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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 14
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Pitstain throws a nice looking combination but Shipley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shipley throws a good cross that connects.
Pitstain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shipley counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Pitstain tries to keep at a distance but Shipley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shipley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shipley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shipley pushes Pitstain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Shipley on the inside.
Shipley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shipley is working Pitstain over against the cage.
Shipley lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Shipley on the inside.
Shipley lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shipley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Shipley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shipley misses with a body punch.
Shipley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A hook to the body from Shipley.
Shipley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Shipley as the two fighters clinch.
Pitstain is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Shipley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shipley lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shipley. #ROC2#Pitstain is rocked!
Shipley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oh Pitstain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shipley lands a nice shot to the body.
Shipley creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Pitstain with a big uppercut! Pitstain tries to clinch up but Shipley pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Pitstain to the mat! Pitstain covers up and Shipley unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alfred Shipley!
After winning the bout, Alfred Shipley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Rodney Pitstain had this to say: 'You can't hang and bang with everyone, but I did my best tonight. Screw the haters, I love you all, though.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 108
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Ruiz closes the distance and pushes Pitstain back into the cage.
Ruiz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruiz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pitstain.
Ruiz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pitstain.
#BC2#
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pitstain tries to bum rush Ruiz with a series of wild strikes but Ruiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pitstain throws a right and a left that Ruiz avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Ruiz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pitstain throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruiz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pitstain misses with a double jab.
Pitstain throws out a leg kick but Ruiz moves out of range and Pitstain only half commits.
Ruiz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pitstain is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pitstain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruiz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pitstain feints a jab promting Ruiz to slip. Pitstain then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ruiz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitstain misses with a series of wild punches.
Pitstain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ruiz counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Pitstain misses with the body kick
and Ruiz counters with a head kick.
Ruiz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pitstain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Jordan Ruiz has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Pitstain. Those never looked like landing.
Pitstain staying out of range there.
Pitstain misses with a double jab
and Ruiz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pitstain's knee momentarily.
Ruiz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pitstain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pitstain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruiz counters with an outside leg kick.
Pitstain is breathing heavily.
Pitstain looks to land a combination but Ruiz avoids it well.
Pitstain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pitstain.
Ruiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitstain.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitstain throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruiz counters with an outside leg kick.
Pitstain tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruiz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ruiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitstain throws a head kick that misses
and Ruiz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pitstain thows a leg kick but Ruiz checks it
and Ruiz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Ruiz closes the distance and pushes Pitstain back into the cage.
Ruiz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pitstain's face.
Ruiz tries a knee to the head but Pitstain blocks it.
Ruiz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ruiz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Ruiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Ruiz pushes Pitstain up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Ruiz looking to throw knees to the head but Pitstain is blocking nicely.
Ruiz lands a shot to the body.
Ruiz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pitstain blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Ruiz breaks from the clinch.
Pitstain shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ruiz eats them both and turns towards Pitstain to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ruiz throws a sloppy head kick and Pitstain moves out of range easily.
Pitstain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruiz.
Pitstain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruiz counters with a thumping low kick.
Ruiz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitstain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pitstain throws a low kick but Ruiz avoids it.
Pitstain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Ruiz darts in and clinches Pitstain up against the cage.
Pitstain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ruiz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruiz lands a knee to the head.
Ruiz tries to land knees in the clinch but Pitstain avoids the damage to the body.
Ruiz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ruiz.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruiz.
#BC2#
Ruiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitstain throws a head kick but Ruiz moves out of range.
Ruiz throws a big counter head kick but Pitstain avoids it with no problem.
Ruiz cracks Pitstain with a good jab.
Pitstain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruiz circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Ruiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Ruiz's cut.
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.#R2#
Ruiz connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruiz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pitstain.
Pitstain swings widly with a right hand
and Ruiz counters with a nice body shot.
Rodney Pitstain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pitstain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruiz throws a counter combo.
