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Event:
Evolution Stage 5
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Prior connects with a right hand. OnYerKiester shakes it off.
OnYerKiester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prior.
Nice jab there from OnYerKiester.
Prior looks to land a left hand but OnYerKiester moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Prior.
Prior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prior misses with a series of wild punches.
Prior looks to land a right hand but OnYerKiester moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Prior.
OnYerKiester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prior manages to avoid it.
OnYerKiester misses with a few strikes there.
OnYerKiester blocks a head kick by Prior.
OnYerKiester is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Prior throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Prior gets tackled into the cage by OnYerKiester. OnYerKiester maintains the clinch.
OnYerKiester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prior backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OnYerKiester misses with some punches.
Prior missing with knees to the body.
Prior swings wildly with an uppercut but OnYerKiester uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Prior as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Prior misses with a punch on the inside.
OnYerKiester struggles to land a body shot inside as Prior controls his hands.
Prior is trying to maintain a safe position but OnYerKiester gets an underhook and turns Prior into the cage.
OnYerKiester misses with a punch to the body.
OnYerKiester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OnYerKiester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prior can't find room to land a body shot as OnYerKiester controls the action.
OnYerKiester misses with some punches.
OnYerKiester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prior lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from OnYerKiester.
Prior tries to land knees in the clinch but OnYerKiester avoids the damage to the body.
Prior tries to work over OnYerKiester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OnYerKiester blocks a body shot from Prior.
Prior creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
OnYerKiester blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Prior throws a punch but it's blocked by OnYerKiester.
Prior misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Prior breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from OnYerKiester. Prior does a little dance to reset his feet.
OnYerKiester throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Prior on the side of the head. #T2#
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!
OnYerKiester moves away from the strike by Prior. #CL#
Prior pushes OnYerKiester up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Prior manages to break the clinch.
OnYerKiester throws out a loose jab but Prior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prior misses with a body shot
letting OnYerKiester counter with a right hand.
Prior throws a leg kick but OnYerKiester checks it.
OnYerKiester throws a hook but Prior avoids it easily.
OnYerKiester stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
OnYerKiester misses with an uppercut. Prior saw that one coming.
Prior scores with a body shot.
Prior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prior connects with a solid leg kick.
OnYerKiester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#
Prior is rocked!
OnYerKiester looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prior changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oh Prior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OnYerKiester closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Prior! OnYerKiester dives in looking to finish! Prior is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). PutinYa OnYerKiester!
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Event:
KOFC 101 - Fungus vs Kromog
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Cummins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Prior's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cummins won't allow Prior to sweep him here.
Prior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cummins content to stall in guard here.
Cummins throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prior keeping moving, preventing Cummins from controlling successfully.
Prior working a defensive guard here.
#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cummins tries to close the distance and clinch but Prior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
David Prior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cummins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prior feints the counter takedown.
Prior scores with a head kick. Cummins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Prior.
Cummins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Prior misses with a low kick.
Prior scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Prior.
Prior chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cummins misses with a takedown attempt - Prior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Prior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cummins sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Good exchange - Prior coming out on top.
Jab, jab by Prior - just one landing.
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!
Cummins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Prior manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Prior throws a low kick but Cummins moves out of range easily.
Cummins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cummins shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Cummins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prior tries to work over Cummins's front leg with a kick but Cummins checks it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Prior struggles to land a body shot inside as Cummins controls his hands.
Prior stalling against the cage.
Prior misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Prior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prior goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Prior scoring well with a low kick there.
Prior slaps away a takedown attempt from Cummins, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Prior throws a one two combo.
Prior stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Prior lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cummins feints a jab promting Prior to slip. Cummins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Prior slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Prior thuds his right hand into Cummins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Prior changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cummins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cummins tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cummins is looking to improve his position but Prior isn't that keen on the idea.
Prior breaks from Cummins's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cummins is in a horrible position here. Prior smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Prior landing strikes from the mount.
Prior working Cummins over with strikes here.
Prior with good strikes from the mount here!
Prior lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Prior lands a heavy elbow.
Cummins is trying desperately to improve position.
Prior drops a big elbow. That's hurt Cummins! More shots from Prior and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Prior!
Our winner, David Prior, 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:
KOFC 95 - Mountain vs Out
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Prior there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Liaw on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Liaw cracks Prior with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Liaw misses the shot to the body.
Prior fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liaw has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Liaw tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Prior is able to avoid easily.
Liaw scores with a hook.
Liaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prior moves away.
Nice defenses there by Prior.
Prior turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Prior pushes Liaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Liaw working aggressively here.
Prior gets through Liaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liaw misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Prior breaks from the clinch.
Prior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liaw now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Prior throws a head kick but Liaw moves out of range.
