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Event:
HFC 71 - Sosa vs Ford
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Pinto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dickinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinto.
Dickinson swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Pinto counter with a right hand.
Pinto misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Pinto gets a clinch.
Dickinson is trying to break free.#BC2#
Dickinson breaks the clinch.
Pinto moves out of range as Dickinson throws a body kick.
Pinto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Dickinson.
Pinto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Sean Dickinson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pinto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pinto showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson pushes Pinto off looking to stand but Pinto dives back in and keeps control.
Dickinson trying to control but Pinto postures up.
#T1#
Dickinson is trying to stand back up but Pinto is controlling him
Pinto trying to pass the guard but Dickinson defending well.
Dickinson tries to kick Pinto off but Pinto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dickinson is doing well to control the position and prevent Pinto from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dickinson looks for the body kick but Pinto saw that one coming.
Dickinson looks for the body kick but Pinto saw that one coming.
Pinto misses with a body punch
enabling Dickinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Pinto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
Pinto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been informed that Dickinson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dickinson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pinto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dickinson throws out the jab.
Pinto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pinto throws an off balance right hand
and Dickinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dickinson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Pinto misses.
Sean Dickinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Pinto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dickinson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pinto is in Dickinson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinto trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickinson is trying to control the position but Pinto postures up.
Pinto showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Dickinson controls Pinto momentarily but Pinto frees himself.
Dickinson managing to control the position.
Pinto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dickinson looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pinto looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pinto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dickinson throws out the jab.
Pinto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pinto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dickinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pinto looks to throw the jab but Dickinson is out of range. #T4#
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.
Pinto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinto loads up on a big right hand but Dickinson slips the punch.
Pinto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dickinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dickinson ducks under a wild hook from Pinto.
Dickinson throws out a counter right but Pinto avoids it with no problem.
Pinto takes a swing at Dickinson's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Pinto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pinto moves into full mount! Dickinson won't be happy about that!
Dickinson tries to hold on but Pinto postures up.#SUB#
Pinto is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dickinson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Pinto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Dickinson's cut.
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#
Dickinson walks into a straight right hand from Pinto.
Dickinson misses with a kick to the body.
Pinto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dickinson.
Pinto darts in trying to clinch
and Dickinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pinto missing with a left hand there. Dickinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dickinson can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Pinto counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Dickinson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinto tries to clinch up but Dickinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Pinto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Pinto moves in looking to clinch but Dickinson pushes him off.
Dickinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pinto walks into a stiff left hand from Dickinson.
Dickinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pinto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dickinson as he jumps to the side.
Pinto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dickinson. That one must have hurt.
Pinto misses with a shot to the body
and Pinto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinto. Dickinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickinson throws a body kick that misses.
Dickinson throws a front kick that sends Pinto stumbling back into the cage.
Pinto is looking to clinch but Dickinson is avoiding it.
#T2#
Dickinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinto manages to avoid it.
Pinto misses with an uppercut. Dickinson saw that one coming.
Dickinson gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Pinto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dickinson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinto is looking to take a break and control but Dickinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pinto is really struggling to control Dickinson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dickinson is pushing Pinto's head away, looking to escape. Pinto manages to hold on to the position though.
Dickinson can't do much from the bottom here.
Dickinson is trying to buck Pinto off.#T3#
Dickinson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB#
Pinto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dickinson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pinto tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dickinson is trying to control Pinto's posture but Pinto avoids it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pinto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dickinson's legs. #SUB#
Pinto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dickinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dickinson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pinto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dickinson struggling a bit here.
Dickinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dickinson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pinto asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sean Dickinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sean Dickinson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dickinson missing with a left hand there. Pinto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dickinson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sean Dickinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dickinson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pinto.
Pinto lands with an overhand left.
Dickinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Pinto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Luis Pinto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pinto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dickinson wants to control but Pinto postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pinto asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES2#
Dickinson sneaks out the side door and pushes Pinto away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1#
Dickinson misses the shot to the body.
Pinto feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Pinto.
Dickinson throws a shot from downtown. Pinto moves away and avoids it.
As Dickinson backs away, Pinto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pinto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pinto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dickinson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinto. Dickinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Dickinson.
Dickinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pinto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dickinson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dickinson looks for the body kick but Pinto saw that one coming.
Dickinson lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T2#
Pinto fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Pinto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dickinson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dickinson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dickinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pinto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dickinson.
Pinto is looking to clinch but Dickinson is avoiding it.
Good leg kick by Dickinson.
Pinto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dickinson.#TD#
Pinto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dickinson!
Dickinson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3#
Pinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinto.
Dickinson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pinto misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Dickinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dickinson lands with a slapping head kick.
Dickinson connects with a body shot that sends Pinto's belly button to the back.
Pinto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dickinson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pinto.
Dickinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pinto lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinto takes a swing at Dickinson's ribcage but misses.
Dickinson feints and then cracks Pinto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pinto down.
Dickinson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dickinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pinto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pinto scores with a jab to the head.
Pinto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pinto missing with a left hand there. Dickinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dickinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dickinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pinto throws a body shot but no joy.
Dickinson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Dickinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dickinson 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Dickinson!
An out of breath Sean Dickinson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HFC 66 - Lachance vs Nofud
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Pinto avoids the body shot from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Pinto misses the target.
No joy there for Tai Kung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pinto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tai Kung throws a big shot that misses.
Pinto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tai Kung circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Pinto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tai Kung is trying to defend but Pinto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pinto is trying to control. Tai Kung wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto wants to free his trapped foot but Tai Kung is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Pinto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tai Kung tries to roll over but Pinto keeps him under control.#SUB#
Pinto has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tai Kung defend it? Pinto steps over the head and cranks it - Tai Kung is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pinto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luis Pinto!
Luis Pinto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HFC 58 - Kocak vs Krylov 3
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Taurus scores with a nice right hand.
Taurus is looking to land body kicks.
Pinto misses with an uppercut.
Pinto misses with a hook. Taurus ducked under it nicely.
Pinto looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
Taurus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pinto can pounce on him.
Taurus slips a jab from Pinto.
Taurus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinto throws out the jab.
Pinto digs a good hook to Taurus's body.
#TD#
Pinto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taurus is trying to defend but Pinto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Pinto seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Pinto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pinto in particular looking to stall.
Taurus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pinto is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Taurus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taurus scores with a three punch combo!
Taurus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taurus counters with a right hand to the body.
Taurus lands a glancing blow to the side of Pinto's head.
Taurus throws a series of punches but Pinto avoids them all with ease.
Pinto throws a hook but Taurus blocks it.
Taurus throws a big counter head kick but Pinto avoids it with no problem.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Pinto.
Taurus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pinto.
Taurus's corner calls for a 1-2. Taurus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Taurus with a nice cross.
