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Event:
SYN 1066 Cruz vs Ocampo
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
King moves in looking to clinch but Larsen pushes him off.
Larsen throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King dodges the punch combination from Larsen.
Larsen 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 throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Larsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Larsen throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
Larsen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
King ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.
King has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Larsen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Larsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Larsen misses with a straight left.
Larsen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
King scores with a nice head shot.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Larsen's shoulder, as Larsen tries to avoid the shot.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Larsen blocks the leg kick.
Larsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Larsen blocks a leg kick.
Larsen avoids the body shot from King.
Larsen misses with a wild body shot.
Larsen throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King tries to counter by closing the distance.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
King lands with a shot to the body.
King tries to clinch but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen scores with a jab to the body.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Larsen swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Larsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Larsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Larsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Larsen swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King wants to counter the offense by Larsen and move into the clinch position.
King tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Larsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Larsen moves out of range easily.
Larsen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Larsen misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Larsen needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Larsen misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Larsen misses.
King is looking to land body kicks.
King darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot lands for King.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
King gets a clinch.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Larsen breaks the clinch.
King tries to clinch up.#T3#
King tries to clinch but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
King clinches up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Larsen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larsen.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
Larsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsen lands a nice uppercut.
King lands a knee to the head.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King tries a knee to the head but Larsen blocks it.
#BC#
Larsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Larsen.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larsen avoids the head kick by King.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King throws a head kick but Larsen moves out of range.
#T4#
King moves away from the strike by Larsen.
Larsen throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Larsen, pushing him back against the cage.
Larsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Larsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King tries a knee to the head but Larsen blocks it.
#BC#
Larsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larsen throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Larsen is looking to chop away at King's legs.
A swing and a miss from King.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larsen throws out the jab.
King throws a combination that misses
letting Larsen counter with a right hand.
Larsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King tried to score with a low kick but Larsen checks it.
Larsen misses with a straight right.
Larsen lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Magnus Larsen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
King tries to move into range but Larsen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
King misses with a kick to the body
letting Larsen counter with a right hand.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Larsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Larsen.
Larsen scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
King connects with a body shot.
Larsen throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larsen sets himself, and King steps forward looking for the clinch! Larsen avoids it this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King misses with a left hand
and Larsen counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Larsen throws a body shot but no joy.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
King lands a lovely overhand right.
Larsen slips a jab and a cross from King.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Larsen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King wants to clinch.
Larsen looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Larsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Larsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King walks into a jab.
Larsen throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larsen slips under a jab.
King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Larsen's head backwards.#T2#
Larsen misses with a few strikes there.
King steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Larsen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsen is just out of range.
A low kick from King misses
and Larsen counters 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 Larsen - the referee stops the clock and King gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Larsen. King manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Larsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King looks to land a right hand but Larsen moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Larsen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larsen throws out a leg kick but King moves out of range and Larsen only half commits.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
King works Larsen's body with a nice hook.
Donk. Larsen catches King right on the button with a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Larsen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magnus Larsen is winning the standup battle so far.
King connects with a leg kick.
Larsen lands a jab to King's midsection.
Larsen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
King throws a front kick that sends Larsen stumbling back into the cage.
Larsen moves away from the strike by King.
King takes one to the side of the head.
King scores with a hook to the body. Larsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
King is looking to clinch.
Larsen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Larsen circles away.
King is looking to clinch but Larsen is avoiding it.
King darts in trying to clinch
and Larsen counters with a body kick.
Larsen throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King wants to counter the offense by Larsen and move into the clinch position.
Larsen throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King tries to clinch but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen wants to slow King down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
King swings for the body but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Larsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Larsen throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King checks a low kick from Larsen.
Larsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King checks a low kick from Larsen.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Larsen.
King throws out a loose jab but Larsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
King checks a low kick from Larsen.
Larsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
King dips to his left and cracks Larsen with an uppercut!
Larsen throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Larsen dominated that second round.
That's time! Larsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larsen at a distance.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Larsen throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Larsen misses with a low kick.
King let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
King gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Larsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King tries to move into range but Larsen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Larsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Larsen throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King scores with a punch to the head.
King lands with a good body shot.
King loads up on a big right hand but Larsen slips the punch.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larsen.
Larsen misses the jab.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Larsen tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsen throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
Larsen misses with a hook.#T1##CL2#
King moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larsen.
A nice left hand lands by Larsen.
Larsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
King misses with a knee strike.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Larsen's efforts to push away.
King tries to work over Larsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Larsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Larsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Larsen can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King landing knees to the body.
Larsen tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Larsen back against the cage.
Larsen tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Larsen misses with the head strike.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Larsen controls the action.
Larsen lands a shoulder strike.
King pushes Larsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from King on the inside.
James King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Larsen swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Larsen fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King tries to land a knee to the head but Larsen blocks with his arms.
Larsen avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
Larsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Larsen's face.
Good body shot from King.
Larsen lands an uppercut.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Larsen tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Larsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Larsen has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Larsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Larsen has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Larsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King misses with a knee strike.
King prevents a body shot from Larsen.
Larsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King blocking some punches.
Larsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Larsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Larsen working aggressively here.
King misses with a knee strike.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Larsen.
Larsen managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Larsen is blocking nicely.
King blocks an uppercut.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
James King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
King lands an uppercut.#T4#
Larsen throws a head punch that misses.
Larsen lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Larsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Larsen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
King moves out of range of the leg kick from Larsen.
Larsen lands with a right hand.
Larsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Larsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Larsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King blocks a low kick nicely.
King walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Larsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Larsen, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Larsen!
A relieved looking Magnus Larsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SYN 1064 Diggs vs McCarthy
Date: Mar 29, 2024 |
#R1#
King is looking to clinch.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King wants to counter with a clinch but Valverde pushes him away.
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King tries to clinch but Valverde moves out of range.
Valverde tries a head kick but it misses.
Valverde scores with a head kick. King tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Valverde lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Valverde throws a right and a left that both miss.
King thows a body kick. Valverde tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Valverde lands a head shot.
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valverde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valverde misses with a body kick.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! King crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Valverde - the referee stops the clock and King gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Valverde. King manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Valverde blocks the low kick.#T1#
King slips a straight right by Valverde.
Valverde connects with a right hand. King shakes it off.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valverde manages to avoid it.
Valverde misses with a straight left.
Valverde tries a head kick but it misses.
Valverde takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Valverde keeps the fight on the outside.
Valverde swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King misses with a body kick.
Valverde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King lands a high kick!
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valverde misses with an uppercut.
Valverde takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valverde. King does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
King has managed to clinch.
Valverde wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valverde is defending well for now.
King working aggressively here.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Valverde blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valverde is defending well for now.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Valverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Valverde. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valverde.
Valverde avoids the head kick by King.
Nice defenses there by King.#T3#
Valverde scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King wants to clinch up but Valverde keeps it at a distance.
Valverde swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
Valverde scores with a head kick.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from King.
Valverde throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King scores with a push kick.
King tries to clinch but Valverde is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lands with a kick to the temple. Valverde shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Valverde tries a head kick but it misses.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
King tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Valverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
King darts in and clinches Valverde up against the cage.
I was talking to Valverde's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
King has Valverde pressed against the cage, preventing Valverde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valverde takes a knee to the side of the body.
Valverde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valverde avoids it.
King working aggressively here.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Valverde avoids the damage to the body.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valverde's elbow.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Valverde blocks with his arms.
Valverde prevents a body shot from King.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bethania Valverde will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Valverde's corner calls for a 1-2. Valverde obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valverde. That did some damage!
King avoids the head kick by Valverde.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valverde, as that shot connected.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
King slips a straight right by Valverde.
King tries to counter with a clinch but Valverde shakes him off and moves away.
King is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valverde rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valverde looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King scores with a sloppy right hand. Valverde should have avoided that one.
Bethania Valverde is winning the standup battle so far.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Valverde throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King throws a front kick aimed at Valverde's knee but Valverde avoids it well.
King closes the distance but Valverde moves to the side
and Valverde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King is looking to score with low kicks.
Valverde throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King slips a jab and a cross from Valverde.
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valverde slips a jab from King.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Valverde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valverde connects with a high kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.#CL2#
King pushes Valverde up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valverde on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King misses with a knee strike.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valverde tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valverde will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
King scores with a knee to the head.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Valverde.
King has Valverde pressed against the cage, preventing Valverde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Valverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Valverde.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valverde needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
King tries to clinch but Valverde moves out of range.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valverde. That did some damage!
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valverde slips a jab and a cross from King.
King lands with a kick to the temple. Valverde shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Valverde drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Valverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King moves out of range as Valverde strikes.
King misses with a kick to the body
enabling Valverde to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
The crowd cheers as Valverde lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
King scores with a nice strike.#T4#
King moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
Valverde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King misses with a straight left.
King just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromValverde.
King misses with a body shot.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valverde throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King scores with a head kick. Valverde tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
King misses with a few strikes there.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King connects with a right hand. Valverde shakes it off.
Valverde misses the shot to the body.
King wants to counter the offense by Valverde and move into the clinch position.
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King lands a nice looking body kick.
Valverde slips a jab from King.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Valverde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valverde misses the jab.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King looks to land a combination but Valverde avoids it well. #CL2#
King moves into range and clinches up with Valverde.
A frustrated look appears on Valverde's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Valverde is blocking nicely.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valverde blocks it with crossed arms.
King has Valverde pressed against the cage, preventing Valverde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
King using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
King tries to work over Valverde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valverde managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Valverde avoids the damage to the body.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valverde is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
Valverde tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valverde has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Valverde avoids the damage to the body.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Valverde avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
#T2#
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
King lands a good knee to the midsection. Valverde won't want to take too many of those.
Valverde blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Valverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Valverde down.
King blocks a head kick by Valverde.
Valverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from King misses.
Valverde throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King cracks Valverde with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Valverde loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by King!
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
King ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Valverde scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King jabs at Valverde's body.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valverde throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
Valverde misses with a head kick.
King steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Valverde.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
King rushes Valverde and presses him up against the cage.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Valverde wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
James King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Valverde controls his hands.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Bethania Valverde has been cut.
Valverde takes a knee right on the jaw!
King working aggressively here.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Valverde is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
James King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think King has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
An out of breath and clearly excited James King thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
SYN 1060 Rozhkov vs Seigel
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
King gets a clinch.
King lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it.
King lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
King lands a shot to the body.#T1#
King misses with a knee strike.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
King prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from King.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
King prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
King working aggressively here.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
King has closed the distance and engaged Sitsongrit in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
A short right from King.
King with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King with a knee to the head.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from King.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Sitsongrit tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A knee to the head by King.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Sitsongrit tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
King lands a shot to the body.
King lands a knee to the head.
Sitsongrit takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has been cut.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Sitsongrit blocks with his arms.
King misses with some punches.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sitsongrit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
King misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
King tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King scores with a knee to the head.
Sitsongrit pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by King.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but King blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James King will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pornthonglek Sitsongrit's cut.
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#
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from King.
Nice straight punches there by King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of King.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King checks a leg kick nicely.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
A good leg kick by King.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
King misses with a kick to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
King lands a head kick!
King lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
King throws a body kick that misses.
King checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
King clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King checks the leg kick.
King throws a nice head kick!
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.
King moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King blocks a jab.
King tries to counter with a clinch but Sitsongrit shakes him off and moves away.
King 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.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
James King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
King moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
King throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
King works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into King's body.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King fakes the leg kick and cracks Sitsongrit in the body.
King throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from King. That one must have hurt.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Sitsongrit clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
#CL2#
King forces Sitsongrit back against the cage and clinches.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but King blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
King tries to land a knee to the head but Sitsongrit blocks with his arms.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King takes a shot to the head.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King blocking some punches.
King tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
King lands a nice knee to the body.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pornthonglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pornthonglek Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
King avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
King follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
King misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
King defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but King is out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.#CL2#
King has Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sitsongrit blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
King scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
King prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sitsongrit's face.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
King tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
King missing with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from King.
#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
#BC#
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Jab by King.
King tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
King is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
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 with a looping right.#T4#
King keeps Sitsongrit at a distance using the push kick.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
King throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but King moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
King dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
King scores with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James King.
I think King has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... James King!
James King made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLBENT in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SYN 1056 Danger vs McGuire II
Date: Feb 16, 2024 |
#R1#
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Widforss on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Widforss throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
King throws a hook but Widforss blocks it.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Widforss manages to avoid it.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Widforss just misses with a punch to the body.
Widforss fails with the takedown
and King counters with a nice kick to the body.
King misses with a straight right.
Widforss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
King lands a nice hook to Widforss's body. Widforss takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Widforss or perhaps it was just good defense by King, which made it look bad.
Widforss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
Widforss slips a straight right by King.
King takes a swing at Widforss's ribcage but misses.
Widforss feints the counter takedown.
Widforss takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good shot there by Widforss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Widforss.
Widforss throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Widforss cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot by King.
King looks to land a right hand but Widforss moved out of range.
Widforss misses with a wild body shot.
King throws a right hand that Widforss ducks under and follows up with a left that Widforss also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
Widforss has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
Widforss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Widforss misses with a wild body shot.
Widforss shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
A slapping body kick lands there for King.#TD2#
Widforss shoots in and gets a takedown into King's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Widforss trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
King keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Widforss is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Widforss throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
Widforss throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Widforss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Widforss looking for submissions from the bottom but instead King passes into half guard.
Widforss regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Widforss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Widforss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB2#
Widforss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
King wants to pass the guard but Widforss is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Widforss has his feet on King's thighs here. He's pushed King off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! King screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyres Widforss! |
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Event:
SYN 1051 McCarthy vs Kamara
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Valverde moves out of range as King strikes.
Valverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valverde. That did some damage!
Valverde misses with a looping right.
King throws a jab when Valverde was well out of range.
Valverde scores with a nice strike.
Valverde takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valverde takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick lands for King.
Valverde is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Valverde takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Valverde counters with a three punch combo that has King backing up. King nods at Valverde to acknowledge the strikes.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valverde was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Valverde throws a shot to the body.
King lands a nice hook to Valverde's body. Valverde takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valverde moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
King slips under a jab from Valverde.
Valverde loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Valverde throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by King.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valverde misses with a looping right.
King fakes the leg kick and cracks Valverde in the body.
King with a hook.
Valverde connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
King scores with a kick to the midsection.
King misses with a leg kick.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
A cross from Valverde lands.
Valverde looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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 a jab to Valverde's midsection.
