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Event:
PANDA 3
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce sizes up Gamzatov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Gamzatov gets tackled into the cage by Pierce. Pierce maintains the clinch.
Gamzatov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pierce gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pierce throws a punch but it's blocked by Gamzatov.
Gamzatov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pierce scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pierce softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pierce digs a right hand into Gamzatov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gamzatov's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Pierce.
Pierce working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pierce gets underhooks to prevent Gamzatov's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gamzat Gamzatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pierce.
Pierce tries a body shot but Gamzatov blocks it.
Pierce works on Gamzatov's body with a couple of short punches.
Gamzatov is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Pierce is trying to trip Gamzatov. He has hold of a leg but Gamzatov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pierce persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pierce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gamzatov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gamzatov 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.
Gamzatov keeping moving, preventing Pierce from controlling successfully. #T1#
Pierce with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pierce passes into half guard.
Pierce wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gamzatov keeps working. #SUB2#
Pierce seems to be working for a kimura but Gamzatov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gamzatov is defending against the submission attempts here by Pierce.
#SUB2#
Pierce is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gamzatov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gamzatov trying to control here.
Pierce is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pierce trying to advance position but Gamzatov counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pierce has gone for a leg lock! Gamzatov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pierce's guard.#REVR##T3#
Gamzatov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierce wants to sweep here but Gamzatov controlling him for the moment.
Gamzatov wants to pass the guard but Pierce is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Pierce working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gamzatov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gamzatov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Gamzatov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pierce has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gamzatov has managed to get both his arms back between Pierce's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Pierce is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gamzatov looking to pass the guard.
Gamzatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Pierce escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gamzatov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Our spies down at at Hare of the Dog Gym inform us that Pierce has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pierce 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.
Gamzatov wants to pass the guard but Pierce is keeping the position.
Gamzatov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pierce works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pierce striking off his back but it's not causing Gamzatov any problems.
Gamzatov lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Pierce working for a triangle but Gamzatov defends it easily.
Gamzatov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gamzatov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Pierce is looking for a triangle but Gamzatov pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Pierce dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Pierce jabs Gamzatov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Pierce fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gamzatov, pushing him back against the cage.
Pierce lands with a left to the head.
Gamzatov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pierce pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Pierce manages to break the clinch.
Pierce misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Gamzatov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pierce won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Gamzatov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gamzatov is putting a hurting on Pierce here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pierce is looking to regain half guard here but Gamzatov keeps moving and retains side control.
Pierce keeps trying to improve his position.
Pierce manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gamzatov's best efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gamzatov trying to control from half guard but Pierce is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Pierce actively working from the bottom here.
Gamzatov prevents Pierce from improving his position.#SUB#
Gamzatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pierce slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Pierce looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pierce striking off his back but it's not causing Gamzatov any problems.
Gamzatov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pierce's head.
Pierce keeping moving, preventing Gamzatov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pierce looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB2#
Pierce looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Pierce looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gamzatov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gamzatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gamzatov drops back looking for a leg! Pierce is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pierce manages to kick Gamzatov off! Gamzatov jumps back into Pierce's guard.
Gamzatov chips away with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Gamzatov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gamzat Gamzatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Pierce looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gamzatov content to stall in guard here.
Gamzatov passes Pierce's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Gamzatov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pierce has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pierce flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gamzatov prevents Pierce from improving his position.
Gamzatov drops an elbow to the side of Pierce's head. #SUB#
Gamzatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gamzatov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pierce keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Gamzatov seems to be looking for submissions.
Pierce gets full guard.#SUB2#
Pierce is looking for a triangle but Gamzatov pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Gamzatov preventing the sweep.
Gamzatov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gamzatov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pierce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gamzatov drops back looking for a leg! Pierce is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pierce manages to kick Gamzatov off! Gamzatov jumps back into Pierce's guard.
Gamzatov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pierce looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gamzatov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gamzatov trying to control but Pierce is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pierce working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gamzatov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gamzatov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gamzat Gamzatov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pierce throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Gamzatov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierce keeping moving, preventing Gamzatov from controlling successfully.
