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Event:
FCL 74 - Kowalczyk vs Islay
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Boxeri throws a lazy right hand but Pike sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pike misses the target.
Boxeri lands a nice shot that snaps Pike's head back.
Boxeri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boxeri works the jab nicely.
Pike throws a big shot that misses.
Pike moves out of range of the strikes.
Pike throws a body shot but no joy.
Pike is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boxeri lands a nice looking body shot.
Pike slips under a jab from Boxeri.
Boxeri misses with a body punch
and Pike counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boxeri thinking.
Boxeri scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pike throws a push kick but Boxeri slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and Boxeri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pike staying out of range there.#T1#
Pike displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxeri throws out the jab.
Boxeri takes a swing at Pike's ribcage but misses.
Boxeri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boxeri misses with a hook. Pike ducked under it nicely.
Pike swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boxeri misses with a hook
and Pike counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boxeri wants to clinch up but Pike keeps it at a distance.
Pike swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Pike.
Pike jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Pike tries to keep at a distance but Boxeri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pike lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boxeri.
Pike blocks an uppercut.
Boxeri working aggressively here.
Boxeri misses with a punch on the inside.
Pike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pike lands a good knee to the midsection. Boxeri won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Boxeri swings wildly with an uppercut but Pike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pike throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boxeri blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Pike pulls Boxeri into guard.
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!#SUB#
Pike is looking for a triangle but Boxeri pushes his legs off easily.
Pike being controlled here, momentarily.
Boxeri tries to stand but Pike is controlling from the bottom.
Boxeri told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Boxeri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pike wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB#
Pike looking for subs off his back but Boxeri has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boxeri is taking a breather. Pike says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pike is staying active underneath Boxeri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pike tries to get to full guard but Boxeri has control of the leg. #SUB#
Pike looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Boxeri 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.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like Boxeri is going to stand back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pike ducks under a wild hook from Boxeri.
Boxeri throws a sloppy head kick and Pike moves out of range easily.
Pike drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boxeri throws a good cross that connects.
Pike definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boxeri misses with a body shot.
Pike throws a big counter combination but Boxeri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pike ducks under a wild hook from Boxeri.
Boxeri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Christopher Pike has been cut.
Boxeri throws out a loose jab but Pike uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Pike on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Pike.
Pike moves away from the strike by Boxeri.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Boxeri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Pike's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boxeri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pike.
Boxeri lands a nice shot to the body.
Boxeri misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Pike counter with a right hand.
Boxeri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pike's hands.
Boxeri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pike.
Boxeri lands with a shot to the body.
Boxeri misses with an uppercut. Pike saw that one coming.
Boxeri misses with a head kick.
Boxeri takes a swing at Pike's ribcage but misses.
Boxeri lands with a cross.
Boxeri throws a lazy right hand but Pike sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Pike counters with a quick kick to the body but Boxeri blocks it.
Pate Boxeri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Pike connects with a single shot there.
Pike takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Pike lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Pate Boxeri has been cut.
A slow jab from Boxeri misses its intended target.
Pike half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boxeri ducks under a wild hook from Pike.
Boxeri throws a body punch but Pike moves out of range.
Pike lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pike walks into a left hand.
Boxeri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pike closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pike uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxeri.
Pike was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boxeri throws a good cross that connects.
Boxeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pike moves away.#T2#
Boxeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pike sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pike looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boxeri wants to clinch up but Pike keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxeri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pike cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boxeri fails to land with a series of punches.
Boxeri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boxeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pike moves away.
The fighters circling - Boxeri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxeri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pike feints and then cracks Boxeri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boxeri down.
Pike scores with a nice strike.
Pike staying out of range there.
Pike thinks about countering with a body kick.
Boxeri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Boxeri is looking to clinch but Pike is avoiding it.
Boxeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pike moves away.
Pike takes one to the chin there.
Pike staying out of range there.
Boxeri tries to clinch
and Pike makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Boxeri really felt that one!
Pike connects with a body shot that sends Boxeri's belly button to the back.
Pike uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxeri.
Boxeri misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Pike misses its target.
Boxeri misses the jab.
Pike was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pike scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pike throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Boxeri connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4#
Boxeri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pike throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boxeri.
Pike takes a swing at Boxeri's ribcage but misses.
Boxeri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boxeri misses with a hook
and Pike counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boxeri misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boxeri lands a really nice looking cross but Pike seems unphased.
Boxeri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pike.
Boxeri blocks a head kick by Pike.
Boxeri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pike misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxeri.
Pike thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boxeri! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pate Boxeri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Boxeri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pike.#CL2#
Boxeri has closed the distance and engaged Pike in a clinch.