Valverde has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Valverde is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
King takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Valverde.#ROC#King is rocked!
King gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bethania Valverde!
A victorious Bethania Valverde 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:
SYN 1046 De Minaur v Takahashi
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
King throws a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
King misses with a body kick.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
King jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Dilbrandt avoids the head kick by King.
King avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with a straight right.
King misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt blocks a head kick by King.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
King shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dilbrandt eats them both and turns towards King to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
King misses with a body kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
Dilbrandt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Dilbrandt's head.
King throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Dilbrandt.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick that misses.
King misses with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Dilbrandt.
King cracks Dilbrandt with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dilbrandt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dilbrandt on the side of the head.
King checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
King looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for King.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.#CL2#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Dilbrandt tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilbrandt avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
Dilbrandt is working King over against the cage.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Dilbrandt avoids the damage to the body.
Dilbrandt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by King.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King keeps Dilbrandt at a distance using the push kick.
Dilbrandt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Dilbrandt misses
and King counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
Dilbrandt 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 slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
David Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King throws a push kick but Dilbrandt slaps the foot to one side.
Dilbrandt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
King ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.#CL2#
Dilbrandt rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dilbrandt pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dilbrandt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dilbrandt.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dilbrandt lands with a light punch inside.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dilbrandt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Dilbrandt digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King dips to his left and cracks Dilbrandt with an uppercut!
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King scores with a push kick.
Dilbrandt fails with an attempt to clinch.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King lands a nice hook to Dilbrandt's body. Dilbrandt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
King throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dilbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
King moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dilbrandt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
Dilbrandt throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King keeps Dilbrandt at a distance using the push kick.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
King is looking to counter punch.
Dilbrandt punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
Dilbrandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Dilbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Dilbrandt wants to slow King down by chopping away at his legs.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
King misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
King tries a low kick but Dilbrandt avoids it.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way.
King slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
King blocks the body kick.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dilbrandt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King.
Dilbrandt works King's body with a nice hook.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt blocks a head kick by King.
Dilbrandt dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
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 blocks the body kick.
King half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Dilbrandt connects with a nice looking jab.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Good shot there by King.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
King checks a leg kick nicely.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but King moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
Dilbrandt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King lands with a nice body kick.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dilbrandt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Dilbrandt. Beautiful body shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a two punch combination.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Dilbrandt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King scores with a body shot.
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dilbrandt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but King moves out of range easily.
King lands a high kick!
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dilbrandt will feel that in the morning.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dilbrandt cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
King dips to his left and cracks Dilbrandt with an uppercut!
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
King misses with a kick to the body.
King ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
King fakes the leg kick and cracks Dilbrandt in the body.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Dilbrandt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dilbrandt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dilbrandt blocks the body kick.
Nice jab there from King.
Dilbrandt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
King avoids a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King scores with a head kick. Dilbrandt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
King avoids a kick to the body.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt 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.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
King gets tackled into the cage by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt maintains the clinch.
Dilbrandt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. King seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dilbrandt can turn it around.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dilbrandt.
King lands a nice knee to the body.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Dilbrandt.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King has Dilbrandt pressed against the cage, preventing Dilbrandt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
King digs a good hook to Dilbrandt's body.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Dilbrandt tries a quick counter leg kick but King is wise to it.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King cracks Dilbrandt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the head.
Dilbrandt 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.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
King moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Dilbrandt blocks the low kick.
Dilbrandt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dilbrandt looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King throws a right and a left that Dilbrandt avoids nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Dilbrandt misses
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King misses with a body kick.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.
Dilbrandt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T4#
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!
Dilbrandt is looking to land body kicks.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dilbrandt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice uppercut there from King.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a spinning back kick!
King connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
King attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King is looking to land body kicks.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
A left lands for Dilbrandt.
King digs a good body shot into Dilbrandt's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James King.
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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
Jumping up and down and very excited, James King waved his t-shirt featuring HELLBENT's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SYN 1041 Balin vs Sergey
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild combination.
Dilbrandt throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King throws out a counter right but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dilbrandt's head.
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
King ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
A solid body kick from King.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dilbrandt doesn't seem phased though.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Dilbrandt down.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Dilbrandt misses
and King counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
Dilbrandt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilbrandt.
#T1#
Dilbrandt lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
King throws a leg kick which misses Dilbrandt's front leg but catches the back leg as Dilbrandt tries to avoid it.
A left and a right from King both land. Nice combination.
Dilbrandt throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.
King blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilbrandt slips a jab from King.
Dilbrandt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by King.
King scores with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with the combination.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but King blocks it.
King thumps Dilbrandt with a low kick.
King lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King scores with a knee to the head.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dilbrandt managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King missing with knees to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from King misses.
David Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt staying out of range there.
Dilbrandt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dilbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by King.
King digs a good body shot into Dilbrandt's ribs.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
#T3#
Dilbrandt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces King back to the cage. Dilbrandt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt cracks King with an open hand slap.
King scores with a push kick.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dilbrandt catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dilbrandt has time to react.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
King blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt backing away here, and King unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut there from King.
Both fighters circling a little - Dilbrandt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Dilbrandt lands with a right hand.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
King only half commits to the counter leg kick.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
Dilbrandt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
King slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King looks for the body kick but Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dilbrandt looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King looks for the body kick but Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dilbrandt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dilbrandt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild combination.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King connects with a leg kick.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King connects with a crisp jab.
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
King cracks Dilbrandt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dilbrandt doesn't seem bothered though.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but King moved away.
King slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Dilbrandt off balance momentarily.#T1#
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice uppercut there from King.
King throws a good cross that connects.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dilbrandt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dilbrandt defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Dilbrandt.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
King throws a good cross that connects.
King misses with a looping right.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
King connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
Dilbrandt tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dilbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a right hand
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
A head kick misses from Dilbrandt.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab. #T2#
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from King tenderised Dilbrandt's leg. Dilbrandt is trying to keep his angry face on.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dilbrandt momentarily.
King missing with a left hand there. Dilbrandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from King.
Dilbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dilbrandt throws a solid leg kick but King takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dilbrandt.
King scores with a head kick.
Dilbrandt 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.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a series of punches.
Dilbrandt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice shot by Dilbrandt.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Dilbrandt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dilbrandt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
King scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from King.
That kick from King tenderised Dilbrandt's leg. Dilbrandt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dilbrandt tried to score with a low kick but King checks it.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
King blocks a low kick nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands an overhand right.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Dilbrandt off balance momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dilbrandt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from King - the referee stops the clock and Dilbrandt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says King. Dilbrandt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
King throws a leg kick which misses Dilbrandt's front leg but catches the back leg as Dilbrandt tries to avoid it.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
King only half commits to the counter leg kick.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt motions for King to come forward. Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dilbrandt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet.
Dilbrandt misses with a double jab
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King scores with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt with a nice cross.
King throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King misses with a body shot.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King cracks Dilbrandt with an open hand slap.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
A slapping body kick lands there for King.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt is looking to score with low kicks.
Dilbrandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King misses with a looping right.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy head kick
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
King takes one to the side of the head.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King lands a jab to the head.
King misses with the combination.
King lands with a straight right. Dilbrandt didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King connects with a leg kick.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As King looks to move away, Dilbrandt throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but King moves out of range.
#T1#
King slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King connects with a right hand. Dilbrandt shakes it off.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dilbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Dilbrandt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
Dilbrandt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King blocks a jab.
King misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick from King.
Dilbrandt throws a half hearted mid kick.
James King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Dilbrandt shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dilbrandt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King scores with a nice strike.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Dilbrandt's head back.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dilbrandt.
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dilbrandt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dilbrandt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Dilbrandt off the cage and back into range.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dilbrandt walks forward, straight into a front kick from King.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dilbrandt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dilbrandt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Dilbrandt. Those never looked like landing.
King misses with a straight left.
Dilbrandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Dilbrandt misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King lands a jab to the nose.
King misses with a head kick.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt fails in his attempt to clinch.
King blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but King checks it well.
King misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
King lands a nice hook to Dilbrandt's body. Dilbrandt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Dilbrandt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilbrandt thumps King with a low kick.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
King scores with a three punch combo!
King misses with a body kick.
King feints and then cracks Dilbrandt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dilbrandt down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
King moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Dilbrandt backs off King throws a huge counter combo but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King lands with a straight right. Dilbrandt didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Dilbrandt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dilbrandt is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the cage.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but King blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
James 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
James King gave a mention to HELLBENT in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SYN 1035 Dustfinger vs Puno
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hassan takes one to the side of the head.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Hassan moves away from the strike by King.
Hassan throws a low kick but King avoids it.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a three punch combo that has Hassan backing up. Hassan nods at King to acknowledge the strikes.
King takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
King lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hassan takes a step back to recover.
The fighters circling - Hassan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King lands with an overhand left.
Hassan misses with a hook.
Hassan blocks a head kick by King.
Hassan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters circling - Hassan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
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 straight right hand from Hassan.
Hassan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King staying out of range there.
Hassan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Hassan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hassan misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Hassan connects with a solid leg kick.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Hassan throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hassan digs a good hook to King's body.
Hassan avoids the head kick by King.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
A lazy body kick from Hassan
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hassan scoring well with a low kick there.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hassan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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!
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Nice uppercut there from Hassan.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Hassan scores with a jab to the body.
King misses with a hook. Hassan ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
Hassan moves out of range as King strikes.
King blocks a low kick nicely.
Hassan throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
King tries to bum rush Hassan with a series of wild strikes but Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hassan takes a step back to recover.
Hassan moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Hassan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hassan 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.
Hassan swings widly with a right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Hassan avoids a kick to the body.
King dodges the punch combination from Hassan.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hassan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King cracks Hassan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King needs to keep his hands up - Hassan had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Hassan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab lands there for King.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King looks to land a body kick but Hassan moved away.
King lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hassan takes a step back to recover.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King scores with a head kick.
King thuds his shin into the meat of Hassan's side.
King lands a body shot.
King scores with a body shot.
Hassan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Jab by King.
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Hassan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
Hassan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T4#
King cracks Hassan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab by King.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hassan misses with a right hand
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
King throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
King scores with the left hand. Hassan knows he should have avoided that one.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hassan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hassan missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hassan lands with a good body shot.
Hassan swings for the body but King moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hassan scores with a push kick.
A nice leg kick from Hassan, right into the meat of the thigh.
King takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hassan lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James King will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassan was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hassan 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.
Hassan lands with a thumping leg kick.
King staying out of range there.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Hassan.
Hassan takes one to the chin there.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#King is rocked!
King circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Hassan. King falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Hassan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abduwali Hassan!
Abduwali Hassan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Stoner's Killer Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SYN 1027 DeMinaur vs Takahashi
Date: Oct 27, 2023 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gavin thumps King with a low kick.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gavin.
King is looking to counter punch.
King ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
A punch lands to the side of Gavin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King looks to land a left hand but Gavin moved out of range nicely.
Gavin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gavin tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Gavin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gavin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
King lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Gavin misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gavin.
A thudding body kick lands there by King!
A low kick from Gavin is predictable there
and Gavin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gavin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T1#
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
Gavin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gavin.
Gavin throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gavin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
King lands with a nice body punch.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavin moves away from the strike by King.
Gavin tries a low kick but King avoids it.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gavin on the side of the head.
King misses with a body shot.
Gavin cracks King with a good jab.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
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 a nice shot to the body.
Jab from Gavin.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King connects with a body shot that sends Gavin's belly button to the back.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.#T2#
King is looking to land body kicks.
Gavin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King throws a low kick but Gavin moves out of range easily.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gavin misses with a two punch combination.
King is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
King looks to land a combination but Gavin avoids it well.
Gavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gavin missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from King.
King misses with a body shot
and Gavin counters with a slapping leg kick.
King lands an overhand right.
Gavin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but King checks it well.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Gavin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
King goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice body kick from King.#T3#
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gavin slips a straight right by King.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Gavin's shoulder, as Gavin tries to avoid the shot.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gavin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gavin walks into a straight right hand from King.
A left lands for King.
Nice uppercut lands for Gavin. That snapped King's head back.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King lands an overhand right.
Gavin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gavin misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Gavin misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Gavin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from King does it's job there.#T4#
King works the jab nicely.
Gavin misses with a straight right.
A jab from Gavin finds it's way through King's defenses.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Gavin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gavin thows a left - swing and a miss!
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gavin's head.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gavin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gavin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gavin throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King scores with a jab. Gavin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gavin just misses with a punch to the body.
King checks a leg kick.
Gavin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Gavin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King lands a head kick. Gavin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
King misses with a body shot.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin throws a low kick but King moves out of range easily.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot by Gavin.
Gavin tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Gavin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King slips a jab from Gavin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Gavin finds it's target.
King throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gavin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gavin misses the target.
King lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King checks the leg kick.
King feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A counter left hand to the body from King misses its target.
We've been informed that Gavin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gavin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Gavin 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.
Gavin tries to move into range but King moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
King moves away from the strike by Gavin.
King defending well as Gavin loads up on a big left hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gavin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gavin throws a right and a left that both miss.
King missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gavin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Gavin misses the target.
Gavin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Jab, jab by Gavin - just one landing.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavin can do to turn this around?
King throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
King scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
A left lands for King.
King slips under a jab from Gavin.
King throws a head kick that misses
and Gavin counters with a straight right hand.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
King scores with a body shot.
King misses with a looping left.
Gavin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gavin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King works Gavin's body with a nice hook.
Gavin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters circling a little - King finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gavin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
King takes one to the side of the head.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Gavin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King walks into a jab.
Gavin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gavin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, King has got the better of the exchanges.
Gavin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab by King.
Gavin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King connects with a single shot there.
King scores with a jab. Gavin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick from Gavin is predictable there
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Gavin 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
King lands an overhand right.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by King.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King throws a hook but Gavin avoids it easily.
King jabs Gavin right on the nose. Gavin blinks but takes it well.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
Gavin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
King tests Gavin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Gavin.
Nice cross by King.
King lands a nice hook to Gavin's body. Gavin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gavin throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King 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#
King moves away from the strike by Gavin.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
Gavin throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King looks to land a left hand but Gavin moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Gavin.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gavin throws a body shot but no joy.
Gavin tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gavin.
Gavin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Nice body kick from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
King looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gavin misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King blocks a low kick nicely.
Gavin throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King lands an overhand right.#T1#
A big left from King misses.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gavin.
Gavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Gavin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gavin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gavin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
Gavin throws a nice outside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.
King throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King misses with a straight right.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
King checks a low kick from Gavin.
King was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gavin thows a leg kick but King checks it
and King counters with a body kick that stops Gavin in his tracks momentarily.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King connects with a body shot.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gavin.
Gavin takes one to the side of the head.
King staying out of range there.
King throws a good cross that connects.
King lands an overhand right.
A jab from King does it's job there.
King throws a head kick but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin throws a leg kick but King checks it.
Gavin cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Gavin misses.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Gavin tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
King misses with a looping right.
Gavin throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gavin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from King. #T3#
Gavin throws a hook but King blocks it.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gavin lands the left hand.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gavin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gavin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
King throws a push kick but Gavin slaps the foot to one side.
Gavin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tommy Gavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King throws a head kick but Gavin moves out of range.
King lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot lands for King.
Gavin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Gavin misses.
King cracks Gavin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Gavin misses
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Gavin misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Gavin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gavin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King delivers a nice body kick.
King lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Gavin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
A jab from King does it's job there.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gavin. That did some damage!
Gavin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King moves out of range of the leg kick from Gavin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a body kick.
King scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavin. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
James King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
James King really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SYN 1022 Torhte vs Vinogradov
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hassan lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hassan tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Hassan is just out of range.
Hassan is looking to chop away at King's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Hassan's head back.
A nice leg kick from King, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
Hassan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hassan lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Hassan.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
King tries to throw a body punch but Hassan avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Hassan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hassan is struggling to control the position.
Hassan managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Hassan controls his hands.
Hassan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hassan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hassan is defending well for now.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hassan is defending well for now.
King lands an uppercut.
Hassan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hassan effectively controlling the action here.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hassan avoids it.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hassan lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards. #T2#
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hassan avoids it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hassan is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Hassan.
Hassan wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
Hassan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Hassan controls the action.
Hassan is struggling to control the position.
Hassan misses with a punch on the inside.
King is working Hassan over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hassan tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from King.
King pushes Hassan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
King misses with a knee strike.
Hassan blocks a body shot from King.
King misses with a knee strike.
Hassan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hassan stalling in the clinch but King improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hassan tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Hassan prevents a body shot from King.
A short left from King.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Hassan.
Hassan lands with a short shot to the head.
Hassan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hassan working aggressively here.
Hassan has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Hassan lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Hassan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Hassan.
Hassan lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Hassan tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hassan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Hassan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Hassan.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hassan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hassan throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King letting Hassan take a breather here.
Hassan effectively controlling the action here.
Hassan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section.
King blocks an uppercut.
Hassan lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abduwali Hassan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hassan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hassan scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Hassan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Hassan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hassan.
The crowd cheers as Hassan lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
King scores with a hook.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hassan's head.
Hassan blocks a jab.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hassan's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King misses with a body punch
and Hassan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#King is rocked!
King wants to stay close but Hassan steps back to make room for something. King seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Hassan and King drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Abduwali Hassan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Abduwali Hassan waved his t-shirt featuring Stoner's Killer Apparel's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SYN 1017 Seran vs Gein
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
#R1#
De La Weirdo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De La Weirdo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De La Weirdo throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De La Weirdo throws a shot to the body.
De La Weirdo misses with a left hand
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De La Weirdo misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
De La Weirdo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De La Weirdo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As De La Weirdo backs away, King returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
De La Weirdo misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by King.
A shot to the liver by De La Weirdo. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De La Weirdo misses with a straight left.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De La Weirdo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De La Weirdo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by King!
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De La Weirdo blocks the body kick.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
De La Weirdo swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a nice leg kick.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from De La Weirdo misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De La Weirdo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
De La Weirdo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
De La Weirdo misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De La Weirdo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De La Weirdo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De La Weirdo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De La Weirdo lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
De La Weirdo misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King digs a good body shot into De La Weirdo's ribs.
De La Weirdo throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De La Weirdo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches King on the side of the head.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De La Weirdo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
De La Weirdo misses with a wild body shot.
De La Weirdo throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King takes one to the side of the head.
King slips a straight right by De La Weirdo.
King throwing a counter right hand but De La Weirdo manages to avoid it.
King with a nice cross.
De La Weirdo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De La Weirdo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
De La Weirdo misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from De La Weirdo. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
De La Weirdo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
De La Weirdo throws a right hand that misses
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from King. #T4#
De La Weirdo misses with a hook
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De La Weirdo throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King ducks under a wild hook from De La Weirdo.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
King dodges the punch combination from De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De La Weirdo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De La Weirdo defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
De La Weirdo misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by De La Weirdo. Beautiful body shot.
King slips a jab and a cross from De La Weirdo.
A slow jab from De La Weirdo misses its intended target.
Oscar De La Weirdo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De La Weirdo misses with a right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
De La Weirdo throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oscar De La Weirdo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A head kick by De La Weirdo misses
and De La Weirdo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De La Weirdo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De La Weirdo slips a straight right by King.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De La Weirdo! But no joy.
King avoids the head kick by De La Weirdo.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - De La Weirdo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De La Weirdo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De La Weirdo throws out the jab.
De La Weirdo throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
De La Weirdo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
De La Weirdo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De La Weirdo throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
#T1#
King slips under a jab from De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo looks to throw a body kick
and King counters with a straight right hand.
De La Weirdo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oscar De La Weirdo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De La Weirdo throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King defending well as De La Weirdo loads up on a big left hand.
De La Weirdo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De La Weirdo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De La Weirdo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De La Weirdo misses with an uppercut
letting King counter with a right hand.
De La Weirdo throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
De La Weirdo throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from De La Weirdo misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
De La Weirdo looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
De La Weirdo throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
De La Weirdo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De La Weirdo scores with a jab.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De La Weirdo misses with a right hand
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by De La Weirdo misses
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De La Weirdo misses with a straight right.
De La Weirdo scores with a decent looking hook.
De La Weirdo misses the shot to the body.
De La Weirdo misses with a body shot.
De La Weirdo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
De La Weirdo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
De La Weirdo misses with a body shot.
De La Weirdo misses with a body shot.
De La Weirdo throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King is looking to counter punch.
De La Weirdo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De La Weirdo 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.
De La Weirdo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and De La Weirdo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De La Weirdo misses with a shot to the body
and King counters with a nice low kick that buckles De La Weirdo's knee momentarily.
A shot to the body from De La Weirdo misses
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De La Weirdo throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily. #T4#
King slips a jab from De La Weirdo.
King lands a leg kick that knocks De La Weirdo off balance momentarily.
De La Weirdo throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
De La Weirdo throws a jab when King was well out of range.
De La Weirdo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by King.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De La Weirdo.
It appears King was looking to counter with a kick there.
De La Weirdo scores with a head kick.
De La Weirdo lands a jab to the head.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De La Weirdo! But no joy.
De La Weirdo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De La Weirdo misses with a hook to the body
and King counters with a thumping low kick.
De La Weirdo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James King will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
King scores with a jab to the head.
De La Weirdo misses with a body shot.
De La Weirdo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De La Weirdo misses with an uppercut
and De La Weirdo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
De La Weirdo throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
De La Weirdo scores with a hook.
De La Weirdo 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.
King takes one on the button.
De La Weirdo throws a combination that misses
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice body kick from De La Weirdo.#T1#
De La Weirdo just misses with a punch to the body.
King feinted there with a counter leg kick.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
De La Weirdo lands a nice shot to the body.
De La Weirdo throws a head kick that misses
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
De La Weirdo throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
De La Weirdo misses with a looping right.
De La Weirdo misses with a straight left. #CL2#
King tries to keep at a distance but De La Weirdo has taken the fight into the clinch.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De La Weirdo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. De La Weirdo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
King letting De La Weirdo take a breather here.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De La Weirdo.
A short left from King.
King blocks an uppercut.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De La Weirdo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by De La Weirdo.
King misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo lands a left hand.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King working De La Weirdo over with knees to the body.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing De La Weirdo back against the cage. #T3#
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De La Weirdo blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
De La Weirdo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De La Weirdo misses with a two punch combination.
King is looking for a counter combo.
King staying out of range there.
King throws a wild body kick that De La Weirdo sees coming a mile off.
De La Weirdo looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
De La Weirdo throws a lazy head kick
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De La Weirdo tries to land a body kick
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De La Weirdo.#T4#
De La Weirdo swings away with a body shot that misses
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De La Weirdo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De La Weirdo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De La Weirdo throws a head kick that misses
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De La Weirdo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De La Weirdo misses with a body punch
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King avoids a kick to the body.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
De La Weirdo tries a head kick but it misses.
King slips a jab from De La Weirdo.
King misses with a low kick.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
James King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
James King made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLBENT in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SYN 1011 Danger vs Randleman
Date: Aug 18, 2023 |
#R1#
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
King throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice right hand.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King connects with a knee to the head.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. King obliges.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King lands a shot to the body.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Dilbrandt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King with a knee to the head.
Dilbrandt managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from King.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Dilbrandt managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dilbrandt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King being controlled against the cage.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt lands with a left to the head.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
King lands with a left to the head.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Dilbrandt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Dilbrandt as the two fighters clinch.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dilbrandt is defending well for now.
King lands a knee to the head.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dilbrandt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
King working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt looking to stall.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
A short left from King.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
King looking to throw knees to the head but Dilbrandt is blocking nicely.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
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 tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dilbrandt avoids it.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dilbrandt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King missing with knees to the body.
King missing with knees to the body.
King lands with a right to the head.
King blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King is looking to counter punch.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dilbrandt tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King throwing a counter right hand but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dilbrandt scores with a push kick.
A shot to the body from Dilbrandt misses
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dilbrandt is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dilbrandt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
King tries to keep at a distance but Dilbrandt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but King blocks it.
#T1#
King lands with a light punch inside.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
King blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt - that landed with a thud.
King tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
King putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dilbrandt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
James King has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
King throwing a counter right hand but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Dilbrandt misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Dilbrandt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dilbrandt blocks it with crossed arms.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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 working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dilbrandt blocks it with crossed arms.
Dilbrandt managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Dilbrandt pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dilbrandt stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
King prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dilbrandt avoids it.#T3#
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Dilbrandt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Dilbrandt.
#BC2#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from King misses.
King backing away here, and Dilbrandt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
King has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dilbrandt leaning against his opponent.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dilbrandt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
King tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King working Dilbrandt over with knees to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt trying to stall but King improves his position.
King prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt. #T4#
Dilbrandt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt lands a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Dilbrandt blocks with his arms.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dilbrandt into the cage.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King misses with a punch 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!
Dilbrandt managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
King lands a nice uppercut.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King missing with knees to the body.
Dilbrandt lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Dilbrandt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt misses with a jab to the body
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
#CL2#
Dilbrandt instigates a clinch.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King scores with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dilbrandt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King tries a knee to the head but Dilbrandt blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dilbrandt blocks it with crossed arms.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
#T1#
Dilbrandt looking to stall.
King scores with a shot to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by King as Dilbrandt tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
As Dilbrandt looks to move away, King throws a big counter combo but Dilbrandt just gets out of the way.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch. #T2#
King lands a lovely overhand right.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
King tried to counter with a leg kick but Dilbrandt avoided it.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from King lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dilbrandt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dilbrandt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
King moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Dilbrandt tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch but King slips to the side
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dilbrandt's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
King circles away from the clinch attempt
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Dilbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Dilbrandt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Dilbrandt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt is trying to maintain a safe position but King gets an underhook and turns Dilbrandt into the cage.
Dilbrandt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Dilbrandt is blocking nicely.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
King prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Dilbrandt takes a knee to the side of the body.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dilbrandt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dilbrandt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
King blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
King misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
James King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
James King really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SYN 1001 Randleman vs Dodgers
Date: Jul 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Finch throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches King on the side of the head.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a head kick. That will keep Finch thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Finch throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Finch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
King throws out a counter right but Finch avoids it with no problem.
Finch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
Finch jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
King staying out of range there.
Finch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King slips under a jab from Finch.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
A swing and a miss from King.
Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Finch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
A leg kick checked by King.
Finch throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
Finch misses with a wild combination.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Finch scores with a nice strike.
Finch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finch drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Finch looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Finch throws a low kick but King moves out of range easily.
Finch throws a hook but King blocks it.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target. #T2#
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
Finch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finch misses the body punch
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch misses with a hook to the body
letting King counter with a right hand.
Finch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting King counter with a right hand.
Finch with a nice calf kick.
King checks a leg kick.
King blocks a head kick by Finch.
King replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Finch blocks it well.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Finch lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finch throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
King staying out of range there.
Finch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Finch misses.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
Finch throws a lazy head kick
and King counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and King finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Finch misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a nice body shot.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch misses with a hook.
Finch throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch throws a leg kick
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Finch.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Finch throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch misses with a leg kick
letting King counter with a right hand. #T4#
A big right from Finch misses.
Finch gets off balance looking for a body kick
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Finch lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.
Finch misses with a right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Finch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Finch throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a lovely shot to the body.
King misses the shot to the body.
Finch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Finch misses with a hook
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finch throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King checks the leg kick.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting King counter with a right hand.
King dodges the punch combination from Finch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James King will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Finch throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
Finch throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from King does it's job there.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Finch.
Finch digs a good hook to King's body.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Finch misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finch's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch misses with a hook
and King counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
Finch missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finch is out of range and King settles back down.
It looked like Finch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from King.
Finch misses with a body punch
and King makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch throws a body kick that misses
letting King counter with a right hand.
Finch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King moves away from the strike by Finch.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finch. Finch obviously looking to wear him down.
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Finch misses
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Finch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Finch throws a low kick but King avoids it.
King ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
King throws out a counter right but Finch avoids it with no problem.
Finch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Finch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
and King counters with a one-two to the body.
Finch missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finch tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King slips under a jab.
Finch misses with a left hand
letting King counter with a right hand.
Finch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Finch misses with a leg kick.
Finch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for King.
Finch swings widly with a right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Finch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Finch tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finch throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.#T4#
King blocks a low kick nicely.
King scores with a body shot.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finch throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Finch.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Finch.
Nice defenses there by King.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King lands a body shot.
Finch throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King blocks a head kick by Finch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finch.
King lands a high kick!
King moves away from the strike by Finch.
King slips a straight right by Finch.
King checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King misses with a low kick.
Finch defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Finch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Finch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Finch scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Finch tries a low kick but King avoids it.
King throws out a counter right but Finch avoids it with no problem.
Finch lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
Finch throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by King.