Pierce 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.
Gamzatov advances to half guard.
Pierce is looking for a sweep. Gamzatov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Pierce looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pierce wants to get back to full guard.
Pierce has hold of Gamzatov's hands but Gamzatov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gamzatov wants to pass to mount but Pierce is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gamzatov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pierce has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pierce tries to roll over but Gamzatov keeps him under control.
Gamzatov working over Pierce with some ground and pound. Pierce looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Gamzatov working Pierce over with strikes.
Pierce is refusing to be controlled, as Gamzatov sits in half guard. #SUB#
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura but Pierce is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gamzatov to get the leverage.
Gamzatov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pierce with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Pierce is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gamzatov pulls his head out easily.
Pierce tries to roll over but Gamzatov keeps him under control.
Gamzatov lands strikes from half guard.
Pierce wants to improve his position but Gamzatov is controlling well.
Pierce takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pierce is pressing down on Gamzatov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pierce trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Gamzatov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gamzatov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB2#
Pierce throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gamzatov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gamzatov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gamzatov stopping the sweep attempt from Pierce.
Gamzatov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Pierce had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gamzatov defends it easily.
Gamzatov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gamzatov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gamzatov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pierce's head.
Gamzatov passes Pierce's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gamzatov wants to pass to mount but Pierce is defending the position. #T3##SUB#
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gamzatov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pierce doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gamzatov. #SUB2#
Pierce is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gamzatov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pierce looking for submissions off his back.
Pierce throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gamzatov working Pierce over with strikes.
Gamzatov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Gamzatov passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Gamzatov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pierce is on top in guard.
Gamzatov is pulling down on Pierce's head. It's preventing any offense from Pierce, at least for the moment.
Pierce must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Pierce drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gamzatov dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gamzatov chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gamzat Gamzatov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gamzatov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gamzat Gamzatov!
Gamzat Gamzatov opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
In defeat, Riley Pierce stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ya know, I just felt bad for the man. I mean, it looked like he needed the win more than I did, so what the hell, charity and all man! You're welcome.'. |
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Event:
RFC Live in Sydney 2
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Pierce has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Pierce has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Le Phat is trying to keep an underhook but Pierce manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pierce is trying to control the action in half guard but Le Phat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pierce thows a huge punch but Le Phat dodges it nicely.
Pierce trying to control from Le Phat's half guard. Le Phat has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Le Phat keeping moving, preventing Pierce from controlling successfully.
Le Phat keeping full guard, as Pierce tries to pass.
Le Phat controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Le Phat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pierce controls the pace.
Pierce pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Le Phat is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Pierce postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Le Phat is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pierce, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Pierce isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Le Phat stacks Pierce on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Le Phat!
Pierce is trying to work for a sweep but Le Phat has mounted him!#T2#
Le Phat takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pierce slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Le Phat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Le Phat is taking a breather. Pierce 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.
Pierce tries to roll over but Le Phat keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pierce manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pierce tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Pierce has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Le Phat is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pierce.#T3#
Pierce is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierce is trying to work for a sweep but Le Phat has mounted him!
Pierce is working to get back to half guard.
Pierce is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Le Phat takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pierce tries to lock up and control but Le Phat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pierce looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Pierce rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pierce is looking for a sweep. Le Phat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roc Le Phat will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pierce looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Phat is just out of range.
Le Phat is looking for a counter combo.
Pierce misses with a hook.
As Pierce looks to move away, Le Phat throws a big counter combo but Pierce just gets out of the way.
Le Phat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierce.
It looked like Le Phat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Le Phat slips a jab from Pierce.
Le Phat is looking for a counter combo.
Pierce fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Le Phat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pierce throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Phat counters with a left and a right that stings Pierce.
Pierce looks to land a left hand but Le Phat moved out of range nicely.
Le Phat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Le Phat.#CL2#
Pierce pushes Le Phat up against the cage in a clinch.