Pike jumps guard but Boxeri stands there with Pike around his waist. Pike gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxeri.
Boxeri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pike's elbow.
Pike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pike lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boxeri backwards. #BC#
Pike pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boxeri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pike delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxeri lands a jab-cross combination.
Boxeri digs a good hook to Pike's body.
Pike looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Pike misses.
Boxeri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pate Boxeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxeri throws a jab but it's blocked by Pike. #T1#
Boxeri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boxeri loads up on a big right hand but Pike slips the punch.
Boxeri lands a right hook to the body.
Boxeri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pike avoids the head kick by Boxeri.
Boxeri throws a jab but it's blocked by Pike.
Pike fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boxeri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boxeri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boxeri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pike.
Boxeri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Boxeri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pike counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boxeri tries to clinch up but Pike circles away and keeps his distance.
Pike is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boxeri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pike momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxeri throws a hook to the side of Pike's head but Pike sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pike was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Boxeri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boxeri.
Boxeri 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.
Pike takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Pike. #CL#
Pike clinches up with Boxeri and pushes him back against the cage.
Boxeri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Pike ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pike no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Boxeri gets to his feet - Pike follows without any prompting.
Boxeri throws a sloppy head kick and Pike moves out of range easily.
Pike lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Boxeri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Pike moves into the clinch.
Pike fails to pull guard.
Pike misses with a knee to the head.
Boxeri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boxeri.
Still in the clinch, Boxeri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boxeri scores with a shot to the side of Pike's head.
Boxeri misses with the head strike.
Boxeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Pike.
Boxeri taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Boxeri scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pike fails to land.
Pike tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Pike.
Pike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pike throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxeri. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxeri working aggressively here.
Boxeri misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Boxeri - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Pike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boxeri loads up on a big right hand but Pike slips the punch.
Pike thinks about countering with a head kick.
Boxeri lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Boxeri does it's job there.
Pike takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pike walks into a straight right hand from Boxeri.
Pike misses with a hook
and Boxeri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pike takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pike staying out of range there.
Boxeri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Boxeri really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Boxeri throws a sloppy head kick and Pike moves out of range easily.
Boxeri misses with a body punch
and Pike finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Boxeri misses with an uppercut. Pike saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Pike.
Boxeri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pike sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pike tried to counter with a leg kick but Boxeri avoided it.
Pike uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boxeri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike lands a jab to the nose.
Boxeri misses with a hook to the body
and Pike counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boxeri swings for the body but Pike moves out of range.
Boxeri throws a poor cross that misses
and Pike counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boxeri is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Boxeri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pike throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boxeri tries to bum rush Pike with a series of wild strikes but Pike uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pike scores with a jab to the head.
Pike throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boxeri will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pike up against the cage.
Boxeri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boxeri is trying to maintain a safe position but Pike gets an underhook and turns Boxeri into the cage.
Boxeri lands with a short shot to the head.
Boxeri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pate Boxeri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Pike breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Pike throws the left hand but Boxeri avoids the punch easily.
Boxeri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pike counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boxeri cracks Pike with an open hand slap.
A left lands for Boxeri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxeri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pike counters with a nice uppercut.
Pike throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boxeri throws out a loose jab but Pike uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy left from Pike finds it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Boxeri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boxeri.
Boxeri swings widly with a right hand
and Pike counters with a straight right hand.
Boxeri moves out of range as Pike strikes.#T3##CL2#
Boxeri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxeri.
Pike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Boxeri.
Boxeri has a couple of punches blocked by Pike.
Boxeri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxeri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pike.
Pike stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boxeri avoiding damage as Pike throws knees to the body.
Boxeri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pike.
Boxeri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pike backwards.
Boxeri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxeri misses with a punch on the inside.
Pike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boxeri. #T4#
Boxeri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pike throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boxeri misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pike tries to pull guard but Boxeri forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boxeri gets through Pike's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boxeri can't find room to land a body shot as Pike controls the action.
Boxeri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boxeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Pike.
Pike working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pike jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boxeri walks away with a smile on his face. Pike gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boxeri avoids the body shot from Pike.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boxeri!
Boxeri looks to land a left hand but Pike moved out of range nicely.
Pike connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boxeri's hands.
Boxeri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Pate Boxeri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Pike walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christopher Pike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boxeri swings widly with a right hand
and Pike counters with a solid body kick.
Boxeri swings for the body but Pike moves out of range.
Pike on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pike steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boxeri.
Pike takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pike misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxeri.
Pike blocks a head kick by Boxeri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike takes a swing at Boxeri's ribcage but misses.
