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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 2
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1#
King lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Alberto Silva has been cut.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
King tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva avoids the head kick by King.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Derrick King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for King.
King lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
Derrick King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Silva.
King scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
King scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC#
Silva is rocked!
King drops Silva with a huge uppercut! Silva drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. King is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick King!
Derrick King decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Alberto Silva spoke after the fight, saying 'He did a great job by not letting da fight go down to the mat. Love u al my fans and sorry for letting u down.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Gonon tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
Gonon tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
King fakes the leg kick and cracks Gonon in the body.
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gonon back to the cage. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Gonon has taken the fight to the clinch.
King digs a right hand into Gonon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gonon's gas tank.
King is leaning against Gonon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King landing knees to the body.
King stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
Gonon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gonon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King wants to get up but he can't break Gonon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
King decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gonon tries to clinch up.
King changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
King scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Gonon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gonon takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#
Gonon is rocked!#T1#
King scores with a shot to the body.
Gonon is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
Gonon looks winded!#CL#
King moves into the clinch.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD#
King gets control of Gonon's arms and successfully pulls guard. King will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES#
King has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gonon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
King pushes Gonon against the cage. King is working some dirty boxing. King pushes off with a quick right hook! Gonon goes down! Gonon tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! King moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick King!
Our winner, Derrick King, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
King creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
King has Johnson pushed against the cage.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
King misses with some punches.
King taking a breather.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as King tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
King lands a right hand.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
King appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from King misses. #CL#
King darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.#TD2#
Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Johnson won't allow King to get back to his feet.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
King uses the cage to get back to his feet.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson tries to clinch but King is having none of it. #CL#
King clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Derrick King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Johnson.#T2#
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. King gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King prevents the takedown attempt.
King is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
King lands a right hand.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
King drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
King gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Johnson looks winded!
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King blocks the elbow strike.
#T3#
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
King manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
King wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position. #ES#
King uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL#
King moves into the clinch.
Johnson is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King stalls.
Johnson is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
King dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King misses with some punches.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns King into the cage.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by King after a bit of a struggle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, King throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
King pulls guard effortlessly. #ES#
King scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
King moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick King dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.#CL#
King clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
King is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
King is stalling here.
King content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson wants a takedown.
King stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
King stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
King is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Derrick King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Johnson.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson has King pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. King manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
King slowing the pace effectively.
King tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Derrick King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but King shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
King lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Derrick King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King!
#CL#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
King taking a breather.
Johnson is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
King has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
King pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson tries for a takedown but King manages to get underhooks.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
King pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but King gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
#T3#
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. King gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from King.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
King looking to stall.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from King.
#TD#
King pulls guard. #ES#
King is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now King has his back to the cage.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns King into the cage.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
King wants to stall.
King manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
King lands a right hand.
King looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from King as Johnson shoots in.
King throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
King takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick King dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from King.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but King leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
King blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
King is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag King down to the mat. King avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
King works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Johnson prevents a body shot from King.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Derrick King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Johnson.
A shot in the inside from King.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
King scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
King clinches with his opponent.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but King manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
King taking a breather.
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Johnson blocking some punches.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
King is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
King wants to stall.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King looking to stall.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
King moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.#T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as King takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A cross from King lands.#CL#
King moves into the clinch.
King stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position. #T4#
A short right from King.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King lands a damaging elbow.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but King is defending well.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Nate Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
King pulls guard effortlessly.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Derrick King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ES#
King manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick King!
Derrick King seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Casino Champions
Date: Aug 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Blaze clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Blaze was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blaze throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
Blaze jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
Blaze tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King tries to clinch but Blaze is having none of it.
A jab from Blaze does it's job there.
Blaze bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
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!
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.
Blaze avoids the head kick by King.
Blaze sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blaze!
Blaze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blaze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King wants to counter with a clinch but Blaze pushes him away.
Blaze swats away the attempt to clinch by King.#T1#
King misses with a head kick.
Blaze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King misses with a hook.
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheers as Blaze lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Blaze lands a two punch combo.
Blaze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King wants to counter with a clinch but Blaze pushes him away.
Blaze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches King on the side of the head.
King misses with a hook
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
King is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. King is looking to close the distance but Blaze sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! King crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope King is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Santana Blaze!
Santana Blaze is the new featherweight champion!
Santana Blaze looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Derrick that's what happens when u stab me, u get knock out, and thank u my fans.'.
Derrick King was interviewed post fight and said 'Off to the strip club then'.
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Event:
CFN 5
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Blaze avoids the body shot from King.
Blaze moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
King misses with an uppercut
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King tries to clinch up but Blaze circles away and keeps his distance.
Blaze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blaze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
Blaze avoids the head kick by King.
Blaze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Blaze.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blaze slips a jab and a cross from King.
Blaze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Blaze cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King misses with a double jab.
Blaze scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
King breaks the clinch.
