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Event:
UnderGround FC 32
Date: Aug 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Runtiringeni tries to clinch there but Pittsford circles away.
Pittsford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pittsford tries a head kick but it misses.
Pittsford throws a right hand that Runtiringeni ducks under and follows up with a left that Runtiringeni also avoids with ease.
Pittsford misses with a wild combination.
Runtiringeni feints the counter takedown.
Pittsford throws a head kick but Runtiringeni moves out of range.
Runtiringeni changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Steven Pittsford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runtiringeni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pittsford.
Runtiringeni tries to counter with a clinch but Pittsford shakes him off and moves away.
Pittsford tries to bum rush Runtiringeni with a series of wild strikes but Runtiringeni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runtiringeni drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pittsford defends it well.
Pittsford throws a push kick but Runtiringeni slaps the foot to one side.
Pittsford throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Runtiringeni counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Runtiringeni is working for a submission of some sort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pittsford is looking to escape.#T1##SUB2#
Runtiringeni has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pittsford defend it? Runtiringeni steps over the head and cranks it - Pittsford is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Runtiringeni!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raanta Runtiringeni!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 21
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Fry shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pittsford napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pittsford tries to bench press Fry off him but Fry keeps the position.
Fry prevents Pittsford from escaping the position.
Pittsford tries to bench press Fry off him but Fry keeps the position.
Pittsford looks to move to half guard but instead Fry has passed into mount! Damn!
Fry looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pittsford is looking to get to half guard.
Fry content just to control the position here. #T1#
Pittsford tries to lock up and control but Fry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pittsford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pittsford is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pittsford is working hard here to advance position.
Pittsford wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pittsford can't escape the position.
Pittsford wants to hold on but Fry pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fry controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pittsford is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Fry dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Fry closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pittsford quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Pittsford looking for submissions off his back.
Pittsford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Pittsford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pittsford tries to roll over but Fry keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Pittsford looking for submissions off his back.
Pittsford is trying to maintain the position but Fry is very close to passing his half guard.
Pittsford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Fry moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Pittsford.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pittsford looks to move to half guard but instead Fry has passed into mount! Damn!
Fry controlling the position easily from mount.
Pittsford can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Fry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Fry punishes Pittsford's body with a nice straight punch.
Fry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Fry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pittsford, pushing him back against the cage.
Pittsford being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Fry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Fry closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pittsford has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fry uses from the top position. #SUB#
Pittsford isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fry stacks Pittsford 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 Fry!
Fry just content to control the position. #T1#
Pittsford looking for a sweep but Fry has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Fry controlling from mount.
Fry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pittsford bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Steven Pittsford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pittsford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Christopher Fry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pittsford stopping the sweep attempt from Fry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Fry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fry has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Fry!
A very excited looking Christopher Fry 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:
UnderGround FC 13
Date: Jun 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Boom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Boom closes the distance and clinches.
Pittsford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boom is defending well for now.
Pittsford tries to throw a body punch but Boom avoids it by throwing Pittsford back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pittsford - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pittsford trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Boom ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boom no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pittsford showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pittsford has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pittsford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Pittsford's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pittsford won't allow Boom to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boom being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Boom working for a triangle but Pittsford defends it easily.
Pittsford has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pittsford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pittsford works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boom trying to hold on to Pittsford's head to control him but Pittsford postures up.
Pittsford sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pittsford tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Pittsford working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Boom's thigh. Boom counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Boom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pittsford is one step ahead there.
Boom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pittsford's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pittsford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boom 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pittsford content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johny Boom will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pittsford manages to avoid it.
Pittsford looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
Pittsford takes the fight into the clinch.
Pittsford digs a right hand underneath Boom's ribcage. Boom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pittsford scores with a hook to the body.
Boom takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boom tries for a takedown but Pittsford manages to get underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pittsford.
Pittsford lands a knee to the body.
Pittsford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pittsford scores a nice knee to the body.
Pittsford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pittsford taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Pittsford.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pittsford lands a knee to the body.