Liaw blocks a head kick by Prior.
Prior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liaw manages to avoid it.#T1#
A head kick misses from Prior.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liaw. Prior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weimin Liaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prior on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Prior cracks a nice hook into Liaw's ribs.
Liaw misses with a two punch combination.
Liaw throws a big shot that misses.
Prior tries to work over Liaw's front leg with a kick but Liaw checks it.
Prior misses with an uppercut.
Prior swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Prior does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Prior throws a nice outside leg kick.
Prior connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Prior.
Prior fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Prior is looking to wear down Liaw with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Prior smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Liaw misses.
Prior lands a nice shot that snaps Liaw's head back.
#T2#
Liaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Liaw cracks Prior with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Prior is rocked!
Liaw blocks a head kick by Prior.
Liaw throws out a counter right but Prior avoids it with no problem.
Oh Prior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Prior scores with a nice head shot.
Liaw slips a straight right by Prior.
A little jabbing left from Liaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Prior throws a leg kick but Liaw sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Prior throws the left hand but Liaw avoids the punch easily.
Liaw slips under a jab.
Prior seems to have got his legs back now.
A slapping leg kick lands for Prior.
Prior is looking to chop away at Liaw's legs.
Prior takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Prior throws a right hand that Liaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Liaw also avoids with ease.
Liaw has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Liaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Prior slips under a jab.
Prior appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prior misses with a wild body shot.
Liaw throws out a counter right but Prior avoids it with no problem.
Liaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Prior misses with a low kick as Liaw jumps back.
Prior lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Liaw throws a monster overhand right that drops Prior! Liaw follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Weimin Liaw!
During a confident post fight interview, Weimin Liaw thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KOFC 90 - Out vs Runt
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Svensson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Prior pinned against the cage. Prior gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Svensson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Prior counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Prior.
Prior makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Prior in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Prior has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Prior wants to control from the top but Svensson keeps moving.
Prior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svensson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Svensson is pulling down on Prior's head. It's preventing any offense from Prior, at least for the moment.
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.
Svensson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Svensson being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Prior works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Svensson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Prior.
Prior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svensson keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Svensson keeping hold of Prior's head, controlling as best he can.
Prior is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prior not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Prior wants to take a breather but Svensson is having none of it.
Prior missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Prior throwing shots but Svensson is blocking nicely.
Prior scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Prior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Svensson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Prior. #SUB2#
Svensson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Prior pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Prior seems content to control.#T3#
Prior trying to control from half guard but Svensson is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Prior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Prior fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Svensson looks for the body kick but Prior saw that one coming.
Svensson throws a body punch but Prior moves out of range.
Prior throws a chopping leg kick but Svensson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Prior gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Svensson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Prior dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Prior connects with a nasty looking knee right to Svensson's face.
Svensson jumps guard but Prior turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
David Prior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Svensson.#TD2#
Svensson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Prior is trying to keep an underhook but Svensson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Prior is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Svensson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Svensson's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Prior's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4#
Prior controls the action.
Prior tries to get the hooks in deep but Svensson pushed the leg off.
Prior is hanging on to Svensson's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svensson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Prior throwing strikes but Svensson bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Prior dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Svensson misses with a looping left.
Prior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Prior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Prior.
Prior throws the left hand but Svensson avoids the punch easily.
Prior lands a really nice looking cross but Svensson seems unphased.
Prior throws a wild body kick that Svensson sees coming a mile off.
Svensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prior.
Kalle Svensson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Svensson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Svensson fails to land the takedown.
Prior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prior throws a body kick that misses.
Prior cracks Svensson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Prior is looking to clinch.
Prior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svensson can do to turn this around?
Prior throws a hook but Svensson avoids it easily.
Prior lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Svensson backs up against the cage.
Prior thows a leg kick but Svensson checks it #TD2#
and Svensson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Prior won't be happy with that. #T1#
Prior is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Svensson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Prior rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Svensson's guard! Nice work there by Prior!
Svensson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Prior with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Svensson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Prior keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Svensson's head.#SUB2#
Svensson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Prior pushing down on Svensson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Svensson is refusing to be controlled, as Prior sits in half guard.
Prior trying to pass the guard but Svensson defending well.
Prior is trying to control. Svensson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Prior wants to advance to full mount but Svensson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Prior trying to control the position from guard on top but Svensson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Svensson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Svensson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Svensson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Svensson trying to control the position.
Prior trying to control the position from guard on top but Svensson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prior working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Prior postures up.
Svensson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Prior controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Svensson throws a combination. Prior tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Prior misses with a hook
and Svensson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Prior throws a quick inside leg kick.
Prior thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prior misses with an uppercut.
Svensson throws a push kick but Prior slaps the foot to one side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Svensson checks a leg kick.
