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Event:
RS 162 Happy New Year
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Le shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Le controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Le Pizon is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Le presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Le Pizon letting Le take a breather here.
Le gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Le Pizon.
Le lands a good knee to the midsection. Le Pizon won't want to take too many of those.
Le Pizon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Pizon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Le gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Le has a couple of punches blocked by Le Pizon.
Le lands a nice knee to the body.
Le looking for a takedown.
Le crunches a lovely knee into Le Pizon's ribcage.#BC2#
Le breaks the clinch.
Le throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Le pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Le Pizon shoots in looking for a takedown. Le tries to sprawl out of it but Le Pizon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Le manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Le Pizon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Le gets a double leg takedown into Le Pizon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Pizon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
My spies in Blackscar Fitness inform me that Le has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Le seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #ES#
Le Pizon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Le off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Le Pizon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Le sprawls well. Le wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Le Pizon gets slowly back to his feet.
Le connects with a leg kick. Le Pizon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Le Pizon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Le stuffs the takedown.
Le bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Le lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
Le throws a sloppy head kick and Le Pizon moves out of range easily.
Le Pizon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Le closes the distance but Le Pizon moves to the side
and Le Pizon counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Kung Le has been cut.
Le stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Le wants it to stay on the feet.
Le swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Pizon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Le Pizon has his takedown stuffed
and Le counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Le plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Le misses with a takedown attempt - Le Pizon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Le Pizon tries to counter with a takedown but Le is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Le dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kung Le's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Le Pizon slips a jab and a cross from Le.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Le, right into the meat.
No joy there for Le, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Le fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Le throws a series of punches but Le Pizon avoids them all with ease.
Le Pizon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Le counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jonny Le Pizon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Le moves into the clinch.
Le misses with some punches.
Le stalling.
#T1#
Le can't find room to land a body shot as Le Pizon controls the action.
Le lands a shot to the body.
Le Pizon is working for takedown but Le is calmly controlling the position for now.
Le has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Le Pizon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Le gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Le Pizon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Pizon controls his hands.
Le is pressed up against the cage. Le Pizon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Le down to the mat. Le avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Le connects with a high kick. #T2#
Le lands a high kick!
Kung Le seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Pizon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Le thows a body kick. Le Pizon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Le Pizon shoots in but no luck this time.
Le scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Le Pizon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Le connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Le.
Le throws a one two combo.
#T3##TD#
Le Pizon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Le manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Le Pizon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Le lands with a short shot to the head.
Le tries to land a knee to the head but Le Pizon blocks with his arms.
Le is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Le Pizon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Le Pizon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Le stops a takedown attempt from Le Pizon.
#T4#
Le tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Pizon's elbow. #BC2#
Le breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le lands a head kick. Le Pizon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Le lands with a nice body punch.
Le lands a head kick. Le Pizon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Le Pizon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Le is fending him off so far but Le Pizon persists. Nope, Le circles away and we're back to standing.
Le tries to clinch but Le Pizon is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Le showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kung Le's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Le Pizon scores with a takedown into Le's guard.
Le Pizon is looking to work some ground and pound but Le has wrist control.
Le trying to keep a closed guard but Le Pizon is proving a slippery customer.
Le working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Le Pizon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Pizon won't allow Le to sweep him here.
Le Pizon trying to control the position from guard on top but Le is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Le Pizon connects with a couple of short punches.
Le looking for a sweep. Not yet Le, not yet.
Le pulls Le Pizon in close to his closed guard and prevents Le Pizon from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Le wants to sweep but no luck.
Le Pizon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Le Pizon preventing the sweep.
Le Pizon scoring with some ground and pound.
Le avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Le is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Le in particular looking to stall.
Jonny Le Pizon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES#
Le Pizon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Le throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Le Pizon's head.
Le Pizon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Le Pizon shoots in looking for a takedown. Le tries to sprawl out of it but Le Pizon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Le manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Le lands a right hook to the body.
