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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SFN6 St Petersburg 2
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
King has a takedown stuffed.
Owens keeps the fight on the outside.
Owens is looking to counter with head kicks.
Owens throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Andre King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens keeps the fight on the outside.
Owens throws a quick counter head kick but King was just out of range.#TD#
Owens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Owens takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Owens missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
King wants to improve his position but Owens is controlling well.
Owens 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.
Owens sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU#
Owens decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Owens really is a fat lump.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Owens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King with a poor takedown #CL#
and Owens moves into the clinch.
Owens 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.
Owens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
King gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T2#
King thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Owens's head.
Owens is looking to control King's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Owens avoid being mounted?
Owens is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King wants to pass the guard but Owens is defending well.
King missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Owens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
King throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Owens to regain full guard.
King postures up in Owens's guard and throws a big left but Owens blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Owens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Owens trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Owens might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Owens gets to his feet - King follows without any prompting.
King shoots for a double leg takedown but Owens sprawls well. He's pushed King's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Owens misses the target.
Clifton Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre King.
King tries to clinch but Owens moves out of range. #T4#
Owens lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Owens checks a low kick from King.
Owens misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and King counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
King has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Owens uses from the top position.
Owens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've been hearing good reports from Owens's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens wants to stand but King has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Clifton Owens will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
King lands a head kick. Owens smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Owens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and King holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Owens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
King turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and King manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King working the ground and pound but Owens is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
King prevents Owens from improving his position.
King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
King working Owens over with strikes.
King working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Owens's thigh. Owens counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Owens thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Owens trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Owens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Owens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Owens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
King throwing strikes from guard but Owens blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Owens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
King scores with a hook to the body.
King is pressed up against the cage. Owens 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Owens's waist but Owens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing King off to one side.
Clifton Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre King.
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Owens avoids it really well and circles away.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Owens but Owens pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
King tries to clinch but Owens is having none of it. #TD2#
King shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Owens's guard.
King wants to control from the top but Owens keeps moving.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Owens is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
King content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Owens has locked up a guillotine! Owens's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? King is holding on here and Owens must be using up a lot of energy. King has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Owens gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Clifton Owens!
Clifton Owens took some time post fight to say the following; 'I've just got that winning touch baby.'.
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Event:
SFN3 London 2
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Pistolas connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
Yuri Pistolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Andre King has been cut.
King tries to clinch but Pistolas is having none of it.
Pistolas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Pistolas counters with a nice right hand that sends King toppling to the canvas! King scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pistolas finish him?!#ROC2#
King is rocked!
King is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Pistolas! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuri Pistolas!
Yuri Pistolas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
King darts in and clinches Nash up against the cage.
Nash has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
Nash using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King has Nash pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
King manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
King moves into range and clinches up with Nash.#TD#
Nash ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nash 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.#SUB#
Nash is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
King lands a couple of decent looking shots.
King looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
King gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1##CL2#
King moves into the clinch.
Nash is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.#TD2#
King has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nash clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
King looking for the choke but no joy.
Nash takes a big shot to the side of the head.
King misses with punches from the back.
King has the hooks in. Nash is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2##SUB2#
King is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nash defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nash trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King keeps control of the position easily here as Nash tries to buck him off.
King not allowing Nash to control his hands.
King slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T3#
King's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King keeps control of the position as Nash tries to break free.
Nash trying to control the hands but King won't let him.
Nash is taking damage to the body and head.
Nash is trying to break free.
King is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
King looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
King controls the position.
Nash really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
King keeps control of the position as Nash tries to break free.
King throwing damaging strikes from the back! Nash could be in trouble here!
King is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nash is really stuck here.
King really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre King dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
King darts in and clinches Nash up against the cage.
Nash stalling in the clinch but King improves position. #BC#
Nash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nash tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nash tries for a takedown but King manages to get underhooks.
Nash wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodger Nash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King lands an elbow inside that Nash shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Rodger Nash has been cut.#BC2#
King breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
King pushes Nash up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from King.
Nash has King pressed against the cage.
Nash tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nash tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
The referee calls for King to work.
King slows down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nash is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Nash avoids a wild elbow strike from King.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Nash content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nash stalling.
Nash seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rodger Nash.#CL2#
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nash is struggling to control the position.
Nash avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
Nash stalling in the clinch.
Nash has King pressed against the cage.
#T3#
King avoiding damage.
Nash 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.
Nash trying to stall but King improves his position.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nash is defending well for now.#BC2#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andre King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nash tries to pull guard but King won't allow it.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4##BC2#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nash just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nash enables King to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nash manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
King wants to control from the top but Nash keeps moving.
Andre King has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Nash has an active guard here but King has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King trying to control the action but Nash is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodger Nash's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
King forces Nash back against the cage and clinches.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nash.
#TD#
Nash gets control of King's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nash will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nash is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
King has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nash is proving hard to escape from.
King content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
King decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
King closes the distance and pushes Nash back into the cage.#T1##TD#
Nash drags the fight down to the ground.
King wants to stand but Nash is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nash will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
King wants to control from the top but Nash keeps moving. #SU2#
King stands and steps away. Nash gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
King scores with a takedown into Nash's guard.#T2#
King wants to control from the top but Nash keeps moving. #SUB#
Nash had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
King is stalling in the full guard.
King lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
King is stalling in the full guard.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nash looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
King not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
King closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nash's guard.
King is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
King wants to control from the top but Nash keeps moving. #T4#
King showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nash swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
King stands and steps away. Nash gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A swing and a miss from King.
Nash feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Andre King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andre King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
King moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodger Nash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well King has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre King!
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