Le Phat blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Pierce turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierce has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T1##SUB2#
Pierce is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Le Phat has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Le Phat!
Pierce can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Le Phat controls the pace.
Pierce not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Le Phat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pierce wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Pierce is looking to stand up but Le Phat isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Pierce working for a triangle but Le Phat defends it easily.
Pierce looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Phat is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Pierce looking for subs off his back but Le Phat has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3#
Pierce is looking for a sweep. Le Phat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pierce trying to control here.
Le Phat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Pierce actively working from the bottom here.
Le Phat controlling the action here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pierce is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pierce trying to control but Le Phat postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pierce misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Pierce darts in and clinches Le Phat up against the cage.
Le Phat blocking some punches.
Pierce fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pierce misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pierce lands a left hand that snaps the head of Le Phat backwards.
Le Phat wants to break free but Pierce has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Pierce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pierce swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Le Phat counters with a three punch combo that has Pierce backing up. Pierce nods at Le Phat to acknowledge the strikes.
Pierce misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Le Phat counters with a left and a right that stings Pierce.
Pierce misses with an uppercut.
As Pierce looks to move away, Le Phat throws a big counter combo but Pierce just gets out of the way.
Le Phat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Phat is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Pierce rushes Le Phat and presses him up against the cage.
Pierce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Le Phat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pierce throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Le Phat stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Pierce takes the fight into the clinch.
Pierce misses with the head strike.
Pierce fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Le Phat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Pierce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Phat prevents a body shot from Pierce. #BC#
Le Phat manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Pierce rushes Le Phat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pierce stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pierce has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pierce goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Le Phat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Pierce clinches up against the cage.
Le Phat blocks a body shot from Pierce.
Pierce doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pierce can't find room to land a body shot as Le Phat controls the action.
Le Phat blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Le Phat blocks an uppercut.
Le Phat is trying to force a seperation but Pierce has the dominant position.#TD2#
Pierce drags the fight down to the ground.
Le Phat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pierce is trying to keep Le Phat in close.
Le Phat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pierce wants to hit a sweep here but Le Phat passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pierce there! #T3#
Pierce tries to reverse the position but Le Phat maintains control.
Pierce is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pierce looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Le Phat biding his time, controlling Pierce.
I really don't envy Pierce right now.
#T4#
Pierce is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pierce needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Le Phat has the hooks in. Pierce is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Pierce right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pierce rolls, trying to escape but Le Phat keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roc Le Phat.
I think Le Phat has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Roc Le Phat!
Roc Le Phat tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Riley Pierce had this to say: 'Ya know, I just felt bad for the man. I mean, it looked like he needed the win more than I did, so what the hell, charity and all man! You're welcome.'.
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Event:
RFC Sydney April 11th
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Pierce throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Syndicate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pierce dives in and grabs Syndicate's left leg, looking for a takedown. Syndicate pushes down on Pierce's head and hops out.#TD2#
Syndicate closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pierce's guard.
Syndicate looking to pass the guard.
Syndicate postures up.
Syndicate wants to control from the top but Pierce keeps moving. #SUB#
Pierce throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pierce will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Syndicate stands up from Pierce's guard - Syndicate perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce clobbers Syndicate with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pierce thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pierce changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Pierce closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Pierce is looking for a takedown.
Pierce misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pierce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pierce misses with some punches.
Pierce wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Pierce scores with a nice short uppercut.
Syndicate blocks a body shot from Pierce.
Pierce scores with a shot to the side of Syndicate's head.
Syndicate blocking some punches.
#TD#
Pierce gets control of Syndicate's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pierce will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syndicate wants to stand but Pierce is controlling his posture from full guard.
Syndicate sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pierce's guard.
Pierce is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Syndicate scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Pierce keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pierce is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Syndicate is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Syndicate is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pierce moves into full guard.
Pierce is trying to control the position but Syndicate postures up.