Pinto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taurus.
Pinto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinto misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Good leg kick by Taurus.
Taurus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A slow jab from Pinto misses its intended target.
Pinto misses with a body shot.
Taurus shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pinto throws a right hand that misses
and Taurus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pinto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Pinto blocks the low kick.
As Taurus tries to get set, Pinto tries to push him back and clinch up but Taurus manages to avoid the attempt.
Taurus lands a jab to Pinto's midsection.
Taurus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pinto will feel that in the morning.
Taurus misses with a leg kick
and Pinto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Pinto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinto misses the shot to the body.
Taurus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Taurus.
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!
Taurus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pinto feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Pinto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taurus as he avoids it easily.
Taurus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pinto throws a hook but Taurus avoids it easily.
Taurus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pinto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taurus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinto throws a shot from downtown. Taurus moves away and avoids it.
Pinto throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
Pinto shoots for a double leg takedown but Taurus sprawls well. He's pushed Pinto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taurus lands a really nice looking cross but Pinto seems unphased.
Taurus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pinto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinto is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Taurus's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taurus.
The fighters circling - Taurus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wesley Taurus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Taurus.
Pinto throwing a counter right hand but Taurus manages to avoid it.
Pinto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taurus slips a straight right by Pinto.
Taurus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taurus misses with a looping left.
Pinto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taurus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taurus tries to bum rush Pinto with a series of wild strikes but Pinto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taurus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick from Taurus lands but Pinto takes it in his stride.
Pinto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinto misses with a lunging right hand
and Taurus counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Taurus misses.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taurus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pinto misses with a body shot
letting Taurus counter with a right hand. #T1#
Pinto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pinto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taurus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Decent striking displayed by Taurus there.
Wesley Taurus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinto takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Pinto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pinto blocks a jab.
Taurus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinto throws a leg kick but Taurus sees it coming and moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taurus.
A left lands for Taurus.
Pinto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taurus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taurus throws out a loose jab but Pinto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinto thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
Pinto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taurus digs a good body shot into Pinto's ribs.
Taurus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Pinto finds it's way through Taurus's defenses.
Taurus scores with a leg kick.
Taurus lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinto. Taurus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taurus on the side of the head.
Taurus lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Pinto is predictable there
and Taurus counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taurus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pinto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinto tries to work over Taurus's front leg with a kick but Taurus checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Taurus blocks the leg kick.
#T3#
Taurus throws an overhand right that lands on Pinto's shoulder, as Pinto tries to avoid the shot.
Pinto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pinto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taurus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taurus. Pinto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taurus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taurus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinto.
Pinto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pinto connects with a solid leg kick.
Taurus throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taurus.
Taurus misses with a looping right.#CL#
Pinto closes the distance and clinches.
Pinto keeps control of Taurus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pinto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taurus blocking some punches.
#T4#
Taurus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taurus is trying to force a seperation but Pinto has the dominant position.
Pinto misses with some punches.
Pinto manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pinto lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Taurus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taurus moves out of range of the body kick.
Taurus cracks Pinto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Pinto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pinto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wesley Taurus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taurus throws a one two combo.
Taurus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taurus throws a body punch but Pinto moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
That's time! Pinto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Pinto lands a slapping body shot.
Pinto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taurus is able to avoid easily.
Taurus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taurus circles away.
Pinto throws an overhand right that lands on Taurus's shoulder, as Taurus tries to avoid the shot.
Taurus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Taurus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Taurus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taurus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Pinto gets the takedown into side control.
Taurus seems a little lost for a moment, as Pinto dominates the positioning.
Pinto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pinto has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T1#
Taurus is trying to reverse the position but instead Pinto has taken his back - oops!
Taurus is keeping busy.
Taurus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pinto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Taurus preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pinto. #SUB#
Pinto looking to break Taurus's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Taurus remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pinto will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Luis Pinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Taurus wants to get back to his feet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Taurus is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pinto gets his way!
Pinto just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wesley Taurus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taurus has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
Pinto gets his hands free as Taurus looks to control. #SUB#
Pinto looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Taurus is controlling Pinto 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Taurus stopping the sweep attempt from Pinto.#SU2#
Taurus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pinto, up you get! #T4#
Taurus motions for Pinto to come forward. Taurus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taurus thuds his shin into the meat of Pinto's side.
Pinto misses with an uppercut
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taurus was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinto.
Pinto misses with a body punch
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taurus throws a poor cross that misses
and Pinto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinto.
Pinto misses with a hook. Taurus ducked under it nicely.
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!
Pinto lands a jab.#ROC#Taurus is rocked!
Pinto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taurus is still on wobbly legs! Can Pinto finish him?
Taurus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pinto jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Taurus seems to have recovered his senses.
Taurus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pinto throwing a counter right hand but Taurus manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Pinto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Taurus 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Taurus!
Wesley Taurus spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
HFC 47 - Wanker vs Slugs 2
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kosmanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pinto misses with an uppercut.
Pinto looks to throw the jab but Kosmanov is out of range.
Pinto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kosmanov.
Pinto tries to close the distance and clinch but Kosmanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pinto misses with a takedown
and Kosmanov counters with a straight right hand.
Kosmanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pinto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kosmanov takes a swing at Pinto's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov throws a low kick, looking for Pinto's leg but Pinto calmly moves out of range.
Pinto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kosmanov misses with a straight left.
Kosmanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinto.
The fighters circling - Kosmanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinto looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Pinto missing with a left hand there. Kosmanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinto looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosmanov is just out of range.
Kosmanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kosmanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Kosmanov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pinto misses with a looping right.
Kosmanov thows a leg kick but Pinto checks it
and Pinto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinto throws an overhand right that lands on Kosmanov's shoulder, as Kosmanov tries to avoid the shot.
Pinto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov sets himself, and Pinto steps forward looking for the clinch! Kosmanov avoids it this time.#CL2#
Pinto rushes Kosmanov and presses him up against the cage.
Pinto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kosmanov.
#TD#
Kosmanov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pinto regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinto looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinto, not yet. #T2##SUB2#
Pinto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kosmanov escapes and throws Pinto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pinto on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pinto wants to control but Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov lands a nice forearm strike.
Kosmanov trying to control the action but Pinto is working from the bottom.
Pinto can't do much from the bottom here.
Kosmanov tries to advance to mount but Pinto denies him. #T3#
Pinto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ground and pound from Kosmanov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kosmanov grinds an elbow into Pinto's temple.
Kosmanov lands an elbow.
Pinto struggling a bit here.
Pinto is not content to let Kosmanov control the position.
Pinto is trying to work for a sweep but Kosmanov has mounted him!#T4#
Kosmanov with the ground and pound from mount.
Kosmanov landing punches.
Kosmanov 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kosmanov working Pinto over with strikes here.