We've been told by Pitstain's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ruiz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pitstain throws a leg kick
and Ruiz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pitstain's knee momentarily.
Pitstain misses with a body kick.
Ruiz counters with a body kick.
Pitstain throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Ruiz closes the distance and pushes Pitstain back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ruiz breaks the clinch.
Ruiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pitstain misses with a body kick.
Pitstain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ruiz lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Ruiz has closed the distance and engaged Pitstain in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Pitstain takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC2#
Ruiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz connects with a body shot that sends Pitstain's belly button to the back.
Ruiz punishes Pitstain's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruiz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pitstain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pitstain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pitstain misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ruiz to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Pitstain misses
and Ruiz counters with an outside leg kick.
Pitstain takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Ruiz clinches.
Ruiz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pitstain's elbow. #BC2#
Ruiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitstain thows a leg kick but Ruiz checks it
and Ruiz counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Ruiz closes the distance and clinches.
Jordan Ruiz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ruiz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ruiz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pitstain is defending well for now.
Ruiz missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Ruiz breaks the clinch.
Pitstain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Pitstain misses.
Ruiz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Ruiz clinches up with Pitstain and pushes him back against the cage.
Ruiz tries to land knees in the clinch but Pitstain avoids the damage to the body.
Ruiz connects with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Ruiz breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Pitstain throws a series of punches but Ruiz avoids them all with ease.
As Pitstain backs off Ruiz throws a huge counter combo but Pitstain manages to avoid it all.
Pitstain throws a sloppy body shot
and Ruiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Ruiz looks to move away, Pitstain throws a big counter combo but Ruiz just gets out of the way.
Pitstain throws a right hand that misses
and Ruiz counters with a low kick, right behind Pitstain 's knee.
Pitstain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Ruiz closes the distance and clinches.
Ruiz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Ruiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitstain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ruiz feints and then cracks Pitstain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pitstain down.
Pitstain lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Ruiz moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
Ruiz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruiz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pitstain's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruiz lands a knee to the body.
Ruiz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruiz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pitstain in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ruiz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Ruiz.
A frustrated look appears on Pitstain's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Ruiz forces Pitstain back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Ruiz breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Ruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jordan Ruiz's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pitstain throws a leg kick
and Ruiz counters with a good low kick that Pitstain was not able to check.
Pitstain misses with a few strikes there.
Ruiz moves out of range as Pitstain throws a body kick.
Ruiz with the inside leg kick.
Pitstain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruiz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Ruiz moves into the clinch.
Ruiz works on Pitstain's body with a couple of short punches.
Ruiz lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ruiz manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Ruiz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Ruiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pitstain throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Ruiz counter with a right hand. #T1#
A low kick from Pitstain misses
and Ruiz counters with a nice leg kick.
Ruiz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL2#
Ruiz clinches up against the cage.
Ruiz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pitstain or not.
Ruiz landing knees to the head.
Ruiz tries to land a knee to the head but Pitstain blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Ruiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruiz with a nice calf kick.
Pitstain misses the shot to the body.
Pitstain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Ruiz forces Pitstain back against the cage and clinches.#T2##BC2#
Ruiz breaks from the clinch.
Pitstain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Ruiz connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruiz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jordan Ruiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pitstain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ruiz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ruiz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pitstain misses with a head kick.
Ruiz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pitstain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ruiz avoids the head kick by Pitstain.
Ruiz throws a nice head kick!
Pitstain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3##CL2#
Ruiz instigates a clinch.
Pitstain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruiz has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Ruiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruiz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pitstain misses with a hook
and Ruiz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pitstain throws a series of punches but Ruiz moves out of range.
Rodney Pitstain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruiz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ruiz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ruiz dodges the punch combination from Pitstain.
Ruiz tries a quick counter leg kick but Pitstain is wise to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruiz. #T4#
Pitstain looks to land a combination but Ruiz avoids it well.
Jordan Ruiz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pitstain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruiz counters with a leg kick.
