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Event:
Torcida 25 - Bailey Vs Honda
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
King misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Wagenknecht shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wagenknecht passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wagenknecht controls the position.
Wagenknecht seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down King for as long as he can get away with.
King wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
A lull in the action here as Wagenknecht stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
King prevents Wagenknecht from moving into mount.
Wagenknecht content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wagenknecht has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wagenknecht.
King is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Wagenknecht tries for a kimura but King is defending well. #SUB#
King throws a few rabbit punches from the bottom. Wagenknecht was waiting for it though - now King's arm is in the perfect position for an arm triangle - he's tightening it up and King is forced to tap out before he takes a nap! Very clever counter grappling there from Wagenknecht!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ronald Wagenknecht!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ronald Wagenknecht made sure he mentioned Evil Empire Nutrition - 160Q $150, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Torcida 19-Venom Vs Smashterov
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Dormier dodges the punch combination from King.
Dormier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dormier.
King shoots in for a takedown but Dormier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dormier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD#
Dormier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
King is trying to escape back to his feet but Dormier uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Dormier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dormier in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Dormier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Dormier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Dormier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Dormier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Dormier tries for a kimura but King is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dormier lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear King down.
#SUB#
King is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dormier's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Dormier! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and King has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Caniel Dormier!
Caniel Dormier took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Torcida 8 - Payne Vs Seshomaru
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deluccio.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Deluccio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Deluccio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut there from King.
King scores with a hook to the body. Deluccio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Deluccio pushes King away with a front kick.
Deluccio cracks the inside of King's front leg.
King misses with a double jab
and Deluccio counters with a leg kick.
King lands a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by Deluccio.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Deluccio, right into the meat.
Deluccio throws a sloppy head kick
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
King takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Deluccio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
King connects with a nice looking jab.
Deluccio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King!
Zlatan King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deluccio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deluccio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Deluccio counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by King.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Deluccio dodges the punch combination from King.
King looks winded!
Deluccio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deluccio lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deluccio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Deluccio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King throws a hook to the side of Deluccio's head but Deluccio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deluccio went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
King throws a right hand that misses
and Deluccio counters with a solid body kick.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deluccio manages to avoid it.
Deluccio throws a head kick that King semi-blocks.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deluccio.
Deluccio tries to move into range but King moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
King with a hook.
King has his takedown stuffed
and Deluccio counters with an inside leg kick.
Doleman Deluccio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zlatan King.
Deluccio tries a head kick but it misses.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Deluccio counters with a thumping low kick.
King lands with a nice body punch.
Deluccio lands a jab to King's midsection.
Deluccio cracks the inside of King's front leg.
Some wild striking there from Deluccio.
#T3#
Good leg kick by Deluccio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Deluccio lands but King takes it in his stride.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Deluccio.
King tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Deluccio defends well and King ends up having to push Deluccio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice body punch from King.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Deluccio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from King.
Deluccio scores with a kick to the midsection.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Deluccio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
King throws a hook but Deluccio blocks it.
Deluccio throws a body shot but no joy.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Deluccio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deluccio scores with a leg kick.
King throws a right and a left that Deluccio avoids nicely.
King's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
and Deluccio counters with a left and a right that stings King.
Deluccio misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King takes a kick to the side of the head.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Deluccio misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doleman Deluccio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
King throws a predictable looking body shot
and Deluccio counters with a stiff right hand.
King throws a series of punches but Deluccio moves out of range.
King scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A right-left combo lands from Deluccio.
We've been informed that King has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Deluccio throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Deluccio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doleman Deluccio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Deluccio.
King misses with the body kick
and Deluccio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deluccio keeps King at a distance using the push kick.
Deluccio misses with a two punch combination.
Deluccio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
King is breathing heavily.#T1#
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Deluccio makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Deluccio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Deluccio leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Deluccio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Deluccio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Doleman Deluccio is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by King.
Deluccio throws a head kick that half lands.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deluccio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King throws a looping overhand right but Deluccio ducks down to avoid it.
Deluccio seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Deluccio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Deluccio's head.
Doleman Deluccio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King misses with a jab to the body
and Deluccio counters with a three punch combo that has King backing up. King nods at Deluccio to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Deluccio.
King 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Deluccio.
That kick from Deluccio tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
Deluccio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Danga de danga de dang - King scores with a four punch combination!
A nice leg kick lands there from Deluccio.
A punch combination from Deluccio misses.
King misses with a left hand
and Deluccio counters with a one-two to the body.
Deluccio scores with a kick to the body.
King swings for the body but Deluccio moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Deluccio.
Deluccio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
King has a takedown stuffed.
Doleman Deluccio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zlatan King.
King throws a right hand that Deluccio ducks under and follows up with a left that Deluccio also avoids with ease.
Deluccio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Deluccio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King dodges the punch combination from Deluccio.
Deluccio throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Deluccio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
King sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Deluccio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.