Finch misses with a low kick.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King lands a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Finch.
Finch dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
King throws a counter combo.
James King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Finch scores with a hook.
King slips a jab from Finch.
And King responds with a good body kick, but Finch manages to step out the way in time.
Finch misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Finch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
King scores with a shot to the body.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King flicks out a counter leg kick but Finch steps away.
Finch throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Finch misses with a hook.
Finch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
King slips a jab from Finch.
King replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Finch blocks it well.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
King thinks about the counter body kick.
Finch misses with a looping left.
King let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Finch misses with a hook
letting King counter with a right hand. #T3#
Finch swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finch scores with a body shot.
Finch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
King checks a low kick from Finch.
King let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
King tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finch misses with a body shot.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch thows a leg kick but King checks it
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Finch scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finch lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by King.
King misses the shot to the body.
Finch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch backing away here, and King unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
King connects with the punch.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finch. Finch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Finch misses.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch throws a hook but King blocks it.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Finch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
King slips under a jab from Finch.
Finch misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Finch misses with a looping right.
King checks a low kick from Finch.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finch. Finch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Atticus Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Atticus Finch.
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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Atticus Finch!
Atticus Finch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SYN 995 Olsen vs Kilo
Date: Jun 21, 2023 |
#R1#
King feints and then cracks Abarai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abarai down.
King blocks a head kick by Abarai.
Abarai slips a jab and a cross from King.
King scores with a kick to the body.
Abarai thumps King with a low kick.
King explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A telegraphed right hand from Abarai misses the target.
Nice cross by King.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
King misses with a looping left.
Abarai connects with a looping right hand.
King lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abarai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abarai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Abarai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Abarai walks into a straight right hand from King.
King misses with a body kick.
King scores with a shot to the body.
Abarai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abarai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King lands a high kick!
Abarai misses with a hook.
Abarai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Abarai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King scores with the left hand. Abarai knows he should have avoided that one.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
King throwing a counter right hand but Abarai manages to avoid it.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
King misses with a straight right.
King backing away here, and Abarai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abarai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King throws a body kick that misses.
Abarai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
King throws a low kick, looking for Abarai's leg but Abarai calmly moves out of range.
Abarai scores with a leg kick.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abarai.
King throws a series of punches but Abarai moves out of range.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King misses with a two punch combination.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
King misses with an uppercut
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Abarai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T3#
King misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
King misses with a hook
and Abarai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King misses with a leg kick
and Abarai counters with a good low kick that King was not able to check.
Abarai throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Abarai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from King misses.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai moves out of range of the body kick.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Abarai misses with a straight right.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abarai flicks out a counter leg kick but King steps away.
King cracks a nice hook into Abarai's ribs.
King misses with a body kick.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from King.
Abarai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
King takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
Abarai lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King misses with a body shot.
Abarai thinks about the counter body kick.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
Abarai checks the leg kick.
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
King throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Abarai moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abarai. That's going to slow King down.
Some bone on bone action there as Abarai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
King throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A big left from Abarai misses.
King jabs Abarai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
King throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abarai slips a jab and a cross from King.
King with a nice calf kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
Abarai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Abarai misses with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
King wants to clinch up but Abarai keeps it at a distance.#T1#
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abarai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
King misses with a straight right.
Abarai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abarai throws a hook but King blocks it.
Abarai has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King.
Abarai drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King backing away here, and Abarai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
King throws a sloppy head kick and Abarai moves out of range easily.
Abarai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
King keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King throwing a counter right hand but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Abarai checks a low kick from King.
Nice body punch from King.
The fighters circling - Abarai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Abarai counters with a stiff right hand.
Abarai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Abarai throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
King checks a leg kick nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Abarai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, King has got the better of the exchanges.
Abarai misses with a hook.#T3#
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
It seemed like Abarai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abarai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King throws a head kick that Abarai semi-blocks.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
Abarai walks into a straight right hand from King.
Abarai looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Abarai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
King tries to land a front kick but Abarai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abarai slips a jab from King.
Jab from Abarai.#T4#
King misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from King.
Abarai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King pushes Abarai away with a front kick.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Abarai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abarai swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a left to the body.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abarai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abarai shapes to counter with a head kick.
King throws the left hand but Abarai avoids the punch easily.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
Abarai swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King misses with a body kick.
Abarai throws a fast counter high kick but King manages to duck under it in time.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Abarai throws a leg kick
and King counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Abarai throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Abarai defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King scores with a nice body kick.
King misses with a low kick.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
Abarai looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
That kick from King tenderised Abarai's leg. Abarai is trying to keep his angry face on.
King looks to land a body kick but Abarai moved away.
Abarai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abarai slips a straight right by King.
Abarai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abarai can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
King tries to bum rush Abarai with a series of wild strikes but Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abarai checks a low kick from King.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A bone on bone clash there as Abarai blocks the leg kick.
Abarai misses with a left hand
and King counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
King throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from King.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
Abarai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King throws a push kick but Abarai slaps the foot to one side.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Renji Abarai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King defending well as Abarai loads up on a big left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abarai has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abarai 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.
King connects with a leg kick. #CL#
King has managed to clinch.
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Abarai avoids the damage to the body.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Abarai prevents a body shot from King. #T3#
Abarai throws a head punch that misses.
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Abarai as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abarai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abarai lands a shot to the body.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abarai is defending well for now.
Abarai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Abarai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abarai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abarai. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Abarai.
King blocking some punches.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King blocks a body shot from Abarai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Abarai misses with the head strike.
King blocks a body shot from Abarai.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James King.
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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
James King made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLBENT in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SYN 987 Greene vs. Fedetenko
Date: May 24, 2023 |
#R1#
King thows a leg kick but Gavin checks it
and Gavin counters with a thumping low kick.
Gavin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
King misses with a straight left.
King throws a leg kick which misses Gavin's front leg but catches the back leg as Gavin tries to avoid it.
Gavin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Gavin's head.
Gavin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gavin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
King thows a body kick. Gavin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gavin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King slips a straight right by Gavin.
King throws a shot from downtown. Gavin moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Gavin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King throwing a counter right hand but Gavin manages to avoid it.
King's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and King duly obliges.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Gavin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gavin missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gavin defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Gavin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gavin throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Gavin to counter with a crisp jab.
Gavin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King tried to counter with a leg kick but Gavin avoided it.
A swing and a miss from King.
King throws a leg kick but Gavin moved away.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gavin.
King fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gavin just manages to avoid it.#T2#
A big right from Gavin misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King misses with a kick to the body
and Gavin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. King really felt that one!
Gavin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick lands for King.
King throws a half hearted mid kick.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gavin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King misses with a body kick.
Gavin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but King blocks it well.
Gavin throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
Gavin throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King misses with a head kick.
Gavin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King throws a front kick aimed at Gavin's knee but Gavin avoids it well. #T3#
King connects with a right hand. Gavin shakes it off.
King delivers a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for King.
King throws a head kick but Gavin moves out of range.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gavin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King throws a head kick that misses
and Gavin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King feints and then cracks Gavin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gavin down.
A head kick by King misses
and Gavin counters with a nice body shot.
King scores with a punch to the head.
A cross from Gavin lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Gavin misses.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Gavin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
King throws a body shot but no joy.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King looks for the body kick but Gavin saw that one coming.
King scores with a leg kick.
Gavin scores with a leg kick.
Gavin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Gavin tries a quick counter leg kick but King is wise to it.
Gavin avoids the head kick by King.
An inside leg kick lands from Gavin.
Gavin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King misses with a body kick.
King keeps Gavin at a distance using the push kick.
Gavin connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gavin checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Gavin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gavin looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavin can do to turn this around?
King misses with a looping left.
King misses with an uppercut
and Gavin counters with a stiff right hand.
Gavin misses with a straight right.
Gavin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from King lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gavin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gavin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
King thuds his right hand into Gavin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King moves to clinch but Gavin breaks away
and Gavin counters with a slapping leg kick.
King misses with a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
#T1#
King throws a head kick but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gavin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from King lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gavin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gavin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King throws a chopping leg kick but Gavin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gavin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, King has got the better of the exchanges.
King misses the shot to the body.
Gavin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gavin blocks a leg kick.
Gavin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavin. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gavin throws a leg kick #CL#
and King counters by clinching up.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Gavin avoids the damage to the body.
Gavin working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
Gavin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gavin's efforts to push away.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Gavin.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gavin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but King is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Gavin.
Gavin lands an uppercut.#T3#
King misses with the head strike.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from King.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Gavin working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gavin.
King blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gavin.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Gavin.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
King blocks an uppercut.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
Gavin lands a left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Gavin controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gavin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by King. #T4#
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Gavin avoids the damage to the body.
King landing knees to the head.
Gavin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
Gavin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gavin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
Gavin lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Gavin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
King tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Tommy Gavin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gavin lands a body shot in the clinch.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gavin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gavin tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Gavin managing to block the knees to the body from King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James King will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gavin throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
Tommy Gavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
King throws a shot from downtown. Gavin moves away and avoids it.
Crunch! King slams his shin into Gavin's torso.
King throws a head kick but Gavin moves out of range.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gavin's hands.
Gavin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
King scores with a hook to the body. Gavin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King tries to clinch but Gavin is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Gavin misses.
King lands with a good body shot.
King throws a nice looking combination but Gavin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gavin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King.#T1#
King tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Gavin misses.
Gavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Gavin thuds his shin into the meat of King's side.
King misses with a looping left.
King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gavin's head backwards.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gavin.
King misses with a hook
and Gavin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King misses with a jab to the body
and Gavin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A big left from King misses.
Gavin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gavin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gavin misses with an uppercut.
King swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
King throws a right hand that misses
and Gavin counters with a right hand to the body.
Gavin cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Gavin counters with a nice uppercut.
Gavin throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King throws a push kick but Gavin slaps the foot to one side.
Gavin throws a solid leg kick but King takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gavin.
King throws a lazy body kick
and Gavin counters with an outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Gavin misses its intended target.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gavin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gavin misses with a straight left. #T3#
King blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
King misses with a low kick.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by King.
King pushes Gavin away with a front kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
King is looking to land body kicks.
Gavin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King checks a leg kick nicely.
Gavin misses with a looping left.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
Gavin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.#T4#
King fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gavin checks it well.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Gavin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Gavin.
King scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King throws a leg kick
and Gavin counters with a low kick, right behind King 's knee.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
Gavin throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King misses with a looping right.
Gavin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
James 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
James King made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLBENT in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SYN 978 Garcia vs. Wojcik
Date: Apr 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Dilbrandt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
King misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Dilbrandt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilbrandt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
Dilbrandt works the jab nicely.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
King lands a right hook to the body.
King slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
King gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt thumps King with a low kick.
King motions for Dilbrandt to come forward. King throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dilbrandt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dilbrandt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Dilbrandt 's knee.
Dilbrandt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
King stuns Dilbrandt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King throws a low kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
King appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dilbrandt swinging wildly here.
King is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the body from King misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilbrandt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King works Dilbrandt's body with a nice hook.
King lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King misses with a jab to the body
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by King.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as King strikes.
A little jabbing left from Dilbrandt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King misses with a straight right.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Dilbrandt's head back.
King avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
King lands the left hand.
Dilbrandt misses with a few strikes there.
A good leg kick by King.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from King.
King is looking to wear down Dilbrandt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
A head kick misses from Dilbrandt. #CL#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
King digs a right hand underneath Dilbrandt's ribcage. Dilbrandt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Dilbrandt taking a breather.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King lands an uppercut.
King lands an uppercut.
King blocks an uppercut.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King digs a right hand underneath Dilbrandt's ribcage. Dilbrandt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A knee to the head by King.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dilbrandt.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.#T4#
Dilbrandt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
King throwing a counter right hand but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt 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.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King connects with a right hand. Dilbrandt shakes it off.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
It seemed like Dilbrandt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Dilbrandt off balance momentarily.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King 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#
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick.
Dilbrandt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh.
King lands a nice hook to Dilbrandt's body. Dilbrandt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight right.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
King scores with a leg kick.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King with the inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King is looking to slow Dilbrandt down with leg kicks.
King misses with a shot to the body
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Dilbrandt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King cracks a nice hook into Dilbrandt's ribs.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
King misses with an uppercut
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
King misses with a right hand
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King scores with a sloppy right hand. Dilbrandt should have avoided that one.
King takes one to the chin there.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King misses with a leg kick
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilbrandt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King scores with the left hand. Dilbrandt knows he should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dilbrandt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A lazy body kick from King
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
King takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
Dilbrandt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
King throws a good cross that connects.
King cracks Dilbrandt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice shot lands for King.
King loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.#T3#
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
King appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King fakes the leg kick and cracks Dilbrandt in the body.
A punch combination from Dilbrandt misses.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
King throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dilbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
King has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
King works the jab nicely.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King is looking to land body kicks.
King swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
King thuds his shin into the meat of Dilbrandt's side.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Dilbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dilbrandt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by King!
Dilbrandt drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
Dilbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
King throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
A jab from King finds it's way through Dilbrandt's defenses.
King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
King scores with a body shot.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
King clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dilbrandt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from King.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King connects with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
A hook to the body from Dilbrandt.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dilbrandt is defending well for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt trying to land knees to the body.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dilbrandt.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dilbrandt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dilbrandt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dilbrandt stalling in the clinch but King improves position.
King tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
King moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dilbrandt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King throws a lazy body kick
and Dilbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilbrandt lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
King scores with a jab to the body.
King wants to land a leg kick but Dilbrandt is out of range. #T3#
King connects with an inside leg kick.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
Dilbrandt tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King misses with a double jab
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King blocks a jab.
King lands with an overhand left.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick from King.
Dilbrandt avoids a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
David Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt walks into a left hand.
King defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
A solid body kick from King.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilbrandt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dilbrandt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
King takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilbrandt! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King catches Dilbrandt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King swings widly with a right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice body shot.
King thuds his shin into the meat of Dilbrandt's side.
And that's the end of the fight!
James King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
James King managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLBENT, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SYN 970 Kilgore vs. Minaur 3
Date: Mar 24, 2023 |
#R1#
That kick from King tenderised Finch's leg. Finch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Finch takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Finch tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
Finch lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finch throws a head kick that misses
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
King scores with a kick to the midsection.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King tries to clinch but Finch moves out of range.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Finch shrugs it off though.
A big right from Finch misses.
King misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Both fighters circling a little - King finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
King ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finch doesn't seem bothered though.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by King.
Finch's jab looks to have found its range, popping King under the eye.
King fakes the leg kick and cracks Finch in the body.