Le Pizon takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Le lands a head kick. Le Pizon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Le lands a head kick. Le Pizon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Le Pizon shoots for a takedown but Le saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Le. #ES#
Le Pizon sneaks out the side door and pushes Le away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le scores with a head kick. Le Pizon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice body punch from Le.
Kung Le seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Le Pizon shoots in and bounces Le off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Le Pizon stops Le from standing up.
Kung Le is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Le keeping full guard, as Le Pizon tries to pass.
Le really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Le Pizon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Le Pizon advances to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Le Pizon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Le keeps working.
Le is trying to control but can't.
Le Pizon wants to take a breather but Le is having none of it.
Le is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jonny Le Pizon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Pizon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kung Le.
I've got Le 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kung Le!
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Event:
RS 156 Sick With It
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Apollo has managed to clinch.
Apollo gets through Le Pizon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Apollo pushes off an throws an elbow but Le Pizon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Apollo jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Apollo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Le Pizon is aware though and is defending well.
Le Pizon trying to control but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Le Pizon looking to pass the guard.
Le Pizon is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Apollo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Le Pizon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Apollo controls the pace.#T1#
Apollo stops Le Pizon from standing up. #ES2#
Le Pizon pushes Apollo off and gets back to his feet.
Apollo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Le Pizon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Apollo throws a head kick that Le Pizon semi-blocks.
Apollo fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Apollo moves into the clinch successfully.
Apollo pushes Le Pizon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apollo lands a right hand.
The referee calls for Apollo to work.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Le Pizon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T2#
Le Pizon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Apollo after a bit of a struggle.
A hook to the body from Apollo.
Le Pizon takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Jonny Le Pizon has been cut.
Le Pizon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Apollo prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Pizon.
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.
Apollo tries a body shot but Le Pizon blocks it.
Le Pizon takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3##TD#
Apollo pulls Le Pizon into guard.
Le Pizon 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.
Le Pizon throwing strikes from guard but Apollo blocks nicely.
Le Pizon throws a big elbow that misses.
Apollo looking to control.
Apollo looking for a sweep. Not yet Apollo, not yet. #SUB#
Apollo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Pizon stands up over Apollo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Apollo is trying to keep Le Pizon in close.
Le Pizon works over Apollo with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Le Pizon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Le Pizon throwing strikes but missing.
Le Pizon trying to control but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Le Pizon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Apollo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Le Pizon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Apollo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Le Pizon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Apollo moves to clinch but Le Pizon breaks away #TD2#
and Le Pizon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Le Pizon from controlling successfully.
Le Pizon working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Pizon looking to sit in guard and control but Apollo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Apollo wants to pass the guard but Le Pizon is keeping the position.
Max Apollo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Le Pizon wants to stand but Apollo is controlling the position. #T1##ES2#
Le Pizon wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Apollo has closed the distance and engaged Le Pizon in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Max Apollo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Le Pizon takes an elbow to the temple.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Pizon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Le Pizon blocking some punches.
Apollo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Apollo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Le Pizon's defenses.
Apollo tries to land knees in the clinch but Le Pizon avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Apollo pulls Le Pizon into guard.
#SUB#
Apollo is looking for a triangle but Le Pizon pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Apollo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Le Pizon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Apollo has tightened it up now! Le Pizon should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Max Apollo!
A very excited looking Max Apollo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RS 152 Bad Intentions
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Le Pizon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a double jab
letting Le Pizon counter with a right hand.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Le Pizon, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Le Pizon against the cage but Le Pizon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jonny Le Pizon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jones.
Le Pizon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Le Pizon tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Le Pizon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Jones wants to clinch
and Le Pizon counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Jones manages to pull guard.
Jones has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zen Balance Monastery. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Le Pizon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Le Pizon won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Le Pizon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Le Pizon looking to pass the guard.
Le Pizon trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T2#
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Le Pizon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Le Pizon is trying to stand.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Le Pizon's head. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones wants to control but Le Pizon is keeping him busy.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Le Pizon defending well though. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Le Pizon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Pizon is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Jones is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Le Pizon is trying to escape and Jones transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Le Pizon is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jones! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shawn Jones!