Pierce looking to hit a scissor sweep but Syndicate is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB2#
Syndicate drops back looking for a leg! Pierce is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pierce manages to kick Syndicate off! Syndicate jumps back into Pierce's guard. #SUB#
Pierce throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pierce keeping moving, preventing Syndicate from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pierce had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Syndicate defends it easily.#SUB#
Pierce looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU2#
Syndicate decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pierce takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Syndicate wants to clinch up but Pierce keeps it at a distance.
Pierce looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Syndicate stuffs the takedown.
Pierce takes a swing at Syndicate's ribcage but misses.
Syndicate tries to clinch but Pierce moves out of range.
Syndicate cracks Pierce with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Syndicate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Syndicate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pierce tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Syndicate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pierce shoots for a double leg takedown but Syndicate sprawls well. He's pushed Pierce's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riley Pierce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndicate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pierce sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pierce sizes up Syndicate with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Pierce shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Syndicate napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Syndicate stops Pierce from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Pierce dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pierce connects with a looping right hand.
Syndicate misses with a body kick.
Pierce swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
No luck for Pierce with that takedown attempt.
Syndicate misses with a double jab.
Syndicate wants to clinch.#CL#
Pierce has Syndicate up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Pierce.
Syndicate is breathing heavily.
Syndicate gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pierce.
Pierce is trying to pull guard but Syndicate turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Pierce misses with some punches.
Pierce tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Syndicate's elbow.
Pierce is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Syndicate pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Syndicate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pierce lands an uppercut.
Pierce lands a shot to the body.
Syndicate has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pierce seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Syndicate can turn it around.
Pierce lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pierce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Syndicate can do to turn this around?
Pierce swings wildly with an uppercut but Syndicate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierce misses with some punches.
Syndicate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Syndicate takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Pierce tries a body shot but Syndicate blocks it.
Pierce leaning his opponent against the cage.
Syndicate prevents a body shot from Pierce.
Riley Pierce has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pierce doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pierce.
Pierce makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pierce misses with a body punch.
Pierce pushes Syndicate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pierce stalling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierce misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pierce.
Pierce lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Pierce throws a head punch that misses.
Syndicate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pierce pushes Syndicate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Syndicate blocks an uppercut.
Syndicate blocks a body shot from Pierce.
Nice body punch from Pierce.
Pierce throws a punch but it's blocked by Syndicate.
Pierce lands a right hand.
Pierce working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pierce tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Syndicate's elbow.
Pierce throws a head punch that misses.
Pierce swings wildly with an uppercut but Syndicate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierce swings wildly with an uppercut but Syndicate uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Syndicate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pierce working aggressively here.
Pierce lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pierce misses with a body punch.
Pierce lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Syndicate blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndicate wants to get back to striking at distance but Pierce won't allow it.
Pierce swings wildly with an uppercut but Syndicate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierce trying to stall but Syndicate improves his position.
Syndicate can't break the clinch.
Syndicate blocks a body shot from Pierce.
Pierce misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Pierce dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Syndicate misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Pierce drives through and clinches with Syndicate against the cage.
Syndicate can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Pierce fails to land.
Pierce working aggressively here.
Pierce presses Syndicate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pierce tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Syndicate's elbow.
Pierce swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pierce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pierce can't find room to land a body shot as Syndicate controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndicate is trying to break the clinch but Pierce is controlling him.
Pierce swings wildly with an uppercut but Syndicate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierce tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pierce goes for a takedown attempt but Syndicate pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Pierce catches Syndicate with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pierce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Syndicate was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierce.
Syndicate takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pierce shoots in looking for a takedown but Syndicate manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pierce's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syndicate shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pierce as he avoids it easily.
Syndicate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pierce lands with a nice body punch.
Syndicate looks to land a left hand but Pierce moved out of range nicely.
Pierce closes this distance looking for a takedown but Syndicate circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pierce, as that shot connected.
Syndicate takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Pierce rushes Syndicate and presses him up against the cage.