Prior changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Svensson scores with a nice right hand.
Prior fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prior throws a hook to the side of Svensson's head but Svensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Prior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prior throws a sloppy head kick and Svensson moves out of range easily.
Svensson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prior was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Prior dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Prior connects with a jab.
Svensson looks for the body kick but Prior saw that one coming.
A big left from Svensson misses.
David Prior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prior lands a jab to the head.
Prior throws a head kick that misses.
Svensson takes a swing at Prior's ribcage but misses.
Svensson takes a swing at Prior's ribcage but misses.
Prior works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Svensson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prior takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prior shoots in for a takedown but Svensson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Svensson misses with a takedown attempt - Prior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheers as Prior lands an impressive looking overhand right. Svensson doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Svensson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
David Prior is winning the standup battle so far.
Prior slips under a jab.
Prior attempts a counter takedown but Svensson avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Prior finds it's way through Svensson's defenses.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses.
Svensson connects with a high kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Prior is defended easily by Svensson.
Svensson throws an overhand right that lands on Prior's shoulder, as Prior tries to avoid the shot.
Prior's jab looks to have found its range, popping Svensson under the eye.#TD2#
Svensson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Prior on his heels. He'll look to pass Prior's guard now, I'm sure.
Prior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prior controlling the position.#SUB#
Prior looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Svensson passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Svensson is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Prior looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Svensson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Prior defends it well.
Svensson is looking to advance position but Prior won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Svensson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Prior is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kalle Svensson!
Kalle Svensson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
KOFC 84 - Leonidas vs Forclit
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Prior fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Soulburn misses with a body shot.
Prior appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prior lands a high kick!
Soulburn throws out a loose jab but Prior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prior with a hook.
A left lands for Prior.
Prior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prior fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soulburn.
Prior looks to land a right hand but Soulburn moved out of range.
Prior throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Soulburn counter with a right hand.
Prior lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soulburn's sensitive parts.
Prior connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Soulburn has closed the distance and engaged Prior in a clinch.
Prior trying to land knees to the body.
Prior lands a body shot.
Soulburn managing to block the knees to the body from Prior.
#BC#
Prior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Prior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Prior.
Prior takes a swing at Soulburn's ribcage but misses.
Soulburn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Prior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soulburn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Soulburn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prior.
Soulburn throws a fast counter high kick but Prior manages to duck under it in time.
Soulburn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Prior stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Prior scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soulburn doesn't seem bothered though.
Soulburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Prior walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Soulburn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Soulburn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Soulburn looks to throw the jab but Prior is out of range.
Prior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soulburn throws out the jab.
Prior dodges the punch combination from Soulburn.
Good exchange - Soulburn coming out on top.
Prior throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Soulburn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Prior moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Soulburn missing with a left hand there. Prior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soulburn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Prior fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prior throws a solid leg kick but Soulburn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Prior.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Soulburn! But no joy.#T2#
Soulburn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Prior stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Soulburn drops Prior with a naaaaasty hook - Prior is in real trouble here! Soulburn dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orion Soulburn!
Orion Soulburn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KOFC 79 - Christmas Chaos
Date: Dec 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Prior scores with a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Prior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masterson lands a left hand.
Prior's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Prior is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masterson is defending well for now.
Masterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Prior takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Masterson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masterson throws an elbow but misses.
Prior tries to circle away but Masterson has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masterson.
A right handed body shot lands from Masterson.
Masterson lands a nice uppercut.
Masterson blocks the elbow strike.
Prior misses with the head strike.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masterson.
Masterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Prior tries to throw a body punch but Masterson avoids it by throwing Prior back against the cage.
Masterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Prior or not.
Prior is breathing heavily.
Prior blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Prior.
Prior wants to break the clinch but can't.
Prior can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
Prior has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prior's elbow.
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
Prior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson pushes Prior back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prior.
Masterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Prior is rocked!
I was talking to Prior's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Prior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Masterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Prior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masterson lands a big right hand that drops Prior! The killer instinct kicks in and Masterson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Masterson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentine Masterson!
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Event:
KOFC 75 - Cheek vs Menger 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Prior fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Prior scores with a leg kick.
Caiman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Caiman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prior lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Caiman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Caiman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prior scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Prior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Caiman, pushing him back against the cage.
Prior scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prior scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prior stalling against the cage.
Prior lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Prior scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prior works on Caiman's body with a couple of short punches.
Caiman avoids a wild elbow strike from Prior.
Prior lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Prior makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1##BC2#
Prior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prior scoring well with a low kick there.
Prior fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Caiman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Prior.
Prior lands with a nice body kick.
Prior tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Prior.
Caiman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Prior.
Prior throws a leg kick which misses Caiman's front leg but catches the back leg as Caiman tries to avoid it.
