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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2018 |
#R1# Pigeon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brooks. A jab from Pigeon misses. Pigeon throws a lazy right hand but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Pigeon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brooks was well out of range. Poor timing from Pigeon. Pigeon moves out of range of the strikes. Pigeon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Brooks catches Pigeon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Brooks misses with an uppercut. Brooks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pigeon on the side of the head. Pigeon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight. Nice body punch from Pigeon. #CL2# Brooks closes the distance and pushes Pigeon back into the cage. Brooks lands with a right to the head. #BC# Pigeon manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Brooks misses. Brooks avoids the body shot from Pigeon.
Brooks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Pigeon tests Brooks's chin there with a solid looking shot. Tim Pigeon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brooks, right into the meat.
Pigeon misses with a straight left. Pigeon misses with a body shot
#CL2# and Brooks moves into the clinch. Brooks managing to block the knees to the body from Pigeon.
Pigeon takes a shot to the head. #T1# Pigeon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brooks avoids it. Pigeon is trying to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling him. Pigeon tries a knee to the head but Brooks blocks it.
Pigeon is trying to force a seperation but Brooks has the dominant position. Brooks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Still in the clinch, Brooks scores with a nice short uppercut. Pigeon is looking to break free of the clinch but Brooks has double underhooks. Brooks prevents Pigeon from breaking the clinch. Pigeon missing with knees to the body.
#BC# Pigeon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Brooks throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Pigeon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Pigeon misses with a looping right. Pigeon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brooks moves away. Brooks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pigeon misses the shot to the body. Pigeon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brooks can pounce on him.
Pigeon misses with a straight left. Pigeon tries to move into range but Brooks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Brooks scores with a head kick.
#ROC2# Pigeon is rocked! Pigeon missing with a left hand there. Brooks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. As Pigeon backs off Brooks throws a huge counter combo but Pigeon manages to avoid it all. Oh Pigeon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2# Pigeon avoids the head kick by Brooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pigeon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brooks moves away. Pigeon throws a body punch but Brooks moves out of range. Pigeon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Pigeon wants to slow Brooks down by chopping away at his legs. Brooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pigeon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Pigeon takes a swing at Brooks's ribcage but misses. Brooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pigeon seems to have got his legs back now. The fighters circle momentarily. Pigeon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Pigeon loads up on a big right hand but Brooks slips the punch. Brooks tries to counter with a clinch but Pigeon shakes him off and moves away. Pigeon throws a hook but Brooks avoids it easily. Brooks wants to counter the offense by Pigeon and move into the clinch position. Pigeon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brookss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brooks. Pigeon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pigeon slips a jab from Brooks. It looked like Pigeon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brooks. Brooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pigeon needs to keep his hands up - Brooks had a free shot at his head there. Brooks looks to land a left hand but Pigeon moved out of range nicely.#T3# Pigeon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brooks sees it coming and avoids it easily. Brooks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Pigeon scores with a shot to the body.
Brooks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Brooks. Pigeon sets himself, and Brooks steps forward looking for the clinch! Pigeon avoids it this time. Pigeon throws the left hand but Brooks avoids the punch easily. Brooks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pigeon circles away quickly and effectively. Pigeon throwing a counter right hand but Brooks manages to avoid it. Brooks blocks a jab. Pigeon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brooks sees it coming and avoids it easily. Brooks wants to counter with a clinch but Pigeon pushes him away. Brooks works the jab nicely. Pigeon missing with a left hand there. Brooks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Donk. Brooks catches Pigeon right on the button with a cross. Brooks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pigeon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Brooks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Pigeon misses its intended target. Brooks jabbing away but nothing is landing. Pigeon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Brooks connects with a body shot that sends Pigeon's belly button to the back. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pigeon just misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks staying out of range there. Pigeon looks to throw the jab but Brooks is out of range. #T4# Brooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pigeon misses with a looping left. Brooks slips a straight right by Pigeon. A little jabbing left from Brooks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Brooks looks to throw the jab but Pigeon is out of range. Brooks throws a body shot but no joy. Pigeon throws a jab when Brooks was well out of range. Brooks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Brooks scores with a jab to the body. Brooks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pigeon takes one on the button. A slow jab from Pigeon misses its intended target. Brooks throws a wild body kick that Pigeon sees coming a mile off. Pigeon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brooks manages to avoid it. Brooks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Brooks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Pigeon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Pigeon. Pigeon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brooks was well out of range. Poor timing from Pigeon. A chopping leg kick lands by Brooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Brooks dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Pigeon works Brooks's body with a nice hook. Brooks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pigeon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Brooks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pigeon. Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pigeon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brooks. Pigeon does a little dance to reset his feet. Pigeon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brooks manages to avoid it. Brooks is looking to slow Pigeon down with leg kicks. Pigeon looks to land a left hand but Brooks moved out of range nicely. Brooks scores with a jab. Pigeon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brooks.
Pigeon throws a head kick that misses. Brooks looks to land a left hand but Pigeon moved out of range nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A punch lands to the side of Pigeon 's head but he takes it in his stride. Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pigeon.
Brooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Pigeon throws a jab but it's blocked by Brooks. #CL2# Brooks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pigeon, pushing him back against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brooks stalling the fight.
Brooks prevents Pigeon from breaking the clinch.#T1# Brooks stalling the fight.
Pigeon lands a damaging elbow. Pigeon trying to land knees to the body.
Brooks can't find room to land a body shot as Pigeon controls the action.
Pigeon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Brooks scores with a shoulder strike. Pigeon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pigeon misses with the head strike.
Brooks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brooks lands an uppercut.#BC# Pigeon manages to break the clinch.
Pigeon swinging wildly here.
Brooks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pigeon. Pigeon keeps the fight on the outside. Pigeon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Pigeon throws a shot from downtown. Brooks moves away and avoids it. Pigeon throws a looping overhand right but Brooks ducks down to avoid it. Pigeon slips a jab from Brooks. Brooks moves away from the strike by Pigeon. #T2# Pigeon misses with a wild body shot. Brooks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pigeon. Pigeon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brooks manages to avoid it. A big right from Brooks misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A slow jab from Pigeon misses its intended target. #CL2# Brooks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Pigeon breaks from the clinch.
Brooks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pigeon if he has to take too many more of those.
Pigeon throws a lazy right hand but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Brooks connects with a right hand. Pigeon shakes it off. Pigeon misses with a looping right. Brooks wants to counter with a clinch but Pigeon pushes him away.#CL2# Brooks drives through and clinches with Pigeon against the cage.
Brooks blocks a body shot from Pigeon. A frustrated look appears on Pigeon's face as he tries to break the clinch. Brooks works on Pigeon's body with a couple of short punches. Pigeon misses with a punch on the inside.
Pigeon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brooks.
Brooks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Brooks keeps control of Pigeon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Brooks lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3# A frustrated look appears on Pigeon's face as he tries to break the clinch. Brooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Brooks lands an uppercut. Brooks struggles to land a body shot inside as Pigeon controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pigeon as Brooks tries to tie him up. #BC# Pigeon manages to break the clinch.
Pigeon throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Brooks moves out of range of the strikes. Brooks throws a head kick that half lands.
Pigeon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brooks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2# Brooks instigates a clinch. Brooks throws an elbow but it misses.
Brooks lands with a short shot to the head. Brooks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pigeon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brooks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Brooks misses with an elbow over the top. Reginald Brooks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4# Brooks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pigeon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brooks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brooks lands a nice uppercut. Pigeon tries a knee to the head but Brooks blocks it.
Brooks has Pigeon pressed against the cage.
Pigeon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Brooks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Brooks lands on the inside with an uppercut. Brooks blocks an elbow strike. Pigeon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nice body punch from Brooks. Brooks lands a left hand.
Brooks lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2# Brooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Brooks scoring well with a low kick there.
Pigeon throws a body shot but no joy. Brooks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Pigeon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Brooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Brooks moves into the clinch. A shot in the inside from Brooks. Brooks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brooks blocks a body shot from Pigeon. Pigeon lands a right hand. Brooks scores with a shoulder strike. #BC# Pigeon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brooks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pigeon.
Pigeon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Brooks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pigeon was well out of range. Poor timing from Brooks. Brooks jabs Pigeon to the body, keeping him at a distance. Pigeon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pigeon misses with a head kick.
Pigeon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Pigeon misses with a straight left. A head kick misses from Brooks. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brooks with a hook. Reginald Brooks seems to be getting the better of the standup. Brooks moves out of range of the body kick from Pigeon.
Brooks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pigeon. Brooks moves out of range as Pigeon strikes. Brooks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pigeon.#T1# A decent looking body kick lands there for Brooks. Brooks misses with a looping right. Brooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Brooks dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Brooks ducks under a wild hook from Pigeon. Brooks staying out of range there. Pigeon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brooks slips a jab from Pigeon. Pigeon misses with a right hand and Brooks counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Pigeon slips a straight right by Brooks.#CL2# Brooks clinches. Brooks keeps control of Pigeon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A right hook to the body lands for Brooks.
Pigeon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brooks's elbow. Brooks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC# Pigeon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Brooks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tim Pigeon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Brooks scoring well with a low kick there.
