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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#
A slow jab from Sarinnen misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Sarinnen.
Fish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarinnen.
Sarinnen throws a body punch but Fish moves out of range.
Fish swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fish takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fish cracks Sarinnen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Sarinnen there.
Fish moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sarinnen. #SUB#
Sarinnen swings around for an armbar but Fish sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sarinnen's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fish looking to pass the guard.
Fish is still trying to improve position.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sarinnen is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Fish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Fish is keeping the position.
Sarinnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fish trying to keep a closed guard but Sarinnen is proving a slippery customer.
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fish working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sarinnen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Fish is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sarinnen rolls with it to try and escape but Fish cranks on the arm and Sarinnen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Fish!
Big Fish is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Big Fish 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 - 54
Date: Sep 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Fish throws an overhand right that lands on Shihsaidov's shoulder, as Shihsaidov tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Shihsaidov clinches with his opponent.
Shihsaidov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shihsaidov misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov blocking some punches.
Shihsaidov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fish is trying to pull guard but Shihsaidov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fish blocks an uppercut.
Fish definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fish works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fish tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish lands an uppercut.
Fish fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fish misses with some punches.
Fish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shihsaidov's elbow. #BC2#
Shihsaidov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Shihsaidov clinches up with Fish and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Shihsaidov stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fish creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shihsaidov lands a body shot.
Shihsaidov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fish seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shihsaidov can turn it around.
Shihsaidov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fish doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Fish fails to land.
Fish is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shihsaidov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Fish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shihsaidov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shihsaidov tries a body shot but Fish blocks it.
A body shot lands from Shihsaidov.
Fish cracks Shihsaidov with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Fish fails to land.
Shihsaidov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shihsaidov lands a shot to the body.
Fish lands a right hand.
Shihsaidov blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Shihsaidov.
#TD#
Fish manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Shihsaidov wants to stand and escape but instead Fish has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish wants to control from the top but Shihsaidov keeps moving.
Shihsaidov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fish. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fish preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Fish wants to control from the top but Shihsaidov keeps moving.
Fish advances position into side control!
Fish wants to control but Shihsaidov is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shihsaidov wants to control but Fish postures up.#SUB#
Fish wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shihsaidov, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Fish tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Shihsaidov is trying to control Fish's posture but Fish avoids it.
Fish trying to control the action but Shihsaidov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fish is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shihsaidov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fish is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shihsaidov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Fish dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Shihsaidov scores with a body shot.
Shihsaidov misses with a hook to the body
and Fish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shihsaidov's corner calls for a 1-2. Shihsaidov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tamryn Shihsaidov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Shihsaidov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fish tries a body shot but Shihsaidov blocks it.
Fish lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shihsaidov backwards.
Fish blocks a body shot from Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shihsaidov tries to throw a body punch but Fish avoids it by throwing Shihsaidov back against the cage.
Fish misses with a punch to the body.
Fish digs a right hand underneath Shihsaidov's ribcage. Shihsaidov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Fish.
Fish blocks a body shot from Shihsaidov.
Fish being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Fish lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shihsaidov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fish lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fish misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shihsaidov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fish.
Fish can't find room to land a body shot as Shihsaidov controls the action.
Fish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fish as Shihsaidov tries to tie him up. #TD#
Fish gets control of Shihsaidov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fish will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Fish working for a triangle but Shihsaidov defends it easily.
#SUB#
Shihsaidov looking to improve position, pressing down on Fish's thigh with his hand. Fish seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Shihsaidov paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Shihsaidov's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Fish picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Big Fish!
Our winner, Big Fish, 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 - 52
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1#
McCurtney misses with a double jab.
Fish looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCurtney is fending him off so far but Fish persists. Nope, McCurtney circles away and we're back to standing.
McCurtney lands with a good body shot.
Some wild striking there from McCurtney.
McCurtney tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCurtney throws a nice looking combination but Fish bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCurtney misses with a hook. Fish ducked under it nicely.
McCurtney swings for the body but Fish moves out of range.
McCurtney scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCurtney misses with a two punch combination.
McCurtney finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fish pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McCurtney back to the cage. Fish follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Bernard McCurtney has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish dodges the punch combination from McCurtney.
#T1#
McCurtney throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Fish rushes McCurtney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCurtney is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maybe McCurtney would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
McCurtney trying to control the position but instead, Fish has worked for underhooks and has pushed McCurtney into the cage.
Fish lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fish tries to pull guard but McCurtney won't allow it.
Fish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCurtney tries to circle away but Fish has him pinned against the cage.
Fish lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCurtney backwards.
McCurtney has had enough of the clinch but Fish keeps him there for the moment.
McCurtney looking to stall.
Fish lands a shoulder strike.
Fish can't find room to land a body shot as McCurtney controls the action.
Fish misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
McCurtney slowing the pace effectively.
McCurtney misses with a body punch.
McCurtney wants to get back to striking at distance but Fish won't allow it.