Caiman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Prior can pounce on him.
A combination from Caiman does no damage.
Prior feints and then cracks Caiman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Caiman down.
Prior fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Caiman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caiman misses with a looping right.
Prior throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Prior throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Caiman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Caiman drives through and clinches with Prior against the cage.
Prior pushes Caiman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prior digs a right hand underneath Caiman's ribcage. Caiman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Prior - that landed with a thud.
Prior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Prior manages to break the clinch.
Prior scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Prior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Caiman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Prior dives into side control.
#REVR#
Prior working away.
Prior taking a breather here.
Caiman can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Caiman is trying to escape the position but Prior is controlling the position.
Prior's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The strikes coming from Prior are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Prior scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prior is chipping away with strikes.
Caiman struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Prior's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T4#
Prior gets to mount! Caiman was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Prior connects with a bit shot that sees Caiman covering up! More strikes from Prior and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Prior is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Prior!
After winning the bout, David Prior thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
KOFC 72 - Out vs Cheek 2
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Lattimore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prior is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Prior shoots in and bounces Lattimore off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lattimore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Prior controls the pace.
Lattimore keeping moving, preventing Prior from controlling successfully.
Lattimore looking for a sweep. Not yet Lattimore, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prior showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Prior might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Prior trying to control but Lattimore is working from the bottom.
Prior looking to sit in guard and control but Lattimore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lattimore trying to control but Prior is working from the bottom.
Lattimore preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Prior has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lattimore is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Prior.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Prior has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
Prior is looking to reverse the position.
Lattimore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prior keeps working.
Prior tries to improve position but can't.
Prior is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lattimore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Prior is looking to improve his position.
Lattimore sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Prior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lattimore decides to stand up.
Lattimore misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Prior closes the distance and pushes Lattimore back into the cage.
Prior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lattimore avoiding damage as Prior throws knees to the body.
Lattimore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Prior.
A head punch on the inside from Prior fails to land.
Prior tries a knee to the head but Lattimore blocks it.
A body shot lands from Prior.
Prior tries to work over Lattimore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Prior is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lattimore throws a punch but it's blocked by Prior. #BC2#
Prior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Prior has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Prior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prior avoiding damage as Lattimore throws knees to the body.
Prior stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lattimore.
Lattimore avoids the elbow strike from Prior, against the cage.
Prior throws a head punch that misses.
Lattimore takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lattimore is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Prior.
Prior is pushing Lattimore up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lattimore takes a shot to the head.
Prior tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lattimore avoids it.
Lattimore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prior scores with a shot to the side of Lattimore's head.
Good body shot from Prior.
Still in the clinch, Lattimore scores with a nice short uppercut.
Prior lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lattimore takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Prior dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Prior takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lattimore.
Prior misses with some punches.
Lattimore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prior backwards.
Prior lands a nice shot to the body.
Prior lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prior misses with a punch to the body.
Prior throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lattimores head. #CUT2#
It looks like Rick Lattimore has been cut.
Prior looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lattimore tries to throw a body punch but Prior avoids it by throwing Lattimore back against the cage.
Prior pushes off an throws an elbow but Lattimore leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lattimore missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Prior - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Prior works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Prior lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lattimore backwards. #BC2#
Prior breaks the clinch.
Prior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lattimore as he avoids it easily.
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!#CL2#
Prior pushes Lattimore up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Prior trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Prior. #BC2#
Prior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Prior has Lattimore up against the cage in a clinch.
Prior throws a head punch that misses.
Lattimore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prior lands a shoulder strike.
Lattimore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Prior avoids it.
Prior tries to throw a body punch but Lattimore avoids it by throwing Prior back against the cage.
Prior lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lattimore tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Prior presses Lattimore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lattimore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lattimore working aggressively here.
Prior misses with a body punch.
Prior lands a good knee to the midsection. Lattimore won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Prior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2#
Prior clinches.
Prior landing knees to the body.
#BC2#
Prior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Prior closes the distance and pushes Lattimore back into the cage.
Lattimore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Prior is defending well for now.
Prior tries a body shot but Lattimore blocks it.
Nice body punch from Prior.
Prior content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Prior can't find room to land a body shot as Lattimore controls the action.
Prior softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Prior throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lattimores head.
A short uppercut from Prior.
Prior looking to slow down the pace here.
Prior gets through Lattimore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lattimore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
David Prior seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Prior working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Prior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Prior just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lattimore's brow.
Lattimore blocks an elbow strike.
Lattimore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Prior blocks it with crossed arms.
Lattimore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Prior.
Prior scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lattimore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Prior is defending well for now.
Prior on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Prior throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Prior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lattimore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lattimore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Prior.