Pigeon throws a body punch but Brooks moves out of range. Pigeon sets himself, and Brooks steps forward looking for the clinch! Pigeon avoids it this time. Brooks scores with a decent looking hook. Pigeon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brooks. Brooks avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Pigeon looks to score with a jab to the body but Brooks is just out of range. Pigeon throws out a loose jab but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it. No joy there for Pigeon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brooks avoids the body shot from Pigeon.
Brooks wants to counter the offense by Pigeon and move into the clinch position. Pigeon takes one to the side of the head.
Pigeon throws a wild hook but Brooks just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Pigeon gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Brooks raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reginald Brooks!
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Event:
BFF 48: Fury vs. Bartlett II
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1# Pigeon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Campbell. Campbell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Campbell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Pigeon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight. Pigeon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Campbell shoots in for a takedown but Pigeon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Campbell is defended easily by Pigeon. Horrible takedown attempt by Campbell or perhaps it was just good defense by Pigeon, which made it look bad. Tim Pigeon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Campbell. Campbell misses with a takedown attempt - Pigeon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Pigeon takes a swing at Campbell's ribcage but misses. Campbell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pigeon pinned against the ropes. Pigeon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Pigeon leaves Campbell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pigeon misses the shot to the body. Campbell avoids the body shot from Pigeon.
Pigeon looks to land a right hand but Campbell moved out of range. Campbell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pigeon.
Campbell shoots for a takedown but Pigeon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Pigeon misses with a two punch combination.
#T1# Pigeon throws a body punch but Campbell moves out of range. Pigeon connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Pigeon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Campbell fails with the takedown. Pigeon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campbell moves away. Pigeon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Campbell tries for a takedown but Pigeon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Campbell darts in looking for a takedown but Pigeon gets double underhooks and turns Campbell into the ropes. Campbell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pigeon avoids it really well and circles away. The fighters circling - Pigeon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Pigeon misses the shot to the body. Pigeon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Campbell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pigeon. Pigeon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campbell was well out of range. Poor timing from Pigeon. Pigeon throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease. Campbell shoots for a double leg takedown but Pigeon sprawls well. He's pushed Campbell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Pigeon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Pigeon stuffs the takedown.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Campbell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pigeon. Pigeon misses the jab. Pigeon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. And Campbell tries to counter it with a takedown but Pigeon pushes his down on his head and steps out. Pigeon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Campbell's head. Campbell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2# Campbell shoots in and gets a takedown into Pigeon's guard. Campbell won't allow Pigeon to sweep him here. Pigeon trying to control the position here. Pigeon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Campbell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Pigeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pigeon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campbell is one step ahead there. Campbell tries to free his leg and advance position but Pigeon is retaining full guard. #T3# Pigeon wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2# Campbell stands up from Pigeon's guard - Campbell perhaps looking for a knockout. Pigeon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Campbell. Campbell misses with a takedown attempt - Pigeon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Campbell avoids the body shot from Pigeon.
#TD2# Campbell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pigeon to the mat! Pigeon manages to get full guard. Pigeon keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully. Pigeon throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Pigeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Campbell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Pigeon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Pigeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pigeon looking for a sweep. Not yet Pigeon, not yet. #T4# Pigeon is trying to control the position but Campbell postures up. Pigeon is adopting a defensive guard. Campbell postures up.
Campbell preventing the sweep. #SUB2# Campbell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Campbell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2# Campbell drops back looking for a leg! Pigeon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pigeon manages to kick Campbell off! Campbell jumps back into Pigeon's guard. Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Pigeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Pigeon is looking for a triangle but Campbell pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Campbell drops back looking for a leg! Pigeon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pigeon manages to kick Campbell off! Campbell jumps back into Pigeon's guard. Pigeon looking to control.
#T5# Pigeon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campbell is one step ahead there. Pigeon pulls Campbell in close to prevent any damage. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Pigeon lands with a shot to the body. Pigeon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it. Pigeon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pigeon is looking to wear down Campbell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Campbell avoids the body shot from Pigeon.
Campbell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Campbell is defended easily by Pigeon. Pigeon throws a jab but it's blocked by Campbell. Pigeon throws the left hand but Campbell avoids the punch easily. Pigeon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
Campbell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Tim Pigeon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Campbell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pigeon is fending him off so far but Campbell persists. Nope, Pigeon circles away and we're back to standing. Campbell shoots for a double leg takedown but Pigeon sprawls well. He's pushed Campbell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T6# Campbell slips a jab from Pigeon. Pigeon misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Campbell. Pigeon throws a half hearted mid kick. Pigeon throws a body punch but Campbell moves out of range. A jab from Pigeon misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Pigeon. Campbell does a little dance to reset his feet. Pigeon throws out a loose jab but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it. Campbell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pigeon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Campbell somewhat. Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Pigeon. Pigeon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it. Good standup being displayed there by Pigeon as he connects with a hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pigeon throws out a loose jab but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it. Pigeon throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2# Campbell gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Campbell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7# Campbell uses his free foot to push down on Pigeon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pigeon. #SUB2# Pigeon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Campbell. Campbell prevents Pigeon from getting the reversal. Pigeon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Pigeon tries to reverse the position but Campbell maintains control. Pigeon is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Campbell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pigeon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pigeon gets back to half guard. Campbell is trying to control the action in half guard but Pigeon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2# Campbell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pigeon has managed to free his arm - good work. Pigeon is trying to maintain the position but Campbell is very close to passing his half guard. Pigeon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pigeon tries to get out of the position.#T8##SUB2# Campbell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pigeon tries to get to full guard but Campbell has control of the leg. Campbell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pigeon keeps working. #SUB2# Campbell is looking for a kimura here.
Pigeon desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2# Campbell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pigeon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9# Pigeon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pigeon is really struggling to control Campbell but he's trying to hold on to the position. Pigeon tries to land a sweep but no joy. Pigeon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Pigeon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Pigeon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Campbell keeping moving, preventing Pigeon from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Campbell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pigeon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Campbell looking for a guillotine here but Pigeon defends easily.
Pigeon passes into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Pigeon dominated that round. That's time! Pigeon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R2# Pigeon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it. Campbell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pigeon sprawls well. Pigeon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet. Pigeon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Campbell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Nice sprawl there from Pigeon as Campbell shoots in.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Campbell. Pigeon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Campbell's best efforts. Pigeon works his way to full guard. Good work. Campbell tries to free his leg and advance position but Pigeon is retaining full guard. 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. Campbell wants to control from the top but Pigeon keeps moving. Pigeon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pigeon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Pigeon keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully. Pigeon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1# Pigeon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Campbell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Campbell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Pigeon keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully. Pigeon managing to control the position. Pigeon controls Campbell momentarily but Campbell frees himself. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pigeon is on top in guard.
#REVR# Pigeon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2# Pigeon is looking to work some ground and pound but Campbell has wrist control.#SUB2# Campbell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pigeon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Pigeon throwing strikes from guard but Campbell blocks nicely. Pigeon wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving. Pigeon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# Campbell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Pigeon trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Campbell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pigeon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Campbell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pigeon is aware though and is defending well. Pigeon looking to pass the guard. Pigeon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campbell can do to turn this around?#SUB2# Campbell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pigeon is aware though and is defending well. Campbell is breathing heavily. Pigeon pushes down on Campbell's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3# Pigeon thows a huge punch but Campbell dodges it nicely.
Campbell has hold of Pigeon's hands but Pigeon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2# Campbell looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Pigeon trying to control from half guard but Campbell is working away. Pigeon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Pigeon not landing any meaningful shots this time. Pigeon is keen to just control but Campbell is a slippery customer. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Campbell won't allow Pigeon to pass to mount. #SUB2# Campbell actively working from the bottom here. Campbell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. The fighters are battling for position here. Campbell manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Pigeon wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving. #SUB2# Campbell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SUB2# Campbell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pigeon defends it easily. Campbell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pigeon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Pigeon throwing strikes from guard but Campbell blocks nicely. Campbell keeping moving, preventing Pigeon from controlling successfully. Pigeon with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2# Campbell looking for a guillotine here but Pigeon defends easily.
Pigeon trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom. #T5# Pigeon advances to half guard. #SUB2# Campbell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pigeon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Campbell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Pigeon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Campbell won't allow Pigeon to pass to mount. Pigeon throwing shots but Campbell is blocking nicely. Campbell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pigeon. Pigeon lands strikes from half guard. Campbell is looking for a sweep. Pigeon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Campbell is refusing to be controlled, as Pigeon sits in half guard. Pigeon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Pigeon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Campbell keeps working. #SUB2# Campbell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6# Campbell is trying to stand.
Pigeon not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2# Campbell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pigeon pulls his head out easily. Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Campbell is defending against the submission attempts here by Pigeon.
Pigeon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Pigeon wants to pass to mount but Campbell is defending the position. Pigeon not landing any meaningful shots this time. Campbell wants to control but Pigeon is keeping busy and won't allow it. Campbell manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2# Campbell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pigeon defends it easily.#T7# Pigeon wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving. Campbell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Pigeon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pigeon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Pigeon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# Campbell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pigeon defends it easily. Campbell trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Pigeon trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Pigeon throwing strikes from guard but Campbell blocks nicely. Pigeon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campbell swivels though and keeps the full guard. Pigeon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2# Campbell is looking for a triangle but Pigeon pushes his legs off easily.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Campbell has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pigeon doesn't defend quickly enough and Campbell has managed to lock this one up! Can Pigeon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Campbell on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Harry Campbell! Harry Campbell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
BFF 43: Kasza vs. Obermueller
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1# Makunouchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pigeon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pigeon, as that shot connected.