Boxeri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pike looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Boxeri lands a body shot.
Boxeri misses the jab.
Pike bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boxeri misses with a hook. Pike ducked under it nicely.
Pike looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boxeri throws out a loose jab but Pike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxeri misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Pike.
As Boxeri looks to move away, Pike throws a big counter combo but Boxeri just gets out of the way.
Pike slips a jab from Boxeri.
Boxeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pike moves away.#T2#
Pike has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boxeri finds it's way round the side to connect with Pike's head.
Pike uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxeri.
Boxeri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boxeri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boxeri throws an off balance right hand
and Boxeri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pike swings for the body but Boxeri moves out of range.
Boxeri throws out a counter right but Pike avoids it with no problem.
Boxeri cracks Pike with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxeri throws a hook to the side of Pike's head but Pike sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boxeri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pike takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boxeri moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Boxeri throws a lazy right hand but Pike sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Pike tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pike swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Pike backs off Boxeri throws a huge counter combo but Pike manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Boxeri misses.
Some wild striking there from Pike.
A head kick by Pike misses
and Pike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boxeri scores with a decent looking hook.
Pike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boxeri swings for the body but Pike moves out of range.
Pike swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boxeri lands the left hand.
Boxeri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pike's head.#T4#
Pike misses with a body shot
and Boxeri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pike thinking.
Pike takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boxeri lands with a straight right. Pike didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxeri throws a poor cross that misses
and Pike cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Pike.
Pike delivers a nice body kick.
Boxeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pike moves away.
Boxeri throws a hook to the side of Pike's head but Pike sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boxeri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pike manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pike throwing a counter right hand but Boxeri manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Boxeri.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pate Boxeri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boxeri has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Boxeri!
Pate Boxeri is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Pate Boxeri 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:
FCL 72 - Pike vs Sarinnen
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Sarinnen misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Sarinnen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sarinnen lands in his opponent's guard.
Sarinnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pike swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarinnen keeps trying to improve his position.
Sarinnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sarinnen trying to control but Pike is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike controls Sarinnen momentarily but Sarinnen frees himself.
Pike looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Pike keeping full guard, as Sarinnen tries to pass.
Sarinnen wants to control from the top but Pike keeps moving.
Sarinnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Pike is retaining full guard.
Pike might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sarinnen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pike is trying to control the position but Sarinnen postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pike pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pike definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Christopher Pike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sarinnen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sarinnen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Sarinnen lands with a right hand.
Pike connects with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Sarinnen.
Samuel Sarinnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarinnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Pike is just out of range.
Sarinnen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pike swivels and escapes.
Pike fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sarinnen just manages to avoid it.
Pike scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarinnen looks to throw the jab but Pike is out of range.
Sarinnen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pike ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sarinnen misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD#
and Pike counters with a nice right hand that sends Sarinnen toppling to the canvas! Sarinnen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pike finish him?!#ROC#Sarinnen is rocked!
Pike steps in with a hook that catches Sarinnen right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Pike follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Sarinnen looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Pike!
Christopher Pike retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Christopher Pike 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:
FCL 68 - Beltran vs Elofsson
Date: Dec 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Pike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fish.
Fish throws a body shot but no joy.
Fish takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pike fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fish was well out of range. Poor timing from Pike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fish. Pike does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Pike releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab from Pike.
Fish throws a shot from downtown. Pike moves away and avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pike.
Pike looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fish takes a swing at Pike's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pike throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fish shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fish takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Fish.
Fish misses with an uppercut.
Pike throws out a powerful jab.
Fish defending well as Pike loads up on a big left hand.
Pike lands a leg kick that knocks Fish off balance momentarily.
Pike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Pike.
Pike takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pike is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fish.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fish crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pike - the referee stops the clock and Fish gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pike. Fish manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fish throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pike's waist but Pike gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fish off to one side.
Fish throws a looping overhand right but Pike ducks down to avoid it.
Pike tries a quick counter leg kick but Fish is wise to it.
Pike throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Christopher Pike has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pike moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Pike moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fish keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pike.
Pike throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christopher Pike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fish was well out of range. Poor timing from Pike.
Fish avoids a kick to the body.
Christopher Pike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fish scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pike doesn't seem bothered though.
Pike cracks a nice hook into Fish's ribs.
Fish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pike.
Fish is looking to wear down Pike with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pike lands with a nice body punch.
Pike staying out of range there.
Pike throws a body punch but Fish moves out of range.
Pike turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pike goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3#
Fish misses with a straight left.
Pike throws a body shot but no joy.
Pike turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pike scores with a head kick.