Pinto can't escape the position.
Kosmanov with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinto working to try and regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kosmanov dominating with strikes here.
Pinto is in a horrible position here. Kosmanov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kosmanov working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pinto ducks right into an uppercut from Kosmanov.
Pinto is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pinto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kosmanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kosmanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Kosmanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosmanov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pinto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kosmanov defends it nicely.
Kosmanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pinto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kosmanov feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kosmanov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pinto taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T1#
Pinto struggling a bit here.
Vladimir Kosmanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kosmanov tries to advance to mount but Pinto denies him.
Pinto can't do much from the bottom here.
Pinto tries to buck Kosmanov off but Kosmanov is having none of it.
Kosmanov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pinto tries to bench press Kosmanov off him but Kosmanov keeps the position.
Pinto regains half guard.
Kosmanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kosmanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Pinto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kosmanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinto keeps working.
Kosmanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kosmanov is looking to stall here but Pinto recovers full guard.
Kosmanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Pinto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pinto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kosmanov works over Pinto with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Pinto wants to sweep but no luck.
Kosmanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pinto is keeping the position for now.
Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pinto is trying to keep Kosmanov in close.
Kosmanov is working Pinto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kosmanov controlling from the top position.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Pinto keeps moving. #T4#
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.
Pinto looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinto, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pinto takes a swing at Kosmanov's ribcage but misses.
Kosmanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pinto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kosmanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Pinto counters with a nice uppercut.
Pinto walks into a jab.
Kosmanov works the jab nicely.
Kosmanov fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosmanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinto.
The fighters circling - Kosmanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kosmanov blocks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Pinto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosmanov.
Pinto misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pinto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kosmanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pinto.
Pinto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kosmanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Pinto to counter with a crisp jab.
Pinto throws a lazy right hand but Kosmanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinto misses with a low kick.
Pinto throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Kosmanov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pinto! #T1#
Kosmanov working the ground and pound from side control.
Kosmanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinto keeps working.
Pinto is trying to get back to half guard.
Kosmanov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pinto tries to buck Kosmanov off but Kosmanov is having none of it.
Kosmanov cracks Pinto with a big right hand but Pinto just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kosmanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kosmanov scoring with punches and elbows.
Luis Pinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kosmanov trying to control the action but Pinto is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pinto stops Kosmanov from passing to mount.
Pinto tries to buck Kosmanov off but Kosmanov is having none of it.
Kosmanov throwing strikes but Pinto manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kosmanov is looking for a sweep.
Kosmanov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kosmanov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pinto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Kosmanov wants to get back to full guard.
Kosmanov is not content to let Pinto control the position.
Kosmanov gets back to full guard.
Kosmanov working a defensive guard here.
Pinto tries to free his leg and advance position but Kosmanov is retaining full guard.
Pinto wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
Pinto is pushing down on Kosmanov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kosmanov is fighting to maintain full guard but Pinto has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kosmanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pinto in particular looking to stall.
Kosmanov regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Kosmanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pinto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pinto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pinto advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosmanov is looking for a sweep. Pinto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kosmanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kosmanov, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kosmanov!
A relieved looking Vladimir Kosmanov 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:
HFC 37 - Vanorden vs Mahrishi
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yazzie slips a jab from Pinto.
Pinto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pinto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yazzie.
Pinto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yazzie.
Yazzie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yazzie lands a leg kick that knocks Pinto off balance momentarily.
A jab lands there for Pinto.#CUT2#It looks like Dyami Yazzie has been cut.
Yazzie lands a leg kick that knocks Pinto off balance momentarily.
Yazzie seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Yazzie explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yazzie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pinto. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Yazzie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinto misses with an uppercut. Yazzie saw that one coming.
Pinto throws a body punch but Yazzie moves out of range.
Pinto throws an overhand right that lands on Yazzie's shoulder, as Yazzie tries to avoid the shot.
Yazzie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yazzie slips a jab from Pinto.#T1#
Pinto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yazzie can pounce on him.
Pinto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yazzie throws the kick towards the body but Pinto avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yazzie.
Yazzie scores with a spinning back kick!
Pinto lands a nice shot that snaps Yazzie's head back.
Pinto misses with a wild body shot.
Pinto takes a swing at Yazzie's ribcage but misses.
As Pinto backs away, Yazzie returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yazzie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinto moves out of range of the leg kick from Yazzie.
Pinto throws out a counter right but Yazzie avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Pinto misses its intended target.
Pinto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yazzie.
Yazzie scores with a jab. Pinto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yazzie misses with a leg kick
and Pinto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yazzie misses with a head kick.
Pinto misses with an uppercut. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yazzie.
Yazzie misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Pinto.
Pinto wants to clinch.
Yazzie throws a low kick but Pinto moves out of range easily.
Pinto tries to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick misses from Yazzie.
A big left from Pinto misses.
Yazzie throws a lazy uppercut
and Pinto counters with a stiff right hand.
Yazzie lunges at Pinto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pinto's hand.
Yazzie thows a leg kick but Pinto checks it
and Pinto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yazzie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pinto lands a jab.#T3#
Yazzie explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Pinto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yazzie moves away.
Dyami Yazzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yazzie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yazzie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yazzie misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Pinto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pinto wants to clinch.
Good leg kick by Yazzie.
Yazzie's corner calls for a 1-2. Yazzie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pinto with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Yazzie lands with a nice body kick.
Yazzie feints and then cracks Pinto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pinto down.
Yazzie throws a push kick but Pinto slaps the foot to one side.
Yazzie lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Pinto blocks a head kick by Yazzie.
Yazzie sets himself, and Pinto steps forward looking for the clinch! Yazzie avoids it this time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pinto checks a leg kick.
Pinto misses with an uppercut.
Yazzie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pinto looks to land a right hand but Yazzie moved out of range.
Yazzie looks for the body kick but Pinto saw that one coming.
Pinto scores with a jab. Yazzie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pinto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yazzie.
A shot to the liver by Pinto. Beautiful body shot.
Pinto just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from Yazzie, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinto throws a right and a left that Yazzie avoids nicely.
Yazzie half committed to a counter leg kick.
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 Dyami Yazzie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dyami Yazzie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Yazzie.
Pinto throws a hook but Yazzie avoids it easily.
Yazzie moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinto checks a low kick from Yazzie.
Pinto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yazzie throws a head kick that Pinto semi-blocks.
Yazzie staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pinto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yazzie.
Yazzie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yazzie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yazzie throws a sloppy head kick and Pinto moves out of range easily.
Pinto throws a hook to the side of Yazzie's head but Yazzie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yazzie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pinto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yazzie ducks under a wild hook from Pinto.
Pinto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Pinto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinto misses with a looping left.
Yazzie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinto.
Yazzie fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pinto just manages to avoid it.