Shawn Jones made sure to mention his sponsor, Amped Performance ($200/160q) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
RS 148 Caged Combat
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Schultz thows a body kick. Le Pizon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A combination from Schultz does no damage.
Le Pizon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Schultz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Le Pizon has his takedown stuffed
and Schultz counters with a three punch combo that has Le Pizon backing up. Le Pizon nods at Schultz to acknowledge the strikes.
Le Pizon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schultz tries to avoid it but Le Pizon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schultz to the ground. Schultz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schultz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Le Pizon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jonny Le Pizon has been cut.
Le Pizon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Le Pizon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Schultz lands a big head kick that sends Le Pizon tumbling to the mat! Schultz takes a step backwards and waves Le Pizon back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Le Pizon is rocked!#T1#
Le Pizon loses concentration momentarily and Schultz pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Le Pizon crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Schultz finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Schultz!
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Event:
GFO Challenge Pizon v For Real
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
For Real connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Le Pizon's hands.
For Real tries to clinch but Le Pizon is having none of it.
Le Pizon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Le Pizon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. For Real looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
For Real seems a little lost for a moment, as Le Pizon dominates the positioning.
Check out the look on Le Pizon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Le Pizon is looking to take a break and control but For Real is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Pizon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Le Pizon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Pizon scoring with punches from side control.
Le Pizon trying to control the action but For Real is working from the bottom.
For Real is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Check out the look on Le Pizon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Le Pizon trying to control the position but For Real is working away.
Le Pizon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but For Real sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Le Pizon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Le Pizon controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Pizon is looking to take a break and control but For Real is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Pizon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Le Pizon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Le Pizon trying to control the action but For Real is working from the bottom.
For Real is working to avoid the ground and pound but Le Pizon connects with a decent elbow.
Le Pizon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Le Pizon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Le Pizon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but For Real is avoiding damage well.
For Real taking punishment in the form of punches.
For Real is breathing heavily.
Le Pizon working the head with strikes.
Le Pizon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Le Pizon scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Le Pizon tries to score with some ground and pound. For Real controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
For Real is not content to let Le Pizon control the position.
For Real parries the strikes from Le Pizon easily there. Le Pizon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable For Real to escape.
Le Pizon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
For Real takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
For Real takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Le Pizon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Le Pizon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
For Real on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Le Pizon just content to control the position. #T4#
Check out the look on Le Pizon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Le Pizon is working For Real over with some ground and pound from side control.
For Real knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Le Pizon on the ground.
Le Pizon advances to full mount.
Le Pizon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Le Pizon dominating with strikes here.
Le Pizon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Le Pizon lands a nice shot 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!
Le Pizon lands a nice shot to the head.
A big strike lands for Le Pizon! That's really hurt For Real and he's turned his back - Le Pizon keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Le Pizon jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Le Pizon!
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Event:
DFN#17 Ibaka vs Feltre
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Le Pizon shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Putin does it's job there.
No luck for Le Pizon with that takedown attempt.
Le Pizon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Le Pizon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putin throws a hook but Le Pizon blocks it.
Le Pizon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Putin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Putin connects with a body shot.
Putin lands with a nice body punch.
Putin cracks Le Pizon with an open hand slap.#TD#
Le Pizon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Le Pizon showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Pizon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putin trying to control here.
Le Pizon missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1##SUB#
Le Pizon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Putin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Le Pizon.
Le Pizon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Le Pizon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Le Pizon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Le Pizon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Le Pizon is looking to take a break and control but Putin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Le Pizon is nestled in close to Putin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Pizon trying to pass the guard but Putin defending well.
Putin wants to get back to full guard.
Le Pizon is looking to advance position but Putin won't allow it.
Le Pizon throwing shots but Putin is blocking nicely.
Le Pizon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Putin keeps working.
Putin wants to control but Le Pizon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Le Pizon is nestled in close to Putin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Le Pizon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Putin's head. #SUB#
Le Pizon is looking for a kimura but Putin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Le Pizon to get the leverage.
