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Event:
WCF WNF 11: Rocca vs Turturro
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trayans throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Piccio.
Trayans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Piccio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Piccio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trayans is fending him off so far but Piccio persists. Nope, Trayans circles away and we're back to standing.
Trayans is looking to counter with a body kick.
Trayans misses with a two punch combination.
Trayans misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Piccio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Piccio throwing strikes from guard but Trayans blocks nicely.
Piccio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Piccio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piccio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trayans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piccio trying to control the position from guard on top but Trayans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Piccio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Piccio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trayans works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Trayans throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Piccio on the side of the head.
Piccio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trayans avoids it really well and circles away.
Piccio shoots in for a double leg but Trayans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tom Trayans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luciano Piccio.
Trayans throws a nice looking combination but Piccio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trayans lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Piccio 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.
Trayans looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Piccio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Piccio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Left hook, right uppercut from Trayans.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Trayans.
Piccio dives in for a single leg takedown but Trayans sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Trayans lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Trayans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trayans fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Piccio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Trayans getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
A cross from Trayans lands.#ROC#Piccio is rocked!
Trayans lands a nice looking kick to the body. Piccio takes a step back to recover.
Piccio is still on wobbly legs! Can Trayans finish him?
Trayans lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Piccio is looking to close the distance but Trayans sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Piccio crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Piccio is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Tom Trayans!
A very excited looking Tom Trayans made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 8: Senior vs Toshiyuki
Date: Jun 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Nakamoto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nakamoto tries to throw a body punch but Piccio avoids it by throwing Nakamoto back against the cage.
Nakamoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Piccio looking for a takedown.
Piccio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Piccio tightens his grip and picks Nakamoto up, before dumping him to the ground. Nakamoto manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piccio working some strikes from top position.
Piccio lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piccio works over Nakamoto with some ground and pound from guard.
Piccio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nakamoto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Piccio is controlling him. #T1#
Nakamoto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Piccio controls the pace.
Piccio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Piccio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nakamoto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Piccio puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Piccio stalling.
Piccio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nakamoto has hold of Piccio's hands but Piccio slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Piccio content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Piccio's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nakamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Piccio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Piccio 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.
Piccio drops an elbow to the side of Nakamoto's head.
Piccio content to control rather than advance. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Piccio connects with a nice short shot to Nakamoto's temple.
Nice strikes from Piccio there.
Piccio working Nakamoto over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Piccio there.
Nakamoto tries to roll over but Piccio keeps him under control.
Piccio lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Piccio perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Piccio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Piccio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Piccio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Piccio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Piccio landing strikes from the mount.
Nakamoto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piccio is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Piccio controlling his opponent.
Piccio landing shots from mount.
Piccio is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nakamoto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Piccio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Piccio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nakamoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Piccio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Nakamoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nakamoto trying to land knees to the body.
Piccio can't get the takedown.
Piccio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamoto can do to turn this around?
Nakamoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nakamoto landing knees to the body.
Nakamoto tries to land knees in the clinch but Piccio avoids the damage to the body.
Nakamoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Piccio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nakamoto lands a knee to the body.
Nakamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamoto connects with a knee to the head.
Nakamoto stops a takedown attempt from Piccio.
Nakamoto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nakamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Piccio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nakamoto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Piccio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Nakamoto lands a knee to the head.
Nakamoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nakamoto with a knee to the head.
Nakamoto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Togachi Nakamoto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nakamoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nakamoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nakamoto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Piccio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nakamoto landing knees to the body.
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!
Nice elbow from Nakamoto.
A nice left hand lands by Nakamoto.
Nakamoto lands a knee to the body.
Nakamoto prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Piccio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamoto working Piccio over with knees to the body.
Nakamoto tries to land a knee to the head but Piccio blocks with his arms.
#T2#
Nakamoto tries to land a knee to the head but Piccio blocks with his arms.
Nakamoto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nakamoto lands a knee to the body.
Nakamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Piccio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nakamoto lands a knee to the head.
Nakamoto pushes Piccio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nakamoto.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nakamoto.
Piccio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nakamoto lands with a right to the head.
Nakamoto connects with a knee to the head.
Nakamoto lands a knee to the head.
#T3#
Nakamoto digs a right hand underneath Piccio's ribcage. Piccio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nakamoto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Piccio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nakamoto lands a nice knee to the body.
Nakamoto pushes Piccio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nakamoto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Piccio takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nakamoto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Piccio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nakamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Nakamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Nakamoto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nakamoto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nakamoto lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Piccio's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nakamoto.