Yazzie looks to land a right hand but Pinto moved out of range.
Pinto tries to counter with a clinch but Yazzie shakes him off and moves away.
Yazzie looks to land a right hand but Pinto moved out of range.
Yazzie sets himself, and Pinto steps forward looking for the clinch! Yazzie avoids it this time.
A cross from Pinto lands.
Pinto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yazzie connects with a leg kick.
Pinto missing with a left hand there. Yazzie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yazzie was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinto.
Yazzie half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pinto blocks a low kick nicely.
Yazzie connects with a single shot there.
Yazzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luis Pinto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yazzie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinto throws a hook but Yazzie avoids it easily.
Yazzie throws a quick counter head kick but Pinto was just out of range.#T2#
Pinto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pinto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yazzie throws a solid leg kick but Pinto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yazzie.
Yazzie ducks under a wild hook from Pinto.
Yazzie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pinto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pinto throws out a counter right but Yazzie avoids it with no problem.
Yazzie misses with an uppercut. Pinto saw that one coming.
Pinto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yazzie misses with a low kick.
Pinto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yazzie looks for the body kick but Pinto saw that one coming.
Pinto throws a lazy uppercut
and Yazzie counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pinto misses with a hook
and Yazzie counters with an inside leg kick.
Yazzie looks to land a left hand but Pinto moved out of range nicely.
Pinto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circling - Pinto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yazzie doesn't seem bothered though.
Pinto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Pinto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinto misses with a hook
and Yazzie counters with a head kick.
Yazzie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pinto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yazzie with a body shot.
Yazzie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yazzie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinto.
Yazzie throws a sloppy head kick and Pinto moves out of range easily.
Pinto lands a slapping body shot.
Pinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yazzie was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinto.
Yazzie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinto.
Pinto tests Yazzie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yazzie blocks a jab.
Pinto looks to throw the jab but Yazzie is out of range.
Yazzie is looking to counter punch.
Yazzie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pinto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4#
Pinto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Pinto throws out a loose jab but Yazzie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yazzie throws a leg kick
and Pinto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good work by Pinto as he checks the leg kick.
Yazzie misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Yazzie. #CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pinto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yazzie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pinto.
Yazzie controlling the action here for a moment.
Pinto manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yazzie is working Pinto over against the cage.
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 Dyami Yazzie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dyami Yazzie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Yazzie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yazzie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pinto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yazzie.
A jab from Yazzie misses.
Pinto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yazzie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pinto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pinto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yazzie. That's going to slow Pinto down.
Yazzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yazzie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yazzie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yazzie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yazzie ducks under a wild hook from Pinto.
Yazzie with the inside leg kick.
Pinto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yazzie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yazzie tries a low kick but Pinto avoids it.#T1#
Pinto scores with a jab to the body.
Pinto jabs at Yazzie's body.
Sloppy strikes from Pinto. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinto misses the target.
Yazzie tried to counter with a leg kick but Pinto avoided it.
Yazzie slips a jab from Pinto.
Yazzie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pinto.
Pinto misses with a looping left.
Pinto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yazzie.
Yazzie tries to land a leg kick but Pinto saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Yazzie.
Yazzie defending well as Pinto loads up on a big left hand.
Yazzie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinto.
Nice shot lands for Pinto.
Pinto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yazzie throws a leg kick but Pinto moved away.#T2#
Yazzie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pinto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yazzie throws a head kick but Pinto moves out of range.
Pinto digs a good body shot into Yazzie's ribs.
Yazzie fakes the leg kick and cracks Pinto in the body.
Pinto jabs Yazzie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pinto loads up on a big right hand but Yazzie slips the punch.
Yazzie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pinto swings for the body but Yazzie moves out of range.
A left lands for Pinto.
Pinto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yazzie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yazzie throws a solid leg kick but Pinto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yazzie.
Pinto cracks a nice hook into Yazzie's ribs.
Yazzie connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Pinto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Yazzie misses.
Pinto throws out a counter right but Yazzie avoids it with no problem.
Yazzie throws a sloppy head kick and Pinto moves out of range easily.
Yazzie ducks under a wild hook from Pinto.
Yazzie throws a sloppy head kick and Pinto moves out of range easily.
Yazzie blocks a jab.
Yazzie throws a front kick aimed at Pinto's knee but Pinto avoids it well.
Pinto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yazzie.
Pinto jabs Yazzie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yazzie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pinto swings for the body but Yazzie moves out of range.
Pinto scores with a sloppy right hand. Yazzie should have avoided that one. #CUT2#Dyami Yazzie's cut is getting worse.
Good work by Pinto as he checks the leg kick.
Pinto tries to counter with a clinch but Yazzie shakes him off and moves away.
Pinto checks a leg kick. #T4#
Yazzie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pinto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yazzie.
Pinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yazzie was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinto.
Yazzie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pinto is able to avoid easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yazzie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pinto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pinto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice shot by Pinto.
Yazzie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinto checks a leg kick.
Pinto throws out a counter right but Yazzie avoids it with no problem.
Yazzie scores with a leg kick.
Yazzie wants to slow Pinto down by chopping away at his legs.
Pinto throws a hook but Yazzie avoids it easily.
Yazzie staying out of range there.
Yazzie throws a body kick that misses
and Pinto counters with a left to the body.
Pinto misses with a hook. Yazzie ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Pinto really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dyami Yazzie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Yazzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yazzie looks to throw the jab but Pinto is out of range.
Yazzie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yazzie slips under a jab from Pinto.
Yazzie is looking to counter with a body kick.
Pinto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yazzie throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pinto avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinto misses the target.
Yazzie throws a leg kick which misses Pinto's front leg but catches the back leg as Pinto tries to avoid it.
Yazzie connects with a solid leg kick.
Pinto checks a leg kick nicely.
Yazzie tried to score with a low kick but Pinto checks it.
An inside leg kick from Pinto misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pinto checks a leg kick.
Yazzie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yazzie can pounce on him.
Pinto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinto throws a series of punches but Yazzie avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Yazzie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pinto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Yazzie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yazzie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yazzie with a nice calf kick.
Pinto throws out a loose jab but Yazzie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yazzie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yazzie.
Pinto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yazzie misses with a head kick.
Pinto moves out of range as Yazzie throws a body kick.
Yazzie tried to score with a low kick but Pinto checks it.
Pinto throws a lazy right hand but Yazzie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Pinto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pinto throws a leg kick but Yazzie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yazzie misses with a leg kick.
Pinto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pinto connects with a crisp jab.
Yazzie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pinto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yazzie slips a jab from Pinto.
Yazzie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pinto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yazzie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pinto scrambles back to his feet.
A lazy left from Pinto finds it's target.
Pinto thuds his right hand into Yazzie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yazzie throws a low kick but Pinto avoids it.
