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Event:
NextGen 5
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Pierce defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raskmanuv.
Pierce feints the counter takedown.
Pierce fails to land the takedown.
Raskmanuv throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pierce's waist but Pierce gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raskmanuv off to one side. #TD2#
Raskmanuv tries to sprawl but Pierce drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierce wants to take a breather but Raskmanuv is having none of it.
Raskmanuv is doing well to control the position and prevent Pierce from advancing to side control.
Pierce missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Pierce is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Raskmanuv on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Raskmanuv tries to get out of the position.
Pierce throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Pierce keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Raskmanuv is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pierce trying to mount his opponent but Raskmanuv defends it.
Raskmanuv pushes Pierce off looking to stand but Pierce dives back in and keeps control.
Pierce slows the pace down in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pierce lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raskmanuv makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Raskmanuv.
Raskmanuv tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pierce passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2#
Pierce decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Pierce closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pierce lands in his opponent's guard.
Raskmanuv keeping moving, preventing Pierce from controlling successfully. #T3#
Pierce won't allow Raskmanuv to sweep him here.
Pierce throwing strikes but missing.
Raskmanuv controlling the position.
Pierce wants to control from the top but Raskmanuv keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pierce is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pierce trying to control but Raskmanuv is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pierce will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pierce doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Raskmanuv counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ruslam Raskmanuv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Pierce.
Pierce avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pierce being controlled here, momentarily.
Pierce is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raskmanuv preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Pierce dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Raskmanuv changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pierce tries to avoid it but Raskmanuv manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pierce to the ground. Pierce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raskmanuv leaves Pierce with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Raskmanuv half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Pierce pushes Raskmanuv up against the cage in a clinch.
Raskmanuv is trying to break free.
Pierce looking for a takedown.
Raskmanuv has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pierce is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslam Raskmanuv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raskmanuv drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pierce gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Pierce jumps guard and drags Raskmanuv to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Pierce striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Pierce tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raskmanuv has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Raskmanuv got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pierce has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raskmanuv has managed to get both his arms back between Pierce's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raskmanuv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pierce is pulling down on Raskmanuv's head. It's preventing any offense from Raskmanuv, at least for the moment.
Pierce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pierce 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.
Raskmanuv definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pierce working a defensive guard here.
Raskmanuv postures up and lands a big shot to Pierce's brow.
Raskmanuv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raskmanuv throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pierce works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pierce is looking to stand up but Raskmanuv isn't so interested in that idea.
Raskmanuv trying to control but Pierce is working from the bottom.
Raskmanuv scoring with punches to the head and body.
Raskmanuv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Raskmanuv lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#Pierce is rocked!
Pierce is breathing heavily.
Raskmanuv postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pierce is still in real trouble! Can Raskmanuv finish him?
Raskmanuv gets to his feet and stands over Pierce, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Pierce felt that one! Raskmanuv unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Pierce from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslam Raskmanuv! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Pierce clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Smith gets control of Pierce's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pierce throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Pierce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith has Pierce pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pierce controls the pace.
Pierce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith controls Pierce momentarily but Pierce frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierce not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Pierce wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith wants to clinch.
Pierce swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Pierce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Pierce misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Pierce shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Pierce is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pierce in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pierce lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pierce in particular looking to stall.
Smith is looking to control Pierce's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Pierce lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Pierce looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pierce in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pierce is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pierce tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Smith wants to control but Pierce passes into side.
Pierce lands a few punches from side control.
Smith is looking for a sweep.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pierce working the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pierce's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith wants to control but Pierce postures up.
Pierce staying calm.
Pierce tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Pierce dominated that round.
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#
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Pierce.
Smith lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Pierce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pierce to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Pierce moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Pierce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierce throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Pierce shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierce accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pierce off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Smith tries to sprawl but Pierce drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smith has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pierce is on him like a limpet, forcing Smith back against the cage.
Smith is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierce tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Pierce has double underhooks.
Pierce is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pierce's elbow. #T2#
Smith tries to break free but Pierce pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Pierce works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pierce scoring with some ground and pound.
Pierce trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierce stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Pierce postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Pierce controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pierce working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pierce with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pierce has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pierce lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith trying to control the position.
Pierce wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pierce looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Smith wants to stand but Pierce is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierce trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esteban Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Pierce stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Pierce moves into the clinch.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Pierce has Smith pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pierce pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Smith tumbling to the mat - Pierce dives into Smith's guard.
Pierce engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Pierce is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Pierce postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pierce lands a couple of digs.
Smith wants to control the position but Pierce says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Smith missing with punches from the bottom.
Pierce not doing much here.
Pierce scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith trying to control the position.
Pierce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pierce sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Pierce stalling.
Pierce tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pierce is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Pierce has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pierce trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well. #SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Pierce manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pierce is looking for a counter combo.
Demetrius Pierce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Smith.#CL#
Pierce rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Pierce jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Pierce.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierce lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pierce lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pierce working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pierce keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Pierce makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrius Pierce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pierce has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Pierce! |
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