#T4#
Knees to the body from Nakamoto.
Piccio takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nakamoto works on Piccio's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nakamoto.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nakamoto obliges.
Nakamoto landing knees to the body.
Nakamoto lands a nice knee to the body.
Nakamoto lands an elbow inside that Piccio shrugs off.
Nakamoto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nakamoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamoto with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Piccio is rocked!
Nakamoto working the clinch nicely. Piccio is working for position but Nakamoto cracks him with a big knee to the head! Piccio crumples up against the cage and Nakamoto lands two more shots before the ref can save Piccio! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Togachi Nakamoto! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 7: Scott vs Olsson
Date: May 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallawallabingbang tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Piccio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Piccio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallawallabingbang keeps working.
Piccio working Wallawallabingbang over with strikes. #SU#
Piccio stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wallawallabingbang closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Piccio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wallawallabingbang won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Wallawallabingbang throws Piccio to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallawallabingbang lands with a nice combination. Piccio backs away looking to recover.
Wallawallabingbang tries to clinch but Piccio moves away
and Piccio counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wallawallabingbang looks winded!
Piccio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wallawallabingbang at a distance.
#T1#
Wallawallabingbang closes the distance but Piccio moves to the side #TD#
and Piccio counters with a single leg into guard. Wallawallabingbang didn't expect that.
Wallawallabingbang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Piccio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Piccio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Piccio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Piccio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Piccio stands up over Wallawallabingbang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Piccio cracks Wallawallabingbang with a solid left hand.#ROC#Wallawallabingbang is rocked!#SUB2#
Wallawallabingbang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Piccio defends well.
Piccio works over Wallawallabingbang with some ground and pound from guard.
Wallawallabingbang is still in real trouble! Can Piccio finish him?
Piccio controlling from the top position. #T2#
Piccio advances position into side control!#SUB#
Piccio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Piccio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wallawallabingbang seems to have recovered his senses.
Piccio working the head with strikes.
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!#SU#
Piccio has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wallawallabingbang enables Piccio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wallawallabingbang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Piccio decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wallawallabingbang looks to clinch #TD#
and Piccio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wallawallabingbang won't be happy with that.
Piccio scores with punches from side control. #T3##SU#
Piccio decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Piccio misses with a few strikes there.
Piccio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wallawallabingbang gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Piccio counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Piccio. #SU#
Piccio stands up and beckons Wallawallabingbang to join him on the feet. #TD#
Piccio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Piccio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Piccio is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wallawallabingbang tries to bench press Piccio off him but Piccio keeps the position. #T4#
Check out the look on Piccio's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallawallabingbang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Piccio lands some shots froms side control.#SU#
Piccio has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Piccio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wallawallabingbang sprawls well. Wallawallabingbang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Piccio gets slowly back to his feet.
Wallawallabingbang tries to clinch but Piccio is having none of it.
Piccio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wallawallabingbang darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Piccio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wallawallabingbang!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piccio connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wallawallabingbang some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piccio trying to control the position but Wallawallabingbang is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Piccio dominated that round.
That's time! Piccio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Wallawallabingbang tries to sprawl but Piccio drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Piccio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wallawallabingbang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Piccio is looking to take a break and control but Wallawallabingbang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wallawallabingbang is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Piccio there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Piccio lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Wallawallabingbang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Piccio postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Wallawallabingbang to stand up.
Piccio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wallawallabingbang defends it nicely.
Wallawallabingbang is breathing heavily.#T1#
Wallawallabingbang looks to clinch #TD#
and Piccio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piccio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Piccio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallawallabingbang can do to turn this around?
Wallawallabingbang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Piccio controls the pace.
Piccio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Piccio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wallawallabingbang's head.#SU#
Piccio stands and steps away. Wallawallabingbang gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Piccio lands a jab to the nose.
Piccio throws an overhand right that drops Wallawallabingbang like a sack of potatoes! Piccio dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luciano Piccio!
Luciano Piccio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WCF 20: Scott vs Rua
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Trayans shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Piccio eats them both and turns towards Trayans to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Piccio moves out of range of the strikes.
Trayans misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Piccio counters with a takedown into side control.
Piccio working the ground and pound. #SU#
Piccio decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Trayans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Trayans looks to move away, Piccio throws a big counter combo but Trayans just gets out of the way.