A combination from Makunouchi does no damage. Pigeon lands with a good body shot. Makunouchi is breathing heavily. Pigeon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Pigeon dips to his left and cracks Makunouchi with an uppercut! Makunouchi walks into a left hand. Pigeon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makunouchis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Pigeon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makunouchis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Makunouchi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pigeon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Makunouchi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Makunouchi misses with a combination
and Pigeon counters with a lovely straight right hand! Makunouchi drops his hands momentarily and Pigeon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Makunouchi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Pigeon throws a shot to the body.
Makunouchi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Makunouchi blocks a head kick by Pigeon.
Makunouchi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. We've been informed that Pigeon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1# Pigeon with a hook. Nice body punch from Pigeon. Tim Pigeon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pigeon tries a head kick but it misses.
Pigeon lands a glancing blow to the side of Makunouchi's head. Pigeon scores with a jab. Makunouchi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Pigeon scores with a punch to the head. Makunouchi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Pigeon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2# Makunouchi is rocked! Pigeon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Oh Makunouchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pigeon drops Makunouchi with a big left hand! Makunouchi is injured, injured bad! Pigeon jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Pigeon! In defeat, Ippo Makunouchi stepped up to the mic, saying 'ごめんなさい!すぎのファイトもと強いになる!'.
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BFF 38: Boone vs. Silva
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1# Pigeon walks into a stiff left hand from Baier. Pigeon misses with a straight right. Pigeon staying out of range there. Baier has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pigeon is landing a low percentage of strikes. Baier throws an overhand right that lands on Pigeon's shoulder, as Pigeon tries to avoid the shot. Baier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Pigeon throws a right and a left that Baier avoids nicely. Pigeon throws a head kick but Baier moves out of range.
A big left from Pigeon misses. Pigeon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pigeon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pigeon looks to land a combination but Baier avoids it well. The fighters circle momentarily. Baier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A punch combination from Baier misses. Pigeon throws a body punch but Baier moves out of range. Pigeon swings for the body but Baier moves out of range.
Pigeon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baier's head backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Baier moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Baier blocks a head kick by Pigeon.
Baier moves out of range of the body kick. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baier! But no joy. Pigeon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pigeon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight. Baier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Baier misses with a hook. Pigeon ducked under it nicely. Baier lands with an uppercut that bounces Pigeon off the ropes and back into range. Baier throws an overhand right that lands on Pigeon's shoulder, as Pigeon tries to avoid the shot. #T1# Pigeon misses the jab. Steffen Baier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Baier misses with a hook. Pigeon ducked under it nicely. Baier lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pigeon lands a nice looking body shot.
Pigeon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baier.
Baier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pigeon doesn't seem bothered though. Pigeon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pigeon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pigeon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Baier misses. Pigeon slips under a jab. Baier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Baier throws a looping overhand right but Pigeon ducks down to avoid it. Pigeon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Baier jabs Pigeon right on the nose. Pigeon blinks but takes it well. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Baier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Pigeon throws a body shot but no joy. Pigeon takes a body punch but keeps moving. A big left from Baier misses. Pigeon throws a hook but Baier avoids it easily. Pigeon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pigeon is looking to wear down Baier with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Pigeon just misses with a punch to the body.
Pigeon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2# Pigeon misses with a wild body shot. Pigeon connects with a jab. Pigeon takes one to the chin there. The fighters circling - Pigeon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Baier looks to land a left hand but Pigeon moved out of range nicely. The fighters circling - Pigeon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Pigeon misses with a hook. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Baier scores with a shot to the body.
Baier connects with the punch. A punch lands to the side of Pigeon 's head but he takes it in his stride. Sloppy strikes from Pigeon. Those never looked like landing. Baier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pigeon is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Baier misses with a straight right. Baier moves forwards but Pigeon connects with a nice, crisp jab. Pigeon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baier circles away quickly and effectively. Pigeon moves out of range of the strikes. Baier looks to land a left hand but Pigeon moved out of range nicely. Baier slips a jab from Pigeon. Pigeon loads up on a big right hand but Baier slips the punch. Pigeon just misses with a punch to the body.
Baier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3# Baier throws a shot from downtown. Pigeon moves away and avoids it. Baier thuds a left hand into Pigeon's body. Baier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pigeon on the side of the head. Pigeon misses with a body shot.
Baier looks to throw the jab but Pigeon is out of range. Baier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pigeon. Pigeon circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Baier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pigeon.
Pigeon misses with a wild body shot. Baier missing with a left hand there. Pigeon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pigeon misses with a few strikes there.
Baier is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pigeon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Baier lands with an uppercut that bounces Pigeon off the ropes and back into range. Baier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Pigeon scores with a shot to the body.
Pigeon misses the shot to the body. Pigeon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pigeon misses with a series of wild punches.
Baier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. This has been an exciting period of action! Pigeon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Baier throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Pigeon missing with a left hand there. Baier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jab, jab by Baier - just one landing. Pigeon takes a swing at Baier's ribcage but misses. #T4# A swing and a miss from Pigeon. Baier cracks Pigeon with a good jab. Nice defenses there by Pigeon. A jab from Pigeon finds it's way through Baier's defenses. A punch combination from Baier misses. Baier thows a left - swing and a miss! Baier throws a nice looking combination but Pigeon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. As Baier looks to move away, Pigeon throws a big counter combo but Baier just gets out of the way. Baier missing with a left hand there. Pigeon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pigeon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Pigeon throws out a loose jab but Baier uses good head movement to avoid it. Baier slips under a jab. Baier blocks a jab. Baier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pigeon moves away. Pigeon throws a hook to the side of Baier's head but Baier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Baier getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Baier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Baier throws a hook but Pigeon blocks it. Baier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Baier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pigeon moves away. Baier misses with a hook. Some wild striking there from Pigeon.
#T5# Baier defending well as Pigeon loads up on a big left hand. Baier avoids the body shot from Pigeon.
Nice cross by Baier. Baier connects with a crisp jab. Baier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baier there as he acknowledges the shot. Pigeon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pigeon on the wrong end of a nice jab. A jab lands there for Pigeon. Pigeon connects with the punch. Pigeon lands a head shot. Baier misses with a body shot.
Baier looks to throw the jab but Pigeon is out of range. Baier swings widly with a right hand
and Pigeon counters with a straight right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Baier misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Baier misses the target. Pigeon misses with a wild body shot. Good exchange - Baier coming out on top. Pigeon ducks right into an uppercut from Baier. Pigeon throws a shot from downtown. Baier moves away and avoids it. Baier jabbing away but nothing is landing. Pigeon takes one on the button. Pigeon misses the shot to the body. #T6# Baier stuns Pigeon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Baier throws a hook but Pigeon blocks it. Baier thuds his right hand into Pigeon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Pigeon defending well as Baier loads up on a big left hand. Baier swings for the body but Pigeon moves out of range.
Baier looks to land a left hand but Pigeon moved out of range nicely. Pigeon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Baier jabbing away but nothing is landing. Baier misses with a wild body shot. Baier ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Pigeon is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pigeon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pigeon looks to throw the jab but Baier is out of range. Baier misses with a hook. Pigeon throws a counter high kick but Baier was just alert enough to avoid it. Baier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Pigeon misses with a hook. Baier ducked under it nicely. Baier moves out of range of the strikes. Pigeon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baier to score with a decent uppercut. Nice shot lands for Baier. Pigeon fails to land with a series of punches.
Baier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pigeon was well out of range. Poor timing from Baier. Baier avoids the body shot from Pigeon.
Baier throws out a counter right but Pigeon avoids it with no problem.#T7# Baier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Pigeon scores with a jab. Baier acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Pigeon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Baier's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Baier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pigeon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pigeon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baier's head backwards. Baier lands the left hand. Good shot there by Baier. Pigeon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baier to score with a decent uppercut. Pigeon moves out of range as Baier strikes. Baier lands with a shot to the body. Pigeon misses with an uppercut. Baier saw that one coming. Pigeon tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. No joy there for Pigeon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baier checks a leg kick. Baier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pigeon. Baier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pigeon throws out the jab. Pigeon throws a big shot that misses. Baier throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Pigeon looks to land a body kick but Baier moved away. Pigeon throws a leg kick but Baier moved away.#T8# Pigeon throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Pigeon missing with a left hand there. Baier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Baier misses with an uppercut. Baier looks to land a left hand but Pigeon moved out of range nicely. Baier lands a head shot. Baier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Baier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pigeon. Pigeon swings for the body but Baier moves out of range.
Pigeon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baier. Baier thows a left - swing and a miss! Baier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pigeon.
Baier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pigeon.
The crowd cheers as Pigeon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baier doesn't seem phased though. Baier lands a jab-cross combination. Baier jabs at Pigeon's body. Baier moves forwards but Pigeon connects with a nice, crisp jab. Baier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pigeon. Pigeon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baier. Pigeon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Baier with a jab. Baier looks to score with a jab to the body but Pigeon is just out of range.#T9# Baier dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Pigeon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Baier misses with a looping left. Baier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Pigeon misses the jab. Pigeon throws an overhand right that lands on Baier's shoulder, as Baier tries to avoid the shot. Baier pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A left lands for Pigeon. Baier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Baier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Baier blocks a head kick by Pigeon.
