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Event:
GR 12: Jofre vs. RNC
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Aingeru cracks King with a good jab.#CL2#
Aingeru gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
King manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Aingeru closes the distance and clinches.
Aingeru lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Aingeru.
Aingeru pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aingeru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aingeru lands a shot to the body.
Aingeru has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aingeru lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
King trying to control the position but instead, Aingeru has worked for underhooks and has pushed King into the cage.
Aingeru lands a body shot in the clinch.
King is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aingeru.
A body shot lands from Aingeru.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Aingeru - that landed with a thud.
Aingeru digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
Aingeru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Nice body punch from Aingeru - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Aingeru.
A hook to the body from Aingeru.
Aingeru lands with a left to the head.
Aingeru lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Aingeru.
A right hand to the body from Aingeru.
Aingeru lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Aingeru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Aingeru as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#
King is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Nigel King has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Aingeru instigates a clinch.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aingeru lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Aingeru looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aingeru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aingeru lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops King to his knees! Aingeru keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josu Aingeru!
Our winner, Josu Aingeru, 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:
GR 5: Xavier vs Burrow
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Lidland throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lidland.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lidland fakes the leg kick and cracks King in the body.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lidland at a distance.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Lidland scoring well with a low kick there.
King swinging wildly here.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lidland.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lidland's coach down at Rabid Reindeer Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lidland's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
King lands with a right hand.
Lidland throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!
Lidland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lidland's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lidland duly obliges.
Nigel King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses with a body shot.
King tries to clinch there but Lidland circles away.
#T1#
King tries to land a front kick but Lidland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lidland looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lidland scores with a head kick. King tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Nigel King has been cut.
King jabs at Lidland's body.
Lidland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lidland there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by King.#CL2#
Lidland has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Lidland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Lidland closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.#BC2#
Lidland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King connects with a right hand. Lidland shakes it off.
King lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Anakond Lidland has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King throws a push kick but Lidland slaps the foot to one side.
Lidland looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lidland explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A punch combination from King misses.
King is breathing heavily.
Lidland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Lidland keeps King at a distance using the push kick.
King looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lidland slips a straight right by King.
King scores with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! King crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lidland - the referee stops the clock and King gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lidland. King manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lidland throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Lidland scores with a kick to the body.
King takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lidland scores with a body shot.
Lidland bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lidland shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. King eats them both and turns towards Lidland to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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.
Lidland scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
King scores with a nice body kick.
Lidland fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Nice shot lands for King.
King throws a right hand that Lidland ducks under and follows up with a left that Lidland also avoids with ease.
Lidland throws a quick head kick that skims the top of King's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King throws a nice looking combination but Lidland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lidland unleashes a big counter combination but King bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
King wants to clinch up but Lidland keeps it at a distance.
King takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lidland throws a body shot but no joy.
Lidland throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lidland.
As King backs off Lidland throws a huge counter combo but King manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Lidland has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch.
King is trying to break the clinch but Lidland is controlling him.
King will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
King trying to control the position but instead, Lidland has worked for underhooks and has pushed King into the cage.#BC2#
Lidland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4##CL#
King moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lidland lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lidland.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lidland lands with a right to the head.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Lidland controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King is trying to force a seperation but Lidland has the dominant position.
King tries to break the clinch but Lidland is controlling the position.
Lidland stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
King is trying to push Lidland away but Lidland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anakond Lidland dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Lidland clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lidland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lidland throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lidland scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
King shoots in for a takedown but Lidland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King throws a series of punches but Lidland avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Lidland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King is trying to push Lidland away but Lidland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lidland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King has had enough of the clinch but Lidland keeps him there for the moment.
Lidland stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Lidland breaks from the clinch.
Lidland gets cracked there but stands up to it.
King misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Lidland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lidland is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
King lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Lidland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Lidland counters with an outside leg kick.
Lidland defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Lidland throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
Lidland 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 takes a kick to the side of the head.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lidland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lidland.
King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Lidland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nigel King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Lidland moves into the clinch.
Lidland digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Lidland breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Lidland darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
Lidland content to slow the pace in the clinch.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Lidland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lidland. Lidland obviously looking to wear him down.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lidland.
King throws a low kick but Lidland moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Lidland has managed to clinch.
Lidland pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Lidland won't allow it.
King is trying to break the clinch but Lidland has him pressed against the cage.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lidland's elbow. #BC#
King breaks from the clinch.
Lidland connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lidland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
Lidland throws a quick head kick that skims the top of King's head.