#BC2#
Prior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Prior rushes Lattimore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prior creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prior scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Prior.
Prior pushes Lattimore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prior missing with knees to the body.
Lattimore tries to land knees in the clinch but Prior avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Lattimore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prior backwards.
Lattimore trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Prior manages to break the clinch.
Prior avoids the body shot from Lattimore.
#CL2#
Prior takes the fight into the clinch.
Prior stalling in the clinch but Lattimore improves position.
Lattimore utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Prior lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lattimore lands with a right to the head.
Prior lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lattimore backwards.
Lattimore avoids a wild elbow strike from Prior.
Lattimore avoids a wild elbow strike from Prior.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prior can't find room to land a body shot as Lattimore controls the action.
Prior tries to land knees in the clinch but Lattimore avoids the damage to the body.
Lattimore lands a good knee to the midsection. Prior won't want to take too many of those.
Prior looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Prior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick Lattimore's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Prior staying out of range there.
Prior feints the counter takedown.
Lattimore fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Prior has managed to clinch.
Lattimore misses with the head strike.
Lattimore tries to land a knee to the head but Prior blocks with his arms.
Prior is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Prior on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lattimore avoiding damage as Prior throws knees to the body.
Prior comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lattimore letting Prior take a breather here.
Lattimore takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#
Rick Lattimore's cut is getting worse.
Prior lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lattimore backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prior lands with a right to the head.
Prior scores with a nice hook to the head.
Prior lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Prior.
Prior gets through Lattimore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Prior lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Good body shot from Prior.
Prior lands a nice uppercut.
Prior is leaning against Lattimore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Prior utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lattimore blocks the elbow strike.
Lattimore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Prior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Prior takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Prior as the two fighters clinch.
Lattimore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Prior avoids it.
Prior connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lattimore's face.
Prior lands with a short shot to the head.
Prior lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lattimore backwards. #ROC2#
Lattimore is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Prior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Prior gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Prior misses with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Prior.
Oh Lattimore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lattimore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lattimore seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Prior - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Prior.
Lattimore trying to land knees to the body.
Prior landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Prior throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prior.
Lattimore managing to block the knees to the body from Prior.
Prior lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lattimore backwards.
A shot in the inside from Prior.
Prior lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Prior.
Prior lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Prior leaning against his opponent.
Prior pushes Lattimore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Lattimore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Prior avoids it.
Prior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lattimore takes a shot to the head.
Prior digs a right hand into Lattimore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lattimore's gas tank.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Prior just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lattimore's brow.
Lattimore tries to land knees in the clinch but Prior avoids the damage to the body.
Lattimore with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Prior lands a body shot.
Lattimore trying to land knees to the body.
Prior managing to block the knees to the body from Lattimore.
#BC2#
Prior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Prior gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lattimore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Prior avoids it.
Prior putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lattimore in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lattimore blocks a body shot from Prior.
Prior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lattimore blocks a body shot from Prior. #T4#
Prior avoiding damage as Lattimore throws knees to the body.
Prior scores with a shot to the side of Lattimore's head.
Prior scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prior struggles to land a body shot inside as Lattimore controls his hands.
Prior is pushing Lattimore up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Prior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Lattimore darts in and clinches Prior up against the cage.
Lattimore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Prior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Prior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lattimore, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lattimore.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prior swings wildly with an uppercut but Lattimore uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Prior just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lattimore's brow.
Rick Lattimore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prior working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Prior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Prior 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Prior!
A very excited looking David Prior made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
KOFC 68 - Out vs Leonidas
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Stobbart changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Prior looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stobbart with the ground and pound but Prior regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Prior trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Stobbart manages to pass to mount!
Stobbart throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stobbart 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.
Stobbart throwing strikes here but Prior is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stobbart breaks from Prior's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stobbart 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.
Stobbart 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prior wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stobbart.
Stobbart thowing shots but they're missing.
Prior is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
Prior is still trying to improve position.
Prior sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Prior is refusing to be controlled, as Stobbart sits in half guard.
Stobbart content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stobbart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prior defending well though. #SUB#
Stobbart 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.
Stobbart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stobbart throwing shots but Prior is blocking nicely.
Prior keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Prior tries to roll over but Stobbart keeps him under control.
Stobbart thows a huge punch but Prior dodges it nicely.
Stobbart trying to control from Prior's half guard. Prior has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stobbart throws a strike but Prior rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stobbart trying to strike off his back.
Prior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stobbart's guard.
Prior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stobbart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stobbart is trying to maintain the position but Prior is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Prior is working for an americana but Stobbart has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Prior was thinking about the submission.
Prior works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stobbart trying to get back to full guard but Prior takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Prior tries to control but Stobbart wriggling away.