Baier tries to bum rush Pigeon with a series of wild strikes but Pigeon uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Pigeon misses with a straight left. Pigeon lands a body shot.
Baier lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Pigeon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baier manages to avoid it. Baier throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Pigeon misses with a wild body shot. Baier misses the shot to the body. Baier throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steffen Baier will probably get the nod. 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. This is the final round! #R2# Baier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Baier misses with a hook. Pigeon just misses with a punch to the body.
Baier lands with a straight right. Pigeon didn't see that one coming. Pigeon takes a swing at Baier's ribcage but misses. Pigeon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baier was well out of range. Poor timing from Pigeon. Baier takes one on the button. Baier lands a lovely overhand right. Pigeon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Baier throws a body punch but Pigeon moves out of range. Pigeon with a nice cross. Baier throws a jab when Pigeon was well out of range. Pigeon is looking to counter punch. Baier throws a hook but Pigeon avoids it easily. Pigeon missing with a left hand there. Baier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Baier avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Pigeon avoids the body shot from Baier.
A head kick misses from Pigeon. 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! Baier getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Baier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steffen Baier seems to be getting the better of the standup. Baier slips a jab and a cross from Pigeon.
Baier missing with a left hand there. Pigeon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# Pigeon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baier dips to his left and cracks Pigeon with an uppercut! Baier avoids the body shot from Pigeon.
Baier throws a one two combo.
Pigeon misses the jab. Pigeon moves into range and connects with a jab. A big right from Pigeon misses. Baier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Baier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Baier coming out on top. Baier misses with a lunging right hand
and Pigeon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baier thinking. Pigeon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baier dodges the punch combination from Pigeon.
Baier misses with an uppercut. Baier avoids the body shot from Pigeon.
Baier's corner calls for a 1-2. Baier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Baier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Baier avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Pigeon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2# Baier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Pigeon misses with a body shot.
Pigeon thows a left - swing and a miss! Baier lands a head shot. Baier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Pigeon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baier was well out of range. Poor timing from Pigeon. Pigeon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Pigeon moves into range and connects with a jab. Baier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pigeon. Pigeon is looking to counter punch. Pigeon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baier lands a jab to the nose. Baier loads up on a big right hand but Pigeon slips the punch. Pigeon is looking to counter punch. Baier misses with a hook. Baier jabs at Pigeon's body. Baier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pigeon.
Baier throws an overhand right that lands on Pigeon's shoulder, as Pigeon tries to avoid the shot. Pigeon throws a looping overhand right but Baier ducks down to avoid it. Pigeon tries to move into range but Baier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A punch lands to the side of Pigeon 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3# Jab by Baier. Pigeon throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A little jabbing left from Baier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Baier connects with a crisp jab. A big left from Baier misses. Baier misses with a body shot.
Pigeon lands a nice looking body shot.
Pigeon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Baier throws a hook to the side of Pigeon's head but Pigeon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Baier lands with a straight right. Pigeon didn't see that one coming. Pigeon throws a sloppy head kick and Baier moves out of range easily. Pigeon looks to throw the jab but Baier is out of range. Pigeon throws a hook but Baier avoids it easily. Pigeon just misses with a punch to the body.
Pigeon swings for the body but Baier moves out of range.
Donk. Baier catches Pigeon right on the button with a cross. Pigeon looks to score with a jab to the body but Baier is just out of range. Pigeon looks to score with a jab to the body but Baier is just out of range. Sloppy strikes from Pigeon. Those never looked like landing. Pigeon misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Pigeon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4# Baier lands with a shot to the body. Pigeon throws the left hand but Baier avoids the punch easily. Baier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pigeons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Pigeon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A looping hook to the body misses from Pigeon. Baier does a little dance to reset his feet. A swing and a miss from Baier. Pigeon lands a jab to Baier's midsection. Pigeon throws a body shot but no joy. Baier looks to score with a jab to the body but Pigeon is just out of range. Baier looks to land a right hand but Pigeon moved out of range. Nice body punch from Baier. Baier catches Pigeon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Baier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pigeon circles away quickly and effectively. Baier throws the left hand but Pigeon avoids the punch easily. Pigeon moves out of range of the strikes. Baier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL# and Pigeon counters by clinching up. Pigeon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baier.
Baier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Baier is breathing heavily.#T5##BC# Pigeon breaks the clinch.
Baier cracks Pigeon with a good jab. Baier looks to throw the jab but Pigeon is out of range. Pigeon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baier.
Pigeon cracks Baier with a right hand to the side of the head. Pigeon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baier. Pigeon throws a head kick but Baier moves out of range.
Baier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Pigeon lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Pigeon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pigeon misses with a head kick.
Pigeon throws a sloppy head kick and Baier moves out of range easily. Pigeon swings for the body but Baier moves out of range.
Pigeon throws a body shot but no joy. Baier lands a glancing blow to the side of Pigeon's head. Baier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Baier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T6# Pigeon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baier. A punch combination from Pigeon misses. Pigeon connects with a right hand. Baier shakes it off. Pigeon looks to throw the jab but Baier is out of range. Baier throws a big shot that misses. Baier misses the jab. Pigeon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pigeon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baier moves away. Pigeon throws a leg kick but Baier moved away. Baier avoids the body shot from Pigeon.
Baier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pigeon's head backwards. Baier jabbing away but nothing is landing. Pigeon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baier was well out of range. Poor timing from Pigeon. Pigeon tries a head kick but it misses.
Baier throws out a counter right but Pigeon avoids it with no problem. Pigeon ducks under a wild hook from Baier. Baier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pigeon.
Pigeon missing with a left hand there. Baier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Baier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pigeon on the side of the head. Baier looks to land a left hand but Pigeon moved out of range nicely. Tim Pigeon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7# Pigeon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Baier connects with a body shot. Baier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Baier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Pigeon blocks a jab. Baier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pigeon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baier manages to avoid it. Pigeon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pigeon misses with a two punch combination.
Pigeon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Baier dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Baier drops his hands momentarily and Pigeon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Baier throws the left hand but Pigeon avoids the punch easily. Baier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pigeon was well out of range. Poor timing from Baier. Pigeon lands a body shot.
Pigeon just misses with a punch to the body.
Pigeon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pigeon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pigeon scrambles back to his feet. Pigeon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pigeon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T8# Baier stuns Pigeon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Baier throws a hook but Pigeon avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Baier. Pigeon does a little dance to reset his feet. Pigeon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Pigeon misses with a hook. Baier ducked under it nicely. Pigeon misses with a looping right. Baier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baier misses with a series of wild punches.
Pigeon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pigeon throws a jab but it's blocked by Baier. Pigeon takes a shot right to the bread basket. Pigeon looks to throw the jab but Baier is out of range. Nice uppercut lands for Baier. That snapped Pigeon's head back.
Pigeon cracks Baier with an open hand slap. Pigeon throws a half hearted mid kick. Baier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Baier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pigeon.
Pigeon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baier sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T9# Pigeon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Baier cracks Pigeon with a good jab. Baier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Pigeon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Baier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baier staying out of range there. Baier throws out a counter right but Pigeon avoids it with no problem. Pigeon throws a body punch but Baier moves out of range. Pigeon throws a sloppy head kick and Baier moves out of range easily. Baier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A punch combination from Pigeon misses. Baier scores with a jab to the body. Baier throws a good cross that connects.
Baier sizes up Pigeon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Nice uppercut there from Baier. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pigeon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baier was well out of range. Poor timing from Pigeon. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The crowd cheers as Baier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pigeon doesn't seem phased though. Pigeon just misses with a punch to the body.
Baier is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baier with a nice cross. Pigeon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Steffen Baier. I think Baier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Steffen Baier! Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Steffen Baier! Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Steffen Baier!
Steffen Baier wins by unanimous decision! Steffen Baier decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
BFF 33: Positive vs. Cain
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1# No luck for Pigeon with that takedown attempt. Azevedo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2# Pigeon rushes Azevedo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Azevedo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. We've been informed that Pigeon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Pigeon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pigeon tries a body shot but Azevedo blocks it.
Azevedo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2# Azevedo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pigeon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Azevedo to the mat. Azevedo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Pigeon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Azevedo working a defensive guard here.
Azevedo keeping full guard, as Pigeon tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Pigeon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Azevedo has locked up a guillotine! Azevedo's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pigeon is holding on here and Azevedo must be using up a lot of energy. Pigeon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Azevedo gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Demian Azevedo! Demian Azevedo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
BFF 28: Gaston vs. Whelan
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Pigeon gets a clinch. Pigeon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. We've been hearing reports that Hunt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Pigeon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Pigeon lands a left hand.
Hunt'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. Pigeon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pigeon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hunt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hunt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2# Pigeon has Hunt up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunt blocks a body shot from Pigeon. Pigeon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mike Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Pigeon.#T1# Pigeon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunt avoids it. Pigeon looking to throw knees to the head but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Hunt.