Fish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pike sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fish lands with a nice body punch.
Fish throws a right hand that Pike ducks under and follows up with a left that Pike also avoids with ease.
Fish throws the left hand but Pike avoids the punch easily.
Pike takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pike looks for the body kick but Fish saw that one coming.
Pike thows a body kick. Fish tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pike lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fish will feel that in the morning.#T4#
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!
Fish pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pike shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Fish misses the target.
Pike throws a push kick but Fish slaps the foot to one side.
Pike lands a lovely overhand right.
Fish connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pike slips a jab from Fish.
Fish cracks Pike with a good jab.
Fish avoids a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pike.
The fighters circling - Pike throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pike misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Pike dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Pike's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pike scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Pike. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pike.
Pike goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fish is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fish swings for the body but Pike moves out of range.
#TD#
Fish shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pike gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully.
Pike can't keep his opponent in guard - Fish advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Fish tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pike knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Fish 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.
Pike is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Fish is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pike sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pike keeps working.
Pike wants to get back to full guard.
Fish controlling the pace.
Pike is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pike wants to control but Fish is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Fish is keen to just control but Pike is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pike moves away.
Pike slips a jab from Fish.
Pike misses with a body kick.
Pike lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pike.
Pike connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pike.
Fish catches Pike with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pike has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pike throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fish sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fish misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Fish.
Fish looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pike is looking to land body kicks.
Fish swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Fish misses with a hook. Pike ducked under it nicely.
Fish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fish shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pike as he avoids it easily.
Fish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fish takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pike throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pike misses the shot to the body.
Fish appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pike takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Fish - just one landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fish scores with a hook.
Pike connects with the punch.
Pike throws a jab when Fish was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christopher Pike will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Christopher Pike's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Pike swings widly with a right hand
and Fish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fish shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pike as he jumps to the side.
Pike appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pike keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fish.
Pike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fish blocks a head kick by Pike.
Christopher Pike seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fish scores with a hook.
Fish takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pike throws a lazy body kick
and Fish counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike lands with a nice body kick.
Pike throws a sloppy head kick and Fish moves out of range easily.
Pike scoring well with a low kick there.
Pike misses with a straight left. #T1#
Fish throws a shot to the body.
Pike scores with a punch to the head.
Fish on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fish swings for the body but Pike moves out of range.
Pike shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pike keeps Fish at a distance using the push kick.
Fish will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pike connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fish momentarily.
Fish slips a straight right by Pike.
Pike keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pike throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pike's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fish under the eye.#T2#
Fish moves out of range of the body kick.
Pike moves forwards but Fish connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pike looks to land a body kick but Fish moved away.
Fish scores with a jab to the body.
Pike looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pike with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pike throws the kick towards the body but Fish avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Fish misses the target.
Pike throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pike.
Pike displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fish throws out the jab.
Pike dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from Pike.#T3#
Pike blocks a jab.
Pike takes a swing at Fish's ribcage but misses.
Fish throwing a counter right hand but Pike manages to avoid it.
Pike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fish.
Jab by Fish.
Fish scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fish moves out of range of the body kick from Pike.
Fish throws a looping overhand right but Pike ducks down to avoid it.
Pike replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fish blocks it well.
Fish sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pike throws a big shot that misses.
Fish swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pike counters with a leg kick.
Fish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pike keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fish.
Despite the aggression on Pike's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Fish swings for the body but Pike moves out of range.
Pike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fish was well out of range. Poor timing from Pike.
Pike ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Fish misses with a straight right.
Fish staying out of range there.
Pike throws a front kick that sends Fish stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fish just misses with a punch to the body.
Fish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pike doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pike throws a right hand that misses
and Fish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Fish misses.
It seemed like Pike was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fish is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Pike really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Pike's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Pike throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fish's head.
A jab from Fish misses.
Pike throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fish counters with a stiff right hand.
Fish takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pike lands a nice hook to Fish's body. Fish takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fish misses the shot to the body.
Fish tries to clinch up.#TD#
Fish shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pike controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Fish trying to control from half guard but Pike is working away.
Fish is really struggling to control Pike but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fish stops Pike from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Fish is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pike gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pike is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fish wants to control from the top but Pike keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pike pulls Fish in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fish tests Pike's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fish takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pike throws a sloppy head kick and Fish moves out of range easily. #T3#
Fish just misses with a punch to the body.
Pike takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fish scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pike doesn't seem bothered though.
Pike slips under a jab.
Pike looks to land a body kick but Fish moved away.
Pike scores with a shot to the body.
Pike with a hook.
Fish bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pike's head.