Prior controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Stobbart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stobbart throwing hammer fists to the chest of Prior. What's that going to do exactly?
Stobbart tries to control Prior's body but Prior pushes him off. Stobbart squirms to his side and now Prior has his back!
I really don't envy Stobbart right now.
Stobbart has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Prior working for the choke.
Stobbart rolls, trying to escape but Prior keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Stobbart has hold of Prior's leg, trying to break free but it's let Prior lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Stobbart is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Prior throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Prior!
David Prior thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
KOFC 64 - Rones vs Balayan
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Richardson throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Richardson misses.
Richardson misses with a low kick.
Richardson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Richardson keeps Prior at a distance using the push kick.
Prior slips under a jab from Richardson.
A combination from Richardson does no damage.
Prior drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Richardson defends it well.
Richardson lands with a hook. Prior tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Richardson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cantina in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson scores with a kick to the midsection.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Richardson.
Richardson thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Richardson scores with a push kick.
Richardson throws the kick towards the body but Prior avoids it.
Prior with the counter takedown but Richardson avoids it easily.
Richardson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richardson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Richardson tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Richardson.
Prior moves out of range of the body kick.
And Prior tries to counter it with a takedown but Richardson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Richardson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Prior moves out of range as Richardson strikes.#T2#
Richardson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Prior tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Richardson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Richardson misses with a body kick.
Prior walks into a jab.
Julian Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richardson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Prior is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Richardson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Richardson throws a push kick but Prior slaps the foot to one side.
Prior drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Richardson defends it well.
Richardson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prior changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richardson throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Prior counters with a nice double leg into side control. Richardson won't be happy with that. #T3##SUB2#
Prior tries for a kimura but Richardson is defending well. #SUB2#
Prior goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Richardson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Prior's guard! Nice work there by Richardson!
Prior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Richardson's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Prior drops back looking for a leg! Richardson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Richardson manages to kick Prior off! Prior jumps back into Richardson's guard.
Prior is pushing down on Richardson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Richardson is fighting to maintain full guard but Prior has managed to sneak the leg through.
Richardson trying to hold on to Prior's head to control him but Prior postures up.
#T4##SUB2#
Prior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Richardson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Prior.
Prior looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Richardson is not content to let Prior control the position.
Prior perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Prior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Prior trying to mount his opponent but Richardson defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Richardson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Richardson is looking to slow Prior down with leg kicks.
Richardson lands with a hook. Prior tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Richardson misses the target.
Richardson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Richardson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prior can do to turn this around?
Nice body kick there by Richardson.
Richardson lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson is looking to land body kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Richardson.
Richardson throws a sloppy head kick and Prior moves out of range easily. #T1#
Prior walks forward, straight into a front kick from Richardson.
Richardson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Richardson throws out a loose jab but Prior uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Prior tries to counter it with a takedown but Richardson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Richardson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Richardson.
Richardson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Prior will feel that in the morning.
Prior steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Richardson. That one must have hurt.
Richardson is looking to land body kicks.
Prior tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Richardson misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
Prior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richardson throws out the jab.
Prior changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Richardson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Richardson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Prior walks forward, straight into a front kick from Richardson.
Richardson misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson throws a push kick but Prior slaps the foot to one side.
Prior blocks a low kick nicely.
Prior with the counter takedown but Richardson avoids it easily.
Richardson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Richardson throws a good cross that connects.
Prior takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Prior drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Richardson defends it well.
Richardson thuds his shin into the meat of Prior's side.
Prior moves out of range as Richardson throws a body kick.
Richardson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Prior feints the counter takedown.
Prior takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Prior checks a low kick from Richardson.
Prior tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Prior moves out of range of the body kick from Richardson.
Prior feints the counter takedown.
Richardson misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Prior decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Richardson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Richardson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richardson keeping moving, preventing Prior from controlling successfully.
Richardson trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Richardson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Prior has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Richardson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Prior stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Richardson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Richardson works the jab nicely.
Prior chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Richardson can pounce on him.
Richardson throws a wild body kick that Prior sees coming a mile off.
Jab from Richardson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Prior.
Richardson swings for the body but Prior moves out of range.
Prior tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Prior blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Richardson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Richardson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Prior with the counter takedown but Richardson avoids it easily.
Richardson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Prior changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Richardson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prior feints the counter takedown.
Richardson throws a leg kick but Prior sees it coming and moves out of range.
And Prior tries to counter it with a takedown but Richardson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Richardson cracks Prior with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Prior takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Richardson is looking to slow Prior down with leg kicks.
Richardson misses with an attempted mid kick.
David Prior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Richardson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Prior with the counter takedown but Richardson avoids it easily.
Prior has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Richardson.
Richardson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Prior. That did some damage!