Pierce misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Syndicate tries to break the clinch but Pierce is controlling the position.
Pierce can't get the takedown.
Pierce doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Syndicate working hard to break the clinch.
Pierce misses with a short punch on the inside.
Syndicate wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Syndicate is trying to trip Pierce. He has hold of a leg but Pierce is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Syndicate persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Pierce looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pierce has a closed guard, preventing Syndicate from standing up.
Pierce looking for a sweep. Not yet Pierce, not yet.
Syndicate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pierce swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Pierce working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Syndicate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Syndicate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pierce looking for a sweep. Not yet Pierce, not yet.
Pierce working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Syndicate.
Pierce keeping moving, preventing Syndicate from controlling successfully.
Syndicate content to stall in guard here.
Syndicate trying to control but Pierce is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Pierce looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nathaniel Syndicate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pierce keeping moving, preventing Syndicate from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pierce is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Syndicate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pierce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riley Pierce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Syndicate throws a big right hand that misses.
Nathaniel Syndicate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Pierce is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Syndicate defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pierce looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Pierce looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Pierce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pierce, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Pierce!
Riley Pierce took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
RapidFC 66
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Blight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blight blocks a body shot from Pierce.
Blight misses with some punches.
Pierce lands an uppercut.
Blight blocks an uppercut.
Pierce can't find room to land a body shot as Blight controls the action.
Blight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pierce tries a body shot but Blight blocks it.
Pierce fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blight is trying to force a seperation but Pierce has the dominant position.#BC#
Pierce manages to break the clinch.
Blight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pierce is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blight tests Pierce's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blight takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pierce avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blight moves out of range of the strikes.
Blight misses with a low kick as Pierce jumps back.
Pierce has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Blight closes the distance but Pierce moves to the side
and Blight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pierce cracks Blight with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Pierce misses.
A jab from Pierce finds it's way through Blight's defenses.
Pierce throws a body punch but Blight moves out of range. #CL#
Pierce instigates a clinch.
Pierce is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blight is defending well.
Pierce misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pierce lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pierce misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pierce. #CUT#
It looks like Luca Blight has been cut.
Pierce tries to land knees in the clinch but Blight avoids the damage to the body.
Pierce lands a body punch.
Pierce tries to work over Blight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pierce lands with a right to the head. #T2#
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!
Pierce pushes Blight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pierce is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blight to keep the fight standing.
Pierce taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Pierce - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Pierce.
#TD#
Pierce has hold of one of Blight's legs. Blight is fighting the takedown attempt but Pierce gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Pierce drops back looking for a leg! Blight is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blight manages to kick Pierce off! Pierce jumps back into Blight's guard.
Blight keeping moving, preventing Pierce from controlling successfully.
Pierce slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Blight keeping moving, preventing Pierce from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierce throws a big elbow that misses.
Pierce being controlled here momentarily.
Pierce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blight works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pierce pushing down on Blight's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pierce wants to free his trapped foot but Blight is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pierce thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blight's head. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pierce is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pierce 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.
Pierce is looking to take a break and control but Blight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Pierce seems to be looking for submissions.
Pierce passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pierce avoids the attempt from Blight to control.
Pierce punching from mount but Blight doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Pierce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luca Blight's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Blight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pierce keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab from Blight.
Pierce circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pierce lands the left hand.
Blight misses with a takedown attempt - Pierce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pierce is looking for a counter combo.
Pierce lands the left hand.
Pierce bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blight's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Pierce. That snapped Blight's head back.
Pierce swings for the body but Blight moves out of range.
Blight fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pierce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pierce throws a body punch but Blight moves out of range.
Pierce avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pierce stuffs the takedown attempt from Blight. Blight gets slowly back to his feet.
Riley Pierce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luca Blight.#T1#
Blight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pierce.
Blight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blight shoots in for a takedown but Pierce shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blight throws a big shot that misses.
Pierce throws a lazy right hand but Blight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blight slips a straight right by Pierce.
Blight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blight now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blight tries to clinch up but Pierce circles away and keeps his distance.