Piccio misses with a takedown
and Piccio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trayans throws a sloppy head kick and Piccio moves out of range easily.
Trayans throws a right hand that Piccio ducks under and follows up with a left that Piccio also avoids with ease.
Trayans lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
A head kick by Trayans misses #TD#
so Piccio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Piccio stands up from Trayans's guard - Piccio perhaps looking for a knockout.
Trayans fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Trayans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trayans misses with a hook
#TD#
and Piccio counters with a single leg into guard. Trayans didn't expect that. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Trayans manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Trayans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trayans looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trayans throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Piccio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Piccio wants to control from the top but Trayans keeps moving.
Piccio trying to stand up but can't free himself from Trayans's guard.#T2#
Piccio throws a strike but Trayans rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Piccio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Piccio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Piccio tries to get out of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##ES#
Piccio pushes Trayans off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tom Trayans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trayans throws a lazy right hand but Piccio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trayans throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
so Piccio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
Piccio chips away with some ground and pound.
Piccio postures up in Trayans's guard and throws a big left but Trayans blocks it.
Piccio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Piccio pushes down on Trayans's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Piccio wants to stand up but Trayans has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Piccio throwing shots but Trayans is blocking nicely. #SU#
Piccio stands up and beckons Trayans to join him on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Piccio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Trayans will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Trayans scores with a four punch combination!
Piccio takes one to the chin there.
Trayans thows a leg kick but Piccio checks it #TD#
and Piccio counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Piccio.
Piccio wants to stand and escape but instead Trayans has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Trayans won't allow Piccio to get back to his feet. #ES#
Piccio pushes Trayans off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Trayans comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trayans throws a jab but it's blocked by Piccio.
Tom Trayans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trayans fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Piccio.
Trayans falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Piccio counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Piccio.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Piccio won't allow Trayans to get back to his feet.
Trayans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Piccio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Trayans is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Piccio prevents Trayans from getting back to his feet.
Piccio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Piccio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trayans connects with a high kick.
Trayans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Piccio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Trayans is breathing heavily.
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!
Piccio is working Trayans over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Piccio is looking to work some ground and pound but Trayans has wrist control.#SU#
Piccio gets to his feet - Trayans follows without any prompting. #T3##CL#
Piccio has managed to clinch.
Piccio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Piccio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trayans pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Piccio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trayans pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Piccio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trayans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Piccio tried to counter with a leg kick but Trayans avoided it.
Trayans misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Piccio counters with a shoot takedown. Trayans fights it but they end up in guard.
Piccio pushing down on Trayans's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Piccio throws a strike but Trayans avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SU#
Piccio stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Trayans throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Trayans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Trayans misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Piccio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Trayans! #ES2#
Trayans explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trayans misses with an uppercut. Piccio saw that one coming.
Piccio throws a quick counter kick to the body but Trayans avoids it.#TD#
Piccio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Piccio working over Trayans with some ground and pound. Trayans looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Piccio is nestled in close to Trayans, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Trayans keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Piccio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Piccio is trying to control the action in half guard but Trayans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps 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 Luciano Piccio will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Trayans stuffs the takedown attempt from Piccio. Piccio gets slowly back to his feet.
Piccio blocks a jab.
Trayans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Piccio.
Piccio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Trayans throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Luciano Piccio has been cut.#TD#
Piccio closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trayans quickly recovers to half guard.
Trayans keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piccio is trying to control the action in half guard but Trayans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Piccio wants to get back to his feet.
Trayans regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Piccio. #T1#
Piccio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Piccio stands up and waves to Trayans to follow him.
Trayans misses with a combination
and Piccio counters with a left and a right that stings Trayans.
Trayans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Piccio throws a leg kick
and Trayans counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Piccio shoots in and gets a takedown into Trayans's guard.
Piccio sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Piccio throws a big right hand that misses.
Piccio postures up in Trayans's guard and throws a big left but Trayans blocks it.
Piccio lands a couple of elbows.
Trayans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Piccio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Piccio is in close to Trayans's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Piccio with a nice head shot there.
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!
Piccio 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.
Piccio with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Piccio wants to control from the top but Trayans keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Piccio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Piccio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Piccio's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
Piccio gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Piccio shoots for a double leg takedown but Trayans sprawls well. He's pushed Piccio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luciano Piccio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Piccio with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Piccio. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Piccio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Trayans is trying to stand up here but Piccio is controlling him well.