Blaze throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King throws a head kick but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blaze catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blaze stalks King and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into King's face. King staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
King is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King looks to clinch
and Blaze counters with a left and a right... And another left! King is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santana Blaze!
The defeated Derrick King had this to say: 'Off to the strip club then'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
King rushes White and presses him up against the cage.
King controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
King looking to score a takedown here. White is defending well but King drives through and ends up in White's guard.
White could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
White seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
White keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
King preventing the sweep.
King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.#T1#
King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
White wants to stand up but King is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
White takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
White closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. White pushes King against the cage but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
King closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming White to the mat! White manages to get full guard.
King trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
King won't allow White to get back to his feet. #ES#
White kicks King off and gets to his feet. #T2##TD2#
King closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming White to the mat! White manages to get full guard. #ES#
White is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. King presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
King closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into White's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White pulls King in close to prevent any damage.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
White has his hands on King's head, controlling the position.
King wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White pulls King in close to prevent any damage.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him.
White is pulling down on King's head to control his posture.
White wants to stand up but King is controlling him. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White leaning his opponent against the cage.
King crunches a lovely knee into White's ribcage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
King pulls White into guard.
White postures up and lands a big shot to King's brow.
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick King dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
White forces King back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
White pulls guard effortlessly.
King wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White controlling King's posture.
King looking to pass the guard.
King trying to stand up but can't free himself from White's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King won't allow White to sweep him here.
White keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
King stops White from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
White looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from White enables King to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. White manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
White manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
King drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White wants to get back to his feet but King is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
White keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King stops White from standing up.
King wants to stand but White is controlling his posture from full guard.
White has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
King moves into range and clinches up with White.
King pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
White breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
King closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. White did well to prevent King getting side control.
King trying to control from half guard but White is working away.
King thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
White is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
White keeps control of the position for the meantime.
White wants to get back to his feet.
White tries to push off, looking to stand up, but King manages to move to mount!
King thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
White looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
White really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action.
White bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Derrick King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
King is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in White's half guard.
White tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.
White is positioning himself well to prevent King advancing to mount.
King sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White trying to control from the bottom.
White is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
King trying to advance position but White counters by regaining guard.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
White is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
King is trying to stand.
#T2#
King is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
White is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
White landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
King tries to kick White off but White keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
White is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
King slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
King trying to control the position.
White lands a couple of digs.
White landing some decent shots from guard.
King wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and White is now in half guard.
White is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
King wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
King looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and White pushes past his half guard into mount!
White dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
White with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
King is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White controlling from mount.
Frederick White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derrick King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
White lands a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick White showed his dominance in that final round.
I think King has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick King!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
King looks for a takedown but Stark sprawls well.#TD2#
King fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stark to the ground. King is now in Stark's guard.
King has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stark is proving hard to escape from.
Stark trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
King drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now King has Stark in his guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
King trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. King connects with a nice short shot to Stark's temple.
Stark is looking to control King's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stark avoid being mounted?
King trying to control from half guard but Stark is working away. #T2#
King is just content to waste time from the top position. Stark takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stark trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King sitting in guard, not really doing much.
King passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#T3#
Stark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stark is looking to control King's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stark avoid being mounted?#SUB#
King moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Stark.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
King laying and praying for a moment but Stark takes advantage and regains half guard.
King trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick King 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##TD2#
King looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stark!
King working away.
Stark is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked King off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Stark is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but King has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King trying to control but not successfully.
Stark is trying to stick to King's back but King is turning into Stark. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stark's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by King.#T1#
Stark wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
King throwing strikes from guard but Stark blocks nicely.
Stark working a defensive guard here.
Stark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Stark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
King controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself.
Stark stops King from standing up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of King's head.
King is controlling Stark's posture.
Stark postures up.
Stark throws a big elbow that misses.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.
Stark postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark being controlled here momentarily.
King bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stark's guard. #REVB#
King engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Stark striking off his back but it's not causing King any problems.
Stark keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
Stark trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Stark gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
King goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stark prevents it.
Stark leaning his opponent against the cage.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Stark.
Stark fails to pull guard.
Stark stops a takedown attempt from King.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stark gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kelvin Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick King.
Stark tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Derrick King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
King gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stark looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from King.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King shoots in for a double leg but Stark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Stark.
#T1##CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
King pulls guard effortlessly.
Stark throwing strikes but missing.
Stark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Stark is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Stark stands and steps away. King gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Stark on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
King clinches.
Stark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
King is trying to drag Stark to the mat but Stark just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kelvin Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick King.
King jumps guard but Stark turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Stark pulls King into guard.
Stark can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as King controls the pace.
Stark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Stark is striking from the bottom but King uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
Stark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from King.
King content to control rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
King wants to stand but Stark has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A head kick misses from Stark. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stark enables King to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stark manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Derrick King has got the better of the ground game so far.
King wants to stand but Stark is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stark trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derrick King.
I've got King winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick King!
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