Julian Richardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prior blocks the body kick.
And Prior tries to counter it with a takedown but Richardson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Richardson tries a low kick but Prior avoids it.
Prior feints the counter takedown.
Richardson jabs Prior to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Richardson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Richardson.
Prior keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Prior drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Richardson defends it well.
Prior takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
Richardson throws a push kick but Prior slaps the foot to one side.
And Prior tries to counter it with a takedown but Richardson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Richardson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Prior will feel that in the morning.
Good work by Prior as he checks the leg kick.
Prior takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Prior staying out of range there.
Prior is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Richardson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Prior.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Richardson - that will leave a mark!
Richardson is looking to land body kicks.
Prior takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
Richardson throws a leg kick which misses Prior's front leg but catches the back leg as Prior tries to avoid it.
Richardson tries a head kick but it misses.
Prior tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Richardson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Prior tries to counter it with a takedown but Richardson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Prior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
Prior changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Julian Richardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Prior avoids a kick to the body.
Richardson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richardson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body kick from Richardson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Richardson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richardson, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Richardson!
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Prior and Dilon Goncalves. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; David Prior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dilon Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Goncalves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prior defends it nicely.
Prior feinted with a counter takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Goncalves. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Prior (0) vs (4) Goncalves
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goncalves has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Goncalves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Prior is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is trying to get an arm triangle but Prior is defending well.
Goncalves wants to control but Prior is keeping him busy.
I wouldn't like to be where Prior is right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prior is being controlled here.
Prior is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goncalves's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Prior is defending against the submission attempts here by Goncalves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prior is pressing down on Goncalves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Prior wants to hit a switch here but Goncalves passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Prior there! Score +3 for passing guard: Prior (0) vs (7) Goncalves
Prior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goncalves pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves looking to control and managing it successfully.
Prior sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Prior tries to roll over but Goncalves keeps him under control.
Prior is holding on to half guard well.
Prior is defending against the submission attempts here by Goncalves.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Prior is concentrating on defense, preventing Goncalves from advancing position.
Prior is trying to maintain the position but Goncalves is very close to passing his half guard.
Goncalves moves into full mount! Prior won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Prior (0) vs (10) Goncalves
Prior is squirming around, avoiding Goncalves's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Prior tries to reverse the position but Goncalves maintains control.
Goncalves looking to secure an arm triangle but Prior defends it well.
Goncalves prevents Prior from getting the reversal.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Prior holds on for dear life.
Goncalves prevents Prior from getting the reversal.
Goncalves controlling from the full mount.
Goncalves wants to control but instead Prior manages to regain half guard.
Goncalves is looking to stall here but Prior recovers full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Prior trying to keep a closed guard but Goncalves is proving a slippery customer.
Prior keeping moving, preventing Goncalves from controlling successfully.
Prior is adopting a defensive guard.
Prior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Prior keeping moving, preventing Goncalves from controlling successfully.
Prior keeping full guard, as Goncalves tries to pass.
Prior trying to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves wants to control from the top but Prior keeps moving.
Goncalves looking to pass the guard.
Prior looking for a sweep. Not yet Prior, not yet.
Prior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goncalves slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Prior is controlling Goncalves's posture.
Prior controls Goncalves momentarily but Goncalves frees himself.
Prior wants to sweep here but Goncalves controlling him for the moment.
Prior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves trying to control but Prior is working from the bottom.
Goncalves postures up.
Prior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goncalves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Prior trying to keep a closed guard but Goncalves is proving a slippery customer.
Goncalves content to stall in guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prior controlling the position.
Goncalves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prior is keeping the position for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Prior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goncalves trying to control but Prior is working from the bottom.
Goncalves looking to pass the guard.
Goncalves postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goncalves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goncalves wins on points by 10 to 0.
Dilon Goncalves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bill Blue and David Prior. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bill Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; David Prior!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blue closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blue is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Prior tries for a takedown but Blue manages to get underhooks.
Prior can't get the takedown.
Bill Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Prior.
Blue has Prior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Prior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Prior has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blue avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blue looking for a takedown.
Prior gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Prior
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Prior in particular looking to stall.
Blue on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blue tries to get out of the position.
Prior is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Blue! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (5) Prior
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue tries to hold on but Prior postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prior wants to finish this one by submission but Blue is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Prior.
Prior controlling the pace for now.
Prior quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Prior but it's paid off an Blue is forced to tap! Nice work by Prior.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Prior!
A victorious David Prior thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aidan McVeigh and David Prior. McVeigh comes to the cage accompanied by E-Dubble - Let Me Oh. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Aidan McVeigh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David Prior!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McVeigh darts in and clinches Prior up against the cage.