Piccio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Piccio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trayans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piccio wants to stand up but Trayans is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Piccio in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luciano Piccio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Piccio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciano Piccio!
During a confident post fight interview, Luciano Piccio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Tom Trayans was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym, gotta make more games #5%'.
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Event:
WCF WNF 4: Senior vs Montoya
Date: Apr 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Piccio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marsh.
A head kick by Marsh misses #TD#
so Piccio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Piccio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marsh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Piccio distracts Marsh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Piccio slips nicely into half guard.
Piccio tries to stand and escape but Marsh is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marsh looking for submissions off his back.
Marsh is trying to stand back up but Piccio is controlling him
Piccio tries to stand but can't do so whilst Marsh controls his leg. #T1#
Piccio landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Piccio wants to stand up but Marsh manages to regain full guard.
Marsh has momentary wrist control but Piccio slips an elbow through the middle.
Piccio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marsh on the ground.
Piccio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marsh is trying to control the position but Piccio postures up.
Marsh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Piccio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Piccio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marsh's head.
Marsh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Piccio landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Piccio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Piccio stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Marsh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Piccio swivels and escapes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Piccio.
Marsh goes for a double leg but Piccio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Piccio continues to drive forward.
Piccio seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Luciano Piccio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Marsh.
Piccio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marsh backs up against the cage.
#TD#
Piccio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Piccio lands a nice short elbow.#SU#
Piccio stands up and beckons Marsh to join him on the feet.
Marsh wants to clinch but Piccio slips to the side#TD#
and Piccio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piccio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Marsh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Piccio lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Piccio is posturing up here but Marsh has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Piccio tries to roll out but it's too tight and Piccio has to tap! Slick submission there by Marsh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Marsh!
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Event:
WCF 13: Uno vs Ohoulihan
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Tate tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Piccio swivels and escapes.
Piccio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tate throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
so Piccio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Piccio is in close to Tate's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Piccio stands up over Tate, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Tate working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Piccio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Piccio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tate keeping moving, preventing Piccio from controlling successfully.
Piccio lands a couple of digs.
Piccio throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piccio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Piccio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Tate's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Piccio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tate keeps working.
Piccio in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Piccio in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tate wants to control but Piccio postures up.
Piccio scores with punches from side control.
Piccio lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Piccio wants to control but Tate is keeping him busy.
Tate dodges the ground and pound from Piccio.
Piccio trying to control the position but Tate is working away.
Tate is working to avoid the ground and pound but Piccio connects with a decent elbow.
Tate is working to avoid the ground and pound but Piccio connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Tate is trying to improve his position.
Piccio working the ground and pound but Tate is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Tate's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Piccio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tate keeps working.
Piccio lands some shots froms side control.
Piccio landing strikes.
Tate taking a bit of punishment here - Piccio scoring with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piccio throws an elbow but Tate slips to the side and avoids it well.
Piccio lands some shots froms side control.
Piccio trying to control the position but Tate is working away.
Piccio is really struggling to control Tate but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Tate can't do much from the bottom here.
Tate is looking for a sweep.
Piccio working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Piccio scoring with punches and elbows.
Tate tries to buck Piccio off but Piccio is having none of it.
Piccio working the ground and pound.
Tate is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Piccio asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piccio cracks Tate with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Tate tries to bench press Piccio off him but Piccio keeps the position.
Piccio trying to control the action but Tate is working from the bottom.
Piccio lands some shots froms side control.
Piccio working the ground and pound from side control.
Tate manages to get back to half guard.
Piccio working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tate flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Piccio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Piccio trying to pass the guard but Tate defending well.
Tate is looking for a sweep. Piccio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Piccio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Piccio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt
and Piccio counters with a left and a right that stings Tate.
Piccio circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Piccio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Piccio distracts Tate with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Piccio trying to control but Tate is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piccio throws a strike but Tate rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Piccio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Piccio tries to get out of the position.
Piccio keeping full guard, as Tate tries to pass.
Tate trying to control but Piccio is working from the bottom. #T1#
Tate throws a strike but Piccio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Tate is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Piccio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Piccio connects with a couple of short punches.
Piccio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Luciano Piccio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Piccio trying to control but Tate is working from the bottom.
Piccio works over Tate with some ground and pound from guard.
Tate throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Piccio wants to pass the guard but Tate is keeping the position.
Tate bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Piccio's guard. #REVB##T2#
Tate prevents Piccio from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tate's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Piccio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tate wants to control from the top but Piccio keeps moving. #ES#
Piccio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tate off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Piccio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tate as he jumps to the side.