Deluccio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Deluccio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Deluccio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deluccio.
A thudding body kick lands there by Deluccio!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Deluccio counters with a one-two to the body.
Deluccio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Deluccio scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Deluccio tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
Deluccio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on King if he has to take too many more of those.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deluccio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doleman Deluccio dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Deluccio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Deluccio lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.
Deluccio swinging wildly here.
Deluccio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King lands a jab-cross combination.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deluccio.
Deluccio throws a nice inside leg kick.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King misses with a combination
and Deluccio counters with a body kick that stops King in his tracks momentarily.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deluccio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
King throws a looping overhand right but Deluccio ducks down to avoid it.
Deluccio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King fails with the takedown.
Deluccio sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
King has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Deluccio.
Deluccio lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.
Deluccio misses with the combination.
Deluccio avoids the body shot from King.
Deluccio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crunch! Deluccio slams his shin into King's torso.
King lands a body shot.
#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Deluccio. That's going to slow King down.
Deluccio swinging wildly here.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but King might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Deluccio has got the better of the exchanges.
King avoids the head kick by Deluccio.
Deluccio thows a body kick. King tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King shoots in for a takedown but Deluccio shows good takedown defense.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Deluccio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deluccio throws a combination. King tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Deluccio swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Deluccio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
King looks to land a combination but Deluccio avoids it well.
King 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.#T3#
King dodges the punch combination from Deluccio.
A low kick from King is predictable there
and Deluccio counters with a solid body kick.
Deluccio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between King's hands.
Some bone on bone action there as Deluccio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It appears Deluccio was looking to counter with a kick there.
Deluccio bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Deluccio counters with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Deluccio.
Deluccio lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
Deluccio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Deluccio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice takedown defense from Deluccio. No joy for King on that attempt.
Doleman Deluccio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zlatan King.
Deluccio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deluccio tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King throws a nice looking combination but Deluccio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Deluccio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on King's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
King shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Deluccio eats them both and turns towards King to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Deluccio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zlatan King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Deluccio, which made it look bad.
Deluccio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to King's calf.
Deluccio scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doleman Deluccio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deluccio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doleman Deluccio!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
King bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Knowles really is a fat lump.#ES#
Knowles throws King to one side and escapes!#TD2#
King closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - King lands in his opponent's guard.
Knowles really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
King not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
King gets to his feet. Knowles looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
King closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knowles did well to prevent King getting side control.
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!
Knowles tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.
King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knowles wants to get back to his feet.
King is thwarting Knowles's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Knowles is staying active underneath King, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
King lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
King lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
King stalling away here and it's allowed Knowles to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Knowles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Knowles controlling King's posture.
Knowles keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES#
Knowles has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. King has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Knowles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
King is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
King tightens his grip and picks Knowles up, before dumping him to the ground. Knowles manages to land in guard.
King wants to control from the top but Knowles keeps moving.
Knowles pulls King in close to his closed guard and prevents King from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
King trying to control but Knowles is working from the bottom.
King engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Knowles pulls King in close to his closed guard and prevents King from doing any damage or advancing position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Knowles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knowles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
King closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Knowles is trying to control but can't.
King prevents Knowles from improving his position.
Knowles is not content to let King control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zlatan King will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
King closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knowles quickly recovers to half guard.
Knowles pushes King off but King dives into side control.
#SU2#
King decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
King closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knowles quickly recovers to half guard.
Knowles tries to kick King off in order to stand up. King Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knowles tries to improve position but can't.
Knowles is trying to control King's posture but King avoids it.
King is looking to take a break and control but Knowles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knowles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Knowles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
King takes a little break here. Knowles wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
King has control of an arm but Knowles manages to advance to King's back!
King trying to get back to his feet but Knowles is in full control for now.
King turns into Knowles and is now in his guard.
King trying to control but Knowles is working from the bottom.
Knowles is trying to keep King in close.
#T2##SUB#
Knowles looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knowles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knowles has his hands on King's head, controlling the position.
King wants to control from the top but Knowles keeps moving. #T3#
Knowles has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
King works over Knowles with some ground and pound from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knowles holds on and takes a little breather.
King landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Knowles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
King postures up and lands a big shot to Knowles's brow. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
King advances to half guard. #SUB2#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knowles is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold.
King is keen to just control but Knowles is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King tries to stand and escape but Knowles is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Knowles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatan King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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##TD2#
King shoots in and gets a takedown into Knowles's guard.
Knowles is pulling down on King's head to control his posture.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Knowles.
Knowles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
King forces his way into half guard.
Knowles trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is nestled in close to Knowles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Knowles is not content to let King control the position.
Knowles trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but King manages to pass to mount!
#T1#
King looking to control but Knowles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
King working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Knowles tries to hold on but King pushes him away.
King postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Knowles in real trouble here! The ref calls for Knowles to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zlatan King!
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