Lidland walks into a jab.#CL2#
Lidland clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Lidland manages to break the clinch.
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lidland back to the cage. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lidland keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Lidland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Lidland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King throws a low kick but Lidland avoids it.#T4#
Lidland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King is looking to clinch but Lidland is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Lidland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lidland lets loose with a powerful body kick. King will feel that in the morning.
Lidland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King lands the left hand.
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.
Lidland drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lidland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King throws out a loose jab but Lidland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lidland misses with a wild combination.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lidland. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lidland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anakond Lidland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
King tests Lidland's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Lidland gets caught napping as King dives in and scores a takedown. Lidland manages to retain guard.
Lidland keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
King trying to control but Lidland is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lidland manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lidland or not.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lidland backwards.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Lidland manages to break the clinch.
Lidland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
King throws a series of punches but Lidland moves out of range.
Lidland scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lidland was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King tries to clinch but Lidland moves out of range.
Lidland is looking for the big counter here.
Lidland is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down King rather than just go for the knockout.
Lidland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lidland connects with a high kick.
Lidland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lidland throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.#CL2#
Lidland clinches.
Lidland has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Lidland controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
King drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lidland pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lidland throws a front kick that sends King stumbling back into the cage.
Lidland throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Lidland lands a body shot.
King throws a leg kick but Lidland sees it coming and checks it nicely.
King connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lidland looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3##CL2#
Lidland closes the distance and clinches.
Lidland is struggling to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anakond Lidland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from King.
King loads up on a big right hand but Lidland slips the punch.
Lidland pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces King back to the cage. Lidland follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
King throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lidland misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Lidland closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Lidland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nigel King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lidland.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Lidland is just out of range.
Lidland misses with a straight right.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Lidland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lidland.#CL2#
Lidland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Lidland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Lidland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lidland displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lidland swinging wildly here.
Anakond Lidland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lidland has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anakond Lidland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lidland 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anakond Lidland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Lawerence keeps the fight on the outside.
King misses with a looping right.
Lawerence defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lawerence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Lawerence fails with the takedown.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King moves in looking to clinch but Lawerence pushes him off.
Lawerence slips under a jab.#CL#
Lawerence clinches. #BC#
Lawerence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Lawerence has been cut.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawerence.
Lawerence shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
Lawerence takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Lawerence. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##KD2#
King feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lawerence sprawling to the canvas! Lawerence rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can King finish him?!
#ROC2#
Lawerence is rocked!
Lawerence ducks into an uppercut from King and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nigel King!
A relieved looking Nigel King thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Jack Lawerence stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry. Just didn't have it today...
I will be back'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2018 |
#R1#
McShrooms slips under a jab from King.
McShrooms looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
An inside leg kick lands from King.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McShrooms's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McShrooms scrambles back to his feet.
McShrooms takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
King cracks McShrooms with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#
McShrooms is rocked!
King sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through McShrooms's defenses. It connects perfectly with McShrooms's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nigel King!
An out of breath Nigel King 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: Nov 19, 2018 |
#R1#
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Torro .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Del Torro is defended easily by King.
Nigel King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Del Torro moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Del Torro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King misses with a hook.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Del Torro 's head.#CL2#
Del Torro pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
King is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Del Torro 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with a looping right.
King looks to land a left hand but Del Torro moved out of range nicely.
Del Torro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King sets himself, and Del Torro steps forward looking for the clinch! King avoids it this time.
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Del Torro back to the cage. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Delorme Del Torro has been cut.
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 misses the shot to the body.
King fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
King is looking to score with low kicks.
King catches Del Torro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Del Torro 's head back.
#TD2#
Del Torro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Del Torro showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Torro wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
King is looking for a sweep. Del Torro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Del Torro stalling away here and it's allowed King to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Del Torro looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Del Torro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Del Torro tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
King is trying to control the action in half guard but Del Torro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Del Torro won't allow King to pass to mount.
King trying to control the action but Del Torro is working from the bottom.
King is thwarting Del Torro 's attempts to control the position.
Del Torro keeping hold of King's head, controlling as best he can.
Del Torro trying to control from the bottom.
Del Torro is staying active underneath King, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
King is really struggling to control Del Torro but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
King looks for the body kick but Del Torro saw that one coming. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Del Torro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Del Torro looks winded!#TD2#
King tries to sprawl but Del Torro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Del Torro wants to pass the guard but King is defending well.
King regains full guard. Nicely done. #SU2#
Del Torro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Del Torro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Del Torro doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Delorme Del Torro 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
King swinging wildly here.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Torro can do to turn this around?
