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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 77
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Odom Hunt clinches up against the cage.
Odom Hunt avoids the elbow strike from Pitt, against the cage.
Pitt is working for takedown but Odom Hunt is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Odom Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Odom Hunt throws a hook but Pitt avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Pitt coming out on top.
Pitt throws a hook to the side of Odom Hunt's head but Odom Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Odom Hunt stuns Pitt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pitt misses with a left hand
and Odom Hunt counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Cesar Pitt has been cut.
Odom Hunt tests Pitt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Odom Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pitt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pitt throws out a loose jab but Odom Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Odom Hunt.
Pitt walks into a straight right hand from Odom Hunt.
Cesar Pitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Odom Hunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pitt misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Odom Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pitt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Odom Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pitt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Odom Hunt lands a jab.
Pitt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Odom Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Odom Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Pitt slips the punch.#T1#
Pitt misses the jab.
Odom Hunt misses with a straight left.
Pitt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD2#
Odom Hunt lands a big head kick that sends Pitt tumbling to the mat! Odom Hunt takes a step backwards and waves Pitt back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Pitt is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Odom Hunt knocks Pitt out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arthur Odom Hunt! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 54
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Pitt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rocha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pitt thinking.
Pitt misses with a lunging right hand
and Rocha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pitt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pitt connects with a right hand. Rocha shakes it off.
Pitt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Pitt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pitt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pitt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rocha. Rocha obviously looking to wear him down.
Pitt throws a lazy uppercut
and Rocha counters with a nice uppercut.
Pitt misses with a hook
and Rocha counters with a low kick, right behind Pitt 's knee.
Pitt thuds his right hand into Rocha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rocha takes a swing at Pitt's ribcage but misses.
Pitt misses with a straight left.
Pitt misses with a straight left.
Rocha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pitt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocha manages to avoid it.
Pitt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Pitt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pitt.
Rocha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rocha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Cesar Pitt has been cut.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Rocha.
Pitt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rocha misses with a body shot.
Rocha checks a low kick from Pitt.
Pitt misses with a straight right.
Rocha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pitt on the side of the head.
Rocha dives in for a single leg takedown but Pitt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rocha lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pitt.
Pitt misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Rocha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocha.
Rocha takes one on the button.
Rocha avoids the body shot from Pitt.
Pitt throws a shot from downtown. Rocha moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Pitt misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitt drops his hands momentarily and Rocha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rocha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pitt's head backwards.#T2#
Pitt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rocha misses with a two punch combination.
Rocha throws a right hand that Pitt ducks under and follows up with a left that Pitt also avoids with ease.
Rocha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pitt lands with an uppercut that bounces Rocha off the cage and back into range.
Cesar Pitt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pitt jabs at Rocha's body.
Pitt lands an overhand right.
Pitt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitt lands a jab to the head.
Pitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pitt throws out a counter right but Rocha avoids it with no problem.
Pitt throws out a loose jab but Rocha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rocha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pitt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pitt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pitt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocha.
Pitt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rocha throws a head kick but Pitt moves out of range.
Pitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocha moves away.
Rocha scores with the left hand. Pitt knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Jab, jab by Rocha - just one landing.
Pitt misses with a straight left.
Rocha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pitt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Pitt misses.
Pitt thuds his right hand into Rocha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rocha slips a jab from Pitt.
It looked like Rocha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab from Rocha.
Pitt walks into a jab.#ROC#Pitt is rocked!
Pitt looks to throw the jab but Rocha is out of range.
Rocha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pitt just manages to avoid it.
Pitt is still on wobbly legs! Can Rocha finish him?
Rocha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pitt is fending him off so far but Rocha persists. Nope, Pitt circles away and we're back to standing.
Pitt throws a lazy uppercut
and Rocha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rocha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pitt to score with a decent uppercut.
Pitt seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitt connects with the punch.
Rocha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pitt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lewis Rocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocha avoids the body shot from Pitt.