Finch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
King tries to clinch but Finch is having none of it.
King digs a good hook to Finch's body.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
Finch misses the jab.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch throws a right hand that misses
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from King.#T2#
King fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Finch is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Finch down.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finch swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King pushes Finch away with a front kick.
Finch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
And Finch responds with a good body kick, but King manages to step out the way in time.
King throws the kick towards the body but Finch avoids it.
A nice leg kick from King, right into the meat of the thigh.
King scores with a jab. Finch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
King cracks Finch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King is looking to land body kicks.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King stuns Finch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
King blocks a jab.
Finch scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Finch misses.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Finch.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
King throws a wild body kick that Finch sees coming a mile off.
King walks into a stiff left hand from Finch.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and Finch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
King misses the shot to the body.
King thuds his right hand into Finch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
#CL#
King clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch controlling the action here for a moment.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Finch breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
King wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finch finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and King moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Finch throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finch can do to turn this around?
King misses with a few strikes there.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Finch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Good shot there by King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Finch misses with a left hand
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Finch looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King is looking for a counter combo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Finch shrugs it off though. #T1#
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
King looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
King slips a straight right by Finch.
King lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by King.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
A big right from Finch misses.
King explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Finch takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Finch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Finch pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Finch avoids it.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Finch avoids it.#T2#
Finch is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Finch tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Finch looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finch blocks it with crossed arms.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finch lands an uppercut.
Finch taking a breather.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King prevents a body shot from Finch.
Finch scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Finch fails to land. #BC2#
Finch breaks from the clinch.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King slips under a jab from Finch.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King tries to clinch but Finch is having none of it. #T3#
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Finch missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finch connects with the punch.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King misses the body punch
and Finch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice jab there from King.
Finch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Finch scrambles back to his feet.
King swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Finch looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
King is looking to wear down Finch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
King lands with a kick to the ribs.
Finch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T4#
Finch misses the shot to the body.
King is looking to counter with a body kick.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
King throwing a counter right hand but Finch manages to avoid it.
King lands a nice looking kick to the body. Finch takes a step back to recover.
King works the jab nicely.
Finch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finch has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King.
King is looking to slow Finch down with leg kicks.
Finch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King tries to clinch but Finch moves away
and Finch counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
King closes the distance and pushes Finch back into the cage.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from King.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Finch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
King misses with a straight left.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finch in his tracks.
King throws a push kick but Finch slaps the foot to one side.
Finch moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Finch works the jab nicely.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Finch! King is out on his feet! Finch rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - King is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! King is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atticus Finch!
Atticus Finch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SYN 961 Hlervu vs. Kutvonen
Date: Feb 24, 2023 |
#R1#
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tax Payer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Tax Payer does a little dance to reset his feet.
King connects with a body shot.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King slips a straight right by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from King. That one must have hurt.
Tax Payer scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Tax Payer pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
Tax Payer blocks a body shot from King.
Tax Payer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
Tax Payer blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
King missing with knees to the body.
Tax Payer misses with a punch on the inside.
Tax Payer cracks King with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tax Payer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King tries to land a knee to the head but Tax Payer blocks with his arms.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Tax Payer blocks with his arms.
Tax Payer misses with a short punch on the inside.
King with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tax Payer's brow.
Tax Payer gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Tax Payer lands a hook to the side of the head.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Tax Payer blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Tax Payer breaks from the clinch.
King misses with a body punch
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King digs a good body shot into Tax Payer's ribs.
Tax Payer cracks King with a good jab.
Tax Payer throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King feints a counter leg kick.
King throws a leg kick but Tax Payer moved away.
Tax Payer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tax Payer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tax Payer blocks the body kick.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King misses with a body kick.
Tax Payer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tax Payer slips under a jab.
King wants to land a leg kick but Tax Payer is out of range.
A combination from Tax Payer does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tax Payer was well out of range. Poor timing from King.#T2#
Tax Payer slips under a jab.#CL#
Tax Payer moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Tax Payer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick that misses.
Tax Payer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
King lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely.
King with the inside leg kick.
Tax Payer wants to clinch.
Tax Payer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
King staying out of range there.
And King responds with a good body kick, but Tax Payer manages to step out the way in time.
Tax Payer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Tax Payer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King throws a fast counter high kick but Tax Payer manages to duck under it in time.
Tax Payer scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Tax Payer moves out of range of the strikes.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tax Payer.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
King lands a right hook to the body.
Tax Payer lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tax Payer throws a half hearted mid kick.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tax Payer looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
Crunch! King slams his shin into Tax Payer's torso.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tax Payer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tax Payer throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Tax Payer thuds a left hand into King's body.
King looks to throw the jab but Tax Payer is out of range.
Finnish Tax Payer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tax Payer tries to clinch up.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.
Tax Payer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Tax Payer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tax Payer moves away.
King misses with a right hand
enabling Tax Payer to counter with a crisp jab.
Tax Payer tries a low kick but King avoids it.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tax Payer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tax Payer moves away.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tax Payer manages to avoid it.
Tax Payer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
Tax Payer tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tax Payer is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Tax Payer moves out of range as King strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King moves out of range as Tax Payer strikes.
King misses with a body shot
and Tax Payer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King thuds a left hand into Tax Payer's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James King will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
King throws a low kick but Tax Payer avoids it.
Tax Payer half committed to a counter leg kick.
James King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King checks a low kick from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but King avoids it.
Nice body punch from King.
Tax Payer wants to clinch
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tax Payer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tax Payer lands a nice shot to the body.
King lands a nice hook to Tax Payer's body. Tax Payer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tax Payer looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King keeps Tax Payer at a distance using the push kick.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
King works Tax Payer's body with a nice hook.
Tax Payer misses the shot to the body.
Tax Payer misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Tax Payer misses. #T1#
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from King.
Tax Payer thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tax Payer swinging wildly here.
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A clash of legs there as Tax Payer blocks the low kick.
King thuds a left hand into Tax Payer's body.
A big left from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer scores with a jab.
Tax Payer misses with a left hand
and King makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tax Payer blocks the body kick.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Tax Payer's shoulder, as Tax Payer tries to avoid the shot.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Tax Payer lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from King misses
and Tax Payer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Tax Payer looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
King tries to land a front kick but Tax Payer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tax Payer wants to clinch but King slips to the side
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tax Payer avoids a kick to the body.
Tax Payer tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tax Payer throws out a powerful jab.
Tax Payer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from Tax Payer misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tax Payer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
King walks into a left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
A combination from Tax Payer does no damage.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
King checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses.
Tax Payer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tax Payer misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tax Payer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tax Payer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tax Payer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And King responds with a good body kick, but Tax Payer manages to step out the way in time.
Tax Payer fails in his attempt to clinch.
King lands a really nice looking cross but Tax Payer seems unphased.
Tax Payer lands a right hook to the body.
Tax Payer throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
Tax Payer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tax Payer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tax Payer tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T4#
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
Tax Payer moves into the clinch.
King lands a right hand. #BC2#
King manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by King.
King blocks the body kick.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that King semi-blocks.
King throws a leg kick but Tax Payer sees it coming and moves out of range.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses.
King with a nice calf kick.
Tax Payer lands a nice looking kick to the body. King takes a step back to recover.
King slips a jab from Tax Payer.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tax Payer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tax Payer rather than just go for the knockout.
Tax Payer throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well.
A low kick lands for King.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Finnish Tax Payer will probably get the nod.
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#
Tax Payer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tax Payer.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
Tax Payer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Tax Payer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tax Payer digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Tax Payer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King throws a sloppy head kick
and Tax Payer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King avoids the body shot from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tax Payer.
Tax Payer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tax Payer is looking to clinch.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tax Payer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King scores with a nice strike.#T1#
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tax Payer tries to clinch up.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
King throws a looping overhand right but Tax Payer ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Tax Payer rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tax Payer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tax Payer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tax Payer misses with some punches.
Tax Payer blocking some punches.
Finnish Tax Payer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King keeps control of Tax Payer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Tax Payer.
King tries a body shot but Tax Payer blocks it.
Tax Payer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
A body shot lands from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tax Payer moves away.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
A jab from Tax Payer does it's job there.
Tax Payer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tax Payer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Tax Payer pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
Tax Payer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tax Payer prevents a body shot from King. #BC2#
King breaks the clinch.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tax Payer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer misses with a leg kick.
King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tax Payer scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
King steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Tax Payer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tax Payer scores with a punch to the head.
Tax Payer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Tax Payer pushes King away with a front kick.
A jab from King misses.
King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tax Payer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tax Payer lands a jab to the nose.
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
King scores with a jab to the body.
Tax Payer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Tax Payer blocks a head kick by King.
Tax Payer tried to counter with a leg kick but King avoided it.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tax Payer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from King.
Tax Payer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tax Payer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T4#
Tax Payer tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tax Payer moves out of range of the body kick.
Tax Payer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King scores with a head kick. Tax Payer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tax Payer blocks the body kick.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but King checks it.
Tax Payer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tax Payer. That did some damage!#CL#
Tax Payer pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
King lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer throws a head punch that misses.
Tax Payer managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King misses with the head strike.
King using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finnish Tax Payer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tax Payer 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Tax Payer!
A relieved looking Finnish Tax Payer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SYN 954 Krylov vs. Randleman 4
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
#R1#
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Gavin circles away.
Gavin tries a quick counter leg kick but King is wise to it.
Gavin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gavin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King misses the shot to the body.
Gavin misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from King misses its target.
Gavin avoids the head kick by King.
King throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gavin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
King throwing a counter right hand but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Gavin cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King misses with a body shot.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Gavin.
Gavin swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King misses with a straight left.
King tries to clinch up but Gavin circles away and keeps his distance.
King tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gavin is able to avoid easily.#T1#
King misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gavin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as King is landing a low percentage of strikes.
King moves out of range as Gavin strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gavin throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.
King throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
King checks the leg kick.
King slips a straight right by Gavin.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gavin's sensitive parts.
Gavin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King is looking to wear down Gavin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gavin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
Gavin swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Gavin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gavin walks into a left hand.
King throws a low kick but Gavin avoids it.
King throws a low kick, looking for Gavin's leg but Gavin calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Gavin throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gavin throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Gavin pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Gavin settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King throws a push kick but Gavin slaps the foot to one side.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King works Gavin's body with a nice hook.
Gavin throws out a leg kick but King moves out of range and Gavin only half commits.
King throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gavin avoids it.
King with a hook.
King wants to land a leg kick but Gavin is out of range.
Gavin misses with a body shot
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King throws a body kick that misses.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gavin's hands.
King is looking to slow Gavin down with leg kicks.
King fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gavin checks it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gavin.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Gavin blocks the body kick.
King throws a half hearted mid kick.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gavin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King throws a leg kick but Gavin sees it coming and moves out of range.
King looks to land a left hand but Gavin moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for King.
Gavin throws a leg kick that is checked
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Gavin slips a straight right by King.
Gavin throws a big shot that misses.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
King throws a low kick, looking for Gavin's leg but Gavin calmly moves out of range.
King throws a push kick but Gavin slaps the foot to one side.
Gavin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Gavin.
King tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gavin avoids the body shot from King.
#T4#
Gavin misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Gavin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gavin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gavin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gavin. That did some damage!
Gavin digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
King is looking to score with low kicks.
Gavin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King misses the shot to the body.
Gavin blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Gavin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Gavin misses the target.
Gavin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range.
Gavin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gavin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Gavin misses.
Gavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gavin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gavin throws a leg kick that is checked
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Gavin misses with a straight right.
King throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Gavin.
King fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gavin just manages to avoid it.
King throws a wild body kick that Gavin sees coming a mile off.
King lands with a right hand.
Gavin cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A thudding body kick lands there by King!
A punch combination from Gavin misses.
King throws a front kick that sends Gavin stumbling back into the cage.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gavin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, King has got the better of the exchanges.
King swings for the body but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin digs a good hook to King's body.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavin can do to turn this around?
King works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin misses with a left hand
letting King counter with a right hand.
Gavin throws a nice outside leg kick.
King looks for the body kick but Gavin saw that one coming.
Gavin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
King tries a low kick but Gavin avoids it.
Gavin avoids the body shot from King.
Gavin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gavin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gavin.
Gavin moves out of range of the body kick from King.
Gavin flicks out a counter leg kick but King steps away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gavin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A combination from King does no damage.
King tries to land a leg kick but Gavin saw it coming and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
Gavin misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Gavin.
King stuns Gavin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King lands with a nice body kick.
King blocks a jab.
Gavin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As Gavin backs away, King returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gavin thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
King tried to counter with a leg kick but Gavin avoided it.
Gavin just misses with a punch to the body.
King misses with a kick to the body.
Gavin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King digs a good hook to Gavin's body.
King throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
King tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gavin is able to avoid easily.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King misses with a body kick.
Gavin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
King misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Gavin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gavin clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from Gavin.
King feints and then cracks Gavin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gavin down.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gavin cracks King with a good jab.#T3#
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Gavin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gavin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gavin.
Gavin throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
King lands a jab to Gavin's midsection.
Gavin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
King closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
King lands a body punch.
Gavin working aggressively here.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. King obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King pushes Gavin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gavin lands with a right to the head.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King misses with a knee strike.
King blocking some punches.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Gavin avoids the damage to the body.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gavin lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King pushes Gavin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gavin pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gavin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A good leg kick by Gavin.
Tommy Gavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from King.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from King finds it's way through Gavin's defenses.
That kick from Gavin tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gavin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Gavin loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gavin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.
Gavin throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King misses with a looping left.
Gavin moves out of range of the body kick.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gavin misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Gavin throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Gavin tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gavin misses with a body shot.
Gavin avoids the head kick by King.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gavin.
Gavin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gavin throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Gavin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.
King throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gavin avoids it.
King is looking to land body kicks.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Gavin misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by King.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King lands with a good body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Gavin shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
Gavin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gavin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Gavin.
Gavin connects with an inside leg kick.
Gavin is looking to chop away at King's legs.
Gavin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King connects with a single shot there.
Gavin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from King tenderised Gavin's leg. Gavin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gavin looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King half committed to a counter leg kick.
King lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
King throws a push kick but Gavin slaps the foot to one side.
Gavin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
King wants to slow Gavin down by chopping away at his legs.
Gavin is looking to score with low kicks.
King avoids the body shot from Gavin.
King throws a leg kick that misses.
Gavin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gavin throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gavin at a distance.
Gavin moves out of range of the body kick.
