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Event:
RBB 6: Joon vs Crixus
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Hund shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Piano as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Piano has closed the distance and engaged Hund in a clinch.
Piano gets underhooks to prevent Hund's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Hund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hund definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hund misses with a takedown attempt - Piano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Hund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hund shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Piano but Piano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hund. #CL2#
Piano pushes Hund up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hund keeps control of Piano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hund tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hund tries to pull guard but Piano won't allow it.
Hund tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Piano just stands there and leans against the ropes.#T1#
Hund jumps guard but Piano stands there with Hund around his waist. Hund gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hund is trying to pull guard but Piano has him pressed against the ropes.
Piano is looking to break free of the clinch but Hund has double underhooks.
Hund is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Piano manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Hund tries to keep at a distance but Piano has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Hund manages to break the clinch.
Hund shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hund.
Hund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Piano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Piano throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
Piano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hund tries to pull guard but Piano forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD#
Hund pulls guard effortlessly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hund is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hund wants to improve his position but instead Piano has moved into half guard.
Hund is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Piano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Piano's back!#T3##SUB#
Piano is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Piano defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Piano is trying to stand back up.
Hund struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Hund goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Piano escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Hund tries to roll over but Piano keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hund moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuoco Piano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Piano closes the distance and clinches up with Hund, looking for a takedown. Piano pushes Hund against the ropes but Hund circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hund fails to land the takedown.
Piano leaves Hund with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Piano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Piano's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Piano duly obliges.
Piano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Piano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hund.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Hund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hund is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Piano.
Piano misses with a wild combination.
Hund swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Piano lands with a hook. Hund tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Giuoco Piano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Piano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hund.
Piano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hund.
Hund fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Piano fails to land with a series of punches.
Piano throws a combination. Hund tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Piano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hund shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Piano as he avoids it easily.
Piano works over Hund's head and body with a nice combination.
Piano is breathing heavily.
Hund looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Borys Hund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Piano tries to bum rush Hund with a series of wild strikes but Hund uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Piano. No joy for Hund on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hund or perhaps it was just good defense by Piano, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hund is defended easily by Piano.
Hund showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Piano.
Danga de danga de dang - Piano scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piano cracks Hund with a good jab.
Piano tries to bum rush Hund with a series of wild strikes but Hund uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Piano stuffs the takedown.
Hund closes the distance and clinches up with Piano, looking for a takedown. Hund pushes Piano against the ropes but Piano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hund on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Piano shoots in looking for a takedown. Hund tries to sprawl out of it but Piano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Hund manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hund is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Piano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Piano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Piano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hund walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Piano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hund misses with a hook. Piano ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Piano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T3##TD#
Hund ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hund no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hund lands an upkick as Piano stands over him.#SUB#
Hund escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Piano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Piano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hund. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Piano won't allow Hund to sweep him here.
Hund wants to stand but Piano is controlling the position. #T4#
Piano wants to stand but Hund has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hund shoots in looking for a takedown. Piano tries to sprawl out of it but Hund keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Piano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Piano closes the distance and clinches.
Piano is trying to break the clinch but Hund is controlling him.
Hund is trying to pull guard but Piano turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Piano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hund circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuoco Piano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Piano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hund doesn't seem bothered though.
Hund shoots for a double leg takedown but Piano sprawls well. He's pushed Hund's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Piano jabs Hund right on the nose. Hund blinks but takes it well.
Hund shoots in looking for a takedown. Piano tries to sprawl out of it but Hund keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Piano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Piano wants to clinch up but Hund keeps it at a distance.
Piano throws a nice looking combination but Hund bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Piano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hund has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Hund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hund or perhaps it was just good defense by Piano, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hund defends well and Piano ends up having to push Hund into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hund shoots in for a double leg but Piano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Piano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Piano is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hund is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Piano pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Piano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Hund throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Piano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hund is in Piano's guard.
Hund prevents Piano from getting back to his feet.
Hund trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hund postures up in Piano's guard and throws a big left but Piano blocks it.
Piano keeping moving, preventing Hund from controlling successfully.
Hund postures up in Piano's guard and throws a big left but Piano blocks it. #T2#
Hund trying to control the position from guard on top but Piano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hund throwing strikes but missing.
Borys Hund overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hund looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hund has gone for a leg lock! Piano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hund's guard.#REVB#
Hund 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.#T3#
Hund wants to stand up but Piano is controlling him. #SUB#
Piano has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hund to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Piano is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hund pulls down on the head and he's put Piano to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Borys Hund!
Borys Hund thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RBB Fight Night I
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Piano with a jab.
Joon slips a jab and a cross from Piano.
We've been told by Piano's head coaches at The Bear's Den ($300) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Piano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Joon moves into the clinch.
Piano blocks the elbow strike.
Joon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joon trying to land knees to the body.
Joon misses with a knee strike.
Joon throws a head punch that misses.