Le Pizon is trying to control. Putin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Le Pizon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Le Pizon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Le Pizon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Le Pizon missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Le Pizon wants to free his trapped foot but Putin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Le Pizon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Le Pizon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Le Pizon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Le Pizon is trying to control the action in half guard but Putin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Le Pizon uses his free foot to push down on Putin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Putin.
Le Pizon unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Putin wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Le Pizon celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Le Pizon!
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Event:
Blast Vegas 5 : Gods and Men
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Le Pizon shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Le Pizon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Le Pizon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Le Pizon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Le Pizon trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Le Pizon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Pizon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jones's legs.
Le Pizon in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1##SU#
Le Pizon stands up and beckons Jones to his feet.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Le Pizon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Le Pizon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Le Pizon is controlling him.
Le Pizon throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Le Pizon from controlling successfully.
Le Pizon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Le Pizon.
Le Pizon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Le Pizon distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Le Pizon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Le Pizon from controlling successfully.
Le Pizon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Le Pizon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Le Pizon throwing strikes but missing.
Le Pizon prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Le Pizon pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones is trying to stand.
#T3#
Le Pizon throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Le Pizon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Le Pizon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Le Pizon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Le Pizon wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Le Pizon thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones pushes Le Pizon off but Le Pizon dives into side control.
#T4#
Jones defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Le Pizon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones tries to escape but Le Pizon is in control.
Le Pizon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SU#
Le Pizon decides to stand back up. #TD#
Le Pizon shoots in and bounces Jones off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Le Pizon looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Le Pizon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jones lands a jab.#TD#
Le Pizon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Le Pizon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Le Pizon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Cris Jones has been cut.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Le Pizon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Le Pizon throws a big right hand that misses.
Le Pizon pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Pizon prevents Jones from standing back up.
#SUB#
Le Pizon is looking for a kimura here.
Le Pizon is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now. #T1#
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones tries to kick Le Pizon off but Le Pizon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Jones has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Le Pizon is on him like a limpet, forcing Jones back against the ropes.
Le Pizon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#BC#
Le Pizon manages to break the clinch.
Le Pizon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Le Pizon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jonny Le Pizon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Le Pizon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Le Pizon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Le Pizon persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Le Pizon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Pizon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Jones connects with a body shot.
Le Pizon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Le Pizon backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Pizon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Le Pizon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Le Pizon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones lands a nice hook to Le Pizon's body. Le Pizon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cris Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Le Pizon is defended easily by Jones.
Jones jabs Le Pizon right on the nose. Le Pizon blinks but takes it well.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Le Pizon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Le Pizon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
As Le Pizon backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Le Pizon manages to avoid it all.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Le Pizon slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Le Pizon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cris Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Le Pizon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Le Pizon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Le Pizon ends up having to push Jones into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Le Pizon on that attempt.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Le Pizon fails to land the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Jones tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Le Pizon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Le Pizon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Le Pizon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Le Pizon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Le Pizon drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Le Pizon off! Le Pizon jumps back into Jones's guard.
Le Pizon passes into half guard.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Le Pizon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cris Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cris Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Le Pizon looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Le Pizon.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Le Pizon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Le Pizon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Le Pizon throws a big right hand that misses.
Le Pizon wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Pizon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Le Pizon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Le Pizon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Le Pizon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Le Pizon misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Le Pizon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Le Pizon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Le Pizon won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Le Pizon throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Le Pizon's guard. Nice move by Jones!#REVB#
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Le Pizon's guard.
Le Pizon wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Le Pizon's guard.
Le Pizon wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES#
Le Pizon is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Jones presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Le Pizon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Pizon with a knee to the head.
Le Pizon pressing his opponent against the ropes. #T3#
Le Pizon lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Cris Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Le Pizon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Le Pizon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones wants to stand but Le Pizon is controlling the position.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Le Pizon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Pizon trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well. #T4#
Le Pizon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Le Pizon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Le Pizon thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Le Pizon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Le Pizon.