Gavin throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King avoids the head kick by Gavin.
Gavin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by King.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gavin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gavin walks into a jab.#T4#
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gavin.
A swing and a miss from King.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And King counters with a quick kick to the body but Gavin blocks it.
Gavin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from King tenderised Gavin's leg. Gavin is trying to keep his angry face on.
King works over Gavin's head and body with a nice combination.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Gavin circles away.
Gavin throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King throws a solid leg kick but Gavin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at King.
Gavin throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gavin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow King down.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gavin at a distance.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Gavin moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Gavin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King lunges at Gavin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gavin's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
James King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
James King gave a mention to HELLBENT in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SYN 947 Abner vs. Aorigele
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
King throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez sets himself, and King steps forward looking for the clinch! Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it this time.#CL2#
King takes the fight into the clinch.
Jurgensen Sanchez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
A short left from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez working aggressively here.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Jurgensen Sanchez controls his hands.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
King misses with a knee to the head.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks with his arms.
King takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jurgensen Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King takes a shot to the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
King misses with a knee strike.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jurgensen Sanchez unloads a knee to the mid-section. King lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
King blocking some punches.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
King blocks a body shot from Jurgensen Sanchez.
A short uppercut from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
A knee to the head by King.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King blocks a body shot from Jurgensen Sanchez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jurgensen Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jurgensen Sanchez's face.
#CUT2#It looks like Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has been cut.
King blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with the head strike.
King misses with a knee strike.
Jurgensen Sanchez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jurgensen Sanchez backwards.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
King missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
A hook to the body from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice knee to the body.
King misses with a body punch.
Jurgensen Sanchez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King blocks an elbow strike.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Jurgensen Sanchez is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a right hand.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jurgensen Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with the head strike.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jurgensen Sanchez is defending well for now.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Nice body punch from Jurgensen Sanchez - that landed with a thud.
King looks winded!
King looking to throw knees to the head but Jurgensen Sanchez is blocking nicely.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks with his arms.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
Jurgensen Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Jurgensen Sanchez controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jurgensen Sanchez.
King misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice knee to the body.
A short left from King.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King misses with a jab to the body
enabling Jurgensen Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a nice strike.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
King tries to land a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
It appears Jurgensen Sanchez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
King looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
We've been told by Jurgensen Sanchez's head coaches at BRAZILIAN TOP TEAM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jurgensen Sanchez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
King wants to counter the offense by Jurgensen Sanchez and move into the clinch position.
Jurgensen Sanchez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jurgensen Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Jurgensen Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
King misses with the combination.
#T1#
King misses with a straight right.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and King counters by clinching up.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from King.
Nice body punch from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King lands a knee to the body.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King blocks an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a damaging elbow.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw!
King unloads a knee to the mid-section.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
King tries a knee to the head but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
King scores with a knee to the head.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Jurgensen Sanchez is blocking nicely.
King is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.
Jurgensen Sanchez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a knee to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jurgensen Sanchez pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jurgensen Sanchez.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a body shot from King. #T3#
Jurgensen Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
King missing with knees to the body.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez working aggressively here.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Jurgensen Sanchez is blocking nicely.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
King blocks an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Jurgensen Sanchez.
King creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Jurgensen Sanchez.
#ROC#King is rocked!
Jurgensen Sanchez dips a shoulder and cracks King with a mighty uppercut! King falls back against the cage and Jurgensen Sanchez unloads with a barrage of strikes! King is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jurgensen Sanchez screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
During a confident post fight interview, Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 943 Exotic vs. Bird
Date: Dec 14, 2022 |
#R1#
King throws a push kick but Liu slaps the foot to one side.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
King cracks Liu with a good jab.#CL2#
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Liu gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King is leaning against Liu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King lands a knee to the head.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Liu's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Liu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liu is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Liu misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu. #BC#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
King blocks a jab.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target. #CL2#
Liu tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
King scores with a hook to the body.
King landing knees to the head.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liu.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King tries a knee to the head but Liu blocks it.
Liu scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liu can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Liu is defending well for now.
Liu takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2##BC#
Liu breaks the clinch.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
King throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and Liu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liu looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Liu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King throws a wild hook but Liu just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! King gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Liu raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balagot Liu!
A very excited looking Balagot Liu 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:
SYN 937 Randleman vs. Torsten
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Finch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Finch throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
King finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King misses with the body kick
letting Finch counter with a right hand.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
King misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
A big right from Finch misses.
Finch clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
King throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Finch lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Finch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Finch misses.
An inside leg kick from King misses.
A cross from Finch lands.
Finch is looking to score with low kicks.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Finch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Finch tries to land a leg kick but King saw it coming and moves away.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King moves out of range as Finch strikes.
King throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
A head kick misses from King.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Finch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King throws a solid leg kick but Finch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at King.
Finch flicks out a counter leg kick but King steps away.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Finch avoids a kick to the body.
Finch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch lands a slapping body shot.
Finch throws a series of strikes that have King backpedaling.
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from King lands.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King. #CL#
King instigates a clinch. #T2#
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Finch trying to stall but King improves his position.
Finch managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Finch displaying some good clinch control by pressing King up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Finch stalling in the clinch but King improves position.
King lands a right hand.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Finch is blocking nicely.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Finch's face.
Finch throws an elbow but it misses.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Finch breaks the clinch.
Finch throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King misses with a body kick.
Finch connects with a jab.
King looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch throws a low kick but King avoids it.#T3#
Finch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King dodges the punch combination from Finch.
King tries to clinch but Finch is having none of it.
A head kick misses from King.
King throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
King darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch throws a poor cross that misses
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
King avoids the body shot from Finch.
#T4#
Finch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Finch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch blocks a head kick by King.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Finch looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
King throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finch.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
King moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Finch's face.
Finch tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finchs head.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King blocks a body shot from Finch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James King will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Finch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Finch.
Finch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Finch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from King.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from King.
Finch looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atticus Finch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Finch digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
Finch misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King moves away from the strike by Finch.
King takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Finch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Finch scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Finch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from King.
Finch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of King's head.
Finch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
King throws a right hand that Finch ducks under and follows up with a left that Finch also avoids with ease.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King connects with a high kick.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Finch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
Finch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Finch misses with a looping right.
Finch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Finch in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Finch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Finch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2#
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Finch throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Finch throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
King throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Finch misses with a straight right.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from King.
King tries to land a front kick but Finch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
Finch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finch scores with a nice right hand.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way.
A left lands for King.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch flicks out a counter leg kick but King steps away.
Finch misses with a right hand
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Finch looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Finch is looking to score with low kicks.
King scores with a punch to the head.
King checks a leg kick.
Finch looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Finch slips under a jab from King.
Finch replies with a solid counter kick to the body but King blocks it well.
Finch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King slips under a jab from Finch.
King takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King misses with a low kick.
Finch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
King misses with a low kick.
Finch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
King connects with a high kick.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King avoids the body shot from Finch.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King lands a jab to the head.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
A swing and a miss from King.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finch.
Finch throws a counter combo.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch slips a jab from King.
King keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Finch.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King is looking to slow Finch down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Finch blocks a head kick by King.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finch lets loose with a powerful body kick. King will feel that in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Atticus Finch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
King throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab lands there for Finch.
Finch throws a hook but King blocks it.
A nice combination there by Finch.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
King wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
King misses the shot to the body.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Finch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Finch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King connects with a body shot.
Finch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Finch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
King slips under a jab from Finch.
Finch misses with a hook
#CL#
and King counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by King.
James King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Finch is looking to control King's arms but King gets an underhook and turns him. Now Finch has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Finch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
King misses with a head kick.
King throws a low kick but Finch avoids it.
Finch misses with the combination.
King misses with a looping right.
King scores with a punch to the head.
King tries to clinch up but Finch circles away and keeps his distance.
King tries to clinch up but Finch circles away and keeps his distance.
Finch follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
King ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Good exchange - Finch coming out on top.
Finch connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch scores with a hook.
King misses with a body kick.
Finch throws a fast counter high kick but King manages to duck under it in time.
Finch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Finch misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by King. #CL#
King rushes Finch and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Finch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Finch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Finch tries to land a leg kick but King saw it coming and moves away.
King throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
King swinging wildly here.
Finch avoids the head kick by King.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch throws a quick inside leg kick.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King misses with a low kick as Finch jumps back.
Finch's corner calls for a 1-2. Finch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finch throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finch throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick from King.
#T3#
Jab by Finch.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Finch blocks a jab.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King jabs Finch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Finch swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King. #BC2#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch walks into a stiff left hand from King.#T4#
Finch feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King tries to clinch up.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick lands for King.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finch misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Finch looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King half committed to a counter leg kick.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King misses the shot to the body.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Finch pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Finch settles back down.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Finch circles away.
A little jabbing left from Finch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atticus Finch.
I think Finch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for James King!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Atticus Finch!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for James King!
James King wins by split decision!
After the big win, James King made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLBENT and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SYN 930 Leifsson vs. Bigg
Date: Sep 28, 2022 |
#R1#
King lands a front kick.
Bulb lands with an overhand left.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Bulb down.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Bulb moves out of range easily.
Bulb avoids the head kick by King.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Bulb misses the target.
King slips a straight right by Bulb.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bulb throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Bulb sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulb throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Bulb looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bulb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King moves out of range as Bulb throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulb throws a body kick that misses.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
King lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bulb will feel that in the morning.
King defending well as Bulb loads up on a big left hand.
Bulb avoids a kick to the body.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from King does it's job there.
Bulb tries a low kick but King avoids it.
King wants to counter with a clinch but Bulb pushes him away.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bulb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
King connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from King.
An attempted straight right counter from Bulb misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Bulb blocks the low kick.
Bulb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bulb blocks the body kick.
Bulb misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulb throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.#T2#
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws a head kick that Bulb semi-blocks.
King ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Bulb throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulb checks a leg kick nicely.
Bulb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Bulb is looking to counter with a body kick.
King plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bulb uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bulb's head.
Bulb checks the leg kick.
Bulb misses with a low kick as King jumps back.
King throws out a counter right but Bulb avoids it with no problem.
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bulb backs up against the cage.
King throws a jab when Bulb was well out of range.
King shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bulb.
Bulb throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Bulb takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bulb misses with a looping right.
King with a nice calf kick.
Bulb swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a good low kick that Bulb was not able to check.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bulb misses the target.
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
And King responds with a good body kick, but Bulb manages to step out the way in time.
King looks to throw the jab but Bulb is out of range. #CL2#
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Bulb.
Bulb has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King working aggressively here.
Bulb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Bulb breaks the clinch.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for King.
Bulb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A quick step to the side and Bulb tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
King closes the distance and lands a one-two.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Bulb thumps King with a low kick.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bulb on the side of the head.
Bulb blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bulb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bulb misses with a looping left.
Bulb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bulb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bulb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Bulb misses with a leg kick
and King counters with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bulb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King lands the left hand.
Bulb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King swinging wildly here.
Bulb moves out of range of the leg kick from King.
King throws a nice head kick!
King tries to land a front kick but Bulb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King connects with the punch.
A big left from Bulb misses.
King tries a quick counter leg kick but Bulb is wise to it.
Bulb throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bulb, pushing him back against the cage.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bulb's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bulb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bulb.
#T1#
Bulb can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King landing knees to the head.
King tries to work over Bulb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King defending well as Bulb loads up on a big left hand.
James King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bulb on the side of the head.
King throws a low kick but Bulb moves out of range easily.
King throws a combination. Bulb tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King looks for the body kick but Bulb saw that one coming.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
Bulb cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from King.#T2#
Bulb throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
Bulb is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King tried to score with a low kick but Bulb checks it.
A head kick by King misses
and Bulb counters with a straight right hand.
King ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Bulb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
King slips under a jab from Bulb.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
King takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Bulb moves out of range easily.
Bulb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from King.
A jab from Bulb misses.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bulb at a distance.
#T3#
King misses with a head kick.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bulb momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Bulb.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bulb throws a half hearted mid kick.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bulb throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bulb.
Bulb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Bulb throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and King moves into the clinch.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Bulb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses.
Bulb looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.#T4#
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulb throws out the jab.
King misses with a shot to the body
letting Bulb counter with a right hand.
King throws a low kick but Bulb moves out of range easily.
Bulb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bulb doesn't seem phased though.
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.
Bulb throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
A low kick from King is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Bulb.
King connects with a jab.
Bulb misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King throws a head kick that misses.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King stuns Bulb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
King needs to keep his hands up - Bulb had a free shot at his head there.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bulb under the eye.
King blocks a jab.#CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bulb.
A short body shot lands from Bulb as the two fighters clinch.
Bulb is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Bulb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bulbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A thudding body kick lands there by King!
A jab from King does it's job there.
A jab from King misses.
Bulb misses with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from King misses.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Bulb slips a straight right by King.
Bulb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King throws out a counter right but Bulb avoids it with no problem.
Crunch! Bulb slams his shin into King's torso.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King misses with the combination.
Bulb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
King works Bulb's body with a nice hook.
King cracks Bulb with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bulb looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King tries to land a front kick but Bulb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Bulb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bulb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by King.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
King slips a straight right by Bulb.
King shapes to counter with a head kick.
King misses with a low kick.
King with a nice cross.
King scores with a jab to the head.
Bulb cracks King with a good jab.
King looks to land a left hand but Bulb moved out of range nicely.
Bulb throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
Bulb swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bulb thinking.
A chopping leg kick lands by King. #T3#
Nice body punch from Bulb.
Bulb throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Bulb misses.
A big right from Bulb misses.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An inside leg kick lands from Bulb.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulb throws out the jab.
Bulb scores with a head kick. King tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from King.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King tries to clinch but Bulb is having none of it.
Bulb throws a nice outside leg kick.
King checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from King. #T4#
Bulb throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Bulb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King wants to clinch.
Bulb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adim Bulb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bulb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King looks for the body kick but Bulb saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
Bulb walks into a straight right hand from King.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bulb was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
And that's the end of the fight!
James 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, James King made sure he mentioned Vegan Gains, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SYN 925 Pawlik vs. Vice
Date: Aug 31, 2022 |
#R1#
King throws a head kick that misses.
Dimms throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.#CL#
King tries to keep at a distance but Dimms has taken the fight into the clinch.
King is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dimms misses with a hook from the clinch.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Dimms avoids the damage to the body.
Dimms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimms blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Dimms throws a head punch that misses.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dimms tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Dimms avoids a wild elbow strike from King.