Pitstain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Ruiz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Ruiz breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Ruiz clinches up against the cage.
Pitstain is trying to break free.
Ruiz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pitstain's efforts to push away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Ruiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruiz 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Ruiz!
The defeated Rodney Pitstain had this to say: 'You can't hang and bang with everyone, but I did my best tonight. Screw the haters, I love you all, though.'. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 11
Date: Sep 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Pitstain tried to score with a low kick but Piekny checks it.
Pitstain throws a head kick but Piekny moves out of range.
Pitstain misses with a few strikes there.
Pitstain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Piekny moves out of range of the leg kick from Pitstain.
Piekny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some wild striking there from Pitstain.
Pitstain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Piekny.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Piekny 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.#CL2#
Piekny takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Piekny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Pitstain. #CL2#
Piekny instigates a clinch.
Pitstain has had enough of the clinch but Piekny keeps him there for the moment.
Piekny leaning against his opponent.
#T1#
Pitstain is trying to force a seperation but Piekny has the dominant position.
Pitstain tries to circle away but Piekny has him pinned against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Piekny.
Pitstain is trying to break free.
Pitstain managing to block the knees to the body from Piekny.
Piekny wants to take the fight to the mat but Pitstain manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Piekny avoiding damage.
Pitstain is trying to break the clinch but Piekny is controlling him.
Piekny keeps control of Pitstain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#BC#
Pitstain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Piekny looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pitstain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pitstain throws the kick towards the body but Piekny avoids it.
Pitstain looks to score with a jab to the body but Piekny is just out of range.
A combination from Pitstain does no damage.
No joy there for Pitstain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pitstain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rodney Pitstain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Piekny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Piekny closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pitstain did well to prevent Piekny getting side control.
Piekny with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pitstain tries to kick Piekny off but Piekny keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Still in half guard, Piekny seems content to control.
Pitstain wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Piekny 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.
Piekny is just content to waste time from the top position. Pitstain takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Piekny prevents Pitstain from getting back to his feet.
Piekny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitstain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Piekny passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pitstain is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Piekny has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Piekny moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitstain prevents Piekny from moving into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pitstain is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Piekny is controlling him well.
Piekny controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Pitstain dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Piekny takes the fight into the clinch.
Pitstain tries to circle away but Piekny has him pinned against the cage.
Pitstain being controlled against the cage.
Piekny tries to pull guard but Pitstain forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitstain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Piekny holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Piekny is pushing Pitstain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Piekny receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T1#
Piekny is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pitstain is defending well.#TD2#
Piekny decides to pull guard.
Piekny is adopting a defensive guard.
Pitstain would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pitstain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Piekny is working an open guard so Pitstain takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pitstain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pieknys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Piekny darts in looking for a takedown but Pitstain gets double underhooks and turns Piekny into the cage.
Rodney Pitstain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Piekny.
Pitstain throws a right hand that Piekny ducks under and follows up with a left that Piekny also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Piekny moves into range and clinches up with Pitstain.
Piekny wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Piekny manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pitstain won't allow Piekny to sweep him here.
Pitstain is looking to stand up but Piekny won't let him.
Piekny 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.
Pitstain tries to stand but Piekny is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SU#
Pitstain gets to his feet - Piekny follows without any prompting.
Pitstain has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch combination from Pitstain misses.
Pitstain throws a head kick that misses.
Pitstain misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Piekny counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Piekny stops Pitstain from standing up.
Piekny engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Pitstain wants to stand but Piekny is controlling the position.
Piekny trying to control but Pitstain is working from the bottom.
Piekny engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pitstain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Piekny is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Piekny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Pitstain throws a series of punches but Piekny moves out of range.
Pitstain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pitstain throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Piekny counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piekny slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pitstain wants to get back to his feet but Piekny is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Piekny's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piekny advances to half guard.