Pigeon scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head. Pigeon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hunt is defending well. We've been informed that Pigeon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Pigeon tries to pull guard but Hunt won't allow it.
Pigeon tries for a takedown but Hunt manages to get underhooks.
#TD# Hunt gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Pigeon controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself. Hunt wants to control from the top but Pigeon keeps moving. Hunt sitting in guard here, content to control. Pigeon trying to control the position.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Pigeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Hunt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Hunt trying to control but Pigeon is working from the bottom. Hunt is really struggling to control Pigeon but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2# Pigeon working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pigeon is keeping the position for now. Pigeon is trying to hold Hunt in close to prevent damage but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB# Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pigeon sees it coming and defends easily. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Hunt blocks the strikes from Pigeon.
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pigeon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3# Pigeon tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control. Hunt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Pigeon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hunt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pigeon is just riding it out for now. Hunt eventually gives up the hold. Pigeon tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg. Pigeon is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pigeon avoid being mounted? 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. Hunt wants to control but Pigeon is keeping him busy. Pigeon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Hunt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pigeon wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Pigeon is controlling Hunt's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB# Hunt is trying for a kimura here. Pigeon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hunt wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Hunt! Mike Hunt retains his bantamweight title! Mike Hunt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
BFF 25: Obermueller vs. Kemp
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1# Pigeon keeps the fight on the outside. Pigeon swats away the attempt to clinch by Thaichenpaew. Thaichenpaew tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pigeon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Thaichenpaew throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pigeon blocks an elbow strike from Thaichenpaew.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thaichenpaew just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pigeon's brow. Pigeon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pigeon avoids a wild elbow strike from Thaichenpaew. Pigeon presses Thaichenpaew against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Thaichenpaew tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pigeon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thaichenpaew gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thaichenpaew looking to throw knees to the head but Pigeon is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the fighters up against the ropes, Thaichenpaew throws an elbow but misses. #TD2# Pigeon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thaichenpaew uses from the top position. Thaichenpaew trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pigeon's guard. Pigeon will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pigeon has a closed guard, preventing Thaichenpaew from standing up. #T1# Pigeon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thaichenpaew is one step ahead there. Pigeon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Pigeon 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. Pigeon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# Pigeon gets a clinch. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Pigeon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Pigeon blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pigeon. Pigeon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thaichenpaew pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Thaichenpaew tries to keep at a distance but Pigeon has taken the fight into the clinch. Thaichenpaew lands a left hand.
Our sources have told us that Thaichenpaew has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Pigeon pushes off an throws an elbow but Thaichenpaew leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Pigeon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A hook to the body from Pigeon.
Pigeon wants to take the fight to the mat but Thaichenpaew manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Satirinpong Thaichenpaew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Pigeon. Pigeon misses with a body punch.
Pigeon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thaichenpaew connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pigeon's face.
Pigeon blocks the elbow strike.
Pigeon lands with a right to the head. Pigeon is trying to stall.
Thaichenpaew prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3##TD2# Pigeon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thaichenpaew uses from the top position. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Pigeon pulls Thaichenpaew in close to prevent any damage. Thaichenpaew won't allow Pigeon to sweep him here. Thaichenpaew has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Pigeon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Pigeon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thaichenpaew is one step ahead there. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Pigeon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2# Pigeon is looking for a triangle but Thaichenpaew pushes his legs off easily.
Pigeon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Thaichenpaew would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Pigeon is trying to keep Thaichenpaew in close.
#T5##SUB2# Pigeon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thaichenpaew doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Pigeon is tightening it up a little... Thaichenpaew has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Thaichenpaew reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Thaichenpaew taps out! Nice BJJ there by Pigeon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tim Pigeon!
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Event:
BFF 22: LHW Tag Round 2-2
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1# Pigeon just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL# Pigeon rushes Azevedo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Azevedo tries to pull guard but Pigeon won't allow it.
#TD# Pigeon successfully pulls guard.
Pigeon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pigeon tries to get out of the position.#SUB# Pigeon looking for a guillotine here but Azevedo defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pigeon is on top in guard.
#REVR# Pigeon trying to move into half guard but instead Azevedo has managed to sweep!#REVB# Pigeon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pigeon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Azevedo is now in half guard. Azevedo uses his free foot to push down on Pigeon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pigeon. Pigeon has given up his back here.
#SUB2# Azevedo looking to break Pigeon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pigeon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Azevedo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T1# Pigeon breaks Azevedo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Pigeon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Azevedo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Pigeon trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Azevedo is on top in guard.
#REVB# The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB# Pigeon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azevedo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Pigeon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Azevedo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Pigeon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Pigeon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Azevedo. Pigeon tries to land a sweep but no joy. Azevedo passes Pigeon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB# Pigeon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2# Pigeon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Azevedo jumps into side control! Pigeon is trying to get back to half guard. Pigeon prevents Azevedo from improving position. Pigeon struggling a bit here. Pigeon looking for a sweep but Azevedo has passed into full mount! Oh no! Azevedo throws some wild stikes that Pigeon manages to avoid easily.
Pigeon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Azevedo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pigeon tries to control Azevedo's body but Azevedo pushes him off. Pigeon squirms to his side and now Azevedo has his back! The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# Azevedo looking to break Pigeon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pigeon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Azevedo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3# Pigeon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Azevedo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pigeon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Pigeon is trying to get back to full guard. Pigeon wants to control but Azevedo is keeping busy and won't allow it. Azevedo is looking to advance position but Pigeon won't allow it. Azevedo controlling the action here. Pigeon trying to hold on to Azevedo's head to control him but Azevedo postures up.
Pigeon is doing well to control the position and prevent Azevedo from advancing to side control. Pigeon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Azevedo on the ground.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Pigeon has hold of Azevedo's hands but Azevedo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Azevedo works his way into side control. Pigeon is looking to regain half guard here but Azevedo keeps moving and retains side control. Pigeon struggling a bit here. Pigeon tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Azevedo easily slips into full mount! Azevedo trying to control but he's not successful this time. Pigeon tries to hold on but Azevedo pushes him away. Azevedo wants to control the pace but Pigeon is squirming around nicely. #T5# Pigeon throwing hammer fists to the chest of Azevedo. What's that going to do exactly? Azevedo blocks Pigeon's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. 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. Azevedo throwing strikes here but Pigeon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Azevedo trying to control but Pigeon is having none of it. Pigeon is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2# Azevedo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Pigeon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6# Pigeon is working hard here to advance position. Poor strikes thrown by Azevedo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pigeon can't escape the position.
Azevedo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Pigeon wants to control but Azevedo is having none of it. Pigeon reaches up to try and control the position but Azevedo seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Pigeon rolls and tries to escape and now Azevedo has his back!
Pigeon staying busy and making it hard for Azevedo to control. Pigeon is in bad spot here.
#T7# Well, with Azevedo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pigeon is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Azevedo missing with strikes. Azevedo has the hooks in. Pigeon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2# Pigeon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Azevedo. Pigeon is in bad spot here.
Azevedo punches the canvas rather than the man. Pigeon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Azevedo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pigeon is trying to break free.
Pigeon trying to control the position but Azevedo manages to sink in the hooks. Azevedo lands with a hammerfist to the side of Pigeon's head. Azevedo keeps control of the position as Pigeon tries to break free.
#T8# Pigeon just trying to survive but Azevedo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Azevedo has the hooks in. Pigeon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2# Azevedo is persistently looking for the submission but Pigeon is defending it well.
This has been an exciting period of action! Azevedo not allowing Pigeon to control his hands. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Azevedo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pigeon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Azevedo tries to get the hooks in deep but Pigeon pushed the leg off. Pigeon wants to control his opponent's hands but Azevedo gets his hands free. Pigeon is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T9# Azevedo throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB2# Pigeon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pigeon is really stuck here.
Pigeon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Pigeon tries to roll but Azevedo sticks to his back.
Azevedo tries to keep control of the position but Pigeon is staying busy. Azevedo controlling well, preventing Pigeon from escaping the position.
Azevedo thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Azevedo not allowing Pigeon to control his hands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Azevedo dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R2# Pigeon misses with a wild body shot. Pigeon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azevedo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azevedo wants to counter the offense by Pigeon and move into the clinch position. Pigeon just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL# Pigeon darts in and clinches Azevedo up against the ropes.#TD# Pigeon pulls guard successfully.
Azevedo wants to control from the top but Pigeon keeps moving. Azevedo passes Pigeon's left leg - he's now in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Azevedo prevents Pigeon from improving his position. Pigeon trying to control but Azevedo postures up.
#T1# Pigeon moves into full guard.
Azevedo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pigeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Pigeon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Azevedo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Azevedo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pigeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Pigeon has his foot on Azevedo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Azevedo works his way back into a safe position though. Pigeon is trying to keep Azevedo in close.
Azevedo is pushing down on Pigeon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pigeon is fighting to maintain full guard but Azevedo has managed to sneak the leg through. Pigeon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Azevedo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2# Azevedo trying to control but he's not successful this time. Azevedo punching from mount but Pigeon doing a good job of avoiding damage. Pigeon tries to lock up and control but Azevedo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Demian Azevedo has got the better of the ground game so far. Pigeon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Azevedo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Azevedo trying to control but he's not successful this time. Pigeon regains half guard. Azevedo wants to free his trapped foot but Pigeon is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3# Azevedo passes to side control. Azevedo trying to control the action but Pigeon is working from the bottom. Pigeon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Azevedo wants to work for an arm triangle but Pigeon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pigeon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Azevedo not landing any meaningful shots this time. Pigeon wants to control but Azevedo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4# Pigeon wants to improve his position but Azevedo is controlling well.