A short right from Dimms.
King blocks an uppercut.
Dimms avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
Dimms scores with a shoulder strike.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King misses with a knee strike.
Dimms blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from King.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimms misses with a hook to the ribs.
King lands a shot to the body.#T1#
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dimms is defending well for now.
Dimms lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Dimms blocks with his arms.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dimms has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimms.
Dimms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King pushes Dimms back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King tries to throw a body punch but Dimms avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Dimms is blocking nicely.
Dimms lands with a left to the head.
King misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Dimms.
Dimms throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
I was talking to Dimms's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Dimms blocks with his arms.
Dimms working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dimms lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from King.
A nice left hand lands by Dimms.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimms's elbow.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimms's elbow. #T2#
Dimms cracks King with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimms.
A nice left hand lands by Dimms.
Dimms misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dimms.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dimms has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Dimms avoids a wild elbow strike from King.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dimms backwards.
Dimms lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimms.
King misses with a body punch.
Dimms working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King digs a right hand underneath Dimms's ribcage. Dimms let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dimms is defending well for now.
Dimms tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Dimms back against the cage.
Dimms throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dimms makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Dimms misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Dimms can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Dimms blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King misses with an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dimms lands a shot to the body.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Dimms scores with a nice short uppercut.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dimms has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dimms softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dimms lands with a short shot to the head.
Dimms cracks King with a nice body shot.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimms.
King blocks an uppercut.
Dimms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimms scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
King connects with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dimms blocks it with crossed arms.
Dimms can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Dimms tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Dimms back against the cage.
Dimms makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dimms working aggressively here.
#T4#
Dimms presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King blocks an uppercut.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimms uses good head movement to avoid it.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Dimms blocks with his arms.
King misses with a knee strike.
Dimms misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimms.
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dimms.
Dimms blocking some punches.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dimms blocks it with crossed arms.
King looks winded!
Dimms lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King takes a shot to the head.
Dimms misses with a hook to the ribs.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimms misses with some punches.
Dimms tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dimms lands a right hand.
King lands a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Schmedgar Dimms will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A combination from Dimms does no damage.
Dimms defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dimms throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from King is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dimms fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dimms throws a nice outside leg kick.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dimms. Dimms circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Dimms closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dimms scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dimms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimms lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dimms scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King tries a knee to the head but Dimms blocks it.
#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, King throws an elbow but misses.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimms.
King throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dimms scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimms misses with a punch to the body.
King blocks an uppercut.
Dimms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dimms blocks it with crossed arms.
Dimms blocking some punches.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King is breathing heavily.
Dimms misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimms tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dimms blocks it with crossed arms.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dimms blocks it with crossed arms.
Dimms swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimms working aggressively here.
Dimms blocks an elbow strike.
Dimms misses with some punches.
King misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Dimms. #T2#
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimms misses with a punch to the body.
Dimms blocks a body shot from King.
Dimms swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King takes a shot to the head.
Dimms can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Dimms.
King misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Dimms fails to land.
Dimms has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dimms misses with the head strike.
Dimms scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
Dimms avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Dimms on the inside.
Dimms doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimms lands with a right to the head.
Schmedgar Dimms has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dimms swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimms lands with a short shot to the head.
Dimms tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Dimms lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Dimms softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dimms lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Dimms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dimms blocks it with crossed arms.
Dimms tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimms lands an uppercut.
Dimms misses with a punch to the body.
King takes a shot to the head.
Dimms lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Nice body punch from Dimms.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Dimms is blocking nicely.
Dimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimms has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Dimms lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Dimms is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Dimms - that landed with a thud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dimms's brow.
Dimms lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dimms lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
King tries to work over Dimms's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
King misses with an elbow strike.
Dimms throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Dimms lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dimms lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dimms misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Dimms misses with a body punch.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
Dimms cracks King with a nice body shot.
Dimms digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
Dimms takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dimms tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Dimms back against the cage.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Dimms avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimms.
Dimms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Dimms.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Dimms blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Dimms. #ROC#King is rocked!
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimms.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Dimms finish him?
Dimms lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dimms lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dimms lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dimms scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Dimms scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schmedgar Dimms dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dimms cracks King on the jaw with a powerful right hand and King falls backwards against the cage. Dimms follows up with more strikes that drop King to his knees. Dimms keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save King! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schmedgar Dimms!
Our winner, Schmedgar Dimms, 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:
SYN 920 Leifsson vs. CDB II
Date: Aug 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Bin Sari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bin Sari throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King lands a front kick.
Bin Sari sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
King throws a head kick that Bin Sari semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like Aishah Bin Sari has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bin Sari on the side of the head.
King tries to clinch but Bin Sari is having none of it.
King throws a good cross that connects.
Bin Sari throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King tries to counter with a clinch but Bin Sari shakes him off and moves away.#T1##CL2#
King clinches up with Bin Sari and pushes him back against the cage.
Bin Sari has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
King misses with a knee strike.
Bin Sari tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
Bin Sari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Bin Sari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Bin Sari missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King misses with a head kick.
We've been told by Bin Sari's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bin Sari steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from King. That one must have hurt.
Bin Sari throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King scores with a hook.#T2#
King throws a hook but Bin Sari avoids it easily.
Bin Sari appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
King gets a clinch.
King tries a knee to the head but Bin Sari blocks it.
King lands an uppercut.#BC#
Bin Sari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bin Sari keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Bin Sari was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from King.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bin Sari circles away quickly and effectively.
Bin Sari on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bin Sari misses with a left hand
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bin Sari scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks. #T3#
Bin Sari throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King lands a jab to the nose.
Bin Sari moves away from the strike by King.
Bin Sari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
King goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice defenses there by King.
King moves away from the strike by Bin Sari. #CL2#
King rushes Bin Sari and presses him up against the cage.
Bin Sari throws a head punch that misses.
Bin Sari lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bin Sari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King prevents a body shot from Bin Sari.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bin Sari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bin Sari's efforts to push away.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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 throws a knee to the head but misses.
King missing with knees to the body.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bin Sari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bin Sari pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by King. #BC#
Bin Sari manages to break the clinch.
King scores with a punch to the head.
King checks a leg kick.
Bin Sari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
It looked like Bin Sari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aishah Bin Sari's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
King with a hook.
Bin Sari moves out of range as King strikes.
Bin Sari went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bin Sari tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King thuds his right hand into Bin Sari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice cross by Bin Sari.
King connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bin Sari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bin Sari tried to counter with a leg kick but King avoided it.
King scores with a hook.
Bin Sari's corner calls for a 1-2. Bin Sari obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bin Sari.
King misses with a hook.
King throws a jab when Bin Sari was well out of range.
It looked like Bin Sari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bin Sari throws a big shot that misses.
King throws out a loose jab but Bin Sari uses good head movement to avoid it.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bin Sari.
King throws the kick towards the body but Bin Sari avoids it.
It looked like Bin Sari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bin Sari closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
King throws a nice looking combination but Bin Sari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Bin Sari misses the target.
King thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Bin Sari misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
As King backs away, Bin Sari returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Some wild striking there from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari blocks the body kick.
Bin Sari drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bin Sari chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
King throws a head kick but Bin Sari moves out of range.
James King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King throws the kick towards the body but Bin Sari avoids it.
King throws a leg kick
and Bin Sari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bin Sari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bin Sari is looking to counter punch.
Bin Sari throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
King defending well as Bin Sari loads up on a big left hand.
King misses the shot to the body.
Bin Sari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bin Sari thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bin Sari moves away.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bin Sari momentarily.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bin Sari takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
Bin Sari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bin Sari.
King tries to clinch but Bin Sari is having none of it.
Bin Sari moves out of range of the body kick from King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aishah Bin Sari's cut.
That's time! Bin Sari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
King tries to clinch up.
Bin Sari was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bin Sari drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
King gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bin Sari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bin Sari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bin Sari was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.
Bin Sari wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
James King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Bin Sari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King misses with a double jab.
#T1#
King connects with a right hand. Bin Sari shakes it off.
King connects with a single shot there.
King tries to clinch up.#CL2#
King moves into the clinch successfully.
King misses with a knee strike.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Bin Sari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bin Sari pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King landing knees to the head.
Bin Sari misses with a punch on the inside.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Bin Sari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bin Sari lands with a short shot to the head.
Bin Sari is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bin Sari.#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!
Bin Sari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bin Sari lands a shoulder strike.
King connects with a knee to the head.
Bin Sari tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bin Sari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Bin Sari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Bin Sari blocks with his arms.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bin Sari lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bin Sari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Bin Sari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good exchange - Bin Sari coming out on top.
Jab by King.
Bin Sari swings away with a leg kick that misses.
King throws out a counter right but Bin Sari avoids it with no problem.
Bin Sari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Bin Sari throws a hook but King blocks it.
Bin Sari connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#King is rocked!
Bin Sari throws an uppercut from hell that sends King clean off his feet! He's out cold! Bin Sari stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aishah Bin Sari!
During a confident post fight interview, Aishah Bin Sari thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
OFK 211 -
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Loco shoots and misses
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Loco tries for a takedown but King circles away easily
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King leaves Loco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
Loco with a lazy takedown attempt
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
King scores with a one two! Loco had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Loco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King!
Loco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
Mono Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Loco fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Loco scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
King struggling a bit here.
Loco trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Loco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Loco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
King holds on to Loco's head and controls the position momentarily.
Loco trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
King manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Loco trying to control from half guard but King is working away.
King is trying to control but can't.
King is doing well to control the position and prevent Loco from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
King scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
Loco takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Loco goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward.
King is looking to counter punch.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Loco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Loco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Loco blocks a head kick by King.
King lands with a cross.
James King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
King misses with a head kick.
King lands with a straight right. Loco didn't see that one coming.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Loco doesn't seem phased though.
Loco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco with a lazy takedown attempt
and King counters with a straight right hand.
James King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
King throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Loco dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Loco's head and hops out.
King is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Loco takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
King tries to sprawl but Loco drives through with a takedown into half guard.
King has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Loco is on him like a limpet, forcing King back against the cage.#BC#
King manages to break the clinch.
King lands with a good body shot.
Mono Loco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loco.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Loco with a poor takedown
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Loco drops down looking to force a counter takedown but King defends it well.
Loco fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab by King.#T2#
King keeps Loco at a distance using the push kick.
King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
King throws a nice head kick!
Loco with a poor takedown
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King lands a jab-cross combination.
Loco misses with a takedown attempt
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from King finds it's way through Loco's defenses.
Loco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Loco takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T3#
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Loco. Loco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Loco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loco can do to turn this around?
Loco dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Loco's head and hops out.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
King lands a head kick!
Nice uppercut there from King.
Loco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
King thows a body kick. Loco tries to catch it but that hurt him.
King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
King works over Loco's head and body with a nice combination.
King throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Loco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loco misses with a takedown
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Loco has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King.
Loco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Loco shoots and misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Loco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Loco 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 scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Loco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Loco is breathing heavily.
Loco sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Loco takes one on the button.#TD2#
Loco gets the takedown into side control.
King tries to bench press Loco off him but Loco keeps the position.
King is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
King wants to control but Loco is keeping busy.
King wants to improve his position but Loco is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is trying to maintain the position but Loco is very close to passing his half guard.
Loco is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##ES#
King has one foot on Loco's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Loco steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from King. That one must have hurt.
Loco misses with a takedown attempt
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Loco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Loco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Loco with a poor takedown
and King counters with a thumping low kick.
James King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.#T2#
Loco closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. Loco pushes King against the cage but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
King lands a jab to Loco's midsection.
Loco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but King defends well and Loco ends up having to push King into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
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!
Loco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Loco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
King lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
King lands a nice looking body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Loco crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from King - the referee stops the clock and Loco gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says King. Loco manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick from King lands but Loco takes it in his stride.
Loco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Nice shot lands for King.
Loco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Loco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loco with a poor takedown
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King lets loose with a powerful body kick. Loco will feel that in the morning.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King works Loco's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loco is defended easily by King.#T4#
King lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loco changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice uppercut there from King.
King lands with a hook. Loco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Loco fails with the takedown
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
A solid leg kick lands there for King.
Loco walks forward, straight into a front kick from King.
King with the inside leg kick.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Loco fails with the takedown.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco has his takedown stuffed
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
James King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
Loco is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Loco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Loco feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Loco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
Loco shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Loco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King throws a combination. Loco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Loco goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward.#T2#
Loco has his takedown stuffed
and King counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Loco is lucky that one didn't land flush.
King cracks Loco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Loco misses with a takedown attempt
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Loco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King jabs Loco right on the nose. Loco blinks but takes it well.
Loco shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
Loco fails to land the takedown.
King keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loco with the counter takedown but King avoids it easily.#TD2#
Loco drives through with a takedown into King's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
King keeping full guard, as Loco tries to pass.
King pulls Loco in to control the position.
King trying to control the position.
#T4#
Loco is fighting to break King's control of his arms but King is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Loco sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Loco fails with a takedown attempt.
King thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King had his way with Mono Loco in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Loco 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 smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
Loco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Loco with a poor takedown
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King feints and then cracks Loco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Loco down.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
King lands a right hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Loco down.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King with a jab.
Loco has his takedown stuffed
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
James King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
Loco has his takedown stuffed
and King counters with a nice body shot.
Loco is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loco shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
King thinks about countering with a head kick.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King lands with a kick to the temple. Loco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A slapping body kick lands there for King.
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 bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loco changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Loco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Loco.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Loco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Loco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Loco shoots and misses
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Loco has his takedown stuffed
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
King misses with the combination.
Loco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
Loco shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Loco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Loco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
Loco tries to score a power double leg takedown but King sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Loco somewhat.
King scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that's the end of the fight!
James King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:42
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:42
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
James King retains his featherweight title!
James King made sure to mention his sponsor, Vegan Gains in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
OFK 205 - King Vs Gay G
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Gay G slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gay G.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
King throws a head kick but Gay G moves out of range.
Gay G rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gay G ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Gay G dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gay G throws a shot to the body.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King punishes Gay G's body with a nice straight punch.
Gay G thuds a left hand into King's body.
Gay G takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Gay G. Beautiful body shot.
King lands a jab to the nose.
Gay G misses the shot to the body.
Gay G misses the jab.
As Gay G looks to move away, King throws a big counter combo but Gay G just gets out of the way.
Gay G moves away from the strike by King. #T1#
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gay G swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
King has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gay G misses the shot to the body.
Gay G throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King lands with a kick to the temple. Gay G shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gay G avoids the head kick by King.
