Post by The Sandmen on May 29, 2014 17:44:27 GMT -5
Brad Pickett doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Genki Sudo raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Brad Pickett and Genki Sudo touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Genki Sudo attempts a sweep single...
Brad Pickett was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Genki clumsily fails here and it's time for Brad Pickett to fight back!
Pickett tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Pickett is clinching with Genki.
Brad Pickett tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Genki is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Genki Sudo tries to pull guard on Brad Pickett...
He manages to bring him to the ground in his guard.
Brad Pickett is in closed guard over Genki
As the fight continues it seems that Genki Sudo is taking the best of the fight.
Genki breaths deeply while on the ground
Brad Pickett is in closed guard over Genki
Pickett tries to escape from closed guard...
Pickett struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Brad Pickett is in half guard over Genki
Pickett looks to be in very good shape.
Brad Pickett tries to pass Genki Sudo's guard...
Brad Pickett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Brad Pickett is in side mount over Genki Sudo
Genki Sudo launches a few punches to Pickett's cheek from the guard.
Brad Pickett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Genki Sudo gets sloppy and Brad Pickett tries to take advantage...
Brad Pickett looks to mount Genki Sudo...
Brad Pickett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Genki Sudo
Genki tries to move on the ground and shows Brad Pickett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Genki's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Genki has a small cut in his Forehead
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Genki Sudo
Genki Sudo tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Brad Pickett rolls Genki Sudo to his stomach and takes his back!
Pickett is in rear mount over Genki
Genki tries to move on the ground and shows Brad Pickett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Genki uses his forearms to block the impact!
Pickett is in rear mount over Genki
Brad Pickett isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Genki locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Brad Pickett unil he can pull his arm free! Pickett lost his dominant position.
Pickett clumsily fails here and it's time for Genki Sudo to fight back!
Genki has Pickett controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Pickett is unable to move under Genki control.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Genki cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Pickett can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Pickett pushes Genki Sudo and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Pickett throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Pickett decides to launch some tentative punches
Genki Sudo takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Genki moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Brad Pickett checks the kick.
Genki Sudo tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Brad Pickett jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Nice punches from Brad Pickett.
Genki staggers backwards. Pickett wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Pickett launches a furious low kick!
Genki receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Genki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pickett sprawls and remains on his feet.
Genki clumsily fails here and it's time for Brad Pickett to fight back!
Pickett moves forward looking for some action
Brad Pickett shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Pickett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Genki Sudo embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Pickett who put distance between them
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Pickett.
It looks like Genki was hit by a bus!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Pickett steps backwards away from Genki Sudo. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
A wicked punch by Brad Pickett
goes awry.
Brad Pickett was tooling Genki Sudo for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Genki Sudo lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Genki moves backwards and Brad Pickett is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Genki Sudo goes with a looping right hand while Brad Pickett jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Pickett seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Genki jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Genki Sudo pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pickett is launching some bone breaking punches to Genki's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Genki Sudo's eyes.
Genki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Brad Pickett embrace and tries to move away...
Brad Pickett pushes Genki forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brad Pickett is clinching with Genki Sudo's back against the fence, Pickett tries a big elbow
bang!!! what an impact!!! Genki Sudo drops to the mat
Pickett is standing while Genki is on the ground on his back
Pickett moves backwards and gestures for Genki Sudo to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Genki Sudo is standing now.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Brad Pickett tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Brad Pickett who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Genki pushes off of Brad Pickett and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Pickett stumbles backwards but Genki Sudo chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Pickett.
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Round 2
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Solid low kick from Brad Pickett.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Pickett launches a hook to the body
Bang! Genki stops that one with his ribs!
Pickett has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Brad Pickett throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Genki Sudo tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Pickett wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Genki Sudo pushes away Pickett trying to keep the fight at striking range
Pickett doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Genki Sudo
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Genki Sudo grapple with Brad Pickett and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Genki Sudo is in side mount over Brad Pickett
Genki Sudo is in side mount over Brad Pickett
Brad Pickett launches a few punches to Genki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Genki tries to cover his face,
Genki Sudo is in side mount over Brad Pickett
Brad Pickett attempts to trap Genki Sudo in his guard.