Pitstain is trying to stand back up but Piekny is controlling him
Piekny content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pitstain is looking to get back to is feet but Piekny passes into side control.
#T1#
Piekny taking a breather here.
Piekny tries to move to mount but Pitstain blocks the move with his legs.
Pitstain wants to get back to his feet.
Piekny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pitstain keeps working.
Piekny happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Piekny's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Piekny in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Pitstain is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Piekny!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Boris Piekny waved his t-shirt featuring BANZAI NUTRITION's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Rodney Pitstain stepped up to the mic, saying 'You can't hang and bang with everyone, but I did my best tonight. Screw the haters, I love you all, though.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 77
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Pitstain as Mckay shoots in.
Pitstain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pitstain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Mckay shoots in and gets a takedown into Pitstain's guard.
Mckay trying to control but Pitstain is working from the bottom.
Pitstain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##ES#
Pitstain has his feet on Mckay's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've been told by Pitstain's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Mckay shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mckay was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mckay in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Mckay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pitstain has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Pitstain is trying to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Mckay decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pitstain to his feet. #CL2#
Mckay clinches up with Pitstain and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Pitstain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodney Pitstain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitstain misses with the combination.
Mckay fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mckay fails to land the takedown.
Rodney Pitstain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Mckay.#T3##CL2#
Mckay forces Pitstain back against the cage and clinches.
Mckay tries to work over Pitstain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Mckay manages to break the clinch.
Mckay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Pitstain. No joy for Mckay on that attempt.
Pitstain works Mckay's body with a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mckay.
Pitstain pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mckay back to the cage. Pitstain follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pitstain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mckay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pitstain's waist but Pitstain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mckay off to one side. #T4#
Mckay fails with the takedown.
Pitstain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mckay dodges the punch combination from Pitstain.
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!
Mckay avoids the body shot from Pitstain.
Pitstain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Phillip Mckay has been cut.
Pitstain misses with a few strikes there.
Pitstain throws a sloppy head kick and Mckay moves out of range easily.
Mckay shoots in but no luck this time.
Mckay moves out of range of the body kick from Pitstain.
Pitstain misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Mckay looking to score a takedown here. Pitstain is defending well but Mckay drives through and ends up in Pitstain's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Pitstain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phillip Mckay's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Mckay has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Mckay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitstain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mckay can do to turn this around?
Mckay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pitstain.
Pitstain misses the shot to the body.
Mckay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mckay tries to clinch but Pitstain moves out of range.
Mckay shoots in for a double leg but Pitstain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for Pitstain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mckay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pitstain but Pitstain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitstain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pitstain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodney Pitstain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Mckay.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Mckay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mckay fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Mckay looking to score a takedown here. Pitstain is defending well but Mckay drives through and ends up in Pitstain's guard.
Mckay controlling from the top position.
Mckay prevents Pitstain from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Pitstain manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
Pitstain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mckay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pitstain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pitstain throws a right hand that Mckay ducks under and follows up with a left that Mckay also avoids with ease.
Rodney Pitstain is winning the standup battle so far.
Pitstain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mckay scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitstain slaps away a takedown attempt from Mckay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Pitstain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pitstain misses with a low kick as Mckay jumps back.
Mckay dives in for a single leg takedown but Pitstain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pitstain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mckay counters with a right hand to the body.
Pitstain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Mckay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mckay wants to clinch.#T3#
Pitstain blocks the body kick.
Mckay misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Mckay rushes Pitstain and presses him up against the cage.
Pitstain stops a takedown attempt from Mckay.
Pitstain wants to break free but Mckay has control.
Pitstain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mckay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pitstain is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Mckay gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pitstain regains guard.
Pitstain is looking to stand back up but Mckay counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pitstain. #T4##REVR#
Phillip Mckay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mckay stops Pitstain from getting back to his feet.
Mckay slows the pace down in half guard.
Mckay stops Pitstain from getting back to his feet.
Mckay working over Pitstain with some ground and pound. Pitstain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pitstain is trying to stand back up but Mckay is controlling him
Mckay is controlling the pace.