Yazzie sets himself, and Pinto steps forward looking for the clinch! Yazzie avoids it this time.
A big left from Pinto misses.
As Pinto backs away, Yazzie returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pinto looks to land a right hand but Yazzie moved out of range.#T3#
Yazzie misses with a low kick.
Yazzie thumps Pinto with a low kick.
Yazzie slips a straight right by Pinto.
Pinto misses with a hook.
Yazzie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yazzie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yazzie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pinto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yazzie lands a high kick!
Pinto scores with a jab to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Pinto.
A slow jab from Pinto misses its intended target.
Yazzie avoids the body shot from Pinto.
Pinto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yazzie counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yazzie.
#T4#
Yazzie throws a head kick but Pinto moves out of range.
Pinto throws a right hand that Yazzie ducks under and follows up with a left that Yazzie also avoids with ease.
Yazzie thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Pinto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yazzie slips a jab from Pinto.
Pinto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yazzie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pinto connects with a single shot there.
Yazzie throws a nice head kick!
Some bone on bone action there as Pinto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yazzie throws a leg kick which misses Pinto's front leg but catches the back leg as Pinto tries to avoid it.
Yazzie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yazzie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yazzie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yazzie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dyami Yazzie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dyami Yazzie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Yazzie scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Yazzie is predictable there
and Pinto counters with a straight right hand.
Pinto scores with a hook.
Yazzie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yazzie connects with an inside leg kick.
Pinto blocks a low kick nicely.
Pinto misses with a hook.
Yazzie throws out a leg kick but Pinto moves out of range and Yazzie only half commits.
A low kick from Yazzie is predictable there
and Pinto counters with a nice uppercut.
Pinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yazzie was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yazzie.
Pinto tries to clinch
and Yazzie counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pinto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pinto moves out of range of the strikes.
Yazzie throws a head kick but Pinto moves out of range.
#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pinto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yazzie - the referee stops the clock and Pinto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yazzie. Pinto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yazzie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yazzie tries to land a leg kick but Pinto saw it coming and moves away.
Pinto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yazzie - that will leave a mark!
A slow jab from Pinto misses its intended target.
Yazzie misses with a low kick.
Pinto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yazzie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pinto throws a looping overhand right but Yazzie ducks down to avoid it.
Pinto thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinto. Yazzie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yazzie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pinto throws a shot from downtown. Yazzie moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pinto checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yazzie.
Luis Pinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big right from Pinto misses.
Yazzie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinto.
Yazzie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pinto is able to avoid easily.
Pinto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pinto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yazzie motions for Pinto to come forward. Yazzie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Pinto misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinto stuns Yazzie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pinto looks to throw the jab but Yazzie is out of range.
Yazzie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yazzie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yazzie with a nice calf kick.
Pinto misses with a wild body shot.
Yazzie tried to counter with a leg kick but Pinto avoided it.#T3#
Pinto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yazzie missing with a left hand there. Pinto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yazzie counters with a head kick.
Pinto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yazzie.
Pinto looks to score with a jab to the body but Yazzie is just out of range.
Pinto throws a hook but Yazzie blocks it.
Yazzie looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pinto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pinto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yazzie tries to land a leg kick but Pinto saw it coming and moves away.
That kick from Yazzie tenderised Pinto's leg. Pinto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pinto throws a shot from downtown. Yazzie moves away and avoids it.
Yazzie misses with a low kick.
Yazzie lands a high kick!
Dyami Yazzie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yazzie tries to score with a low kick but Pinto moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Yazzie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yazzie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pinto throws the left hand but Yazzie avoids the punch easily.
Yazzie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pinto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yazzie circles away quickly and effectively.
Pinto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yazzie throws a head kick but Pinto moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Yazzie.
An inside leg kick from Yazzie misses.
Pinto misses with a straight left.
Yazzie throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinto. Yazzie does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Yazzie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyami Yazzie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yazzie 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dyami Yazzie!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dyami Yazzie waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
HFC 30 - Wanker vs Curtis
Date: Jul 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinto looks to score with a jab to the body but Slingin is just out of range.
Slingin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slingin throws the left hand but Pinto avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Pinto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slingin moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Slingin does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Pinto.
A big left from Slingin misses.
Slingin lands a right hook to the body.
Pinto looks to throw the jab but Slingin is out of range.
Slingin shoots for a takedown but Pinto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slingin. That's going to slow Pinto down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto loads up on a big right hand but Slingin slips the punch.
Slingin dives in for a single leg takedown but Pinto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Slingin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinto's head backwards.
Slingin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slingin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinto moves away.#T1#
Pinto works the jab nicely.
Slingin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinto.
It seemed like Pinto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pinto cracks a nice hook into Slingin's ribs.
Pinto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pinto thuds a left hand into Slingin's body.
Slingin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slingin misses with a hook.#TD#
Slingin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Slingin won't allow Pinto to sweep him here.
Pinto trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Pinto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Slingin escapes and throws Pinto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slingin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pinto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T2#
Pinto holding on.
Slingin scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Slingin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pinto, who protects the arm well.
Pinto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Slingin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Slingin lands strikes from half guard.
Pinto is looking for a sweep. Slingin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slingin 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.
Pinto taking some punishment here, with Slingin in his half guard.
Slingin wants to control but Pinto is keeping him busy.
Slingin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Slingin lands with a punch from half guard.
Slingin controlling the action here.
Slingin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pinto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slingin.
Slingin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pinto controlling the position for now.
Pinto taking some punishment here, with Slingin in his half guard.
Slingin working the head and body with strikes.
Pinto won't allow Slingin to pass to mount.
Slingin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Slingin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pinto is looking for a sweep. Slingin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB#
Slingin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pinto is just riding it out for now. Slingin eventually gives up the hold.
Pinto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slingin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slingin stalling away here and it's allowed Pinto to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Slingin content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Pinto has locked up a guillotine! Pinto's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Slingin is holding on here and Pinto must be using up a lot of energy. Slingin has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Pinto gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luis Pinto!
Luis Pinto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HFC 25 - Slingin vs Kung
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pinto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pinto.
Pinto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Howlett.
Pinto shoots in and drives through. Howlett sprawls well.
Howlett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pinto.
Pinto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pinto looks to land a right hand but Howlett moved out of range.
Howlett avoids the body shot from Pinto.
Howlett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinto lands a nice shot that snaps Howlett's head back.
A jab from Pinto misses.
Pinto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Pinto there.#TD#
Pinto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Howlett controlling the position for now.#T1#
Howlett is looking for a sweep. Pinto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pinto is looking to advance position but Howlett won't allow it. #SUB#
Pinto is working for a submission of some sort.
Howlett tries to get to full guard but Pinto has control of the leg. #SUB#
Howlett is defending against the submission attempts here by Pinto.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pinto is looking to advance position but Howlett won't allow it.