Tate shoots in but Piccio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Luciano Piccio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Tate.#T3#
Tate throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Piccio's waist but Piccio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tate off to one side.
Piccio tries to counter with a takedown but Tate is quick to defend against it.
Tate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Piccio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Piccio looks for a takedown but Tate sprawls well.
Piccio tries for a takedown but Tate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Tate decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Piccio kicks Tate off and gets back to his feet.
Piccio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tate but Tate pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Tate dives in and grabs Piccio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Piccio pushes down on Tate's head and hops out.
Piccio tries to counter with a takedown but Tate is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Tate drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tate is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tate wants to control but Piccio is keeping him busy.
Piccio is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tate connects with a decent elbow.
Piccio on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tate trying to control the action but Piccio is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Tate seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Piccio dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Piccio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tate is fending him off so far but Piccio persists. Nope, Tate circles away and we're back to standing.
Piccio shoots for a takedown but Tate saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Tate shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Piccio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tate can do to turn this around?
Tate looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Piccio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tate is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Piccio is refusing to be controlled, as Tate sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tate lands a nice short elbow.
Tate lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Piccio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Piccio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piccio wants to get back to full guard but Tate has mounted him!
Tate takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tate landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tate looking to finish Piccio with some ground and pound. This is bad for Piccio!
Tate landing strikes, looking to finish!
Piccio is bucking up trying to escape but Tate cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tate controlling from mount.
Piccio wants to hold on but Tate pushes him away.#T2#
Tate landing shots from mount.
Tate landing punches.
Piccio trying desperately to get to his feet.
Tate has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Piccio's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tate with shots to the head and body - Piccio looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tate trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Piccio takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tate punishing his opponent with strikes.
Piccio is squirming around, avoiding Tate's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Tate scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Piccio?
Piccio is squirming around, avoiding Tate's attempts to control the action.
Tate scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tate takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Piccio is trying to escape the mount.
Piccio is squirming around, avoiding Tate's attempts to control the action.
Tate raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
Tate working Piccio over with strikes here.
Piccio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tate uses his free foot to push down on Piccio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Piccio.
Tate lands a heavy elbow.
Jake Tate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tate has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Piccio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tate is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Piccio can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Luciano Piccio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tate in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Tate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Piccio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Tate shoots in but no luck this time.
Piccio attempts a counter takedown but Tate avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Tate drives through with a takedown into Piccio's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Piccio wants to get back to his feet but Tate is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tate cracks Piccio with a solid left hand.
Tate stops Piccio from standing up.
Tate working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Piccio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tate is controlling him.
Tate is standing up over Piccio. Piccio looks to escape but Tate dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piccio is trying to get back to his feet.
Piccio bucks up and tries to throw Tate off but instead Tate has got his back!#T1#
Piccio is trying to get back to his feet but Tate has full control of the position and if anything, Piccio has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tate biding his time, controlling Piccio.
Tate somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Piccio wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piccio is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tate.
Tate punishes Piccio with strikes from the back mount. #T2#
Piccio trying to control the position but Tate manages to sink in the hooks.
Tate is landing with strikes from the back.
Tate has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Piccio is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Tate lands with a hammerfist to the side of Piccio's head.
Piccio is in bad spot here.
Piccio is trying to get back to his feet but Tate has full control of the position and if anything, Piccio has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tate misses with an elbow to the head.
Tate scores with punches to the body.
Piccio covers up after that shot from Tate.
#SUB2#
Tate working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tate is landing with strikes from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piccio is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Tate trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tate lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Tate.
Tate is landing with strikes from the back.
Tate missing with punches from the back.
Tate trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Piccio defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tate's arms. #T4#
Tate throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Tate lands punches and elbows.
Piccio is trying to get back to his feet but Tate has full control of the position and if anything, Piccio has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Piccio avoids the strikes from Tate.
Piccio is trying to get back to his feet but Tate has full control of the position and if anything, Piccio has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tate throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Piccio!
Piccio prevents Tate from getting a body triangle.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Tate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Tate dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tate tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Piccio counters with a single leg into guard. Tate didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Tate working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Piccio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Piccio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Piccio throwing strikes but missing.
Jake Tate has got the better of the ground game so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tate holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Piccio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Piccio trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piccio lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Tate is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Piccio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tate has his hands on Piccio's head, controlling the position.
Tate keeping moving, preventing Piccio from controlling successfully.