Pitstain wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rodney Pitstain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phillip Mckay's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mckay blocks a low kick nicely.
Pitstain tries to score with a low kick but Mckay moves his leg out of the way.
Mckay takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Mckay moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mckay breaks the clinch.
Pitstain lands with a shot to the body.
Pitstain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mckay.
Pitstain takes a swing at Mckay's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitstain throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mckay slips a jab and a cross from Pitstain.
Rodney Pitstain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mckay shoots for a double leg takedown but Pitstain sprawls well. He's pushed Mckay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pitstain lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitstain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Mckay fails to land the takedown.
Rodney Pitstain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Mckay.
Mckay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitstain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pitstain wants to slow Mckay down by chopping away at his legs.
Pitstain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2#
Mckay throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pitstain was covering up waiting for the punch and Mckay finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mckay wants to control from the top but Pitstain keeps moving.
Mckay prevents Pitstain from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Mckay not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pitstain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mckay trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitstain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mckay stops Pitstain from standing up.
Mckay trying to control but Pitstain is working from the bottom.
Mckay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mckay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Pitstain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pitstain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pitstain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pitstain tries to land a front kick but Mckay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Mckay drives through with a takedown into Pitstain's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rodney Pitstain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU2#
Mckay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pitstain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pitstain.
Pitstain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mckay counters with a nice body shot.
Rodney Pitstain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Mckay drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mckay is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pitstain will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mckay is continuing to stall.
Mckay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pitstain keeps working.
Mckay lands some shots froms side control.
Pitstain wants to get back to his feet.
Phillip Mckay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Mckay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Pitstain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pitstain, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Pitstain!
In his post fight interview, Rodney Pitstain started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 45
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Mckay closes the distance and clinches up with Pitstain, looking for a takedown. Mckay pushes Pitstain against the cage but Pitstain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pitstain's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pitstain duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Phillip Mckay has been cut.
Mckay digs a good hook to Pitstain's body.
Pitstain throws a series of punches but Mckay avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Mckay.
Mckay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Pitstain has knocked Mckay down with a huge combo! Pitstain steps away and waves a wobbly Mckay back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Mckay is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Mckay clinches up with Pitstain and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Mckay pulls guard.
Pitstain preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Pitstain stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pitstain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mckay avoids the head kick by Pitstain.
Pitstain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodney Pitstain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD#
Mckay shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pitstain's guard.
Pitstain pushes Mckay off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rodney Pitstain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitstain jabs Mckay right on the nose. Mckay blinks but takes it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pitstain.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mckay or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitstain, which made it look bad.
Pitstain misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Mckay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pitstain looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mckay keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pitstain is looking to escape.#SU#
Mckay decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mckay is looking to land body kicks.
Pitstain throws a nice looking combination but Mckay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2##CL#
Pitstain gets tackled into the cage by Mckay. Mckay maintains the clinch. #TD#
Mckay tightens his grip and picks Pitstain up, before dumping him to the ground. Pitstain manages to land in guard.
Pitstain is looking to stand back up but Mckay counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pitstain. #REVB#
Mckay is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pitstain blocking the ground and pound.
Pitstain is bucking up trying to escape but Mckay cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mckay throws some wild stikes that Pitstain manages to avoid easily.
Mckay controlling from mount.
Pitstain tries to buck Mckay off but Mckay takes his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Pitstain covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB#
Mckay has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Pitstain is defending well but eventually Mckay manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Pitstain has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Phillip Mckay!
Rodney Pitstain was interviewed post fight and said 'You can't hang and bang with everyone, but I did my best tonight. Screw the haters, I love you all, though.'. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 10
Date: May 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Pitstain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rocha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitstain manages to avoid it.
Rocha throws a sloppy head kick
and Pitstain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pitstain misses with a few strikes there.
Pitstain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pitstain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been informed that Rocha 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.