Pike bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fish's head.#CL#
Pike tries to keep at a distance but Fish has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Fish scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Pike tries to land knees in the clinch but Fish avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fish jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pike walks away with a smile on his face. Fish gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pike looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donk. Fish catches Pike right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Fish looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pike is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Fish drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pike manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fish has Pike in his guard.#REVB#
Pike is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Big Fish will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Christopher Pike's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.#R5#
Fish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christopher Pike is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pike dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pike lands with a right hand.
Pike throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pike throws a big shot that misses.
Pike tries to move into range but Fish moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pike throws a nice looking combination but Fish bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike misses with a hook
and Pike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pike scores with a kick to the body.
Pike connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fish moves out of range of the body kick from Pike.
#T1#
Pike thows a body kick. Fish tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fish. Pike does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Fish.
Pike bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Fish shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pike napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pike keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fish taking a breather here.
Big Fish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pike tries to buck Fish off but Fish is having none of it.
Pike is trying to escape the position but Fish is controlling the position. #SUB#
Fish tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fish has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pike prevents Fish from improving position.
Fish is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
The strikes coming from Fish are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Fish swings around for an armbar but Pike sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fish's guard.
Pike tries to free his leg and advance position but Fish is retaining full guard.
Pike wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving. #SUB#
Fish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pike gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pike is pushing down on Fish's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fish is fighting to maintain full guard but Pike has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Pike is taking a breather. Fish says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Big Fish overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Fish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fish works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pike slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fish is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Pike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pike 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Pike!
Christopher Pike is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Christopher Pike thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
FCL - 63
Date: Nov 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Conrad looks to land a combination but Pike avoids it well.
Conrad throws a right hand that Pike ducks under and follows up with a left that Pike also avoids with ease.
Conrad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Conrad moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Conrad throws a right hand that Pike ducks under and follows up with a left that Pike also avoids with ease.
Conrad shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pike eats them both and turns towards Conrad to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Conrad wants to clinch up but Pike keeps it at a distance.
Pike slips a jab and a cross from Conrad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conrad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pike counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've been told by Pike's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pike tests Conrad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Conrad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pike lands a jab.
Conrad closes the distance and clinches up with Pike, looking for a takedown. Conrad pushes Pike against the cage but Pike circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pike lands a body shot.
Conrad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pike lands a right hook to the body.
Pike stuns Conrad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Conrad looks winded!#T1#
Pike throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Conrad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot lands for Pike.
Conrad misses with a combination
and Pike counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ibrahim Conrad has been cut.
Pike wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pike scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pike is looking to wear down Conrad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pike. Conrad shrugs it off though.
A good leg kick by Pike.
Pike lands with a kick to the temple. Conrad shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#Conrad is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Pike.
Pike with the inside leg kick.
Pike lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Conrad at a distance.
Conrad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pike connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Conrad scrambles back to his feet.
Conrad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Conrad is still on wobbly legs! Can Pike finish him?#KD#
Pike drops Conrad with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Conrad looks back up at him and smiles so Pike waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Conrad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pike counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Conrad is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Christopher Pike!
Christopher Pike decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
FCL - 57
Date: Oct 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Pike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarinnen.
#TD2#
Sarinnen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pike looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Sarinnen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pike, who protects the arm well.
Pike can't do much from the bottom here.
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pike keeps working.
Pike regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pike works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sarinnen advances to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Sarinnen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pike defend it? Sarinnen steps over the head and cranks it - Pike is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sarinnen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Sarinnen!
Samuel Sarinnen is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Samuel Sarinnen 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:
FCL - 53
Date: Sep 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Pike with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pike pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pike takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pike throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pike misses with the combination.
Yamasaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yamasaki digs a good body shot into Pike's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki lands with a nice combination. Pike backs away looking to recover.
Yamasaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pike.
Yamasaki misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Pike scores with a kick to the body.
Pike misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Pike misses.
Yamasaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Christopher Pike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pike misses the shot to the body.
Christopher Pike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Yamasaki catches Pike right on the button with a cross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yamasaki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yamasaki cracks Pike with an open hand slap.
A head kick misses from Pike.
Yamasaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yamasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamasaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pike to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Pike misses with a body kick.
Yamasaki slips a jab from Pike.
Yamasaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pike.#ROC#Yamasaki is rocked!
Yamasaki looks up at the clock. Bad move! Pike lands a right hand from hell, dropping Yamasaki. Pike pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Pike!
Christopher Pike retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Christopher Pike, 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:
FCL - 47
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Pike throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fish moves to clinch but Pike breaks away
and Pike makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fish really felt that one!