Pittsford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boom is breathing heavily.
Pittsford putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1#
Pittsford using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pittsford crunches a lovely knee into Boom's ribcage.
Pittsford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boom can do to turn this around?
A knee to the head by Pittsford.
Boom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pittsford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pittsford lands a knee to the body.
Pittsford lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pittsford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boom blocks it with crossed arms.
Pittsford unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pittsford lands a right hand.
Pittsford lands a good knee to the midsection. Boom won't want to take too many of those.
Pittsford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boom is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pittsford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boom avoids it.
Nice body punch from Pittsford - that landed with a thud.
Boom avoiding damage as Pittsford throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Pittsford missing with knees to the body.
Boom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pittsford backwards.
Pittsford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pittsford with a knee to the head.
Steven Pittsford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pittsford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boom is defending well for now.
Pittsford connects with a knee to the head.
#TD2#
Boom jumps guard.
Pittsford sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boom's guard.
Pittsford not doing much here.
Pittsford seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boom for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pittsford tries to pass to full mount but Boom defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Pittsford dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Pittsford closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boom did well to prevent Pittsford getting side control.
Pittsford takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pittsford slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pittsford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pittsford is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boom tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Pittsford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pittsford looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boom wants to sweep but no luck.
Pittsford tries to free his leg and advance position but Boom is retaining full guard.
Pittsford not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boom is trying to keep Pittsford in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Boom clinches up against the cage.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pittsford lands a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Pittsford.
Pittsford lands a nice knee to the body.
Boom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pittsford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boom.
Boom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pittsford prevents it.
Boom avoiding damage as Pittsford throws knees to the body.
Pittsford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boom's elbow.
Pittsford misses with a knee strike.
Pittsford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boom avoids it.
Pittsford lands a knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pittsford putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boom fails to pull guard.
Pittsford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pittsford unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Pittsford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pittsford has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Pittsford!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 6
Date: Jun 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Pittsford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pittsford is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Pittsford. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Pittsford.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pittsford throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch.
Pittsford looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Pittsford gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Pittsford looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Pittsford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pittsford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie is working for takedown but Pittsford is calmly controlling the position for now.
Steven Pittsford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Gracie.
Pittsford is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pittsford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pittsford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1##BC#
Pittsford manages to break the clinch.
Steven Pittsford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pittsford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Pittsford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pittsford lands a head kick!
Pittsford throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Pittsford fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Pittsford has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gracie is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Pittsford scores with a knee to the head.
Pittsford is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Pittsford tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Pittsford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pittsford misses with a knee strike.
Pittsford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Pittsford looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Pittsford misses with a knee strike.
#TD2#
Gracie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Pittsford is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#ES#
Pittsford has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gracie is on him like a limpet, forcing Pittsford back against the cage.
Pittsford misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Pittsford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pittsford throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pittsford looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gracie seems to have locked his on tight now - Pittsford screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gracie, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rodolfo Gracie!
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Event:
UFC THF 1
Date: May 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Pittsford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Pittsford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jett throws a head kick that Pittsford semi-blocks.
Jett scores with a nice head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pittsford.#TD2#
Pittsford looking to score a takedown here. Jett is defending well but Pittsford drives through and ends up in Jett's guard.#SUB2#
Pittsford drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jett dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Pittsford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Jett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Pittsford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jett defends well.
Jett is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pittsford looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jett is defending well. Pittsford quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jett has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pittsford celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Pittsford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Pittsford closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pittsford cracks Yamawanka with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Yamawanka struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pittsford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Pittsford tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pittsford has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Pittsford is trying to get an arm triangle but Yamawanka is defending well. #SUB#
Pittsford looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Pittsford tries for a kimura but Yamawanka is defending well.
Pittsford working away.#SUB#
Pittsford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yamawanka has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Yamawanka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Pittsford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Pittsford has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Yamawanka is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Pittsford yanks on the arm and Yamawanka is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Pittsford.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steven Pittsford!
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