King shoots in for a takedown but Del Torro shows good takedown defense.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Del Torro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice straight punches there by King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of King.
King moves out of range as Del Torro throws a body kick.
Del Torro slips a jab and a cross from King.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Del Torro throws a counter combo.
Del Torro dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Del Torro 's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Torro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Del Torro shoots in and bounces King off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
King keeping moving, preventing Del Torro from controlling successfully. #T1#
King wants to sweep but no luck.
Del Torro looking to sit in guard and control but King gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
King trying to control but Del Torro is working from the bottom.
Del Torro is adopting a defensive guard.
Del Torro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Del Torro being controlled here, momentarily.
Del Torro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Del Torro has a closed guard, preventing King from standing up.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Torro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Del Torro keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Del Torro walks into a jab.#T3#
Del Torro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
King tests Del Torro 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King looks for a takedown but Del Torro sprawls well.
Delorme Del Torro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Del Torro doesn't seem phased though.
Del Torro is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Del Torro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
A nice side step and Del Torro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
King dips to his left and cracks Del Torro with an uppercut!
King lands an overhand right.
King lands a jab.
King lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Torro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Del Torro tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting King counter with a right hand.
King tests Del Torro 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Del Torro backs up against the cage.
Del Torro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Delorme Del Torro 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
King misses with a looping right.
King throws a hook to the side of Del Torro 's head but Del Torro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Del Torro feints and as King raises his hands in defense, Del Torro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
King manages to escape and get back to his feet.
King scores with a jab to the head.
Nigel King is winning the standup battle so far.
Del Torro ducks under a wild hook from King.
Del Torro feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Del Torro shoots in and bounces King off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Torro postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Del Torro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Torro stops King from standing up. #T1#
Del Torro is looking to pass into half guard but King pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now King is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Del Torro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead King passes into side control.
King moves into full mount!
King can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Del Torro is looking to escape. #T2#
King scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Del Torro ?
Nigel King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King scores with a couple of good head shots there.
King punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
King tries to control but Del Torro wriggling away.
Del Torro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
King trying to control but Del Torro is having none of it. #SUB#
King is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Del Torro has managed to escape the submission attempt.
King with a couple of short strikes.
Nigel King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
King can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Del Torro is looking to escape. #SU#
King is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Del Torro has time to react.
Del Torro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Del Torro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Del Torro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Delorme Del Torro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King connects with a single shot there.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel King!
An out of breath Nigel King 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: Nov 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Lighning Strike, which made it look bad.
King lands a body shot.
King connects with a crisp jab.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Lighning Strike is just out of range.
Lighning Strike only half commits to the counter leg kick.
King lands a jab to Lighning Strike's midsection.
King misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Lighning Strike moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lighning Strike throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lighning Strike.
King wants to break free but Lighning Strike has control.
Lighning Strike lands a good knee to the midsection. King won't want to take too many of those.
Lighning Strike using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Lighning Strike blocks an elbow strike from King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lighning Strike.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Lighning Strike using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lighning Strike working King over with knees to the body.
Lighning Strike with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King tries to stall but Lighning Strike uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
King missing with knees to the body.
Lighning Strike connects with a knee to the head.
#BC#
King breaks from the clinch.
Lighning Strike walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A low kick from King is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
King connects with a single shot there.
King fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lighning Strike is out of range. #T2#
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lighning Strike stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lighning Strike looks winded!
Lighning Strike takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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 lands with an overhand left.
Lighning Strike checks a low kick from King.
And Lighning Strike responds with a good body kick, but King manages to step out the way in time.
King lands with a good body shot.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Lighning Strike responds with a good body kick, but King manages to step out the way in time.
King misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Lighning Strike counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lighning Strike missing with knees to the body.
Lighning Strike using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lighning Strike throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lighning Strike throws a knee to the head but misses.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lighning Strike has him pressed against the cage.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Lighning Strike won't allow it.
#BC#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lighning Strike at a distance.
Lighning Strike tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lighning Strike gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
King cracks a nice hook into Lighning Strike's ribs.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lighning Strike looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King works Lighning Strike's body with a nice hook.#T4#
King lands a jab to Lighning Strike's midsection.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body punch from King.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from King.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel King dominated that round.
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#
Lighning Strike takes one to the chin there.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lighning Strike looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lighning Strike drops his hands for a split second and King immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Lighning Strike face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. King follows up with a right hand that knocks Lighning Strike into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nigel King!
Nigel King seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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