Pinto slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Pinto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pinto controlling the pace. #T3#
Pinto wants to pass the guard but Howlett is defending well.
Pinto is trying to control the action in half guard but Howlett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pinto is looking to advance position but Howlett won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howlett is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pinto lands with an uppercut that bounces Howlett off the cage and back into range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Howlett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pinto throws an off balance right hand
and Howlett counters with a series of strikes. Pinto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pinto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Howlett's head.
Pinto scores with a nice head shot.
James Howlett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howlett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pinto is out of range and Howlett settles back down.
Howlett blocks a jab.
Howlett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Howlett wants it to stay on the feet.
Howlett throws a series of punches but Pinto avoids them all with ease.
Pinto looks to land a right hand but Howlett moved out of range.
Howlett slips under a jab.
Pinto scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Pinto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pinto lands a lovely overhand right.
Pinto works Howlett's body with a nice hook.
Pinto blocks a low kick nicely.
Howlett throws a wild body kick that Pinto sees coming a mile off.
Pinto is looking to counter punch.
Howlett's coach down at The Forge was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Howlett's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Howlett lands a body shot.
#KD#
Pinto drops Howlett with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Howlett looks back up at him and smiles so Pinto waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Howlett is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howlett tries to clinch up but Pinto circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Pinto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Howlett is still on wobbly legs! Can Pinto finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Pinto! Howlett is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Pinto!
After winning the bout, Luis Pinto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 21 - Khabib x Butcher
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinto misses with a body shot
enabling Bessant to counter with a crisp jab.
Luis Pinto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinto scores with a decent looking hook.
Bessant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bessant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like John Bessant has been cut.
Bessant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pinto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pinto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bessant defends well and Pinto ends up having to push Bessant into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant throws a lazy right hand but Pinto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Pinto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pinto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pinto cracks Bessant with a good jab.
Bessant throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinto. #T1#
Bessant throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pinto moves forwards but Bessant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bessant throws a right hand that misses
and Pinto counters with a series of strikes. Bessant will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bessant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bessant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pinto throws out a counter right but Bessant avoids it with no problem.
Pinto lands with a cross.
Pinto misses with a left hand
and Bessant counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bessant misses with a body shot.
Bessant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Bessant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Pinto misses with a looping right.
Pinto swings for the body but Bessant moves out of range.
Bessant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pinto missing with a left hand there. Bessant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinto shoots in for a takedown but Bessant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pinto staying out of range there.
Pinto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinto lands a nice shot to the body.
Bessant swinging wildly here.
Bessant misses with a looping right.
Pinto misses with a looping right.#T3#
Pinto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Pinto misses its intended target.
As Pinto looks to move away, Bessant throws a big counter combo but Pinto just gets out of the way.
Pinto slips a straight right by Bessant.
Pinto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pinto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bessant.
Bessant avoids the body shot from Pinto.
Pinto lands a right hook to the body.
Bessant tests Pinto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bessant needs to keep his hands up - Pinto had a free shot at his head there.
John Bessant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bessant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinto lands a lovely overhand right.
Pinto misses with a straight left. #T4#
Pinto throws a right hand that misses
and Pinto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinto throws out a loose jab but Bessant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bessant throws out a loose jab but Pinto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bessant misses with a straight right.
Bessant is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pinto throws a body punch but Bessant moves out of range.
Bessant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pinto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinto looks to land a left hand but Bessant moved out of range nicely.
Bessant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pinto misses with an uppercut
and Bessant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bessant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bessant wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bessant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bessant's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pinto misses with a right hand
enabling Bessant to counter with a crisp jab.
John Bessant is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bessant doesn't seem bothered though.
Pinto scores with a jab.
Pinto slips under a jab.
Pinto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pinto connects with a body shot.
Pinto throws a poor cross that misses
and Bessant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinto lands with a nice body punch.
Pinto scores with a hook to the body. Bessant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bessant looks to land a right hand but Pinto moved out of range.
Bessant is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pinto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#KD2#
Pinto bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Bessant! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#Bessant is rocked!#T1#
Pinto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oh Bessant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bessant working a defensive guard but Pinto passes into half guard.
Pinto sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Pinto in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bessant tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Pinto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luis Pinto!
Our winner, Luis Pinto, 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:
Madness Fright Night 34
Date: May 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Pinto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valentine misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Valentine there.
Pinto throws a shot to the body.
Valentine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pinto.
Valentine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valentine connects with a body shot.
A left lands for Valentine.
Pinto moves forwards but Valentine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pinto shoots in and drives through. Valentine sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinto.
Pinto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1##TD2#
Pinto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Valentine napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Valentine throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Pinto shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Valentine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinto.
Pinto lands a really nice looking cross but Valentine seems unphased.
Pinto throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Pinto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Pinto counters with a takedown into side control.
Valentine wants to get back to his feet but Pinto is dominant here and he's now got Valentine's back!
Valentine wants to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB2#
Pinto is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Valentine taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Pinto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luis Pinto!
Luis Pinto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Pinto swats away the attempt to clinch by Watson Sr.
Watson Sr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pinto's waist but Pinto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Watson Sr off to one side.
Pinto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Watson Sr defends it well.
Watson Sr moves in looking to clinch but Pinto pushes him off.#TD2#
Pinto feints and as Watson Sr raises his hands in defense, Pinto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pinto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pinto 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.
Pinto throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson Sr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pinto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pinto content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinto trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson Sr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Watson Sr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pinto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watson Sr can't keep his opponent in guard - Pinto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pinto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pinto performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Pinto is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pinto works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pinto looking to control but Watson Sr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Watson Sr avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pinto.
Pinto controlling from the full mount.
Pinto dominating with strikes here.
Pinto controlling the pace for now.
Watson Sr blocking the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Pinto is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Watson Sr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinto unloads with some shots from mount but Watson Sr bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB2#
Pinto jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Watson Sr is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Watson Sr and Pinto has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Watson Sr tries to buck Pinto off but Pinto is having none of it.
Pinto happy to just control the position for now.
Pinto is looking to take a break and control but Watson Sr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
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.
Watson Sr wants to control but Pinto postures up.
Pinto connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Watson Sr some visible discomfort.
Pinto working the ground and pound.
Pinto controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watson Sr is looking to regain half guard here but Pinto keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Pinto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Watson Sr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Pinto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Pinto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pinto is standing up over Watson Sr. Watson Sr looks to escape but Pinto dives into side control.
#REVR#
Pinto throwing strikes but Watson Sr manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Watson Sr tries to stand but Pinto is controlling his head.
Pinto tries to bench press Watson Sr off him but Watson Sr keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Watson Sr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pinto wants to control the action here but instead Watson Sr manages to pass to full mount! #T1#
Pinto tries to improve his position but instead Watson Sr has taken his back!
