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Event:
WCF7 Lotus Style Vs Cruz
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Pico shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Spasov pushes Pico off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pico.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Spasov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Pico throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spasov's waist but Spasov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pico off to one side.
Spasov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pico changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pico tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spasov swivels and escapes.
Spasov misses with the combination.
Spasov is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spasov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Aaron Pico has been cut.
Spasov lands a head shot.
Spasov swinging wildly here.
Pico scores with a jab to the body.
Spasov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pico circles away.#T1#
Spasov misses with a takedown attempt - Pico sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Pico gets a clinch.
Spasov stalling in the clinch.
Pico jumps guard but Spasov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Pico. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Spasov jumps guard.
Pico lands a couple of digs.
Spasov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#ES2#
Spasov pushes Pico off and scrambles back to his feet.
Spasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pico appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Pico has managed to clinch.
Pico fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short left from Spasov.
Pico working hard to break the clinch.
Pico is trying to break free.#T2#
Pico wants to break free but Spasov has control.
Spasov tries to work over Pico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Spasov pulls Pico into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spasov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spasov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES2#
Spasov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Spasov manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Pico shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Spasov is trying to defend but Pico finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet.
Spasov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Spasov kicks Pico off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Spasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pico shoots for a takedown but Spasov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spasov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pico is breathing heavily.
Spasov misses with a double jab.
Spasov lands with an overhand left.
Spasov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spasov darts in looking for a takedown but Pico gets double underhooks and turns Spasov into the cage.
Spasov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spasov closes the distance and clinches up with Pico, looking for a takedown. Spasov pushes Pico against the cage but Pico circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Spasov clinches up with Pico and pushes him back against the cage.
Pico has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spasov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Spasov.
#TD2#
Spasov jumps guard and drags Pico to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Spasov pushes Pico off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
Spasov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spasov.
Pico takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spasov throws a right hand that Pico ducks under and follows up with a left that Pico also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Spasov moves into the clinch.
Spasov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spasov lands a body shot.
Spasov keeps control of Pico as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Spasov jumps guard.
#ES2#
Spasov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Spasov fails to land the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spasov throws a right hand that Pico ducks under and follows up with a left that Pico also avoids with ease.
Pico takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spasov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spas Spasov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Pico's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pico is defended easily by Spasov.
Spas Spasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown but Pico shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Spasov has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Spasov.
Spasov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pico seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spasov can turn it around.
Spasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spasov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pico drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spasov pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Spasov closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pico's efforts to push away.
Spasov trying to control the position but instead, Pico has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spasov into the cage.
Pico prevents a body shot from Spasov. #T1#
Pico tries to score a body lock takedown but Spasov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Pico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spasov stops a takedown attempt from Pico.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spasov is working Pico over against the cage.#BC2#
Spasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spasov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aaron Pico is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spasov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pico backs up against the cage.
Spasov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spasov lands with a nice combination. Pico backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Spasov drives through with a takedown into Pico's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pico on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pico tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Spasov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pico, up you get!
Spasov cracks Pico with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Aaron Pico's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Spasov drops Pico with a beautiful combination! Pico stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Spasov is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Pico is rocked!
Pico get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Pico stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Spasov runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Spas Spasov!
Spas Spasov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
WCF5 Carnera vs Maia
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Fu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Fu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pico's half guard.
Pico tries to get to full guard but Fu has control of the leg. #SUB#
Fu wants to work for an arm triangle but Pico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pico is trying to get back to full guard.
Fu wants to control but Pico is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pico wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Fu is looking for a kimura but Pico is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fu to get the leverage. #SUB#
Fu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pico could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Fu has cracked it and Pico is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Fu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khula Fu!
A relieved looking Khula Fu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
FC2 Cage vs Harris
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Leaf gets caught napping as Pico dives in and scores a takedown. Leaf manages to retain guard.
Pico throwing strikes but missing.
Pico really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leaf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Leaf working for a triangle but Pico defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pico wants to control from the top but Leaf keeps moving.
Leaf pulls Pico in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Leaf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pico doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pico manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaf has momentary wrist control but Pico slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Pico wants to control from the top but Leaf keeps moving.
Pico is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pico working some strikes from top position.