Pitstain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Lewis Rocha has been cut.
A jab from Rocha misses.
A nice leg kick from Rocha, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pitstain.
Rocha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pitstain throws a head kick but Rocha moves out of range.
Pitstain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pitstain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rocha throws a big shot that misses.
Rocha avoids the body shot from Pitstain.
#T1#
Pitstain throws a combination. Rocha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pitstain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rocha lands a front kick.
We've been told by Pitstain's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pitstain is breathing heavily.
Rocha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rocha scores with a nice right hand.
A nice combination there by Pitstain.
Donk. Rocha catches Pitstain right on the button with a cross.
A low kick lands for Rocha.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rocha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rocha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rocha lands a really nice looking cross but Pitstain seems unphased.
Pitstain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rocha finds it's way round the side to connect with Pitstain's head.
Rocha wobbles Pitstain with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Rocha dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Pitstain to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lewis Rocha!
During a confident post fight interview, Lewis Rocha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Rodney Pitstain stepped up to the mic, saying 'You can't hang and bang with everyone, but I did my best tonight. Screw the haters, I love you all, though.'. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Pitstain throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Piekny takes the fight into the clinch.
Piekny is struggling to control the position.
Piekny jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pitstain walks away with a smile on his face. Piekny gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Piekny has closed the distance and engaged Pitstain in a clinch.
#TD2#
Piekny gets control of Pitstain's arms and successfully pulls guard. Piekny will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitstain wanted to stand there but Piekny had control of the position.
Piekny has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU#
Pitstain gets to his feet. Piekny looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Pitstain misses with a low kick.
Pitstain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitstain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Piekny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pitstain is fending him off so far but Piekny persists. Nope, Pitstain circles away and we're back to standing.
Piekny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pitstain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pitstain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Piekny dives in and scores a takedown into Pitstain's guard.#ES#
Pitstain pushes Piekny off and gets back to his feet.
Pitstain misses with a straight right.
Piekny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Piekny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pitstain.
Pitstain swings for the body but Piekny moves out of range.
#CL2#
Piekny gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitstain wants to break free but Piekny has control.
Piekny tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pitstain smiles and moves away.
Rodney Pitstain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Piekny.
No joy there for Pitstain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Piekny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pitstain blocks a head kick by Piekny.
Rodney Pitstain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pitstain throws a body shot but no joy.
Pitstain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Piekny.
We've been told by Pitstain's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Piekny has Pitstain up against the cage in a clinch.
Piekny fails to pull guard.
Pitstain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Piekny.
#BC2#
Piekny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Pitstain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Piekny darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pitstain is trying to stand back up but Piekny is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Piekny keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Piekny is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pitstain is just riding it out for now. Piekny eventually gives up the hold.
Piekny trying to pass the guard but Pitstain defending well.
Piekny is trying to control the action in half guard but Pitstain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Piekny is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Pitstain is defending against the submission attempts here by Piekny.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boris Piekny will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Piekny avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodney Pitstain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Pitstain gets caught flat footed, as Piekny shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pitstain manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pitstain throws a head kick but Piekny moves out of range.
And Piekny tries to counter it with a takedown but Pitstain pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pitstain tries to bum rush Piekny with a series of wild strikes but Piekny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Piekny avoids the head kick by Pitstain.
#TD2#
Piekny is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pitstain's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piekny looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Piekny wants to control but Pitstain is keeping him busy.
Piekny uses his free foot to push down on Pitstain's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pitstain.
Pitstain is squirming around, avoiding Piekny's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Piekny sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Piekny tries to control but Pitstain wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Pitstain really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Piekny takes Pitstain's back. #SUB2#
Piekny is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Piekny is looking for the choke from the back position but Pitstain is controlling his hands well. #T2##SUB2#
Piekny working for the choke. #SUB2#
Piekny is looking for the choke from the back position but Pitstain is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Piekny is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pitstain is defending well though. Piekny let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Piekny has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Pitstain is in real trouble here. Piekny gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Pitstain is tapping out! Piekny wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boris Piekny!