Azevedo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Pigeon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Pigeon trying to control from the bottom.
Pigeon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Azevedo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Azevedo wants to control the pace but Pigeon is squirming around nicely. Azevedo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T5# Pigeon is squirming around, avoiding Azevedo's attempts to control the action. Pigeon tries to get back to half guard but can't. Azevedo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Pigeon can't escape the position.
Pigeon wants to hold on but Azevedo pushes him away. Azevedo tries to control but Pigeon wriggling away. #SUB2# Azevedo is working for a guillotine from mount but Pigeon frees his head quite easily.
Azevedo moves to the back position. #SUB2# Azevedo is persistently looking for the submission but Pigeon is defending it well.
#T6# Pigeon trying to control but not successfully. Pigeon is really stuck here.
Pigeon trying to control the hands but Azevedo won't let him. #SUB2# Pigeon is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Azevedo gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Pigeon is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Azevedo is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Demian Azevedo! Demian Azevedo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
BFF17: Obermueller v Chong Po
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Pigeon moves into the clinch.#TD2# Pigeon jumps guard.
Pigeon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mxyzptlk manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Mxyzptlk controls Pigeon momentarily but Pigeon frees himself. #SUB# Mxyzptlk working for a triangle but Pigeon defends it easily.
#SUB2# Pigeon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Pigeon sitting in guard, not really doing much. Pigeon wants to control from the top but Mxyzptlk keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Mxyzptlk looking for a guillotine here but Pigeon defends easily.
Pigeon wants to control from the top but Mxyzptlk keeps moving. #T1# Mxyzptlk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Pigeon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mxyzptlk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Pigeon trying to keep a closed guard but Mxyzptlk is proving a slippery customer.
Mxyzptlk is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The 'dam Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2# Pigeon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pigeon is trying to control the position but Mxyzptlk postures up. Pigeon is pulling down on Mxyzptlk's head to control his posture. Pigeon controls Mxyzptlk momentarily but Mxyzptlk frees himself. Pigeon keeping moving, preventing Mxyzptlk from controlling successfully. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2# Mxyzptlk postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pigeon can do anything to dispel that myth. Mxyzptlk pushes down on Pigeon's leg and manages to get into half guard. Pigeon trying to control but Mxyzptlk postures up.
Pigeon wants to improve his position but Mxyzptlk is controlling well.
Pigeon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mxyzptlk is working away from the top position though.#T3# Pigeon is doing well to control the position and prevent Mxyzptlk from advancing to side control. Mxyzptlk prevents Pigeon from improving his position. Pigeon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mxyzptlk. Mxyzptlk sitting and controlling from the half guard. Mxyzptlk trying to mount his opponent but Pigeon defends it. Pigeon is staying active underneath Mxyzptlk, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Tim Pigeon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pigeon moves to clinch but Mxyzptlk breaks away and Mxyzptlk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Pigeon looks to score with a jab to the body but Mxyzptlk is just out of range. Mxyzptlk is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Nice body punch from Pigeon. #T4##CL2# Pigeon rushes Mxyzptlk and presses him up against the ropes. Mxyzptlk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mxyzptlk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pigeon avoids it. Pigeon presses Mxyzptlk against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Pigeon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mxyzptlk.
Mxyzptlk working hard to break the clinch. Pigeon struggles to land a body shot inside as Mxyzptlk controls his hands.
Mxyzptlk misses with a hook from the clinch. Mxyzptlk is trying to break free. Pigeon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mxyzptlk prevents it.
Mxyzptlk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pigeon. Pigeon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mxyzptlk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Pigeon misses with a knee strike.
Pigeon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mxyzptlk after a bit of a struggle. Mister Mxyzptlk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Pigeon. Mxyzptlk looking to throw knees to the head but Pigeon is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Mxyzptlk. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pigeon blocks the elbow strike.
#T5# Pigeon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mxyzptlk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Mxyzptlk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pigeon is defending well. Pigeon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Pigeon blocks an uppercut.
#TD2# Pigeon pulls guard. #SUB2# Pigeon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pigeon trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Mxyzptlk being controlled here momentarily. Mxyzptlk won't allow Pigeon to sweep him here. Pigeon is still trying to improve 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. Pigeon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Mxyzptlk tries to free his leg and advance position but Pigeon is retaining full guard. #T6# Pigeon 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# Pigeon trying to control the action but Mxyzptlk is working from the bottom. Pigeon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Mxyzptlk gets full guard. Pigeon trying to control but Mxyzptlk is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Pigeon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pigeon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Mxyzptlk has his foot on Pigeon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pigeon works his way back into a safe position though. Pigeon throws a big right hand that misses. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mxyzptlk is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2# Mxyzptlk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pigeon seems keen to control Mxyzptlk's posture.#T7##SUB2# Pigeon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mxyzptlk defends it easily. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mxyzptlk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Mxyzptlk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Mxyzptlk trying to control but Pigeon is working from the bottom. Pigeon tries to land a sweep but no joy. Mxyzptlk working some strikes from top position. Pigeon is trying to keep Mxyzptlk in close.
Pigeon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T8# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Pigeon working a defensive guard but Mxyzptlk manages to pass into side control anyway.
Pigeon is not content to let Mxyzptlk control the position. Pigeon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Mxyzptlk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Pigeon wants to improve his position but Mxyzptlk is controlling well.
Pigeon keeps trying to improve his position.#T9# Pigeon trying to control here.
Mxyzptlk is keen to just control but Pigeon is a slippery customer. Pigeon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB# Mxyzptlk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pigeon is just riding it out for now. Mxyzptlk eventually gives up the hold. Pigeon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mxyzptlk trying to control the action but Pigeon is working from the bottom. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Pigeon will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R2##CL2# Pigeon takes the fight into the clinch. Mxyzptlk missing with knees to the body.
#BC# Mxyzptlk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Pigeon moves into range and clinches up with Mxyzptlk. Pigeon misses with a punch to the body.
Mxyzptlk is trying to drag Pigeon to the mat but Pigeon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. Mxyzptlk blocks an elbow strike from Pigeon.
#TD2# Pigeon pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mxyzptlk lands a couple of digs. Pigeon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mxyzptlk's guard. #REVB##SUB# Pigeon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mxyzptlk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pigeon has managed to get both his arms back between Mxyzptlk's legs - danger averted. Pigeon wants to pass the guard but Mxyzptlk is keeping the position. Mxyzptlk 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.#T1# Mxyzptlk keeping moving, preventing Pigeon from controlling successfully. Pigeon with a flurry of punches that miss. Mxyzptlk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pigeon is one step ahead there. Pigeon looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Pigeon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mxyzptlk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Pigeon preventing the sweep. Pigeon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mxyzptlk swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mxyzptlk has his hands on Pigeon's head, controlling the position. Pigeon wants to control from the top but Mxyzptlk keeps moving. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Pigeon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Mxyzptlk is trying to control the position but Pigeon postures up. #SUB# Mxyzptlk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pigeon throwing strikes but missing. #SUB# Mxyzptlk has his foot on Pigeon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pigeon works his way back into a safe position though. Pigeon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Mxyzptlk keeping moving, preventing Pigeon from controlling successfully. #SUB# Mxyzptlk is looking for a triangle but Pigeon pushes his legs off easily.
Pigeon trying to control but Mxyzptlk is working from the bottom. #T3# Mxyzptlk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pigeon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Pigeon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mxyzptlk's guard. #REVB# Pigeon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mxyzptlk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pigeon won't allow Mxyzptlk to sweep him here. Mxyzptlk is trying to keep Pigeon in close.
#SUB# Mxyzptlk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pigeon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mxyzptlk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mxyzptlk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Pigeon advances position into side control! Mxyzptlk manages to get back to half guard.#T4# Mxyzptlk is looking for a sweep. Pigeon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Pigeon thows a huge punch but Mxyzptlk dodges it nicely.
#SUB# Mxyzptlk looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2# Pigeon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB# Mxyzptlk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pigeon pulls his head out easily. Pigeon throwing shots but Mxyzptlk is blocking nicely. #SUB2# Pigeon seems to be working for a kimura but Mxyzptlk defends the submission attempt. Tim Pigeon has got the better of the ground game so far. Mxyzptlk is trying to get back to full guard.#T5# Mxyzptlk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pigeon. Pigeon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB# Mxyzptlk actively working from the bottom here. Pigeon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Mxyzptlk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mxyzptlk. Pigeon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Pigeon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mxyzptlk works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Pigeon postures up.
Mxyzptlk keeping full guard, as Pigeon tries to pass. Pigeon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Mxyzptlk wants to sweep but no luck. Pigeon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T6# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Pigeon tries to free his leg and advance position but Mxyzptlk is retaining full guard. #SUB# Mxyzptlk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Pigeon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Pigeon wants to control from the top but Mxyzptlk keeps moving. #SUB# Mxyzptlk working for a triangle but Pigeon defends it easily.