Pico throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pico chips away with some ground and pound.
Pico is in close to Leaf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Leaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pico accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leaf keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Pico with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Leaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leaf has momentary wrist control but Pico slips an elbow through the middle.
Pico working some strikes from top position.
Leaf is trying to keep Pico in close.
Leaf has momentary wrist control but Pico slips an elbow through the middle.
Pico trying to control but Leaf is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pico got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leaf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pico has managed to get both his arms back between Leaf's legs - danger averted.
Pico postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leaf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Pico throwing strikes but missing.
Pico connects with a couple of short punches.
Leaf trying to keep a closed guard but Pico is proving a slippery customer.
Pico has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Leaf is proving hard to escape from.
Pico stands up over Leaf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Leaf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pico gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Leaf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pico defends well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Leaf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leaf controls Pico momentarily but Pico frees himself.
Pico makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pico distracts Leaf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pico working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leaf's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leaf is trying to control the position but Pico postures up.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Leaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Leaf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pico defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Pico dominated that round.
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#
Leaf tries to clinch but Pico moves out of range.
Leaf blocks a head kick by Pico.
Leaf moves out of range of the body kick.
Leaf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pico feints the counter takedown.
Pico misses with a takedown attempt
and Leaf counters with a big head kick but Pico shrugs it off.
Leaf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pico sprawls well. Pico wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leaf gets slowly back to his feet.
Pico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pico looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leaf went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaf shoots for a double leg takedown but Pico sprawls well. He's pushed Leaf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Leaf backs off Pico throws a huge counter combo but Leaf manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Leaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Leaf tries to sprawl but Pico drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pico wants to take a breather but Leaf is having none of it. #T1#
Ground and pound from Pico.
Aaron Pico has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pico landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Leaf is looking to improve his position.
Leaf manages to get to full guard.
Pico lands a couple of digs.
Pico works over Leaf with some ground and pound from guard.
Pico throws a strike but Leaf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Leaf stopping the sweep attempt from Pico.#T2#
Pico not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leaf trying to control but Pico is working from the bottom. #SU#
Leaf stands up from Pico's guard - Leaf perhaps looking for a knockout.
Leaf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pico pinned against the cage. Pico gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Pico looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Leaf manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T3#
Pico wants to clinch up but Leaf keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Leaf enables Pico to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Leaf manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pico throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leaf is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Pico wants to stand up but Leaf is controlling him.
Leaf keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pico's head.
Leaf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leaf is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Leaf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pico wants to hit a switch here but Leaf passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pico there!
Pico tries to lock up and control but Leaf gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leaf throws some wild stikes that Pico manages to avoid easily.
Leaf controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Leaf dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pico stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pico wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Pico closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leaf did well to prevent Pico getting side control.
Pico is pressing down on Leaf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leaf is holding on for now.
Leaf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leaf.
Pico stays in close to Leaf's body and controls the position.
Pico wants to control from the top but Leaf keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaf wants to control but Pico passes easily into half guard.
Pico lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Leaf is trying is best to control the position here.
Leaf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pico is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leaf looking to control.
Pico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leaf is keeping the position for now.
Leaf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pico postures up.
#T2#
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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leaf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pico lands a couple of elbows.
Pico lands a couple of elbows.
Pico with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pico postures up and lands a big shot to Leaf's brow.
Pico won't allow Leaf to sweep him here.
Pico trying to control but Leaf is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pico will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aaron Pico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pico darts in looking for a takedown but Leaf gets double underhooks and turns Pico into the cage.
Pico tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leaf defends well and Pico ends up having to push Leaf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Don Leaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Pico.#T3#
Leaf throws a right hand that Pico ducks under and follows up with a left that Pico also avoids with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leaf.
Leaf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pico sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leaf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pico shapes to counter with a head kick.
Don Leaf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pico misses with a takedown attempt - Leaf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leaf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pico.
Leaf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pico's waist but Pico gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leaf off to one side.
Leaf has his takedown stuffed
and Pico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Leaf gets caught napping as Pico dives in and scores a takedown. Leaf manages to retain guard.#T4#
Pico scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pico must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leaf wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Leaf keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Pico controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leaf looking for a sweep. Not yet Leaf, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leaf is pulling down on Pico's head. It's preventing any offense from Pico, at least for the moment.