Watson Sr missing with punches from the back. #SUB#
Watson Sr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pinto has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pinto is in bad spot here.
Luis Pinto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pinto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
Pinto desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pinto is trying to get back to full guard.
Watson Sr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pinto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pinto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pinto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Pinto looking to control but Watson Sr passes into half guard.
Pinto trying to control from the bottom.
Pinto wants to improve his position but Watson Sr is controlling well.
Watson Sr wants to control but Pinto is keeping him busy.
Pinto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pinto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pinto can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
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.
Pinto trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pinto slaps away a takedown attempt from Watson Sr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Watson Sr tries to close the distance and clinch but Pinto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pinto fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Pinto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Watson Sr pushes Pinto off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Watson Sr enables Pinto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Watson Sr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Watson Sr manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pinto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Watson Sr walks away with a smile on his face. Pinto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pinto shoots in for a double leg but Watson Sr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Watson Sr dominated that second round.
That's time! Watson Sr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pinto leaves Watson Sr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pinto throws a hook but Watson Sr blocks it.
Watson Sr tries to clinch up but Pinto circles away and keeps his distance.
Pinto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Watson Sr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pinto but Pinto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Watson Sr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pinto's waist but Pinto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Watson Sr off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Watson Sr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson Sr is looking to clinch.
Pinto misses with a body shot.
Pinto slaps away a takedown attempt from Watson Sr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pinto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Watson Sr was covering up waiting for the punch and Pinto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pinto trying to control but Watson Sr is working from the bottom. #T1#
Pinto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pinto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Watson Sr keeping full guard, as Pinto tries to pass.
Pinto working some strikes from top position.
Pinto 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.
Pinto pushing down on Watson Sr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pinto wants to pass to mount but Watson Sr is defending the position. #SUB2#
Pinto is working for a kimura but Watson Sr is defending it quite comfortably.
Pinto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Watson Sr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pinto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Watson Sr wants to control but Pinto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Pinto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pinto is looking to take a break and control but Watson Sr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Watson Sr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pinto.
Pinto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Watson Sr's head.
Pinto trying to control the action but Watson Sr is working from the bottom.
Pinto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Watson Sr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pinto wants to free his trapped foot but Watson Sr is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pinto drops an elbow to the side of Watson Sr's head.
Pinto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pinto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Watson Sr's head.
Pinto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Watson Sr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #ES#
Watson Sr kicks off Pinto and gets to his feet.
Watson Sr closes the distance and clinches up with Pinto, looking for a takedown. Watson Sr pushes Pinto against the cage but Pinto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Pinto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pinto tries to score with some ground and pound. Watson Sr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watson Sr is trying to escape the position but Pinto is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Pinto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pinto 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Pinto!
Luis Pinto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Pinto shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl out of it but Pinto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Pinto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Gomez has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pinto is on him like a limpet, forcing Gomez back against the cage.
Pinto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gomez is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Pinto has picked Gomez up - he's going for a ride! Pinto dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Gomez has one foot on Pinto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gomez sprawls well. Gomez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pinto gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Pinto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gomez but Gomez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Pinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomez leaves Pinto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gomez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinto manages to avoid it.
Pinto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gomez swivels and escapes.
Pinto avoids the head kick by Gomez.
Pinto misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Gomez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pinto won't be happy with that.
Gomez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gomez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Sparring. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pinto tries to improve position but can't.
Pinto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pinto wants to control but Gomez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pinto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pinto tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Gomez trying to control the action but Pinto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pinto looking for submissions off his back.
Pinto trying to control but Gomez postures up.
Pinto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pinto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gomez.
Pinto wants to control but Gomez is keeping busy.
Pinto tries to get to full guard but Gomez has control of the leg. #T3#
Pinto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gomez.
Pinto wants to improve his position but Gomez is controlling well.
Pinto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomez is working away from the top position though.
Pinto tries to get to full guard but Gomez has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gomez is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gomez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomez wants it to stay on the feet.
As Pinto backs off Gomez throws a huge counter combo but Pinto manages to avoid it all.
Gomez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pinto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Gomez scores with a one two! Pinto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pinto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gomez but Gomez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gomez.
Pinto tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pinto slaps away a takedown attempt from Gomez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pinto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gomez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pinto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinto fails with a takedown attempt.
And Gomez tries to counter it with a takedown but Pinto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Gomez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pinto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gomez counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Pinto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Pinto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pinto advances to mount.
Pinto throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gomez because Pinto loaded up on that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Pinto tries to control but Gomez wriggling away.
Pinto thowing shots but they're missing.
BOOM! Pinto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gomez can't escape the position.
Pinto landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pinto trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Pinto thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pinto avoids the attempt from Gomez to control.
Pinto cracks Gomez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gomez gets back to half guard.
Gomez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pinto with the ground and pound but Gomez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gomez wants to stand and escape but Pinto is having none of it.
Pinto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Pinto from controlling successfully.
Pinto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pinto throws a big right hand that misses.
Pinto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pinto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gomez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinto.
Gomez keeping full guard, as Pinto tries to pass.
Pinto trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pinto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
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.
Pinto misses with a looping right.
Gomez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomez stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinto. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Gomez tries to counter it with a takedown but Pinto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gomez stuffs the takedown attempt from Pinto. Pinto gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Pinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinto tries for a takedown but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pinto throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Gomez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pinto's guard.
Pinto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gomez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gomez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Pinto is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Luis Pinto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Pinto has closed the distance and engaged Gomez in a clinch.
Gomez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pinto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pinto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gomez lands with a kick to the temple. Pinto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Pinto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luis Pinto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Gomez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
Pinto throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez throws out a counter right but Pinto avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Gomez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pinto.
Pinto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gomez defends well and Pinto ends up having to push Gomez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Gomez tries to counter it with a takedown but Pinto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pinto misses with a takedown attempt
and Gomez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gomez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pinto defends well and Gomez ends up having to push Pinto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Gomez tries to get set, Pinto tries to push him back and clinch up but Gomez manages to avoid the attempt.
Pinto misses with a takedown attempt
and Gomez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Gomez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pinto doesn't seem phased though.
Gomez scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gomez. That's going to slow Pinto down.
Pinto throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomez.
Pinto tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Gomez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pedro Gomez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinto is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gomez is looking for a kimura but Pinto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomez to get the leverage.
Pinto wants to improve his position but Gomez is controlling well.
#SUB#
Pinto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomez pulls his head out easily.
Pinto is pressing down on Gomez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pinto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Gomez is trying to stand back up but Pinto is controlling him
Pinto looks to land a strike but Gomez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pinto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pinto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pinto wants to pass the guard but Gomez is keeping the position.