Joon misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Joon to work.
Joon misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piano has had enough of the clinch but Joon keeps him there for the moment.
Joon stalling the fight.
Joon misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Piano.
Joon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Piano prevents a body shot from Joon.
Joon throws a head punch that misses.
Joon can't find room to land a body shot as Piano controls the action.
Piano can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Joon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joon scores with a shoulder strike.
Joon throws a punch but it's blocked by Piano.
Joon misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Piano blocks a body shot from Joon.
Piano tries to circle away but Joon has him pinned against the cage.
Piano blocks a body shot from Joon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joon.
Joon tries a body shot but Piano blocks it.
Joon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Piano avoids it.
Joon misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Piano avoids a wild elbow strike from Joon.
Piano blocks an uppercut.
Joon throws an elbow that misses.
Joon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Joon misses with the head strike.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Piano.
Joon pushes Piano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Joon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Piano up against the cage.
Joon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Joon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Piano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Joon misses with a punch to the body.
Joon can't find room to land a body shot as Piano controls the action.
Joon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Joon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joon swings wildly with an uppercut but Piano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Piano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Piano.
Piano managing to block the knees to the body from Joon.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Joon.
Joon keeps control of Piano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Joon working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joon throws an elbow but it misses.
We've been informed that Joon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Joon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Joon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting on Joon's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chul Gun Joon 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#
Joon cracks the inside of Piano's front leg.
Piano jabs Joon right on the nose. Joon blinks but takes it well.
A combination from Piano does no damage.
Joon avoids the body shot from Piano.
Piano dives in and grabs Joon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joon pushes down on Piano's head and hops out.
Joon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Joon throws a low kick but Piano moves out of range easily.
Piano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joon.
Joon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Piano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Joon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Piano throws a series of punches but Joon avoids them all with ease.
Joon stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuoco Piano. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Joon has closed the distance and engaged Piano in a clinch.
Piano wants to break free but Joon has control.
Joon tries to throw a body punch but Piano avoids it by throwing Joon back against the cage.
Chul Gun Joon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joon misses with a body punch.
Joon tries a body shot but Piano blocks it.
#T1#
Piano blocks a body shot from Joon.
Joon gets through Piano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joon misses with a punch on the inside.
Joon missing with knees to the body.
Joon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joon missing with knees to the body.
Joon stalling.
Piano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Piano blocks a body shot from Joon.
Joon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joon. #T2#
Piano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Joon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Piano's efforts to push away.
Joon working aggressively here.
Piano being controlled against the cage.
Joon misses with a body punch.
Joon is struggling to control the position.
Piano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Joon controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
Joon tries a knee to the head but Piano blocks it.
Piano is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Joon as the two fighters clinch.
Piano prevents a body shot from Joon.
Joon has Piano pressed against the cage, preventing Piano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Joon'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.
Joon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Joon throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Joon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Joon misses with a punch to the body.
Joon swings wildly with an uppercut but Piano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Joon on the inside.
Joon throws a punch but it's blocked by Piano.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joon throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Joon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Piano misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chul Gun Joon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Piano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joon.
Joon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Piano throws a right hand that Joon ducks under and follows up with a left that Joon also avoids with ease.
Joon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#TD2#
Joon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Joon lands in his opponent's guard.
Joon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Joon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Piano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joon throws a big elbow that misses.
Joon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Piano's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joon throws a big right hand that misses.
Piano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joon.
Joon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Joon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joon is working Piano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Piano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Joon is looking to work some ground and pound but Piano has wrist control.
Joon throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Joon is in close to Piano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Joon throws a big right hand that misses.
Joon stands up over Piano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Joon stands up over Piano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joon with a nice head shot there.
Joon postures up and lands a big shot to Piano's brow.
Joon works over Piano with some ground and pound from guard.
Joon throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Piano wants to stand but Joon is controlling the position.
Joon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joon distracts Piano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Joon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Piano's head.
Joon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Piano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Joon distracts Piano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Joon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Joon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Joon looking to pass the guard.
Chul Gun Joon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Joon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joon stands up over Piano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joon cracks Piano with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chul Gun Joon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Joon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Giuoco Piano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Piano has momentary wrist control but Joon slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chul Gun Joon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Joon 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chul Gun Joon!
Chul Gun Joon took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Piano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Piano swinging wildly here.
Newman really is a fat lump.
Piano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Newman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Piano throws a right and a left that Newman avoids nicely.
Newman is looking to clinch but Piano is avoiding it.
Piano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Piano looking to score a takedown here. Newman is defending well but Piano drives through and ends up in Newman's guard.
Piano throws an elbow that misses. Newman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Piano's guard. Nice move by Newman!#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Newman.
Newman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Newman gets to his feet - Piano follows without any prompting. #T1#
Piano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Piano lands a jab-cross combination.
Piano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Piano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Newman backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Newman closes the distance and clinches.
Piano has had enough of the clinch but Newman keeps him there for the moment.