Pierce lands the left hand.
Pierce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blight can do to turn this around?
Blight lands a jab to Pierce's midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blight misses with an uppercut. Pierce saw that one coming.
Blight misses with a straight left.
Blight wants to clinch.
Blight is looking to clinch. #T2#
Blight wants to clinch.
Pierce throws a series of strikes that have Blight backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blight tries to clinch there but Pierce circles away.
Pierce was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blight is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pierce sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Pierce was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blight.
Blight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pierce lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pierce.
Pierce throws a body shot but no joy.
Pierce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pierce tries for a takedown but Blight sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blight blocks a jab.
Riley Pierce is winning the standup battle so far.
Blight thows a leg kick but Pierce checks it #CL#
and Pierce counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pierce misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pierce lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Pierce lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pierce digs a right hand underneath Blight's ribcage. Blight let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pierce lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pierce missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Pierce.
Pierce drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blight gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pierce works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blight trying to stall but Pierce improves his position.
A short right from Pierce.
Pierce lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blight backwards.
Pierce struggles to land a body shot inside as Blight controls his hands.
Blight is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4##TD#
Pierce has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blight uses from the top position. #SUB#
Pierce is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blight defends well.#SUB#
Pierce is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Blight rolls with it to try and escape but Pierce cranks on the arm and Blight is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riley Pierce!
An out of breath and clearly excited Riley Pierce thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
RapidFC 61
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Pierce on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ko Nachi. Ko Nachi obviously looking to wear him down.
Pierce rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ko Nachi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Pierce does no damage.
Pierce looks to land a right hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range.
Pierce with a poor takedown
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice body shot.
Pierce with a poor takedown
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pierce fails with the takedown
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ko Nachi throws a looping overhand right but Pierce ducks down to avoid it.
Pierce misses the jab.
Pierce swats away the attempt to clinch by Ko Nachi.
Pierce throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ko Nachi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ko Nachi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pierce throws a poor cross that misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Riley Pierce has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierce throws a hook to the side of Ko Nachi's head but Ko Nachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ko Nachi staying out of range there.#T1#
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pierce looks to land a combination but Ko Nachi avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Ko Nachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pierce is looking to clinch but Ko Nachi is avoiding it.
Pierce misses with a lunging right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pierce lands an overhand right.
Pierce just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ko Nachi.
Pierce blocks the body kick.
Ko Nachi wants to slow Pierce down by chopping away at his legs.
Pierce shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ko Nachi pinned against the cage. Ko Nachi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ko Nachi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Pierce. Those never looked like landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ko Nachi. #T2#
Ko Nachi slips under a jab.
Rigel Ko Nachi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ko Nachi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pierces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierce shoots in and drives through. Ko Nachi sprawls well.
Pierce throws a hook but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Pierce misses with a takedown attempt - Ko Nachi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ko Nachi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pierce's head.
Ko Nachi defending well as Pierce loads up on a big left hand.
Pierce tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ko Nachi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pierce somewhat.
Pierce lands a jab.#T3#
Ko Nachi defending well as Pierce loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Ko Nachi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ko Nachi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Pierce throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ko Nachi was covering up waiting for the punch and Pierce finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ko Nachi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pierce postures up in Ko Nachi's guard and throws a big left but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Ko Nachi pulls Pierce in close to prevent any damage.
Pierce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ko Nachi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pierce is looking to work some ground and pound but Ko Nachi has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ko Nachi is pulling down on Pierce's head. It's preventing any offense from Pierce, at least for the moment.
Pierce trying to control but Ko Nachi is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ko Nachi seems keen to control Pierce's posture.
Pierce is looking to pass into half guard but Ko Nachi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ko Nachi is in guard.#REVB#
Ko Nachi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Pierce escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ko Nachi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ko Nachi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pierce's guard.
Pierce tries to get to full guard but Ko Nachi has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riley Pierce's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pierce looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ko Nachi is fending him off so far but Pierce persists. Nope, Ko Nachi circles away and we're back to standing.