#ES2#
Jones kicks Le Pizon off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jonny Le Pizon did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Cris Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Jones swinging wildly here.
Le Pizon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Le Pizon persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Le Pizon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Jones is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Le Pizon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Le Pizon throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Le Pizon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Le Pizon persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Le Pizon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones throws a combination that misses
enabling Le Pizon to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Le Pizon drives through with a takedown into Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Le Pizon is having none of it.
Le Pizon throws a big elbow that misses.
Le Pizon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Le Pizon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Le Pizon is having none of it.
Le Pizon is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Le Pizon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Le Pizon from controlling successfully. #T2#
Le Pizon wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Le Pizon postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Le Pizon lands a couple of elbows.
Le Pizon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Le Pizon is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Le Pizon pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Le Pizon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Le Pizon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jonny Le Pizon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is not content to let Le Pizon control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Le Pizon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Le Pizon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.#TD#
Le Pizon feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Le Pizon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Le Pizon stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Le Pizon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jones prevents Le Pizon from moving into mount. #T4#
The strikes coming from Le Pizon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Le Pizon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jones pushes Le Pizon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Le Pizon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Le Pizon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jones is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Le Pizon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Le Pizon lands a nice forearm strike.
Le Pizon lands a decent elbow from side control.
Le Pizon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Le Pizon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones parries the strikes from Le Pizon easily there. Le Pizon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Le Pizon had his way with Cris Jones in that round.
The cut man is working on Cris Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Le Pizon is defended easily by Jones.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Le Pizon.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Le Pizon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Le Pizon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Le Pizon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Pizon is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Le Pizon throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Le Pizon's guard. Nice move by Jones!#REVB##T1#
Jones tries to stand but Le Pizon is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Le Pizon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Le Pizon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Le Pizon off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Le Pizon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Jones gets caught napping as Le Pizon dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Jones pushes Le Pizon off and gets back to his feet.
Jones scores with a one two! Le Pizon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Le Pizon counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Le Pizon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
No luck for Le Pizon with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Jones looks to move away, Le Pizon throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Le Pizon looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Le Pizon shoots in but no luck this time.
Le Pizon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.#TD#
Jones gets caught napping as Le Pizon dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Jones has his feet on Le Pizon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Le Pizon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Le Pizon somewhat.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Le Pizon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Le Pizon is controlling him well. #T3#
Le Pizon trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Le Pizon lands strikes from half guard.
Le Pizon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Le Pizon there.
Jones is looking to escape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Le Pizon connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Le Pizon is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Le Pizon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Le Pizon wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Le Pizon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Le Pizon is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Le Pizon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones won't allow Le Pizon to pass to mount.
Le Pizon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Le Pizon.
Le Pizon thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Le Pizon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cris Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Le Pizon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Le Pizon!
Jonny Le Pizon is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
Blast Vegas 2: The Contenders
Date: Jun 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Le Pizon gets a takedown into half guard.
Cruz taking some punishment here, with Le Pizon in his half guard.
Le Pizon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Le Pizon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Le Pizon lands a nice short elbow.
Cruz's coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Cruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Le Pizon pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Cruz won't allow Le Pizon to pass to mount.
Le Pizon working Cruz over with strikes.
Le Pizon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Le Pizon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Le Pizon slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead.
Le Pizon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Le Pizon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Le Pizon on the ground.
Le Pizon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Pizon landing strikes from the mount.#T1#
Le Pizon raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!
Le Pizon postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Cruz in real trouble here! The ref calls for Cruz to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Le Pizon!
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Event:
Blast Vegas 1: Genesis
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Le Pizon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Le Pizon goes for a double leg but Evans avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Evans continues to drive forward.
Le Pizon misses with a takedown attempt - Evans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Emmanuel Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Le Pizon.
Evans goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Evans digs a good body shot into Le Pizon's ribs.#TD2#
Le Pizon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Evans was covering up waiting for the punch and Le Pizon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Evans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Le Pizon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Le Pizon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Le Pizon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Le Pizon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Le Pizon wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Evans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Le Pizon postures up in Evans's guard and throws a big left but Evans blocks it.