Newman tries a knee to the head but Piano blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Newman.#TD#
Newman jumps into guard, dragging Piano to the mat.
Piano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Piano wants to pass the guard but Newman is keeping the position.#T2#
Piano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Piano is looking to work some ground and pound but Newman has wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Piano gets to his feet. Newman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Piano scores with a one two! Newman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Piano misses with a wild combination.
#T3##TD2#
Piano drives through with a takedown into Newman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Newman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Piano controls the pace.
Piano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Newman is working an open guard so Piano takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Newman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Newman tries to close the distance and clinch but Piano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newman is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Piano moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuoco Piano!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Piano tries to bum rush Rowland with a series of wild strikes but Rowland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Piano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rowland tries to pull guard but Piano holds him up against the cage and eventually Rowland drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Piano gets control of Rowland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Piano will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Piano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Piano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rowland is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Piano pushes Rowland off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Piano. That snapped Rowland's head back.
#CL2#
Piano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Rowland tries to pull guard but Piano holds him up against the cage and eventually Rowland drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, Piano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rowland is trying to pull guard but Piano has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Rowland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rowland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Piano smiles and moves away.
Piano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rowland circles away quickly and effectively.
Piano lunges at Rowland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rowland's hand.
Piano lands with a nice combination. Rowland backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Buck Rowland has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Piano. #TD2#
Piano fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rowland to the ground. Piano is now in Rowland's guard.#ES#
Rowland pushes Piano off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piano throws a series of punches but Rowland avoids them all with ease.
Rowland really is a fat lump.#CL2#
Piano clinches.
Rowland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Piano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Rowland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rowland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Piano is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Piano lands a jab to Rowland's midsection.
Nice body punch from Piano. #TD2#
Piano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Piano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Rowland sneaks out the side door and pushes Piano away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Piano moves into range and clinches up with Rowland.
Rowland tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Piano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rowland fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Rowland decides to pull guard.
Piano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rowland's guard.
Rowland is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Piano decides to return to a standing position. #T3##TD2#
Piano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Piano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Piano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rowland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Piano throws a big elbow that misses.
Piano is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Piano stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Piano works over Rowland's head and body with a nice combination.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Piano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Piano leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Piano's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#TD2#
Piano has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rowland uses from the top position.
Piano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rowland is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rowland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rowland trying to control the position from guard on top but Piano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuoco Piano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buck Rowland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Piano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rowland trying to control from the bottom.
Piano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Piano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rowland defending well though.
Piano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Piano with the ground and pound but Rowland uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Piano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Piano preventing the sweep. #T1#
Piano stays in close to Rowland's body and controls the position.
Piano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Piano gets a takedown into half guard.
Rowland misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Giuoco Piano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Piano is controlling the pace.
Piano's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2##SUB2#
Piano is looking for a kimura here.
Piano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rowland regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Piano. #T3#
Piano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Piano throws a strike aimed at the side of Rowland's head but Rowland avoids it well.
Rowland prevents Piano from improving position. #SU2#
Piano decides to stand back up. Piano steps back and let's Rowland get back to his feet.#TD2#
Piano shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rowland napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Piano advances to full mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Piano unloads with some shots from mount but Rowland bucks and avoids them well.
Poor strikes thrown by Piano there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Piano throws some wild stikes that Rowland manages to avoid easily.
Piano thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Piano looking to finish with strikes here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piano punching from mount but Rowland doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuoco Piano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buck Rowland's cut.
That's time! Rowland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Piano.
Piano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Piano lands a body shot.
Piano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rowland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Piano gets a double leg takedown into Rowland's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rowland manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Piano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rowland up against the cage.
Rowland is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Piano to keep the fight standing.
Piano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1##TD2#
Piano successfully pulls guard.
Piano is wriggling around but Rowland manages to pass to half guard.
Rowland missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Piano kicks Rowland off and gets back to his feet.
Piano lands a two punch combo.
Piano swats away the attempt to clinch by Rowland.
Piano throws a series of strikes that have Rowland backpedaling.
Piano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Piano feints and as Rowland raises his hands in defense, Piano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rowland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Rowland is trying to control the position but Piano postures up.
Piano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Piano throws a strike but Rowland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rowland throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Piano manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Piano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Piano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Piano is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rowland can't fight it off and eventually Piano manages to take the fight to the floor. Rowland looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Piano tries to free his leg and advance position but Rowland is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Piano stands up from Rowland's guard - Piano perhaps looking for a knockout.
Piano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rowland eats them both and turns towards Piano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Piano scores with a takedown into Rowland's guard.#ES#
Rowland wriggles free and stands up. #T4##CL2#
Piano closes the distance and pushes Rowland back into the cage.#TD2#
Piano gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rowland regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rowland keeping moving, preventing Piano from controlling successfully.
Piano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Piano lands a couple of elbows.
Rowland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giuoco Piano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Piano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuoco Piano!
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