Pico missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Pico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pico 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Pico!
Aaron Pico took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hot Spunk for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
FC Fight Night Kong vs Salmon
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Pico shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Pico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pico throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pico's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVB#
Smith trying to control but Pico is working from the bottom.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pico's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pico utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pico is proving hard to escape from.
Pico is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES#
Pico pushes Smith off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Pico shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pico in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pico has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pico controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pico is controlling him.
Pico lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pico postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pico slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pico postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Pico is having none of it.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Pico throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Pico distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pico trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Pico distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pico trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Pico in the body. #T4##TD#
Pico closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pico lands in his opponent's guard.
Pico engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pico scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pico with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pico is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Pico connects with a couple of short punches.
Pico landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Pico dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Pico shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pico makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pico keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pico is controlling him.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Pico content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.#T1#
Smith has momentary wrist control but Pico slips an elbow through the middle.
Aaron Pico overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pico is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pico working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pico in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pico lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pico's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pico has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pico content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pico postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pico wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Pico postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Pico lands a couple of elbows.
Pico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Pico postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Pico scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pico lands a couple of elbows.
Pico works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Pico content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pico sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pico accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Pico is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pico works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pico postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pico distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pico scoring with some ground and pound.
Pico 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.
Pico distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pico looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Pico keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith keeping full guard, as Pico tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pico connects with a couple of short punches.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Pico dominated that second round.
That's time! Pico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Pico is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
Pico scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pico trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Pico lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith tries to roll over but Pico keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith pushes Pico off looking to stand but Pico dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Pico misses with a head shot. Smith uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pico controlling from the top position.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pico throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pico cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pico's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pico working some strikes from top position.
Pico is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pico chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pico scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pico trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Pico is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pico cracks Smith with a solid left hand.#T3#
Pico trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Pico scoring with some ground and pound.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pico scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pico lands a couple of elbows.
Pico landing with the ground and pound.
Pico prevents Smith from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pico is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pico working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Pico works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Pico is proving a slippery customer.
Pico wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Pico shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Pico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pico, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Pico!
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Event:
FC 1 Sonnen vs Cage
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sava.
Pico shoots in but no luck this time.
Sava swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Pico clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sava.
Pico avoiding damage as Sava throws knees to the body.
Pico can't find room to land a body shot as Sava controls the action.
Pico is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sava is defending well.
Sava throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pico blocks it with crossed arms.
Sava pushes Pico back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pico taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sava landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sava gets through Pico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pico dodges an elbow strike from Sava.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Pico's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pico.
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!
Pico landing strikes.
Sava is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pico's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Sava is looking to improve his position.
Pico lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sava is trying to control but can't.
Sava slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Pico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pico preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sava escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pico gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB2#
Sava escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pico gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pico working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pico is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pico wants to control from the top but Sava keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sava has his foot on Pico's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pico works his way back into a safe position though.
Pico lands a couple of elbows.
Sava looking to control.
#T3#
Pico postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Sava had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pico defends it easily.
Sava looks winded!
Pico lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Sava working for a triangle but Pico defends it easily.
Pico controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pico stands up over Sava, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pico is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Pico got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sava has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pico has managed to get both his arms back between Sava's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Pico chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Sava looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pico postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pico keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sava's head.
Pico has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pico is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pico with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've been informed that Sava has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pico is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pico working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Sava throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Sava dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sava tries to close the distance and clinch but Pico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Pico is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sava's half guard.
Sava trying to control but Pico postures up.
Sava punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sava actively working from the bottom here.
Sava is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pico working over Sava with some ground and pound. Sava looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sava actively working from the bottom here.
Pico winds up and cracks Sava with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pico lands strikes from half guard.
Sava is breathing heavily.#T1#
Pico is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pico lands a nice short elbow.
Pico is keen to just control but Sava is a slippery customer.
Pico slips a nice elbow through Sava's hands, connecting with Sava's forehead.