A swing and a miss from Fish.
Fish with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fish fails with the takedown
and Pike connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pike manages to avoid it.
Pike throws a jab when Fish was well out of range.#T1#
Fish slips under a jab from Pike.
The crowd cheers as Pike lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fish doesn't seem phased though.
Fish moves out of range as Pike strikes.#TD2#
Fish shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fish seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pike does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Fish is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pike sees it coming and defends easily.
Fish is taking a breather. Pike says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Fish is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pike is looking to improve his position but Fish isn't that keen on the idea.
Pike is working hard here to advance position.
Fish controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pike is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Fish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pike is looking to escape.
Pike is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Fish with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fish wants to control the pace but Pike is squirming around nicely. #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.
Fish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pike manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pike wants to control but Fish is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pike controlling the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Fish dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pike scores with a spinning back kick!
An inside leg kick from Pike misses.
Pike throws a lazy uppercut
and Fish counters with a nice uppercut.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Pike is just out of range.
Pike looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've been told by Pike's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fish blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike moves out of range as Fish strikes.
Fish scores with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pike. #T1#
Pike throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pike throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pike throws a head kick that misses.
Fish loads up on a big right hand but Pike slips the punch.
Fish lands a slapping body shot.
Fish scores with a hook.
Fish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pike with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pike connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Fish tries to clinch but Pike moves away
and Pike counters with a nice uppercut.
Christopher Pike is winning the standup battle so far.
Pike delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fish takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pike swinging wildly here.
Fish misses with a right hand
and Pike cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fish cracks Pike with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Christopher Pike has been cut.
Fish misses with an uppercut. Pike saw that one coming.#T3#
Pike throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Christopher Pike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pike darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fish with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pike counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Fish is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Pike finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fish is still on wobbly legs! Can Pike finish him?
Pike scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pike steps in with a hook that catches Fish right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Pike follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Fish looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Pike!
Christopher Pike retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Christopher Pike 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:
FCL - 43
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Pike dodges the punch combination from McCurtney.
Pike is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
Pike rushes McCurtney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pike throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Pike.
Pike works on McCurtney's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Pike.
Nice body punch from McCurtney - that landed with a thud.
McCurtney working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McCurtney fails to land.
Pike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pike lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike landing knees to the body.
Pike definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Pike has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McCurtney uses from the top position.
McCurtney wants to get up but he can't break Pike's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McCurtney postures up.
McCurtney trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pike's guard.#T1##SUB#
Pike looking for a guillotine here but McCurtney defends easily.
McCurtney wants to stand but Pike is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pike trying to keep a closed guard but McCurtney is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Pike working for submissions but it's allowed McCurtney to get to half guard.
McCurtney tries to stand but can't do so whilst Pike controls his leg. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pike trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Pike looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pike manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pike not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Pike has his foot on McCurtney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCurtney works his way back into a safe position though.
Pike trying to control the position.
McCurtney trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pike's guard.#T3##SUB#
Pike has his foot on McCurtney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCurtney works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Pike had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCurtney defends it easily.#SUB#
Pike pushes a forearm under McCurtney's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McCurtney is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christopher Pike!
Christopher Pike retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Christopher Pike 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:
FCL - 38
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Shihsaidov tries to bum rush Pike with a series of wild strikes but Pike uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pike lands a high kick!
#CUT#It looks like Tamryn Shihsaidov has been cut.
Shihsaidov misses with a body shot.
Pike is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov looks to land a right hand but Pike moved out of range.
It looked like Pike wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shihsaidov misses with a looping right.
Shihsaidov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pike lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pike definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shihsaidov lands a jab to Pike's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Pike.
Shihsaidov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pike scores with a leg kick.
Shihsaidov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pike displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shihsaidov throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pike takes one on the button.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Shihsaidov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pike lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Shihsaidov is rocked!
Pike lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Shihsaidov up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Pike from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Shihsaidov's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christopher Pike!
Christopher Pike retains his bantamweight title!
Christopher Pike thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
FCL - 32
Date: May 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Pike throws a front kick aimed at Yamasaki's knee but Yamasaki avoids it well.
We've been hearing reports that Yamasaki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pike lands with a right hand.
Yamasaki misses with a hook to the body
and Pike counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pike misses with a hook
and Yamasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Yamasaki coming out on top.
Pike turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pike looks to land a right hand but Yamasaki moved out of range.
Yamasaki throwing a counter right hand but Pike manages to avoid it.
Pike staying out of range there.
Yamasaki lands with a hook. Pike tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yamasaki connects with a body shot.
Yamasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamasaki takes a swing at Pike's ribcage but misses.
Yamasaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pike counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamasaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yamasaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pike circles away.
Yamasaki misses with a hook
and Pike counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Yamasaki is rocked!
Pike tries to move into range but Yamasaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Yamasaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yamasaki misses with a body shot.
Pike lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Yamasaki head around and knocks him out cold! Pike hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christopher Pike!
Christopher Pike is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Christopher Pike thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
FCL - 29
Date: May 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Walker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pike.
Pike looks for the body kick but Walker saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Walker misses its target.
Walker connects with a looping right hand.
Pike throws out a loose jab but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker wants to clinch.
Walker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Pike was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker misses with the combination.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pike paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pike moves away from the strike by Walker.
Pike looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Walker looks to land a left hand but Pike moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker throws the left hand but Pike avoids the punch easily.
Brady Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pike looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker tries to clinch up but Pike circles away and keeps his distance.
Walker misses the jab.
Pike misses with a looping left.#T1#
Pike uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walker.
Walker misses with a lunging right hand
and Pike finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pike walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Walker misses.
Pike on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pike on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walker drops his hands momentarily and Pike takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Brady Walker has been cut.
Walker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#Walker is rocked!
Walker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Walker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Pike lands a beautiful left hook that drops Walker. Walker tries to recover but Pike is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Walker lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Pike!
An out of breath Christopher Pike 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:
SPFT #14
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Pike rushes Musashi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Musashi prevents a body shot from Pike.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Pike.
Pike misses with some punches.
Pike misses with the head strike.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pike lands an uppercut.
Pike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Pike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Pike scores with a nice short uppercut.
Musashi misses with some punches.
Pike blocks an uppercut.
Pike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pike has a couple of punches blocked by Musashi.
Musashi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pike crunches a lovely knee into Musashi's ribcage.
A short body shot lands from Pike as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pike creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pike pushes Musashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Musashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Musashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pike lands a left hand that snaps the head of Musashi backwards. #T1#
Pike lands a left hand that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Pike connects with a knee to the head.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Pike lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pike lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Musashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Musashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pike with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pike lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pike lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Pike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Pike working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pike. #ROC#Musashi is rocked!
Pike lands a right hand.
Musashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Pike finish him?
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pike lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Pike lands a big knee to the head and Musashi goes down! Pike pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Pike!
A very excited looking Christopher Pike rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SPFT #11
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Pike lands a jab to the head.
Frometa misses with a looping right.
Frometa takes one on the button.
Pike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pike digs a good body shot into Frometa's ribs.#CL2#
Pike moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Frometa.
A short body shot lands from Pike as the two fighters clinch.
Frometa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Pike.
Pike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frometa lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frometa has a couple of punches blocked by Pike.
Pike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pike lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frometa backwards.
Pike cracks Frometa with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Pike.
Frometa is trying to force a seperation but Pike has the dominant position.
Frometa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pike landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T1#
Frometa blocking some punches.
Pike tries to work over Frometa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pike landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Frometa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Pike.
Frometa pushes Pike back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frometa wants to get back to striking at distance but Pike won't allow it.
Pike tries a body shot but Frometa blocks it.
Frometa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pike backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frometa.
Frometa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pike keeps control of Frometa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frometa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pike tries to work over Frometa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frometa has had enough of the clinch but Pike keeps him there for the moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Pike.
Frometa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frometa.
Pike throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Pike using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pike.
Frometa throws a punch but it's blocked by Pike.
Pike lands with a light punch inside.
Pike swings wildly with an uppercut but Frometa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pike swings wildly with an uppercut but Frometa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Pike.
Frometa takes a shot to the head.
Pike lands with a short shot to the head.
Pike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pike misses with the head strike.
Frometa swings wildly with an uppercut but Pike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pike tries to throw a body punch but Frometa avoids it by throwing Pike back against the cage.
Frometa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pikes head.
Frometa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pike lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Frometa lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Pike.
Pike gets through Frometa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frometa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Frometa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pike unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short left from Pike.
Pike looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pike has a couple of punches blocked by Frometa.
Pike works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Pike fails to land.
Frometa working hard to break the clinch.
Pike misses with some punches.
Frometa is looking to break free of the clinch but Pike has double underhooks.
Pike tries a body shot but Frometa blocks it.
Frometa misses with a punch on the inside.
Pike misses with a punch on the inside.
Pike throws a punch but it's blocked by Frometa. #T4#
Pike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pike pushes Frometa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frometa.
Pike throws a head punch that misses.
Pike lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pike misses with some punches.
Frometa blocks a body shot from Pike.
Pike takes a shot to the head.
Pike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Pike.