Rocha tried to counter with a leg kick but Pitt avoided it.
Pitt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocha dives in and grabs Pitt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pitt pushes down on Rocha's head and hops out.
Pitt throws a looping overhand right but Rocha ducks down to avoid it.
Rocha checks a low kick from Pitt.#T4#
A lazy left from Rocha finds it's target.#CUT#That has opened up Cesar Pitt's cut even more.
Rocha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitt.
Rocha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pitt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pitt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pitt misses with a hook to the body
and Rocha counters with a straight right hand.
Rocha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pitt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rocha counters with a big right hand! Oh Pitt is in trouble here! Rocha follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Rocha!
Lewis Rocha thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cesar Pitt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fábio Araújo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Araújo instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Araújo drags the fight down to the ground.
Pitt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Araújo seems keen to control Pitt's posture.
Pitt wants to control from the top but Araújo keeps moving.
Araújo is pulling down on Pitt's head to control his posture.
Araújo wants to sweep here but Pitt controlling him for the moment.
Pitt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Araújo pulls Pitt in close to prevent any damage.
Pitt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araújo is adopting a defensive guard.
Pitt wants to pass the guard but Araújo is keeping the position.#T1#
Araújo seems keen to control Pitt's posture.
Pitt trying to control but Araújo is working from the bottom.
Araújo managing to control the position.
Araújo wants to sweep here but Pitt controlling him for the moment.
Araújo is adopting a defensive guard.
Araújo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pitt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Araújo is pulling down on Pitt's head. It's preventing any offense from Pitt, at least for the moment.
Araújo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pitt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araújo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araújo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pitt is one step ahead there. #T3#
Araújo pulls Pitt in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Araújo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Araújo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Araújo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Araújo controlling the position.
Pitt won't allow Araújo to sweep him here.
Pitt is fighting to break Araújo's control of his arms but Araújo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Araújo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Araújo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Araújo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Araújo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pitt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pitt (0) vs (2) Araújo#T5#
Araújo is stalling in the full guard.
Araújo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araújo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pitt is trying to keep Araújo in close.
Araújo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Araújo.
More stalling from Araújo.#T6#
Araújo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Araújo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Araújo with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T7#
Araújo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pitt is trying to keep Araújo in close.
#SUB#
Pitt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Araújo content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Araújo advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Araújo seems content to control.
Araújo is looking to advance position but Pitt won't allow it.
Araújo is controlling the pace.
#T9#
Araújo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pitt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Araújo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Araújo is continuing to stall.
Pitt is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pitt is looking to improve his position.
Araújo is controlling the pace.
Araújo tries to pass to full mount but Pitt defends it.
Araújo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Araújo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pitt (0) vs (5) Araújo
Pitt is desperately trying to improve his position but Araújo has a good base and remains in mount.
Araújo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Araújo is looking to work his way around to Pitt's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Araújo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Araújo is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araújo looking to control and managing it successfully.
The adventures of Araújo the control monster continue. Boring.
Pitt stops Araújo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Araújo controlling from mount. #T13#
Pitt wants to control but Araújo is having none of it.
Araújo controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Pitt is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Araújo has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pitt (0) vs (8) Araújo
I would not like to be Pitt right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Araújo wins on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Fábio Araújo 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Ruiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitt.
Pitt unleashes a big counter combination but Ruiz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pitt throws a big shot that misses.
As Pitt backs away, Ruiz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ruiz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ruiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pitt lands with a nice body kick.
Ruiz tries to clinch up but Pitt circles away and keeps his distance.
Ruiz tries to clinch up.
Danga de danga de dang - Pitt scores with a four punch combination!
Cesar Pitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiz slips a jab and a cross from Pitt.
Ruiz thinks about countering with a head kick.
Pitt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruiz counters with a nice body kick.
Ruiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruiz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pitt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ruiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Pitt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruiz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ruiz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pitt tries to clinch but Ruiz moves out of range.