Tate wants to sweep here but Piccio controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Piccio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tate is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piccio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Piccio won't allow Tate to sweep him here.
Tate is still trying to improve position.
Tate can't keep his opponent in guard - Piccio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Piccio is thwarting Tate's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tate can do anything to dispel that myth.
Piccio is trying to control. Tate wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tate manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Piccio scoring with some ground and pound.
Piccio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tate is keeping the position for now.
Piccio lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Piccio distracts Tate with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Piccio prevents Tate from getting back to his feet.
Piccio trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piccio postures up.
Tate scores with a nice shot.
Piccio is stalling in the full guard.
Tate controls Piccio momentarily but Piccio frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tate wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.#TD2#
Tate drives through with a takedown into Piccio's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tate engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tate makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tate stops Piccio from standing up.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Piccio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piccio wants to stand but Tate is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Piccio dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Piccio. No joy for Tate on that attempt.
Piccio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Tate has managed to clinch.
Tate avoiding damage.
#TD2#
Tate pulls guard effortlessly.
Piccio trying to control but Tate is working from the bottom.
Piccio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tate's head.
Piccio trying to control but Tate is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate wants to sweep but no luck.
Piccio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Piccio trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piccio lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Piccio is looking to work some ground and pound but Tate has wrist control.
Tate trying to keep a closed guard but Piccio is proving a slippery customer.
Piccio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tate doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tate thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Piccio forces his way into half guard.
Tate throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tate is looking for a sweep. Piccio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Piccio is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Piccio working over Tate with some ground and pound. Tate looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Piccio wants to take a breather but Tate is having none of it. #T2#
Piccio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Piccio slips a nice elbow through Tate's hands, connecting with Tate's forehead.
Tate wants to control but Piccio is keeping busy.
Piccio is trying to control. Tate wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tate wants to improve his position but Piccio is controlling well.
Piccio lands strikes from half guard.
Tate blocking the ground and pound attempt from Piccio.
Tate is staying active underneath Piccio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Piccio drops an elbow to the side of Tate's head.
Tate is trying to stand.
Piccio working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Piccio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tate defending well though.
Piccio throwing shots but Tate is blocking nicely.
Piccio is nestled in close to Tate, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Piccio controlling the action here.
Tate is trying to control but Piccio manages to pass to mount!
Tate wants to control but Piccio is having none of it.
Piccio putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tate is in a horrible position here. Piccio smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Tate is desperately trying to improve his position but Piccio has a good base and remains in mount.
Piccio lands a big shot there that rocks Tate but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tate is in a horrible position here. Piccio smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tate tries to lock up and control but Piccio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tate is trying desperately to improve position.
Tate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Piccio lands a big shot there that rocks Tate but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tate is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piccio putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
Piccio is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tate has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luciano Piccio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Piccio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
WCF 6: Dudayev vs Furgesson
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Silachai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Luciano Piccio has been cut.
Silachai scores with a head kick. Piccio tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#
Piccio is rocked!
Silachai looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Silachai backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Piccio's temple! It sends Piccio violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Silachai celebrates and the doctors try to help Piccio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Sitichai Silachai!
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Event:
WCF 3: Santana vs Hradek
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Dudayev moves into range and clinches up with Piccio.
Dudayev pushes off an throws an elbow but Piccio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Piccio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Piccio is working for takedown but Dudayev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dudayev missing with knees to the body.
Dudayev lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Luciano Piccio has been cut.
Dudayev lands a nice elbow.
Piccio wants to take the fight to the mat but Dudayev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudayev.
Dudayev misses with a knee to the head.
Dudayev scores a nice knee to the body.
Dudayev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Piccio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Piccio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piccio is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dudayev lands an elbow that stopped Piccio in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dudayev obliges.
Dudayev lands a knee to the body.
Piccio takes a knee to the side of the body.
Piccio is breathing heavily.
Piccio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dudayev landing knees to the body.
Piccio tries to throw a body punch but Dudayev avoids it by throwing Piccio back against the cage.
Dudayev lands a good knee to the midsection. Piccio won't want to take too many of those.
Dudayev lands a damaging elbow.
Piccio wants a takedown but no success here.
Dudayev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Piccio takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudayev lands a nice elbow.
Dudayev landing knees to the body.
Dudayev with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Dudayev unloads a knee to the mid-section. Piccio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dudayev working Piccio over with knees to the body.
Dudayev misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Dudayev.