Frometa working aggressively here.
Frometa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frometa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pike digs a right hand underneath Frometa's ribcage. Frometa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pike lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frometa backwards.
Frometa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pike working aggressively here.
Pike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Pike dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pike jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frometa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frometa manages to avoid it.
Pike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frometa swings for the body but Pike moves out of range.
Frometa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frometa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pike counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pike throws a shot from downtown. Frometa moves away and avoids it.
Pike throws a body punch but Frometa moves out of range.
Frometa misses with a right hand
and Pike counters with a right hand to the body.
Frometa slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frometa.
Pike moves away from the strike by Frometa.
Frometa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pike has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pike throws a right and a left that Frometa avoids nicely.
Pike defending well as Frometa loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Pike there.
Pike is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Frometa rather than just go for the knockout.
Frometa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frometa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pike rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frometa counters with a right hand to the body.
Christopher Pike seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pike throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frometa defending well as Pike loads up on a big left hand.
Frometa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pike slips under a jab.
Pike scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pike defending well as Frometa loads up on a big left hand.
Frometa walks into a left hand.
Addiel Frometa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frometa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frometa with a hook.
Pike takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pike tries to clinch but Frometa moves out of range.
A slow jab from Frometa misses its intended target. #T2#
Pike avoids the body shot from Frometa.
Frometa throws a shot from downtown. Pike moves away and avoids it.
Frometa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frometa looks to score with a jab to the body but Pike is just out of range.
Pike misses with a few strikes there.
Frometa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pike throws a jab when Frometa was well out of range.
Frometa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pike was well out of range. Poor timing from Frometa.
It seemed like Pike was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pike cracks Frometa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pike uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frometa misses with a lunging right hand
and Pike counters with a left to the body.
Frometa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pike throws a nice looking combination but Frometa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frometa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pike was well out of range. Poor timing from Frometa.
Pike throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frometa. #T3#
Pike throws a body shot but no joy.
Frometa swings for the body but Pike moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pike. Frometa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frometa swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Pike to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Pike.
Pike scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frometa doesn't seem bothered though.
Frometa throws a big shot that misses.
Frometa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frometa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pike smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pike misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frometa.
A counter left hand to the body from Frometa misses its target.
Frometa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pike feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frometas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pike fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Frometa with a jab.
Frometa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pike counters with a stiff right hand.
Pike lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frometa at a distance.
Frometa scores with a punch to the head.
Pike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frometa.
Frometa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pike's hands.
Frometa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Frometa misses with an uppercut. Pike saw that one coming.
Frometa throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Pike moves into the clinch successfully.
Pike tries to throw a body punch but Frometa avoids it by throwing Pike back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frometa scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pike.
A short body shot lands from Pike as the two fighters clinch.
Frometa lands with a left to the head.
Frometa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Pike showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Pike lands with a hook. Frometa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Addiel Frometa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frometa takes a swing at Pike's ribcage but misses.
Frometa jabs at Pike's body.
Frometa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pike.
Pike scores with a decent looking hook.
Pike comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pike swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frometa misses with a wild body shot.
Pike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pike uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frometa.
Pike punishes Frometa's body with a nice straight punch.
Frometa swings for the body but Pike moves out of range.
Pike catches Frometa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Frometa throws a jab but it's blocked by Pike.
Frometa takes a swing at Pike's ribcage but misses.
Pike is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frometa. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Frometa. Pike does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pike! But no joy.
Frometa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pike moves away.
Frometa lands a body shot.
Pike lands a lovely overhand right.
Pike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pike moves out of range of the strikes.
Pike punishes Frometa's body with a nice straight punch.
Frometa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frometa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frometa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pike throws a right hand that misses
and Frometa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frometa misses with an uppercut.
Pike lands a nice shot that snaps Frometa's head back.
Frometa walks into a stiff left hand from Pike.#ROC2#Frometa is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frometa loses concentration momentarily and Pike pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Frometa crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Pike finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christopher Pike!
Christopher Pike 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:
SPFT #10
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Salvatierra lands with an overhand left.
Good standup being displayed there by Pike as he connects with a hook.
Salvatierra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pike.
Pike scores with a jab to the body.
Pike throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salvatierra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Salvatierra throws a right and a left that Pike avoids nicely.
Salvatierra swings for the body but Pike moves out of range.
Pike lands a jab to the nose.
Pike connects with a body shot that sends Salvatierra's belly button to the back.
Pike lands a glancing blow to the side of Salvatierra's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvatierra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salvatierra misses with a jab to the body
and Pike counters with a huge left! Salvatierra is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pike isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Salvatierra from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pike!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Pike!
Christopher Pike bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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