Fish lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCurtney is trying to maintain a safe position but Fish gets an underhook and turns McCurtney into the cage.#TD2#
Fish drags the fight down to the ground.
McCurtney postures up.
McCurtney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fish on the ground.#SU#
McCurtney decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McCurtney throws a poor cross that misses
and Fish counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish checks a leg kick.
McCurtney scores with a three punch combo!
Bernard McCurtney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fish misses with a wild combination.
Fish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fish shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCurtney defends it nicely.
Bernard McCurtney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Fish.#T3#
McCurtney throws a jab when Fish was well out of range.
McCurtney will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCurtney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCurtney throws a series of punches but Fish moves out of range.
Fish tries to clinch up.
Fish throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCurtney on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as McCurtney lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fish doesn't seem phased though.
Fish scores with a shot to the body.
McCurtney throws a shot to the body.
McCurtney misses with a double jab
and Fish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCurtney moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCurtney slips under a jab from Fish.
A low kick lands for McCurtney.
McCurtney misses with a kick to the body
and Fish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bernard McCurtney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCurtney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCurtney throws a hook but Fish blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fish! But no joy.#CL2#
Fish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fish lands a hook that snaps the head of McCurtney backwards.
McCurtney taking a breather.
McCurtney stalling in the clinch but Fish improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fish.
McCurtney wants to break free but Fish has control.
Fish throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fish misses with a punch to the body.
Fish pushes McCurtney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fish tries to throw a body punch but McCurtney avoids it by throwing Fish back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Big Fish will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bernard McCurtney's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fish takes a swing at McCurtney's ribcage but misses.
McCurtney lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCurtney.
Jab from McCurtney.
Fish dodges the punch combination from McCurtney.
Fish throws a body punch but McCurtney moves out of range.
McCurtney seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McCurtney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fish.
McCurtney throws a series of punches but Fish moves out of range.
A jab lands there for McCurtney.
McCurtney looks to land a combination but Fish avoids it well.
Fish swings for the body but McCurtney moves out of range.
#TD2#
McCurtney gets caught flat footed, as Fish shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCurtney pulls Fish in close to prevent any damage.
McCurtney looking to control.
#T1#
Fish stands and throws McCurtney's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Fish wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCurtney, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fish controls the position.#SUB2#
Fish is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. McCurtney looks calm but he's in trouble here. Fish gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. McCurtney is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Fish lets go of the hold and McCurtney can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Fish!
Big Fish seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
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#
Fish throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki misses with a straight right.
Yamasaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fish throws out the jab.
Yamasaki works the jab nicely.
Fish tries to clinch
letting Yamasaki counter with a right hand.
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.
Yamasaki wants to clinch up but Fish keeps it at a distance.
Fish connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fish counter with a right hand.
Yamasaki misses the jab.
Fish wants to counter the offense by Yamasaki and move into the clinch position.
Fish misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yamasaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Yamasaki misses with a hook. Fish ducked under it nicely.
Fish bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yamasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fish.
Yamasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fish displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamasaki throws out the jab.
Yamasaki swings for the body but Fish moves out of range.
Yamasaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Fish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Yamasaki is rocked!
Yamasaki gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Fish gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Fish!
An out of breath Big Fish 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 - 38
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Fish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rank closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Big Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Rank 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fish keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rank drops his hands momentarily and Fish takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot lands for Fish.
Fish connects with a right hand. Rank shakes it off.
Fish lands a really nice looking cross but Rank seems unphased.
#ROC#Rank is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ftank Rank has been cut.
Rank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fish stuns Rank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fish stuns Rank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fish lands a nice looking body shot.
Fish looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Fish.#T1#
Fish works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rank takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fish lands a head shot.
Rank is still on wobbly legs! Can Fish finish him?
Rank takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fish lands with a good body shot.
Rank seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Fish lands a big uppercut and Rank crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rank looks OK. Fish waves Rank back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Fish! Rank is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Fish!
Big Fish thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
FCL - 32
Date: May 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Walker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fish on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walker punishes Fish's body with a nice straight punch.
Fish looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Walker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brady Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Fish throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Walker was covering up waiting for the punch and Fish finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Walker wants to stand but Fish is controlling the position.
Fish passes Walker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Fish is working for a kimura but Walker is defending it quite comfortably.
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!#SUB2#
Fish seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Fish has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Walker defend it? Fish steps over the head and cranks it - Walker is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Fish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Fish!
Big Fish decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SUF 9: Whelan vs Muller
Date: Nov 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Fish has his takedown stuffed
and Sutherland counters with an outside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fish.
Fish changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sutherland tries to avoid it but Fish manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sutherland to the ground. Sutherland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Fish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sutherland cracks Fish with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fish fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sutherland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fishs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fish with a poor takedown
and Sutherland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Fish is rocked!
Fish gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Sutherland gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Fish is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laddy Sutherland!
Laddy Sutherland tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Nuno closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nuno lands in his opponent's guard.
Nuno sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Fish working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nuno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fish is tightening it up a little... Nuno has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nuno reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nuno taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Big Fish! |
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