Brad Pickett manages to switch to full guard.
Genki Sudo is in closed guard over Pickett
Genki is in closed guard... Pickett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Genki Sudo!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Genki Sudo
Genki Sudo tries to roll to his side and trap Brad Pickett in his guard...
Brad Pickett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Genki Sudo
Pickett catch Genki Sudo's right arm and tries a kimura
Genki Sudo holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Genki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Genki Sudo tries to roll to his side and trap Brad Pickett in his guard...
Brad Pickett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Genki Sudo
Genki is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Pickett's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Genki Sudo is in half guard over Pickett
Brad Pickett tries to close the guard.
Pickett put Genki Sudo in closed guard.
Genki Sudo is in closed guard over Pickett
Genki is in closed guard... Pickett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Genki Sudo!
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Genki Sudo
Genki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Genki Sudo launches a few punches to Pickett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pickett tries to cover his face,
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Genki Sudo
Pickett tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Genki struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Genki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Genki Sudo tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Genki Sudo is in closed guard over Pickett
Genki is in closed guard... Pickett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Genki Sudo!
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Genki Sudo
Genki Sudo tries to roll to his side and trap Brad Pickett in his guard...
Brad Pickett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Genki Sudo
Genki tries to move on the ground and shows Brad Pickett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Genki's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Genki Sudo
Genki Sudo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Pickett's moves.
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Genki Sudo
Pickett positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Genki's being punished here!
Genki has a small cut in his Left eye
That punishment by Brad Pickett has left Genki staggered! Brad Pickett should try push forward now and finish this!
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Genki Sudo
Pickett knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Genki Sudo is having a nightmare! Steve Mazzagatti watches for the moment he has to end this!
That brutal impact left Genki laid out on the mat! Brad Pickett's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Brad Pickett by KO (GnP) at 4:12 Round 2
Statistics: Brad Pickett
Punches 11/16 (69%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 11/15 (73%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 259 s
Statistics: Genki Sudo
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 267 s
Good show from Brad. He's got a delightful future here, methinks.
Genki Sudo raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Brad Pickett and Genki Sudo touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Genki Sudo attempts a sweep single...
Brad Pickett was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Genki clumsily fails here and it's time for Brad Pickett to fight back!
Pickett tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Pickett is clinching with Genki.
Brad Pickett tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Genki is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Genki Sudo tries to pull guard on Brad Pickett...
He manages to bring him to the ground in his guard.
Brad Pickett is in closed guard over Genki
As the fight continues it seems that Genki Sudo is taking the best of the fight.
Genki breaths deeply while on the ground
Brad Pickett is in closed guard over Genki
Pickett tries to escape from closed guard...
Pickett struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Brad Pickett is in half guard over Genki
Pickett looks to be in very good shape.
Brad Pickett tries to pass Genki Sudo's guard...
Brad Pickett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Brad Pickett is in side mount over Genki Sudo
Genki Sudo launches a few punches to Pickett's cheek from the guard.
Brad Pickett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Genki Sudo gets sloppy and Brad Pickett tries to take advantage...
Brad Pickett looks to mount Genki Sudo...
Brad Pickett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Genki Sudo
Genki tries to move on the ground and shows Brad Pickett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Genki's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Genki has a small cut in his Forehead
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Genki Sudo
Genki Sudo tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Brad Pickett rolls Genki Sudo to his stomach and takes his back!
Pickett is in rear mount over Genki
Genki tries to move on the ground and shows Brad Pickett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Genki uses his forearms to block the impact!
Pickett is in rear mount over Genki
Brad Pickett isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Genki locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Brad Pickett unil he can pull his arm free! Pickett lost his dominant position.
Pickett clumsily fails here and it's time for Genki Sudo to fight back!
Genki has Pickett controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Pickett is unable to move under Genki control.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Genki cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Pickett can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Pickett pushes Genki Sudo and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Pickett throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Pickett decides to launch some tentative punches
Genki Sudo takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Genki moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Brad Pickett checks the kick.