A knee to the head by Dudayev.
Dudayev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Piccio gets underhooks to prevent Dudayev's takedown attempt.
Dudayev lands a knee to the head.
Dudayev misses with a knee strike.
Dudayev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Piccio.
Dudayev lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Dudayev landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Dudayev.
Dudayev landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#
Piccio is rocked!
Dudayev misses with an elbow over the top.
Oh Piccio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudayev throws an elbow but misses.
Dudayev misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudayev has Piccio pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Piccio is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Dudayev - that's hurt Piccio badly! Oh, another knee lands and Piccio is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Piccio doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Akhmed Dudayev!
Akhmed Dudayev is the new lightweight champion!
Akhmed Dudayev was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
WCF 1: Ushakov vs Middlefinger
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Shamrock is looking to clinch. #CL#
Shamrock rushes Piccio and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Piccio gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Piccio postures up in Shamrock's guard and throws a big left but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock can't keep his opponent in guard - Piccio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shamrock is staying active underneath Piccio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Piccio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shamrock defending well though.
Shamrock throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Piccio thows a huge punch but Shamrock dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piccio not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES#
Shamrock makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Piccio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shamrock tries to avoid it but Piccio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shamrock to the ground. Shamrock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shamrock shoots for a takedown but Piccio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Piccio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chance Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Shamrock leaves Piccio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shamrock fails with the takedown.
Piccio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Shamrock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Piccio blocks the elbow strike.
#TD#
Shamrock jumps into guard, dragging Piccio to the mat.
Piccio trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shamrock is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Star Studded Beef that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Piccio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shamrock's guard. #T2#
Piccio works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep.
Shamrock takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shamrock is trying to improve his position.
Piccio creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shamrock is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Piccio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shamrock dodges the ground and pound from Piccio.
Shamrock is not content to let Piccio control the position. #T3#
Shamrock takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock is working to avoid the ground and pound but Piccio connects with a decent elbow.
Piccio working the head and body with strikes. #ES#
Shamrock throws Piccio to one side and escapes!
Shamrock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Piccio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shamrock misses with a double jab.
Piccio counters with a body kick.
Shamrock lands with a nice combination. Piccio backs away looking to recover.
Shamrock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Shamrock gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Piccio wants to stand and escape but Shamrock is having none of it. #T4#
Piccio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Piccio keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully.
Shamrock stops Piccio from standing up. #SU#
Shamrock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shamrock lands a jab to the nose.
Shamrock swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Shamrock moves into the clinch.
Shamrock tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chance Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piccio wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chance Shamrock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Piccio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Piccio passes the guard and advances to mount!
Piccio avoids the attempt from Shamrock to control.
Piccio with the ground and pound from mount.
Shamrock is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock taking shots to the head.
Shamrock is bucking up trying to escape but Piccio cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Shamrock is desperately trying to improve his position but Piccio has a good base and remains in mount.
You get the feeling that Shamrock really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Piccio cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T1#
Piccio lands a nice shot to the head.
Piccio lands a big elbow.
Piccio lands a big elbow.
Piccio wants to control the pace but Shamrock is squirming around nicely.
Shamrock squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Piccio avoids the attempt from Shamrock to control.
Shamrock is looking to get to half guard.
Piccio lands with some strikes.
Piccio lands a heavy elbow.
Piccio lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shamrock hang on?#T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Piccio cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock taking shots to the head.
Piccio landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB2#
Piccio has hold of Shamrock's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Shamrock manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shamrock is in a horrible position here. Piccio smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Piccio avoids the attempt from Shamrock to control.
Piccio prevents Shamrock from getting the reversal.
Shamrock squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Piccio raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3#
Shamrock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Piccio lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Piccio lands a nice short elbow.
Shamrock looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep. Piccio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Piccio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Piccio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Piccio is trying to control the action in half guard but Shamrock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Shamrock tries to roll over but Piccio keeps him under control.
Piccio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Piccio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shamrock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Piccio content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Shamrock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Shamrock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Piccio pulls his head out easily.
Piccio is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shamrock!
Piccio landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Piccio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Piccio slips a jab and a cross from Shamrock.
Piccio feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Piccio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Piccio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock throws a nice looking combination but Piccio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shamrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shamrock closes the distance but Piccio moves to the side #TD2#
and Piccio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shamrock won't be happy with that.
Piccio landing a few strikes.
Piccio landing a few strikes.
Piccio lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shamrock down.