Pigeon connects with a couple of short punches. Mxyzptlk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pigeon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mxyzptlk is keeping the position for now. Mxyzptlk keeping moving, preventing Pigeon from controlling successfully. Mxyzptlk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Mister Mxyzptlk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7##SUB# Mxyzptlk looking for a guillotine here but Pigeon defends easily.
#SUB# Mxyzptlk looking for a guillotine here but Pigeon defends easily.
Pigeon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Pigeon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Mxyzptlk keeping full guard, as Pigeon tries to pass. Mxyzptlk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pigeon's guard. #REVR# Mxyzptlk trying to control the position from guard on top but Pigeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mxyzptlk postures up in Pigeon's guard and throws a big left but Pigeon blocks it. #T8# Pigeon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pigeon trying to keep a closed guard but Mxyzptlk is proving a slippery customer.
Pigeon tries to land a sweep but no joy. Pigeon working a defensive guard here.
Pigeon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mxyzptlk manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB# Mxyzptlk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Pigeon is pushing down on Mxyzptlk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mxyzptlk is fighting to maintain full guard but Pigeon has managed to sneak the leg through. Pigeon wants to pass the guard but Mxyzptlk is defending well. Pigeon wants to take a breather but Mxyzptlk is having none of it. #T9# Well, if Pigeon 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.
Tim Pigeon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB# Mxyzptlk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Pigeon wants to free his trapped foot but Mxyzptlk is holding on for dear life with his legs. Mxyzptlk regains full guard. Nicely done. Mxyzptlk looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Mxyzptlk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pigeon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Mxyzptlk keeping moving, preventing Pigeon from controlling successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pigeon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB# Mxyzptlk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mxyzptlk keeping moving, preventing Pigeon from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Tim Pigeon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Pigeon 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Tim Pigeon! Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Tim Pigeon! Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Tim Pigeon!
Tim Pigeon wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2018 |
#R1# Pigeon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Pigeon is breathing heavily.#TD2# Jaeger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Pigeon can't do much from the bottom here. Jaeger staying calm. Let's hope that Jaeger has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pigeon tries to improve position but can't. Jaeger in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1# Jaeger 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Jaeger working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jaeger working the body and head with strikes. Jaeger controls the position. Jaeger advances nicely into full mount. Jaeger is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jaeger connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jaeger controlling his opponent. Pigeon is trying to escape the mount.
#T2# Jaeger controlling from the full mount. Jaeger breaks from Pigeon's wrist control and lands an elbow. Pigeon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Pigeon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jaeger .
#SUB2# Pigeon fending off the submission attempt from Jaeger . Pigeon tries to escape but Jaeger has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3# Jaeger slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jaeger has the hooks in. Pigeon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2# Jaeger working for the choke. Jaeger lands strikes to the head. Pigeon is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2# Jaeger sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Pigeon taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eren Jaeger ! Eren Jaeger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1# Queen dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Pigeon is looking to clinch but Queen is avoiding it.
Tim Pigeon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pigeon fails in his attempt to clinch. Queen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pigeon's head. Pigeon misses with a looping right. Queen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Pigeon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Queen. Pigeon missing with a left hand there. Queen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Queen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL# Pigeon moves into the clinch. Pigeon prevents the takedown attempt.
Pigeon tries to land knees in the clinch but Queen avoids the damage to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pigeon. #TD2# Queen has picked Pigeon up - he's going for a ride! Queen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Queen is controlling the pace.
Pigeon trying to control from the bottom.
Queen is taking a breather. Pigeon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1# Queen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pigeon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Pigeon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Queen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Pigeon won't allow Queen to pass to mount. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Queen lands a nice short elbow. Pigeon wants to control but Queen passes into side.
Queen scoring with punches and elbows. Pigeon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Queen cracks Pigeon with an elbow. That is naaassty. Pigeon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Queen on the ground. Pigeon is looking for a sweep. Pigeon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Queen connects with a decent elbow. #T2# Pigeon is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Queen working the head and body with strikes. Pigeon struggling a bit here. Queen landing a few strikes. Pigeon is looking to regain half guard here but Queen keeps moving and retains side control. What's Pigeon going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle. Queen trying to control the action but Pigeon is working from the bottom. Queen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Pigeon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3# Queen is trying to control. Pigeon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Queen is nestled in close to Pigeon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. We've been hearing good reports from Pigeon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Pigeon is refusing to be controlled, as Queen sits in half guard. Pigeon is looking for a sweep. Queen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Queen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pigeon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Queen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Pigeon punching from the bottom.
Pigeon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Pigeon wants to sweep but Queen has passed to side control! Pigeon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4# Queen working the ground and pound. Pigeon is looking for a sweep. Queen trying to control the action but Pigeon is working from the bottom. Pigeon wants to control but Queen postures up. Queen working the ground and pound. Pigeon is trying to control Queen's posture but Queen avoids it. Queen takes a little break here. Pigeon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Queen working the head and body with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Queen dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Pigeon just misses with a punch to the body.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Pigeon. Queen getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A looping hook to the body misses from Pigeon. Queen does a little dance to reset his feet. Queen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Pigeon throws an overhand right that lands on Queen's shoulder, as Queen tries to avoid the shot. Queen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Queen scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Queen scores with a decent looking hook. Pigeon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Queen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Queen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Pigeon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Queen. Queen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pigeon fails in his attempt to clinch. Queen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Queen connects with a single shot there.#ROC2# Pigeon is rocked! Pigeon wants to clinch up but Queen keeps it at a distance. Queen moves out of range of the strikes.#T1##CL# Pigeon instigates a clinch. Pigeon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Queen is defending well. Pigeon tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
Pigeon working aggressively here.
#TD2# Queen pulls guard successfully.
Queen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Queen has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Queen tries to land a sweep but no joy. Pigeon trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Queen pulls Pigeon in close to prevent any damage. Queen keeping moving, preventing Pigeon from controlling successfully. Queen is controlling Pigeon's posture.#T2# Pigeon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Pigeon trying to control but Queen is working from the bottom. Pigeon throws a strike but Queen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Pigeon looking to control.
Pigeon is trying to hold Queen in close to prevent damage but Queen has managed to pass into half guard.
Queen drops an elbow to the side of Pigeon's head. Pigeon wants to get back to full guard but Queen has mounted him! Queen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Queen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pigeon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Queen content just to control the position here. Queen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T3# Queen raining down shots from the mount! Queen raining down shots from the mount! Queen with shots to the head and body - Pigeon looks very uncomfortable down there. Oh Pigeon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Queen wants to control the pace but Pigeon is squirming around nicely. Pigeon seems to have got his legs back now. Pigeon tries to get back to half guard but can't. Oliver Queen has got the better of the ground game so far. Queen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pigeon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Queen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Pigeon tries to get back to half guard but can't. Pigeon wants to hold on but Queen pushes him away. Queen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pigeon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Queen working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4# Pigeon is looking to get to half guard. Queen cracks Pigeon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The referee warns Pigeon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Queen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Queen working the ground and pound effectively.
Queen is in the full mount, landing strikes. Queen lands a couple of good shots and Pigeon has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Pigeon trying to control the hands but Queen won't let him. Queen scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Pigeon is looking for a way out. Pigeon covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Queen lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Pigeon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Queen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Queen throws out a powerful jab. Pigeon tries to clinch up#TD2# and Queen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Queen. Pigeon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Queen has passed into side control.
Queen scores with punches from side control. Queen working the ground and pound. Pigeon struggling a bit here. Pigeon tries to buck Queen off but Queen is having none of it. Pigeon wants to control but Queen postures up. Queen scores with punches from side control. Pigeon seems a little lost for a moment, as Queen dominates the positioning. Queen in side control lands a decent elbow. Queen is chipping away with strikes.
Pigeon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pigeon tries to get out of the position. Queen is putting a hurting on Pigeon here, landing some big shots from side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pigeon taking a bit of punishment here - Queen scoring with strikes. Queen is putting a hurting on Pigeon here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1# Pigeon is looking to regain half guard here but Queen keeps moving and retains side control. Queen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Queen taking a breather here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Queen working the body and head with strikes. Queen controls the position. Queen scores with a couple of short elbows. Queen working the head and body with strikes. Pigeon is looking for a sweep. Queen working the ground and pound. Queen wants to control but Pigeon is keeping him busy. Pigeon tries to get back to half guard but can't. Pigeon can't do much from the bottom here. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Queen working the ground and pound.#T2# Pigeon is looking to regain half guard here but Queen keeps moving and retains side control. Queen is chipping away with strikes.