Riley Pierce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ko Nachi throws a right hand that Pierce ducks under and follows up with a left that Pierce also avoids with ease.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pierce ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ko Nachi as he jumps to the side.
Pierce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pierce is defended easily by Ko Nachi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierce throws a sloppy body shot
and Ko Nachi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce looks to land a right hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ko Nachi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pierce misses with a body shot.
Pierce takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
Ko Nachi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pierce swings widly with a right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Pierce shoots for a takedown but Ko Nachi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pierce misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Pierce misses the target.
Pierce throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ko Nachi's waist but Ko Nachi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pierce off to one side.
Ko Nachi lands a slapping body shot.
A good leg kick by Ko Nachi. #CL2#
Ko Nachi clinches up with Pierce and pushes him back against the cage.
Pierce is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Pierce controls his hands.
Ko Nachi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ko Nachi digs a right hand underneath Pierce's ribcage. Pierce let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ko Nachi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ko Nachi lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Pierce is rocked!
Pierce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Pierce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ko Nachi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
I was talking to Pierce's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ko Nachi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi digs a right hand underneath Pierce's ribcage. Pierce let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ko Nachi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Ko Nachi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi lands with a left to the head.
Pierce is working for takedown but Ko Nachi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ko Nachi scores with a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi is pushing Pierce up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ko Nachi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ko Nachi dips a shoulder and cracks Pierce with a mighty uppercut! Pierce falls back against the cage and Ko Nachi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pierce is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ko Nachi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rigel Ko Nachi!
Rigel Ko Nachi gave a mention to Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q111-151/$75-150) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Riley Pierce stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ya know, I just felt bad for the man. I mean, it looked like he needed the win more than I did, so what the hell, charity and all man! You're welcome.'.
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Event:
RapidFC Tokyo 38
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Pierce drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Pierce drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Pierce as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Souza screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Pierce! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Riley Pierce!
Our winner, Riley Pierce, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 34
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Pierce gets a clinch. #BC#
Big breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Big tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pierce was well out of range. Poor timing from Big.
Pierce tries to close the distance and clinch up but Big swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Big seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pierce avoids a punch combination nicely.
Big uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierce.
Big stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Big wants it to stay on the feet.
Pierce avoids the body shot from Big.
Big lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pierce gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Big thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Pierce was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pierce has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Pierce scores with a takedown into Big's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Big wants to stand and escape but Pierce is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierce pushes down on Big's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Big trying to control but Pierce postures up.
Pierce throwing shots but Big is blocking nicely. #T1#
Pierce is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Big!
Pierce prevents Big from getting the reversal.
Pierce moves to the back.
Big is trying to get back to his feet but Pierce has full control of the position and if anything, Big has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Big knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pierce on the ground.
Big tries to roll but Pierce sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Pierce is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Big taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Pierce.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riley Pierce!
A victorious Riley Pierce thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1#
A combination from Pierce does no damage.
Eiriksdottir wants to counter with a clinch but Pierce pushes him away.
Eiriksdottir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Eiriksdottir gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eiriksdottir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pierce wants to break free but Eiriksdottir has control.
Pierce drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pierce is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Eiriksdottir lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Riley Pierce has been cut.
Pierce looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eiriksdottir lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eiriksdottir lands with a light punch inside.
Eiriksdottir presses Pierce against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pierce is breathing heavily.
Eiriksdottir lands a body punch.
Eiriksdottir lands a hook that snaps the head of Pierce backwards. #ROC2#
Pierce is rocked!#T1#
A body shot lands from Eiriksdottir.
A shot in the inside from Eiriksdottir.
Oh Pierce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pierce takes a shot to the head.
Eiriksdottir works on Pierce's body with a couple of short punches.
Eiriksdottir lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eiriksdottir dips a shoulder and cracks Pierce with a mighty uppercut! Pierce falls back against the cage and Eiriksdottir unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pierce is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Eiriksdottir screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freydis Eiriksdottir!
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