Pitt throws a combination that misses
and Ruiz counters with a one-two to the body.
Pitt misses with an uppercut.
Ruiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pitt.
Ruiz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pitt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Pitt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pitt working aggressively here.
Pitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruiz backwards.
Ruiz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruiz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pitt.
Ruiz wants to break free but Pitt has control.
Pitt misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Pitt lands with a short shot to the head.
Pitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Pitt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Pitt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A right-left combo lands from Pitt.
Pitt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pitt throws a nice looking combination but Ruiz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ruiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pitt.
Ruiz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pitt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruiz momentarily.
Ruiz is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Pitt just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Ruiz has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cesar Pitt!
After winning the bout, Cesar Pitt 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:
SSKT All The King's Men
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Pitt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Costa scores with a sloppy right hand. Pitt should have avoided that one.
Costa digs a good body shot into Pitt's ribs.
Pitt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A combination from Pitt does no damage.
Pitt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costa misses the jab.
Costa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pitt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pitt swinging wildly here.
Costa punishes Pitt's body with a nice straight punch.
Costa cracks Pitt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pitt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitt throws a series of punches but Costa moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Costa.#CL2#
Costa closes the distance and pushes Pitt back into the ropes.
I was talking to Pitt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Pitt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Costa's brow.
Costa tries to break free but Pitt pushes him back against the ropes.
Costa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Costa lands with a light punch inside.
Costa prevents a body shot from Pitt.
Good body shot from Pitt.
#T1#
Costa prevents a body shot from Pitt.
Pitt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitt controls his hands.
Pitt throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pitt as Costa tries to tie him up. #BC#
Pitt manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Costa drives through and clinches with Pitt against the ropes.
#BC2#
Costa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Costa slips a jab and a cross from Pitt.
Costa swinging wildly here.
Costa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pitt misses with a body shot.
Costa throws out a counter right but Pitt avoids it with no problem.
Costa missing with a left hand there. Pitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Costa throws a jab but it's blocked by Pitt.
Costa scores with the left hand. Pitt knows he should have avoided that one.
Pitt throws an off balance right hand
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
Pitt throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Costa to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costa throws out a counter right but Pitt avoids it with no problem.
Costa throws an overhand right that lands on Pitt's shoulder, as Pitt tries to avoid the shot.
Pitt misses with a combination
and Costa counters with a nice uppercut.
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Costa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Costa.
Costa lands with a cross.
Pitt wants to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Costa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pitt misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Costa connects with a single shot there.
Costa loads up on a big right hand but Pitt slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Costa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoto Costa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Costa digs a good hook to Pitt's body.
Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
Pitt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pitt misses with a right hand
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
Pitt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pitt scores with a leg kick.
Costa keeps the fight on the outside.
Pitt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pitt misses with a two punch combination.
Costa's corner calls for a 1-2. Costa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pitt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
Pitt misses with a few strikes there.
Costa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A combination from Pitt does no damage.
Costa lands the left hand.#CL2#
Pitt tries to keep at a distance but Costa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Costa pushes Pitt back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cesar Pitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Costa trying to control the position but instead, Pitt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Costa into the ropes.
Costa lands a hook that snaps the head of Pitt backwards.
Pitt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Costa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Costa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pitt up against the ropes.
Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Costa digs a right hand underneath Pitt's ribcage. Pitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Costa is working Pitt over against the ropes.
Good body shot from Costa.
Pitt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Costa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Costa blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Costa.
Costa digs a right hand underneath Pitt's ribcage. Pitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Costa breaks from the clinch.
Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pitt.
Kyoto Costa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pitt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Pitt misses with a combination
and Costa counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Costa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pitt on the side of the head.
Costa loads up on a big right hand but Pitt slips the punch.
Costa slips under a jab from Pitt.