Pinto is working hard here to advance position.
Pinto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pinto looking to sit in guard and control but Gomez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pinto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pinto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pinto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomez's guard. #REVR#
Gomez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pinto manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Pinto trying to control the position.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pinto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gomez defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gomez 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Gomez!
An out of breath Pedro Gomez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Raygun scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pinto in his tracks.
Raygun moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raygun scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raygun fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pinto throws a sloppy body shot
and Raygun counters with a good low kick that Pinto was not able to check.
Pinto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raygun with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raygun definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pinto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Raygun counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raygun connects with a body shot that sends Pinto's belly button to the back.
Pinto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Pinto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raygun gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pinto.
#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Raygun.
A short right from Raygun on the inside.
Raygun works on Pinto's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Pinto lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Raygun throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pinto tries to pass to full mount but Raygun defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Raygun tries to roll over but Pinto keeps him under control.
Raygun is trying to stand back up but Pinto is controlling him
#T2#
Pinto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pinto lands strikes from half guard.
Pinto controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Pinto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pinto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Raygun trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Raygun is looking to improve his position but Pinto isn't that keen on the idea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinto unloading with bombs!
Pinto landing strikes from the mount and Raygun is in trouble! #T3#
Raygun is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Raygun is trying to escape the mount.
Pinto with a couple of short strikes.
Pinto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pinto landing punches.
Pinto looking to finish Raygun with some ground and pound. This is bad for Raygun!
Pinto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC2#
Raygun is rocked!
Pinto landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Raygun is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pinto content just to control the position here.
Pinto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pinto in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Raygun seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Pinto avoids the attempt from Raygun to control.
Pinto working Raygun over with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinto with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinto landing strikes from the mount.
Pinto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oooh a big shot lands for Pinto! Raygun is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luis Pinto!
Luis Pinto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Ronald Raygun spoke after the fight, saying 'My philosophy of life is that if we make up our mind what we are going to make of our lives, then work hard toward that goal, we never lose - somehow we win out.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Pinto throws a hook to the side of Magomedmuslimov's head but Magomedmuslimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedmuslimov tries to clinch up but Pinto circles away and keeps his distance.
Aslanbek Magomedmuslimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Magomedmuslimov takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Magomedmuslimov. #CUT#
It looks like Luis Pinto has been cut.
Magomedmuslimov lands an elbow that stopped Pinto in his tracks for a moment. #TD2#
Pinto has clasped his hands together around Magomedmuslimov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pinto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pinto passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Magomedmuslimov!
Pinto won't let Magomedmuslimov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Pinto lands a couple of good shots and Magomedmuslimov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinto lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Magomedmuslimov.
Magomedmuslimov is covering up but some of the strikes from Pinto are getting through and doing damage.
Good control from Pinto.
Magomedmuslimov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T1#
Pinto has good solid back control here.
Magomedmuslimov is trapped and Pinto is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Pinto trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Magomedmuslimov doesn't escape.
Magomedmuslimov wants to get back to his feet.
Pinto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedmuslimov is breathing heavily.
Pinto has Magomedmuslimov flattened out and is raining down punches.
Pinto softening up his opponent with strikes here.
I would not like to be Magomedmuslimov right now.
Pinto lands punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Magomedmuslimov is rocked!
Magomedmuslimov covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Oh Magomedmuslimov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pinto has Magomedmuslimov flattened out and is raining down punches.
Magomedmuslimov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pinto lands a series of strikes from the back and Magomedmuslimov goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Pinto!
After winning the bout, Luis Pinto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Island Fights 5
Date: Oct 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Pinto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pinto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Engineering jabs Pinto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Engineering scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pinto in his tracks.
Pinto misses with a body shot.
Pinto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Engineering slips a jab from Pinto.#CL2#
Engineering tries to keep at a distance but Pinto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Engineering scores with a shoulder strike.
Engineering keeps control of Pinto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Engineering presses Pinto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Engineering digs a right hand into Pinto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pinto's gas tank.
Pinto wants to get back to striking at distance but Engineering won't allow it.
Engineering lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Engineering has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Engineering lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
Pinto looking to throw knees to the head but Engineering is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Pinto misses with a punch on the inside.
Engineering stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Engineering cracks Pinto with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Engineering.
Engineering working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Engineering presses Pinto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pinto looks winded!
A short left from Engineering.
Engineering digs a right hand into Pinto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pinto's gas tank.
Engineering lands a body shot.
Engineering lands with a right to the head.
Engineering softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Engineering lands a body shot.
Engineering lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Engineering digs a right hand into Pinto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pinto's gas tank.
Engineering is working Pinto over against the cage.#BC#
Engineering manages to break the clinch.
Engineering scores with a jab to the jaw.
Engineering scores with a jab.#T2#
Engineering jabs at Pinto's body.
Pinto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pinto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Engineering.
A cross from Engineering lands.#ROC#
Pinto is rocked!
Engineering lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pinto is still on wobbly legs! Can Engineering finish him?
Engineering fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pinto on the side of the head.
Engineering lands a nice hook to Pinto's body. Pinto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Engineering punishes Pinto's body with a nice straight punch.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Engineering! Pinto is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). German Engineering!
Our winner, German Engineering, 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:
Island Fights 1
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Johns closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pinto's guard.
Johns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pinto controls Johns momentarily but Johns frees himself.
Pinto keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.
Pinto trying to control the position.
Johns is looking to advance position but Pinto has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns can't escape the position.
Johns is still trying to improve position.
Pinto looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Pinto looking to control but Johns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johns sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pinto trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Johns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pinto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pinto slows the pace down in half guard. #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.
Johns tries to roll over but Pinto keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Johns actively working from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johns can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pinto not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Johns actively working from the bottom here.
Pinto controlling the pace. #T3#
Johns wants to get back to full guard.
Pinto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Johns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pinto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pinto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Johns tries to roll over but Pinto keeps him under control.
Johns trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Pinto content to control rather than advance.
Pinto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johns wants to control but Pinto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pinto wants to pass the guard but Johns is defending well.
Pinto prevents Johns from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinto throwing shots but Johns is blocking nicely.
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 Luis Pinto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Pinto shoots in and bounces Johns off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pinto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johns is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Johns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pinto is aware though and is defending well.
Johns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Luis Pinto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Johns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pinto is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Johns controlling the pace.
Pinto won't allow Johns to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Pinto is defending against the submission attempts here by Johns.
Johns is trying to control. Pinto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johns passes to side control.
Pinto is not content to let Johns control the position.
Johns tries to move to mount but Pinto blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Johns wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pinto, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Johns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pinto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pinto wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Pinto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pinto is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Johns is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Pinto is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyle Johns!
Kyle Johns decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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