Prior has hold of one of McVeigh's legs. McVeigh is fighting the takedown attempt but Prior gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McVeigh (0) vs (2) Prior
Prior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Prior stopping the sweep attempt from McVeigh.
Prior engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Prior might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Prior has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prior passes McVeigh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prior with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Prior's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Prior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McVeigh is just riding it out for now. Prior eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prior is looking for a kimura here.
Prior trying to pass the guard but McVeigh defending well.
McVeigh is staying active underneath Prior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prior seems to be working for a kimura but McVeigh defends the submission attempt.
McVeigh is in trouble now - Prior has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McVeigh (0) vs (5) Prior
Prior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McVeigh is looking to escape.
McVeigh is working to get back to half guard.
McVeigh regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prior controlling the action here.
Prior is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McVeigh! Score +3 for passing guard: McVeigh (0) vs (8) Prior
Prior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McVeigh is looking to escape.
McVeigh stops Prior from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Prior controlling the pace for now.
Prior trying to control but McVeigh is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Prior controlling the pace for now.
Prior moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McVeigh has worked his arm free - good work by McVeigh!
Prior goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McVeigh has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Prior but great work by McVeigh. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McVeigh (4) vs (8) Prior
McVeigh goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Prior rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McVeigh's guard! Nice work there by Prior! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McVeigh (4) vs (10) Prior
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Prior trying to control but McVeigh is working from the bottom.
McVeigh controls Prior momentarily but Prior frees himself.
McVeigh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prior can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Prior wants to control from the top but McVeigh keeps moving.
McVeigh looking to control.
Prior is pushing down on McVeigh's leg trying to pass to half guard. McVeigh is fighting to maintain full guard but Prior has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prior is working for a kimura but McVeigh is defending it quite comfortably.
McVeigh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McVeigh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prior is trying to control the action in half guard but McVeigh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh looking for submissions off his back.
McVeigh actively working from the bottom here.
Prior is looking for a kimura but McVeigh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Prior to get the leverage.
McVeigh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prior tries to pass to full mount but McVeigh defends it.
Prior is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McVeigh (4) vs (13) Prior
McVeigh wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: McVeigh (4) vs (16) Prior
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Prior is hanging on to McVeigh's back as he tries to escape.
Prior wants to control but McVeigh is keeping busy.
Prior biding his time, controlling McVeigh.
McVeigh looking very determined here, making life difficult for Prior.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Prior controlling the positon.
Our spies down at at Black City inform us that Prior has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Prior trying to control momentarily.
McVeigh is in bad spot here.
Will Prior go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Prior is riding his opponent, not letting McVeigh buck him off.
McVeigh looking very determined here, making life difficult for Prior.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Prior is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Prior is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McVeigh has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Prior controlling the positon.
McVeigh manages to reverse the position and now he's in Prior's guard. Nice work there by McVeigh.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McVeigh (6) vs (16) Prior
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh trying to control the position from guard on top but Prior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prior controls McVeigh momentarily but McVeigh frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prior is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McVeigh (6) vs (18) Prior
Prior pushes down on McVeigh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Prior frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McVeigh (6) vs (21) Prior
Prior moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: McVeigh (6) vs (24) Prior
McVeigh tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Prior controlling his opponent.
McVeigh is trying desperately to improve position.
McVeigh tries to hold on but Prior pushes him away.
Prior controlling from the full mount.
Prior moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McVeigh has worked his arm free - good work by McVeigh!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh is trying to improve his position.
McVeigh stops Prior from passing to mount.
McVeigh being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVeigh is not content to let Prior control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prior wins on points by 24 to 6.
An out of breath David Prior thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Tanaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Prior counters with a body kick.#TD#
Tanaka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Prior manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tanaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tanaka slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prior trying to hold on to Tanaka's head to control him but Tanaka postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka thows a huge punch but Prior dodges it nicely.
Tanaka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Tanaka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tanaka is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU#
Tanaka decides to return to a standing position.
Tanaka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Prior if he has to take too many more of those.
Tanaka throws a head kick that half lands.
Mike Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prior scores with a leg kick.
Tanaka looks for a takedown but Prior sprawls well.#T2#
Tanaka misses with a takedown attempt
and Prior counters with a good low kick that Tanaka was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Prior there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Prior lands a leg kick that knocks Tanaka off balance momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Prior finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tanaka misses with a takedown attempt
and Prior counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka dives in for a single leg takedown but Prior sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tanaka is breathing heavily.
Prior connects with a solid leg kick.
David Prior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Prior.
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Prior.
Tanaka attempts a counter takedown but Prior avoids it well and moves away.
Prior thumps Tanaka with a low kick.
Prior connects with a leg kick. Tanaka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Prior lands a big head kick that sends Tanaka to the canvas! Prior follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Prior!
Our winner, David Prior, 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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