The defeated Rodney Pitstain had this to say: 'You can't hang and bang with everyone, but I did my best tonight. Screw the haters, I love you all, though.'. |
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Event:
SUPREME 18
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Pitstain gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boran looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Boran gets to his feet. Pitstain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pitstain misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Boran counters with a single leg into guard. Pitstain didn't expect that.
Boran trying to control but Pitstain is working from the bottom. #ES#
Pitstain kicks Boran off and gets to his feet.
Pitstain swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Pitstain misses.
A nice side step and Boran releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pitstain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pitstain is breathing heavily.
Boran goes for a double leg but Pitstain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pitstain continues to drive forward.
Pitstain misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Boran counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Boran seems to be working for a kimura but Pitstain defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boran wants to take a breather but Pitstain is having none of it.
Boran lands strikes from half guard.
Boran is pressing down on Pitstain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pitstain is holding on for now.
Boran passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pitstain!
Pitstain in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Boran trying to control but Pitstain is having none of it.
Pitstain's coaches at Shut Up & Train! have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The referee warns Pitstain that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T2##SUB2#
Boran working for a guillotine from mount but Pitstain is in no mood to give up.
Boran lands a big elbow.
Boran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boran looking to finish Pitstain with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pitstain!
Boran with shots to the head and body - Pitstain looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Boran is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pitstain is surviving well by controlling Boran's body position as best he can.
Boran throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pitstain because Boran loaded up on that one.
Boran trying to control but Pitstain is having none of it. #T3#
Boran has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pitstain's face.
Pitstain taking shots to the head.
Boran misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Boran working Pitstain over with strikes here.
Pitstain is trying to stand up.
Boran pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Boran raining down hammerfists from mount.
Boran has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pitstain's face.
Boran controlling from the full mount.
Boran punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#Pitstain is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boran scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Pitstain is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Boran connects with a bit shot that sees Pitstain covering up! More strikes from Boran and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Boran is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Boran!
In defeat, Rodney Pitstain stepped up to the mic, saying 'You can't hang and bang with everyone, but I did my best tonight. Screw the haters, I love you all, though.'. |
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Event:
SUPREME 12
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Pitstain thows a leg kick but Krinov checks it #TD#
and Krinov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pitstain's guard.#SUB#
Krinov drops back looking for a leg! Pitstain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pitstain manages to kick Krinov off! Krinov jumps back into Pitstain's guard. #SU#
Krinov stands up and waves to Pitstain to follow him.
Pitstain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krinov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Pitstain does it's job there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Krinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitstain, which made it look bad.
As Krinov backs off Pitstain throws a huge counter combo but Krinov manages to avoid it all.
Krinov avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitstain throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Krinov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pitstain looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krinov wants to control from the top but Pitstain keeps moving.
Krinov is in close to Pitstain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've been hearing that Krinov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Krinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krinov distracts Pitstain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krinov trying to control but Pitstain is working from the bottom.
Pitstain is looking to stand up but Krinov isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Krinov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Krinov is standing up over Pitstain. Pitstain looks to escape but Krinov dives into side control.
Krinov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Krinov scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Krinov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Krinov is working to tighten his grip on Pitstain's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pitstain has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Krinov is really squeezing tight and eventually Pitstain passes out! Krinov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alek Krinov!
The defeated Rodney Pitstain had this to say: 'You can't hang and bang with everyone, but I did my best tonight. Screw the haters, I love you all, though.'. |
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Event:
SUPREME 7
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Pitstain 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.
#CUT#It looks like Dario Bin Laden has been cut.
Bin Laden avoids the head kick by Pitstain.
Pitstain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bin Laden moves out of range of the body kick from Pitstain.
Nice shot by Pitstain.
Bin Laden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pitstain lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Bin Laden falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rodney Pitstain!
A relieved looking Rodney Pitstain 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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