple of punches blocked by Pepper.
Kass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pepper blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Kass working aggressively here.
Kass scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pepper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pepper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kasss head.
Pepper blocking some punches.
Pepper digs a right hand underneath Kass's ribcage. Kass let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pepper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pepper struggles to land a body shot inside as Kass controls his hands.
Pepper lands an uppercut.
Pepper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pepper blocks an uppercut.
Pepper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kass backwards.
Pepper has Kass pressed against the ropes.
Pepper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pepper lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Pepper.
Pepper pushes Kass back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Pepper dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kass misses with a hook
and Pepper scores with a counter punch that sends Kass to the canvas! Pepper smells blood - he's punishing Kass with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kass has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Pepper!
Ryan Pepper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Gladiators 36 Reyn v Takagi 2
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson tries to clinch but Pepper is having none of it.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pepper.
Pepper wants to clinch.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pepper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pepper.
Pepper fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson closes the distance but Pepper moves to the side
enabling Pepper to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that Pepper has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Johnson clobbers Pepper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Pepper clinches up against the cage.
Pepper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pepper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Pepper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Pepper controls the action.
Johnson tries a body shot but Pepper blocks it.
Pepper has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
#T1#
Pepper blocking some punches.
Pepper lands a body punch.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Pepper's ribcage. Pepper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Pepper misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pepper misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Pepper.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pepper blocking some punches.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pepper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pepper's elbow.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson tries a body shot but Pepper blocks it.
Pepper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson is working Pepper over against the cage.
Pepper presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Pepper.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Pepper throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Pepper misses with the head strike.
Pepper misses with the head strike.
Pepper misses with a body punch.
Johnson pushes Pepper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
#T3##CL#
Johnson darts in and clinches Pepper up against the cage.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Pepper misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Pepper.
Pepper is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Pepper controls the action.
Johnson gets through Pepper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pepper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Pepper blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Pepper throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Pepper misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johnson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pepper tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Pepper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peppers head.
Pepper lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Pepper takes a shot to the head.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Pepper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pepper lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pepper.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Johnson rushes Pepper and presses him up against the cage.
Pepper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pepper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Pepper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Johnson 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#
Pepper throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pepper.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Pepper is avoiding it.
Pepper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pepper swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Pepper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pepper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Pepper.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jack Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson stalls.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Pepper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pepper working aggressively here.
Pepper throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Pepper digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pepper misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Pepper.
Pepper trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson gets through Pepper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Pepper.
Pepper has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Pepper avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Pepper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pepper has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pepper throws a head punch that misses.
Pepper throws a head punch that misses.
Pepper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pepper cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pepper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
A right hand to the body from Pepper.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pepper backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Pepper as the two fighters clinch.
Pepper prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pepper can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pepper tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Pepper back against the cage. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Pepper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Pepper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pepper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Pepper.
Pepper misses with the head strike.
Pepper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pepper fails to land.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson wants to break free but Pepper has control.
Pepper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson tries a body shot but Pepper blocks it.
Pepper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pepper lands with a right to the head. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pepper.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Pepper.
Pepper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Pepper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Pepper.
Johnson leaning against his opponent.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Pepper prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Pepper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pepper.
Pepper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pepper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pepper backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Pepper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pepper.
Pepper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pepper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Pepper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pepper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pepper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Pepper connects with a body shot.
Pepper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Pepper swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pepper lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Pepper blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson stalling.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Pepper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pepper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pepper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pepper's elbow.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Pepper misses with some punches.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pepper misses with some punches.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Pepper.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Pepper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage.
Pepper tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Pepper drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Pepper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pepper blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Pepper has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pepper presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Pepper controls the action.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Johnson misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pepper.
Pepper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Pepper lands with a left to the head.
Pepper throws a head punch that misses.
Pepper misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pepper.
Pepper lands a body punch.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.
Pepper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pepper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pepper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pepper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pepper.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Pepper avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson. #TD2#
Pepper gets control of Johnson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pepper will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Pepper keeps moving.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pepper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Pepper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pepper 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Pepper!
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Event:
Gladiators 30 Reyn v Pepper
Date: Jun 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Pepper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Godrigueze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pepper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Godrigueze ducks under a wild hook from Pepper.
Godrigueze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pepper manages to avoid it.#CL#
Godrigueze gets a clinch.
Godrigueze drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pepper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Godrigueze ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Godrigueze no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Godrigueze is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godrigueze managing to control the position.
Godrigueze is looking to sweep but instead, Pepper has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Godrigueze is trying to get back to full guard.
Godrigueze gets back to full guard.
Godrigueze trying to control the position here.
Godrigueze manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pepper manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Godrigueze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pepper is keeping the position for now.
Godrigueze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Godrigueze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Godrigueze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pepper keeping full guard, as Godrigueze tries to pass.