Shamrock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shamrock tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piccio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shamrock keeps working.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Check out the look on Piccio's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Piccio prevents Shamrock from escaping the position.
Shamrock trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Piccio working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Piccio landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Piccio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shamrock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Piccio cracks Shamrock with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Piccio's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shamrock takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2#
Piccio lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shamrock down.
Piccio scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shamrock is working to avoid the ground and pound but Piccio connects with a decent elbow.
Piccio trying to control the position but Shamrock is working away.
Piccio is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Shamrock wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Piccio lands a decent elbow from side control.
Shamrock takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Check out the look on Piccio's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shamrock takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shamrock is not content to let Piccio control the position.
Shamrock taking a bit of punishment here - Piccio scoring with strikes.
Shamrock is working to avoid the ground and pound but Piccio connects with a decent elbow.
Piccio is working Shamrock over with some ground and pound from side control.
Piccio lands some shots froms side control.
Piccio is looking to take a break and control but Shamrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Piccio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Piccio in side control lands a decent elbow.
Shamrock taking a bit of punishment here - Piccio scoring with strikes.
Piccio working the ground and pound.
Piccio trying to control the action but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Luciano Piccio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Piccio scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shamrock is trying to buck Piccio off.
Shamrock taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Piccio really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Shamrock moves to clinch but Piccio breaks away #TD2#
and Piccio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Piccio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Piccio is in close to Shamrock's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Shamrock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shamrock has momentary wrist control but Piccio slips an elbow through the middle.
Piccio trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Piccio drops back looking for a leg! Shamrock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shamrock manages to kick Piccio off! Piccio jumps back into Shamrock's guard.
Piccio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1##SUB#
Shamrock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Piccio is pushing down on Shamrock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shamrock is fighting to maintain full guard but Piccio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Piccio wants to take a breather but Shamrock is having none of it. #SUB2#
Piccio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shamrock throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Piccio is keen to just control but Shamrock is a slippery customer.
Shamrock is trying to stand up here but Piccio is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Piccio there.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Piccio is nestled in close to Shamrock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Piccio is keen to just control but Shamrock is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Shamrock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Piccio slips a nice elbow through Shamrock's hands, connecting with Shamrock's forehead.
Shamrock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Piccio scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Piccio connects with a nice short shot to Shamrock's temple. #T3#
Piccio has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shamrock takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Piccio with a couple of short strikes.
Shamrock is looking to improve his position but Piccio isn't that keen on the idea.
Piccio lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Piccio controlling from the full mount.
Shamrock wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Piccio landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Piccio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shamrock is looking to escape.
Piccio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shamrock in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Shamrock swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piccio lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Piccio connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
Piccio landing strikes from the mount and Shamrock is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Piccio dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Shamrock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Shamrock as Piccio shoots in.#CL#
Shamrock pushes Piccio up against the cage in a clinch.
Shamrock prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Piccio is trying to trip Shamrock. He has hold of a leg but Shamrock is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Piccio persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Piccio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Piccio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Piccio from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock wants to stand but Piccio is controlling the position.
Shamrock is controlling Piccio's posture.#T1#
Piccio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Piccio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Piccio stops Shamrock from standing up.
Piccio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shamrock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Piccio from controlling successfully.
Piccio is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shamrock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shamrock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Piccio's head.#T2#
Piccio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shamrock.
Piccio shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense.
Chance Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luciano Piccio.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Piccio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Shamrock.
Piccio throws a counter combo.
Piccio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Piccio prevents the takedown attempt.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3##TD2#
Piccio wants the takedown. Shamrock is fighting it off but Piccio persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shamrock's guard against the cage.
Piccio stands up over Shamrock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Piccio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Piccio from controlling successfully.
Piccio postures up and lands a big shot to Shamrock's brow.
Piccio stands up over Shamrock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Piccio working some strikes from top position.
Piccio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shamrock is keeping the position for now.
Piccio lands a couple of digs.
Piccio lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Piccio is in close to Shamrock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Piccio distracts Shamrock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Piccio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Piccio throwing strikes from guard but Shamrock blocks nicely.
Piccio stands up over Shamrock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Piccio throwing strikes but missing.
Shamrock is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piccio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chance Shamrock.
I think Piccio 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 47:48
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 44:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciano Piccio!
Luciano Piccio is the new lightweight champion!
In defeat, Chance Shamrock stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can't believe I lost to that bum , it might be time to retire'.
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