Le Pizon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Le Pizon wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Le Pizon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Le Pizon throwing strikes but missing.
Le Pizon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Le Pizon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Evans counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Evans wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Le Pizon dives in and grabs Evans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes down on Le Pizon's head and hops out.
Evans tries to clinch but Le Pizon is having none of it.
Le Pizon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Evans defends it nicely.
That kick from Evans tenderised Le Pizon's leg. Le Pizon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice sprawl there from Evans as Le Pizon shoots in.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Le Pizon shoots in looking for a takedown. Evans tries to sprawl out of it but Le Pizon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Evans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Le Pizon looks winded!#T3##TD2#
Le Pizon shoots in and gets a takedown into Evans's guard.
Evans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Le Pizon on the ground.
Evans controls Le Pizon momentarily but Le Pizon frees himself.
Le Pizon won't allow Evans to sweep him here.
Le Pizon postures up.
Le Pizon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Le Pizon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Le Pizon. #SUB2#
Le Pizon drops back looking for a leg! Evans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Evans manages to kick Le Pizon off! Le Pizon jumps back into Evans's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Le Pizon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Le Pizon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Evans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Le Pizon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Le Pizon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Evans is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Le Pizon landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonny Le Pizon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Le Pizon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An inside leg kick lands from Evans. #TD2#
Le Pizon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Evans keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Le Pizon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Le Pizon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Evans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Le Pizon.
Evans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Le Pizon.
Le Pizon works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Pizon breaks from Evans's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Le Pizon working for a guillotine from mount but Evans is in no mood to give up.
Le Pizon looking to control but Evans is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Le Pizon lands a big shot there that rocks Evans but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Le Pizon throwing strikes here but Evans is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Evans is trying to escape the mount.
Le Pizon working Evans over with strikes here.
Le Pizon postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Evans in real trouble here! The ref calls for Evans to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Le Pizon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Le Pizon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Le Pizon wants to control but Returns is keeping him busy.
Le Pizon trying to mount his opponent but Returns defends it.
Le Pizon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Le Pizon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Le Pizon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Le Pizon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Le Pizon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Pizon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Le Pizon wants to pass the guard but Returns is defending well.
Ground and pound from Le Pizon. #T1#
Returns won't allow Le Pizon to pass to mount.
Le Pizon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Le Pizon working Returns over with strikes.
Le Pizon working Returns over with strikes.
Le Pizon wants to control but Returns is keeping him busy.
Le Pizon working the head and body with strikes.
Le Pizon wants to pass the guard but Returns is defending well.
Le Pizon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Returns taking some punishment here, with Le Pizon in his half guard.
Le Pizon working over Returns with some ground and pound. Returns looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Returns on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Returns is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Le Pizon there.
Returns has hold of Le Pizon's hands but Le Pizon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#
Returns is rocked!#SU2#
Le Pizon escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Le Pizon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Returns!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Returns taking punishment in the form of punches.
Le Pizon lands a nice forearm strike.
Oh Returns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Returns pushes Le Pizon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Le Pizon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Returns seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Returns is not content to let Le Pizon control the position.
Le Pizon cracks Returns with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Pizon trying to control the position but Returns is working away.
Le Pizon cracks Returns with a big right hand but Returns just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Le Pizon is looking to take a break and control but Returns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Le Pizon swings around for an armbar but Returns sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Le Pizon's guard.
Returns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4##ES2#
Le Pizon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Returns off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Le Pizon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Returns throws a big counter combination but Le Pizon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Le Pizon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Pizon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Returns down.
Le Pizon landing a few strikes.
Returns is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Le Pizon is controlling him well.
Returns is working to avoid the ground and pound but Le Pizon connects with a decent elbow.
Le Pizon lands a few punches from side control.
Le Pizon scoring with punches from side control.
Le Pizon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Le Pizon lands an elbow.
A big shot lands for Le Pizon! That's hurt Returns! Will he recover? Le Pizon fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Le Pizon!
Bk Returns spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming out party's on me '.
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