Godrigueze postures up in Pepper's guard and throws a big left but Pepper blocks it. #T3#
Pepper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Godrigueze controls the pace.
Pepper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Godrigueze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Godrigueze is looking to work some ground and pound but Pepper has wrist control.
Godrigueze landing some decent shots from guard.
Godrigueze throws a big right hand that misses.
Godrigueze is looking to work some ground and pound but Pepper has wrist control.
Godrigueze working some strikes from top position.
Godrigueze postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pepper keeping moving, preventing Godrigueze from controlling successfully.
Godrigueze stands up over Pepper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Godrigueze connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#
Pepper is rocked!
Godrigueze arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Pepper's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Reyn Godrigueze!
Reyn Godrigueze retains his lightweight title!
Reyn Godrigueze seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Gladiators 21 Bravo vs Snot
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Pepper misses.
Pepper slips under a jab from King.
Pepper wants to counter with a clinch but King pushes him away.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pepper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Pepper closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
Pepper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pepper takes a shot to the head. #BC#
King breaks the clinch.
Pepper tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pepper closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.#CL2#
Pepper drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Pepper scores with a nice short uppercut.
King prevents a body shot from Pepper.
King misses with some punches.
Pepper blocks a body shot from King.
We've been informed that Pepper has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pepper lands a right hand.
Pepper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
#T1#
King taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pepper lands with a short shot to the head.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Pepper.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pepper is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King working aggressively here.
King wants to stall.
King prevents a body shot from Pepper.
Pepper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pepper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pepper throws a head punch that misses.
Pepper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Pepper has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
#T2#
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pepper fails to land.
Pepper lands a right hand.
Pepper throws a head punch that misses.
Pepper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pepper fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pepper cracks King with a nice body shot.
Pepper just leaning against King, taking a breather.
King prevents a body shot from Pepper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pepper.
King letting Pepper take a breather here.
King lands a nice uppercut.
Pepper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King gets through Pepper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King wants to break free but Pepper has control.
Pepper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King takes a shot to the head.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King tries to circle away but Pepper has him pinned against the cage.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pepper blocks an uppercut.
Pepper tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Pepper back against the cage.
Pepper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Golden King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Pepper.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King prevents a body shot from Pepper.
Pepper tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Pepper back against the cage.
King blocks an uppercut.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pepper or not.
King scores with a shot to the side of Pepper's head. #T4#
King stalling against the cage.
Pepper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pepper misses with the head strike.
Pepper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King lands a shoulder strike.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
King blocks an uppercut.
Pepper tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King blocking some punches.
Pepper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pepper struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
A short right from Pepper on the inside.
Pepper misses with a punch on the inside.
Pepper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pepper has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Pepper will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
King misses with the combination.
Pepper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Pepper closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
Pepper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pepper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pepper struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Pepper throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Pepper keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pepper struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Pepper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pepper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pepper presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pepper can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Pepper lands a nice shot to the body.
Pepper can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Pepper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pepper swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pepper up against the cage.
Pepper throws a head punch that misses.
Pepper lands with a light punch inside.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Pepper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King scores with a jab to the head.
Pepper tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
King takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2#
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pepper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pepper throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King misses with a hook.
King throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Pepper takes the fight into the clinch.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Pepper has double underhooks.
Pepper misses with some punches.
Pepper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pepper.
King presses Pepper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pepper lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pepper misses with the head strike.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pepper blocking some punches.
#T3#
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King is pushing Pepper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pepper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Pepper throws a head punch that misses.
King blocks a body shot from Pepper.
Pepper tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Pepper back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pepper scores with a shoulder strike.
Pepper lands a nice shot to the body.
King misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pepper.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pepper.
Pepper lands a right hand.
Pepper swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Pepper controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pepper.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Pepper throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pepper fails to land.
Pepper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pepper is working King over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Pepper.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pepper's elbow.
King pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Pepper.
Pepper swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pepper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Pepper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pepper misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Pepper instigates a clinch. #BC#
King breaks from the clinch.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Pepper is just out of range.
Pepper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Pepper lands a right hook to the body.
Pepper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King scores with a shot to the body.
King looks to land a left hand but Pepper moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Pepper moves into the clinch.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pepper misses with a hook to the ribs.
King is trying to break free.
Pepper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Pepper fails to land.
Pepper struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
#T1#
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pepper blocks a body shot from King.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Pepper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pepper.
King blocking some punches.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Pepper misses with a body punch.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pepper throws a head punch that misses.
Pepper misses with some punches.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pepper misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pepper.
Pepper tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
Pepper throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Golden King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Pepper.
Pepper can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King lands a left hand.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Pepper won't allow it.
Pepper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from King.