Pigeon struggling a bit here. Check out the look on Queen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Queen lands some shots froms side control. Queen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pigeon keeps working. Queen lands some shots froms side control. Pigeon is looking for a sweep. Queen is looking to take a break and control but Pigeon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Pigeon struggling a bit here. Queen trying to control the position but Pigeon is working away. #T3# Pigeon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Pigeon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Queen connects with a decent elbow. Queen looks up at the clock and then as Pigeon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Queen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Queen lands an elbow. Queen lands a decent elbow from side control. Pigeon is looking for a sweep. Queen is looking to take a break and control but Pigeon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Oliver Queen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Queen working away. Queen controlling from side mount. #T4# Tim Pigeon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pigeon tries to improve position but can't. Pigeon is working hard here to advance position. Pigeon is trying to escape the position but Queen is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Oliver Queen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Queen 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Queen! A very excited looking Oliver Queen 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:
BFF 7: Tenkaichi Round 2
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1# A nice leg kick lands there from Neil. Tim Pigeon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Pigeon clinches. Pigeon lands a nice uppercut.#TD# Pigeon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Neil clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB# Pigeon looking to break Neil's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Neil remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pigeon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Pigeon has the hooks in. Neil is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB# Pigeon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Neil has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Even with his hooks in, Pigeon manages to miss with strikes from the back. Neil is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pigeon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pigeon thows a strike but Neil uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Neil as he ends up in Pigeon 's guard! Pigeon is pulling down on Neil's head to control his posture. #SUB# Pigeon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Neil is aware though and is defending well.#T1# Neil won't allow Pigeon to sweep him here. Neil postures up and lands a big shot to Pigeon's brow. Pigeon trying to control the position here. We've been hearing good reports from Pigeon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Neil postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Pigeon keeping moving, preventing Neil from controlling successfully. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Pigeon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neil is one step ahead there. 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.#SUB# Pigeon is looking for a triangle but Neil pushes his legs off easily.
Pigeon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Pigeon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Pigeon tries to land a sweep but no joy. Neil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Neil trying to control but Pigeon is working from the bottom. Pigeon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Pigeon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Pigeon has control of Neil's left arm, preventing Neil from doing any damage. Pigeon looking for a sweep. Not yet Pigeon, not yet. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Pigeon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Neil is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Neil won't allow Pigeon to sweep him here. Neil postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Pigeon is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Pigeon clinches up against the ropes. Neil tries to pull guard but Pigeon holds him up against the ropes and eventually Neil drops back down to his feet.
A hook to the body from Pigeon.
Pigeon is pressed up against the ropes. Neil has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pigeon down to the mat. Pigeon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL# Pigeon moves into the clinch.#T3# Pigeon is leaning against Neil and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD# Pigeon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Neil regains guard immediately. Pigeon content to stall in guard here. Pigeon pushes down on Neil's leg and manages to get into half guard. Neil punching from the bottom.
Pigeon wants to control but Neil is keeping him busy. Pigeon is controlling the pace.
Pigeon works his way into full mount! Neil manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4# Pigeon is taking a breather. Neil says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Pigeon is looking to take a break and control but Neil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Pigeon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Neil tries to roll over but Pigeon keeps him under control. Neil is staying active underneath Pigeon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Pigeon passes the guard and advances to mount! Pigeon throws a wild left hand from mount and Neil manages to wriggle his way back to half guard. #SUB# Pigeon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Neil sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Pigeon is working for a kimura but Neil is defending it quite comfortably.
Pigeon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T5##SUB# Pigeon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neil is looking to improve his position.
Pigeon missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Pigeon working Neil over with strikes. Neil is pressing down on Pigeon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Pigeon trying to control but Neil is working from the bottom. Neil wants to sweep here but Pigeon controlling him for the moment. Neil is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Pigeon trying to control but Neil is working from the bottom. Pigeon looking to pass the guard. Pigeon wants to control from the top but Neil keeps moving. #T6# Pigeon passes Neil's left leg - he's now in half guard. Pigeon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Neil wants to control but Pigeon is keeping busy.
Pigeon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Neil defending well though. Pigeon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Neil does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Neil is trying to get back to full guard. Pigeon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Pigeon passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB# Pigeon working for a submission but Neil is keeping him at bay. #T7# Pigeon punching from mount but Neil doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB# Pigeon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Neil has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Neil tries to reverse the position but Pigeon maintains control. Neil is still trying to improve position. Neil avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pigeon.
Pigeon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Neil is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Pigeon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Pigeon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T8##SUB# Pigeon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Neil is now in Pigeon's guard. A big mistake from Pigeon there, giving up the dominant position! Neil with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Neil trying to control but Pigeon is working from the bottom. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pigeon is on top in guard.
#REVR# Neil keeping moving, preventing Pigeon from controlling successfully. Pigeon is really struggling to control Neil but he's trying to hold on to the position. Neil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Pigeon trying to control but Neil is working from the bottom. Pigeon throws a big right hand that misses. Neil keeping moving, preventing Pigeon from controlling successfully. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pigeon throwing strikes from guard but Neil blocks nicely. #T9# Pigeon won't allow Neil to sweep him here. Pigeon stops Neil from standing up. #SUB2# Neil has his foot on Pigeon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pigeon works his way back into a safe position though. Pigeon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Neil wants to control but Pigeon postures up. Neil prevents Pigeon from improving position. Neil tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB# Pigeon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pigeon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pigeon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB# Pigeon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Pigeon dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R2# Pigeon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Neil but Neil pushes him off and we're back to square one. Neil feints the counter takedown.#CL# Pigeon darts in and clinches Neil up against the ropes. Pigeon lands a body punch. Neil is trying to drag Pigeon to the mat but Pigeon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. Pigeon scores with a hook to the body.#TD# Pigeon successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Neil being controlled here momentarily. Pigeon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Neil's guard. #REVR# Pigeon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Pigeon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Neil works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Pigeon won't allow Neil to sweep him here. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pigeon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Pigeon preventing the sweep. Neil keeping moving, preventing Pigeon from controlling successfully. Neil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Pigeon trying to control but Neil is working from the bottom. Pigeon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Neil is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Neil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pigeon prevents Neil from getting back to his feet. Pigeon 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. Pigeon throws a big elbow that misses. Pigeon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2##SUB# Pigeon tries for a kimura but Neil is defending well. Pigeon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neil keeps working. #SUB# Pigeon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Pigeon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Pigeon wants to control but Neil is keeping him busy. Neil wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3# Pigeon staying calm.#SUB# Pigeon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Neil has escaped the position, nice work there. Pigeon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB# Pigeon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Neil knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Pigeon in side control, throwing shots but Neil defends. Pigeon trying to control the position but Neil is working away. #SUB# Pigeon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Neil, who protects the arm well. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Pigeon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Neil is looking to reverse the position. You can see the frustration on Neil's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Pigeon controlling the position from side mount. Pigeon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neil can do to turn this around? Pigeon tries to score with some ground and pound. Neil controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB# Pigeon tries for a kimura but Neil is defending well. Pigeon working away.#T5# Neil is not content to let Pigeon control the position. Neil can't do much from the bottom here. Neil tries to improve position but can't. Pigeon is looking to take a break and control but Neil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Pigeon controlling from side mount. Pigeon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pigeon throws a strike aimed at the side of Neil's head but Neil avoids it well. Tim Pigeon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Pigeon tries for a kimura but Neil is defending well. Neil tries to buck Pigeon off but Pigeon is having none of it.#T6# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Pigeon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Pigeon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Neil tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pigeon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Pigeon misses with the ground and pound.#SUB# Pigeon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Neil has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pigeon but great work by Neil. Pigeon manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Neil seems to be looking for submissions.
Pigeon works his way to full guard. Good work. Pigeon pulls Neil in close to prevent any damage. Neil is in close to Pigeon's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T7# Pigeon has his hands on Neil's head, controlling the position. Neil is in close to Pigeon's body, working some short punches and elbows. Pigeon seems keen to control Neil's posture. Neil with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB# Pigeon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Neil is aware though and is defending well. Pigeon looking to control.
Pigeon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Pigeon wants to get back to his feet.
Pigeon prevents Neil from improving his position. Pigeon slows the pace down in half guard. #T8##SUB# Pigeon wants to work for an arm triangle but Neil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pigeon wants to take a breather but Neil is having none of it. Pigeon is thwarting Neil's attempts to control the position. Neil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pigeon. Pigeon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Neil's head. Pigeon not landing any meaningful shots this time. Neil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Neil trying to control here.
#SUB# Pigeon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Neil doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pigeon. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pigeon in particular looking to stall. Tim Pigeon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T9##SUB# Pigeon seems to be looking for submissions.
Pigeon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Neil knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Neil is looking to improve his position.
Pigeon is trying to control the action in half guard but Neil is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Neil wants to get back to full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Pigeon controlling the action here. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Pigeon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#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 fight! Tim Pigeon showed his dominance in that final round. I think Pigeon 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Tim Pigeon! Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Tim Pigeon! Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Tim Pigeon!
Tim Pigeon wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
BFF 2: Hunt vs. Pigeon
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1# Pigeon tries a head kick but it misses.
Pigeon misses with a wild combination.
Hunt attempts a counter takedown but Pigeon avoids it well and moves away.#TD2# Pigeon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hunt on his heels. He'll look to pass Hunt's guard now, I'm sure. Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Pigeon wants to stand and escape but instead Hunt has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Pigeon trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pigeon keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. 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. Pigeon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1# Pigeon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Pigeon. Pigeon controlling Hunt's posture. #SUB# Hunt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Pigeon keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pigeon can do anything to dispel that myth. Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Pigeon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Pigeon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Pigeon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Pigeon wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.#SUB# Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Pigeon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Pigeon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Hunt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3# The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Pigeon is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control. Pigeon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hunt's guard. Pigeon controlling from the top position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Pigeon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T4# Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Hunt looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pigeon is defending well. Hunt quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pigeon has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hunt celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Hunt! A victorious Mike Hunt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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