Sava is staying active underneath Pico, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Sava looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pico winds up and cracks Sava with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pico is nestled in close to Sava, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU#
Pico stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Pico shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sava napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Sava throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Pico clinches with his opponent.
Pico is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Pico successfully pulls guard.
Pico is trying to control the position but Sava postures up.
Sava wants to control from the top but Pico keeps moving.
Pico has his hands on Sava's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Sava tries to free his leg and advance position but Pico is retaining full guard.
Pico throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sava wants to control from the top but Pico keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pico lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pico checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sava getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sava slaps away a takedown attempt from Pico, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Sava works the jab nicely.
Sebastian Sava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pico circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Pico pushes Sava up against the cage in a clinch.
Pico blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sava tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pico blocks the elbow strike.
Sava tries to throw a body punch but Pico avoids it by throwing Sava back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sava throws an elbow but misses.
Sava lands a body punch.
Pico blocks the elbow strike.
Sava unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sava lands a nice knee to the body.
Sava tries to land a knee to the head but Pico blocks with his arms.
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 Aaron Pico will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pico fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aaron Pico is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pico takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sava connects with a high kick.
Pico shoots in looking for a takedown. Sava tries to sprawl out of it but Pico keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sava manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sava is looking to clinch.
Sava waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pico.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pico.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Pico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sava dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pico. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Sava.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Pico has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sava with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pico fails with a takedown attempt.
Sava wants to clinch up but Pico keeps it at a distance.
Pico wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Sava misses the target.
Pico fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Sava there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sava pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sava rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Pico shoots in looking for a takedown. Sava tries to sprawl out of it but Pico keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sava manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sava.
Sava tries to close the distance and clinch but Pico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sava turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Sava instigates a clinch.
Pico is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sava gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sava lands a knee to the head.
Sebastian Sava seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sava swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sava lands a nice elbow.
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!
Pico takes a knee to the side of the body. #T3#
Sava working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sava is looking to control Pico's arms but Pico gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sava has his back to the cage.
Sava is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pico is keeping busy.
Sava seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Pico blocks the elbow strike.
Sava prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pico dodges an elbow strike from Sava.
Pico blocking some punches.
Sava lands a damaging elbow.
Sava lands a nice knee to the body.
Sava creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pico's defenses.
Sava throws an elbow that misses.
#T4#
Sava lands an elbow inside.
Pico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pico tries to pull guard but Sava forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sava throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sava unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pico lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sava misses with an elbow over the top.
Pico takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sava lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Pico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sava scoring well with a low kick there.
Pico shoots in looking for a takedown. Sava tries to sprawl out of it but Pico keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sava manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sava scores with a head kick. Pico tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Sava comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sava 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Sava!
Sebastian Sava thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finch.#TD2#
Marshall tries to sprawl but Finch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Finch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall is not content to let Finch control the position.
Marshall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Finch wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving.
Finch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marshall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Marshall looking for a triangle here. Finch is fighting it but it looks tight! Marshall pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Finch is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Michale Marshall!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Finch shoots in for a double leg but Callahan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Finch fails with a takedown attempt.
Callahan stuffs the takedown attempt from Finch. Finch gets slowly back to his feet.
Sal Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanner Finch.
Callahan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Finch.
Callahan throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Callahan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finch defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch shoots for a double leg takedown but Callahan sprawls well. He's pushed Finch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Callahan stuffs the takedown attempt from Finch. Finch gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Finch avoids the head kick by Callahan.
#TD2#
Finch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finch sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Callahan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Finch seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Callahan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Finch wants to take a breather but Callahan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Finch.
Finch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Callahan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Finch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Callahan is tightening it up a little... Finch has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Finch reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Finch taps out! Nice BJJ there by Callahan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sal Callahan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Hartman gets caught flat footed, as Finch shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Finch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Finch won't allow Hartman to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finch postures up and lands a big shot to Hartman's brow.
Finch cracks Hartman with a solid left hand.
Finch stops Hartman from standing up.
Finch scoring with some ground and pound.
Finch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hartman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Finch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Finch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Hartman is rocked!
Finch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hartman's head.
Oh Hartman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finch gets to his feet and stands over Hartman, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hartman felt that one! Finch unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hartman from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanner Finch!
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