Pepper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pepper pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King blocks a body shot from Pepper.
Pepper scores with a shoulder strike.
Pepper tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King tries to break free but Pepper pushes him back against the cage.
Ryan Pepper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Pepper.
King lands an uppercut.
King gets through Pepper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pepper gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pepper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Pepper on the inside. #T3#
Pepper presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pepper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King pushes Pepper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pepper struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Pepper prevents a body shot from King.
Pepper misses with a punch to the body.
Pepper throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
Ryan Pepper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Pepper controls his hands.
Pepper misses with a short punch on the inside.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Pepper backwards.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pepper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Pepper controls the action.
#T4#
Pepper tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King tries to work over Pepper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pepper can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King misses with the head strike.
King has Pepper pushed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King tries to break free but Pepper pushes him back against the cage.
King will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pepper up against the cage.
King's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Pepper.
I've got Pepper winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ryan Pepper!
Ryan Pepper decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Gladiators FN Pepper vs Aoki
Date: Mar 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Pepper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pepper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aoki throws a lazy uppercut
and Pepper counters with a right hand to the body.
Pepper scores with a jab to the body.
Pepper looks to land a left hand but Aoki moved out of range nicely.
Aoki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pepper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Aoki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Aoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Pepper is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pepper is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Aoki seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pepper is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aoki Aoki!
A victorious Aoki Aoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Gladiators 10
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Gonzalez takes one on the button.
Pepper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#
Gonzalez is rocked!
A jab from Pepper finds it's way through Gonzalez's defenses.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Pepper finish him?
Gonzalez shoots and misses
and Pepper scores with a counter punch that sends Gonzalez to the canvas! Pepper smells blood - he's punishing Gonzalez with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gonzalez has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Pepper!
Ryan Pepper decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
HFC New Years Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Pepper lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Brendan Conlon has been cut.
Pepper scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pepper. Conlon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conlon misses the shot to the body.
Pepper ducks under a wild hook from Conlon.
Brendan Conlon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pepper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pepper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good shot there by Pepper.#ROC2#
Conlon is rocked!
Pepper scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conlon misses the shot to the body.
Pepper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conlon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pepper counters with a nice body shot.
Conlon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Conlon misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Pepper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Conlon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Pepper keeps control of Conlon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pepper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pepper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Pepper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Conlon slips a straight right by Pepper.
Pepper slips under a jab.
Conlon dodges the punch combination from Pepper.
#KD2#
Pepper drops Conlon with a beautiful combination! Conlon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pepper is looking for the KO!
Oh Conlon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! Pepper delivers a spinning backfist that drops Conlon like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Ryan Pepper!
Ryan Pepper is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Ryan Pepper misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
HFC 27 Creed vs. Pepper
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Pepper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creed was well out of range. Poor timing from Pepper.#KD2#
Pepper cracks Creed with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Creed looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pepper finish him?
#ROC2#
Creed is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Johny Creed has been cut.
Creed leaves his chin hanging out and Pepper seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Creed crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Pepper!
Ryan Pepper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Pepper moves into range and clinches up with McSmitty.
A bit of stalling here from Pepper.
Pepper lands a nice uppercut.
Pepper lands a left hand.
Pepper lands a right hand.
Pepper is pushing McSmitty up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pepper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pepper creates a bit of space for himself and rocks McSmitty with a big uppercut! McSmitty tries to clinch up but Pepper pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples McSmitty to the mat! McSmitty covers up and Pepper unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryan Pepper!
Ryan Pepper bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Pepper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Pepper closes the distance and pushes McSmitty back into the cage.
Pepper digs a right hand into McSmitty's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McSmitty's gas tank.
Pepper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pepper has McSmitty pressed against the cage, preventing McSmitty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pepper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pepper lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
McSmitty is rocked!
Pepper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McSmitty or not.
Oh McSmitty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pepper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McSmitty or not.
A shot in the inside from Pepper.
Pepper lands a body shot.
McSmitty is breathing heavily.
Pepper has McSmitty pressed against the cage, preventing McSmitty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McSmitty wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McSmitty wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pepper pushes McSmitty against the cage. Pepper is working some dirty boxing. Pepper pushes off with a quick right hook! McSmitty goes down! McSmitty tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pepper moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Pepper!
A less than humble Ryan Pepper misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Pepper clinches with his opponent.
Pepper tries a body shot but McSmitty blocks it.
Pepper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McSmitty backwards.
Pepper has McSmitty pressed against the cage, preventing McSmitty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McSmitty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#KD#
Pepper drops McSmitty onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McSmitty is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
McSmitty is rocked!
Pepper pushes McSmitty against the cage. Pepper is working some dirty boxing. Pepper pushes off with a quick right hook! McSmitty goes down! McSmitty tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pepper moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Pepper!
Ryan Pepper decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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