Pitt throws a combination that misses
letting Costa counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoto Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pitt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Costa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pitt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pitt swings for the body but Costa moves out of range.
#CL#
Pitt has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Costa.
Costa is leaning against Pitt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Costa pushes Pitt back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Costa pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pitt throws a head punch that misses.
Pitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Costa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pitt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pitt as Costa tries to tie him up.
Costa lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Costa as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Costa.
Pitt throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pitt fails to land.
Nice body punch from Costa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Costa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Costa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Costa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pitt throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
Pitt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.
A right handed body shot lands from Costa.
Pitt throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
Pitt tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Pitt back against the ropes.
Costa tries to throw a body punch but Pitt avoids it by throwing Costa back against the ropes.
Costa cracks Pitt with a nice body shot.
Pitt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Costa.
Costa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pitt as Costa tries to tie him up.
Costa lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Costa.
Costa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pitt takes a shot to the head.
Costa holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Costa.
Good body shot from Costa.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Costa is trying to stall.
Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
Costa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Costa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pitt.
Costa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pitt or not.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoto Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costa 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoto Costa! |
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Event:
SSKT XIII
Date: Feb 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Pitt misses with a hook
and Dathren counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Cesar Pitt has been cut.
Dathren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Dathren.
Pitt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pitt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Pitt does it's job there.
A big right from Pitt misses.
Cesar Pitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dathren moves away.
Nice defenses there by Dathren.
Dathren throws a leg kick but Pitt moved away.
Pitt misses with a hook
and Dathren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dathren lands with a cross.
Pitt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pitt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitt looks to land a left hand but Dathren moved out of range nicely.
Dathren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pitt misses with a hook to the body
and Dathren counters with a straight right hand.
Pitt misses with an uppercut
#KD2#
and Dathren counters with a nice uppercut that drops Pitt onto his backside! Pitt bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.#CUT2#Cesar Pitt's cut is getting worse.
Dathren on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Pitt throws an off balance right hand
and Dathren counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Pitt is rocked!
Pitt leaves his chin hanging out and Dathren seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Pitt crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Serul Dathren!
An out of breath Serul Dathren 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:
SSKT X
Date: Jan 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Free lands a leg kick that knocks Pitt off balance momentarily.
Free looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pitt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Free.
Pitt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pitt misses the jab.
Pitt misses with a hook. Free ducked under it nicely.
Pitt throws out a loose jab but Free uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Pitt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pitt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pitt missing with a left hand there. Free was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Pitt finds it's way through Free's defenses.
Free scores with a jab. Pitt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pitt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Pitt as he connects with a hook.
Pitt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pitt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#It looks like Cesar Pitt has been cut.
Pitt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Free backs up against the ropes.
A punch combination from Pitt misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Free.
Free feints and then cracks Pitt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pitt down.
Free throws a body punch but Pitt moves out of range.
Free moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Free throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Pitt misses with a body punch
and Free counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Free swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Free moves away.
Free throws a half hearted mid kick.
Free lands a right hook to the body.
Free throws a jab when Pitt was well out of range.
Pitt tests Free's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like MewChoo Free has been cut.
Pitt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Free scores with a spinning back kick!
Free lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pitt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Free.
Pitt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pitt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Pitt throws out a powerful jab.
Pitt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Free swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Free gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Free swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Free cracks Pitt with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Free.
Free swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pitt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pitt takes a swing at Free's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Free.
Cesar Pitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Pitt does it's job there.
Pitt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Free throws a solid leg kick but Pitt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Free.
Pitt digs a good body shot into Free's ribs.
Pitt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pitt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A swing and a miss from Pitt.
Pitt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Free on the side of the head.#ROC#Free is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pitt lands a jab to Free's midsection.
A jab from Pitt finds it's way through Free's defenses.
Free is still on wobbly legs! Can Pitt finish him?
Pitt connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Free's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Free - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Cesar Pitt!
Cesar Pitt thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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