Genki Sudo tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Brad Pickett jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Nice punches from Brad Pickett.
Genki staggers backwards. Pickett wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Pickett launches a furious low kick!
Genki receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Genki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pickett sprawls and remains on his feet.
Genki clumsily fails here and it's time for Brad Pickett to fight back!
Pickett moves forward looking for some action
Brad Pickett shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Pickett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Genki Sudo embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Pickett who put distance between them
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Pickett.
It looks like Genki was hit by a bus!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Pickett steps backwards away from Genki Sudo. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
A wicked punch by Brad Pickett
goes awry.
Brad Pickett was tooling Genki Sudo for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Genki Sudo lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Genki moves backwards and Brad Pickett is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Genki Sudo goes with a looping right hand while Brad Pickett jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Pickett seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Genki jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Genki Sudo pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pickett is launching some bone breaking punches to Genki's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Genki Sudo's eyes.
Genki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Brad Pickett embrace and tries to move away...
Brad Pickett pushes Genki forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brad Pickett is clinching with Genki Sudo's back against the fence, Pickett tries a big elbow
bang!!! what an impact!!! Genki Sudo drops to the mat
Pickett is standing while Genki is on the ground on his back
Pickett moves backwards and gestures for Genki Sudo to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Genki Sudo is standing now.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Brad Pickett tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Brad Pickett who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Genki pushes off of Brad Pickett and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Pickett stumbles backwards but Genki Sudo chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Pickett.
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Round 2
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Solid low kick from Brad Pickett.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Pickett launches a hook to the body
Bang! Genki stops that one with his ribs!
Pickett has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Brad Pickett throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Genki Sudo tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Pickett wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Genki Sudo pushes away Pickett trying to keep the fight at striking range
Pickett doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Genki Sudo
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Genki Sudo grapple with Brad Pickett and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Genki Sudo is in side mount over Brad Pickett
Genki Sudo is in side mount over Brad Pickett
Brad Pickett launches a few punches to Genki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Genki tries to cover his face,
Genki Sudo is in side mount over Brad Pickett
Brad Pickett attempts to trap Genki Sudo in his guard.
Brad Pickett manages to switch to full guard.
Genki Sudo is in closed guard over Pickett
Genki is in closed guard... Pickett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Genki Sudo!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Genki Sudo
Genki Sudo tries to roll to his side and trap Brad Pickett in his guard...
Brad Pickett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Genki Sudo
Pickett catch Genki Sudo's right arm and tries a kimura
Genki Sudo holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Genki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Genki Sudo tries to roll to his side and trap Brad Pickett in his guard...
Brad Pickett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Genki Sudo
Genki is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Pickett's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Genki Sudo is in half guard over Pickett
Brad Pickett tries to close the guard.
Pickett put Genki Sudo in closed guard.
Genki Sudo is in closed guard over Pickett
Genki is in closed guard... Pickett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Genki Sudo!
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Genki Sudo
Genki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Genki Sudo launches a few punches to Pickett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pickett tries to cover his face,
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Genki Sudo
Pickett tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Genki struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Genki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Genki Sudo tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Genki Sudo is in closed guard over Pickett
Genki is in closed guard... Pickett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Genki Sudo!
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Genki Sudo
Genki Sudo tries to roll to his side and trap Brad Pickett in his guard...
Brad Pickett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Genki Sudo
Genki tries to move on the ground and shows Brad Pickett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Genki's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Genki Sudo
Genki Sudo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Pickett's moves.
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Genki Sudo
Pickett positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Genki's being punished here!
Genki has a small cut in his Left eye
That punishment by Brad Pickett has left Genki staggered! Brad Pickett should try push forward now and finish this!
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Genki Sudo
Pickett knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Genki Sudo is having a nightmare! Steve Mazzagatti watches for the moment he has to end this!
That brutal impact left Genki laid out on the mat! Brad Pickett's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Brad Pickett by KO (GnP) at 4:12 Round 2
Statistics: Brad Pickett
Punches 11/16 (69%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 11/15 (73%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 259 s
Statistics: Genki Sudo
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 267 s
Good show from Brad. He's got a delightful future here, methinks.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!