J Gay G seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King walks into a stiff left hand from Gay G.
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gay G's head.
King digs a good body shot into Gay G's ribs.
Gay G connects with a body shot.
Gay G scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gay G with a hook.
Gay G scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Gay G misses.
Gay G scores with a hook.
King scores with a jab. Gay G acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gay G throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gay G misses with a right hand
and King counters with a solid body kick.
Gay G takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
A big right from Gay G misses.
Gay G misses with a hook to the body
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Gay G is rocked!
King walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gay G drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! King swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gay G's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James King!
James King retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited James King thanked Vegan Gains for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
OFK 200 - Okafor Vs Mustonen
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
#R1#
King lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
King dodges the punch combination from Temirov.
King tries to clinch but Temirov is having none of it.
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Temirov backs up against the cage.
Temirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Temirov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Temirov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Temirov cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
Temirov looks to land a combination. King sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
King misses with a right hand
and Temirov counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from King.
Temirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Temirov's head backwards.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Temirov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as King backs up against the cage.
Temirov takes one to the side of the head.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
King scores with a hook.
King slips under a jab.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Temirov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Temirov.
Temirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sloppy strikes from Temirov. Those never looked like landing.
Temirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
Temirov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Temirov throws a hook but King blocks it.
A big left from Temirov misses.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temirov moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Temirov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Left hook, right uppercut from King.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Temirov.
Temirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
King scores with a punch to the head.
A solid body kick from King. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Temirov tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
King punishes Temirov's body with a nice straight punch.
King misses with a hook
and Temirov counters with a one-two to the body.
King misses with a two punch combination.
Temirov is looking to counter punch.
Temirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King tries to bum rush Temirov with a series of wild strikes but Temirov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Temirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temirov throws a shot to the body.
Temirov looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King is looking to slow Temirov down with leg kicks.
Temirov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Temirov cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Temirov misses.
King is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Temirov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Temirov with a hook.
King throws a jab when Temirov was well out of range.#T3#
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Temirov looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Temirov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donk. King catches Temirov right on the button with a cross.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Temirov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Temirov scrambles back to his feet.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Temirov with a jab.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King throws a series of strikes that have Temirov backpedaling.
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 fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
King moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Temirov.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Temirov is blocking nicely.
#T4##BC#
Temirov breaks from the clinch.
Temirov throws a series of strikes that have King backpedaling.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temirov.
Temirov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Temirov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King lands a nice looking kick to the body. Temirov takes a step back to recover.
Temirov misses with a wild combination.
A nice side step and King releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
King ducks under a wild hook from Temirov.
Temirov throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King tried to score with a low kick but Temirov checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Temirov. Those never looked like landing.
Temirov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Temirov ducks under a wild hook from King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James King will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Temirov misses the target.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Temirov.
King avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Temirov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Temirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Temirov.
Temirov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Temirov misses its intended target.
King misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Temirov.
King dodges the punch combination from Temirov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov just misses with a punch to the body.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King lands the left hand.
Nice shot by King.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as King checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirov moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Temirov throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Temirov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Temirov. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King feints a jab promting Temirov to slip. King then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Temirov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Temirov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
Temirov ducks under a wild hook from King.
King slips a jab from Temirov.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
King will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Temirov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temirov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
King is looking to clinch.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King throws a hook but Temirov avoids it easily.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Temirov.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Temirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King throws a right and a left that Temirov avoids nicely.
Temirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King tries to clinch there but Temirov circles away.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
King keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch combination from Temirov misses.
Temirov throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King cracks Temirov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Temirov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King is looking to clinch.
Temirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Temirov.
#T3#
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
Temirov misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King flicks out a counter leg kick but Temirov steps away.
Temirov throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temirov misses with a looping left.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Temirov.
Temirov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Temirov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Temirov doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch combination from Temirov misses.
King throws a series of punches but Temirov avoids them all with ease.
Temirov scores with a punch to the head.
King thumps Temirov with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King avoids the body shot from Temirov.
King swings for the body but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov is looking to counter punch.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Temirov appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Temirov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
King throws a hook but Temirov blocks it.
King ducks under a wild hook from Temirov.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
Temirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Temirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Temirov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King moves out of range as Temirov strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Temirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Temirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Temirov moves out of range as King strikes.
King lands an overhand right.
Left hook, right uppercut from King.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Temirov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
King checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Temirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Temirov lands a body shot.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temirov manages to avoid it.
Temirov swinging wildly here.
Temirov misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Temirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Temirov is blocking nicely.
King tries a knee to the head but Temirov blocks it.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.#BC#
Temirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from King does no damage.
A combination from King does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Temirov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A combination from Temirov does no damage.
Temirov throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
King misses with an uppercut. Temirov saw that one coming.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Temirov misses.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temirov manages to avoid it.
King with a hook.
Temirov looks to land a combination. King sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirov is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
#T2#
King connects with the punch.
A jab lands there for King.
Temirov throws a combination. King tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Temirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Temirov.
King cracks a nice hook into Temirov's ribs.
King misses the jab.
Temirov tried to counter with a leg kick but King avoided it.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Temirov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Temirov lands with a right hand.
Temirov misses with a wild combination.
Temirov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
King misses with a two punch combination.
Temirov looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3##CL2#
King drives through and clinches with Temirov against the cage.
Temirov managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Temirov avoids it.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Temirov avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. King obliges.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Temirov is defending well for now.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King scores with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Temirov manages to break the clinch.
Donk. King catches Temirov right on the button with a cross.#T4#
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temirov.
King is looking for the big counter here.
King throws a body punch but Temirov moves out of range.
King throws a body punch but Temirov moves out of range.
King slips a jab from Temirov.
Temirov slips a jab from King.
Temirov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
King blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King clobbers Temirov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A good leg kick by King.
Sloppy strikes from Temirov. Those never looked like landing.
King is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Temirov with a body shot.
Temirov takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Temirov swinging wildly here.
Temirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws a solid leg kick but Temirov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at King.
King displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but James King just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Temirov misses with a double jab.
King throws a hook but Temirov avoids it easily.
Temirov moves out of range as King strikes.
Ruslan Temirov is winning the standup battle so far.
King throws out a loose jab but Temirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temirov lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
Temirov misses with an uppercut.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Temirov.
Temirov circles away from the clinch attempt.
King lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Temirov misses with a double jab
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Temirov slips a jab and a cross from King.
King loads up on a big right hand but Temirov slips the punch.
King lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Temirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Temirov checks the leg kick nicely there.
King throws a hook but Temirov avoids it easily.
Temirov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Temirov throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King lands a front kick.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Temirov counters with a stiff right hand.
Temirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Temirov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Temirov. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King wants to counter with a clinch but Temirov pushes him away.#CL2#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Temirov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Ruslan Temirov has been cut.
King misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
King lands a knee to the head.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Temirov is defending well for now.
Temirov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King missing with knees to the body.
Temirov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Temirov.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Temirov takes a knee right on the jaw!
James King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Temirov avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
#T3##BC#
Temirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Temirov sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
King tries to clinch but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov ducks under a wild hook from King.
Temirov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Temirov missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Temirov misses with a body shot.
King connects with a looping right hand.
King throws a series of punches but Temirov avoids them all with ease.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King misses with a low kick.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As King looks to move away, Temirov throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
Temirov throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King misses with a left hand
and Temirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King slips under a jab from Temirov.
King lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Temirov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Temirov lands with a nice combination. King backs away looking to recover.
Temirov moves out of range of the strikes.
Temirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Temirov throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Temirov misses the target.
Temirov throws a predictable looking body shot
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Temirov scores with a hook.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Temirov doesn't seem bothered though.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King moves out of range as Temirov strikes.
Temirov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Temirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Temirov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Temirov's head.
Temirov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Temirov takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.#R5#
Temirov connects with a leg kick.
Temirov lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
A big left from King misses.
Temirov takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King looks to throw the jab but Temirov is out of range.
King throws the left hand but Temirov avoids the punch easily.
Temirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Temirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws a half hearted mid kick.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Temirov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from King.
Temirov looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Temirov.
King lands a really nice looking cross but Temirov seems unphased.
Temirov dodges the punch combination from King.
#T1#
A combination from Temirov does no damage.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Temirov throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
King looks to land a combination. Temirov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Temirov looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Temirov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Temirov's head.
Temirov throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
King throws out a loose jab but Temirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from King misses.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from King.
Temirov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
James King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
King misses with a straight left.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Temirov at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Temirov misses the target.
Temirov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Temirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temirov moves away.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
King closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.
Temirov is trying to break free.
Temirov is trying to break free.#T3#
Temirov is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Temirov takes an elbow to the temple.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King keeps control of Temirov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Temirov is blocking nicely.
Ruslan Temirov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Temirov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
James 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:49
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
James King is the new featherweight champion!
James King very nearly forgot to thank Vegan Gains amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
OFK 194 - Temirov Vs Loco
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
King takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and King tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Anjos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dos Anjos misses the shot to the body.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Dos Anjos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dos Anjos misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dos Anjos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
Dos Anjos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Dos Anjos misses.
Dos Anjos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dos Anjos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Dos Anjos moves out of range as King strikes.
Dos Anjos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Dos Anjos is looking to chop away at King's legs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dos Anjos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dos Anjos lands a jab.
Dos Anjos throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dos Anjos misses with a straight left.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
King keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dos Anjos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Anjos misses with a jab to the body
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King slips under a jab.
Dos Anjos throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King keeps Dos Anjos at a distance using the push kick.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Anjos.
King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Dos Anjos - just one landing.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#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!
King throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dos Anjos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King feints and then cracks Dos Anjos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dos Anjos down.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.
Dos Anjos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dos Anjos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King slips a straight right by Dos Anjos.
King takes one on the button.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dos Anjos thinking.
An inside leg kick from Dos Anjos misses.
Dos Anjos throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Dos Anjos 's knee.
Dos Anjos lands with a nice body punch.
Dos Anjos misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and King tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
King slips under a jab.
King feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dos Anjos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
King looks to land a left hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range nicely.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Dos Anjos dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Dos Anjos's head and hops out.
James King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademaro Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dos Anjos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Dos Anjos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King is looking to counter punch.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dos Anjos.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dos Anjos thows a leg kick but King checks it
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dos Anjos misses the jab.
Dos Anjos misses with a straight left.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Anjos.
King throws a head kick but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dos Anjos lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
Dos Anjos on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
King moves out of range as Dos Anjos strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Dos Anjos as he connects with a hook.
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 looks for the body kick but Dos Anjos saw that one coming.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dos Anjos thows a left - swing and a miss!
King takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dos Anjos. Dos Anjos obviously looking to wear him down.
King takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
King dodges the punch combination from Dos Anjos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy head kick
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Dos Anjos swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Dos Anjos 's knee.
Dos Anjos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ademaro Dos Anjos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
King slips under a jab from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a body shot but no joy.
King misses with a body kick.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook.
King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dos Anjos blocks a head kick by King.
Dos Anjos missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dos Anjos moves out of range of the strikes.
King swings away with a leg kick that misses.
King scores with a body shot.
Dos Anjos throws an off balance right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King blocks a jab.
Dos Anjos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Dos Anjos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King throws out a leg kick but Dos Anjos moves out of range and King only half commits.
Dos Anjos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dos Anjos tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Dos Anjos misses with a left hand
letting King counter with a right hand.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy body kick
letting King counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dos Anjos, as that shot connected.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dos Anjos throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King lands a nice looking body kick.
King misses with a looping right.
Dos Anjos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dos Anjos throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos throws a jab when King was well out of range.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
King throws the left hand but Dos Anjos avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Dos Anjos misses the body punch
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dos Anjos misses with a right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Dos Anjos cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dos Anjos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Anjos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dos Anjos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Dos Anjos throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King connects with a right hand. Dos Anjos shakes it off.
Jab by King.
King looks to land a body kick but Dos Anjos moved away.
An inside leg kick from King misses.
Dos Anjos blocks a head kick by King.
Dos Anjos lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
Dos Anjos throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Dos Anjos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
King defending well as Dos Anjos loads up on a big left hand.
Dos Anjos throws a big shot that misses.
King misses with a two punch combination.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King looks to land a left hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dos Anjos! But no joy.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice cross by Dos Anjos.
King with a nice calf kick.
Dos Anjos misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from King misses.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
King staying out of range there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Dos Anjos ducks under a wild hook from King.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Anjos's shoulder, as Dos Anjos tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from King.
Jab from Dos Anjos.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King misses with a kick to the body.
Dos Anjos tries a quick counter leg kick but King is wise to it.
King slips a jab from Dos Anjos.
King blocks a head kick by Dos Anjos.
King tried to counter with a leg kick but Dos Anjos avoided it.
Dos Anjos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dos Anjos scores with a nice head shot.
King slips under a jab.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Anjos.
King thuds his right hand into Dos Anjos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dos Anjos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James King will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A left lands for Dos Anjos.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dos Anjos looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot.
King jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dos Anjos misses with a leg kick.
King tried to score with a low kick but Dos Anjos checks it.
King avoids the head kick by Dos Anjos.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dos Anjos avoids it.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy head kick
and Dos Anjos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dos Anjos looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Dos Anjos misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands a jab.
King lands a slapping body shot.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dos Anjos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dos Anjos misses with a body kick.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dos Anjos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King scores with a nice body kick.
King misses with a looping left.
Dos Anjos misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dos Anjos lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dos Anjos looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from King misses.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dos Anjos.#T2#
Dos Anjos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dos Anjos looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
The fighters circling - Dos Anjos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Anjos moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King looks to land a left hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range nicely.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Dos Anjos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good work by Dos Anjos as he checks the leg kick.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by King.
Dos Anjos throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dos Anjos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dos Anjos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King. #T3#
King walks into a left hand.
Dos Anjos throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dos Anjos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dos Anjos looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dos Anjos connects with a right hand. King shakes it off.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Anjos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from King.
Dos Anjos misses with a straight right.
Dos Anjos misses with a lunging right hand
and Dos Anjos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dos Anjos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dos Anjos missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That kick from King tenderised Dos Anjos's leg. Dos Anjos is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
King scores with a push kick.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dos Anjos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King connects with a single shot there.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dos Anjos misses with a body kick.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with a head kick.
Dos Anjos looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
A left lands for King.
And that's the end of the fight!
James King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
James King took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vegan Gains for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
OFK 187 - King Vs Temirov
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Temirov.
Temirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Temirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Temirov lands a jab to the head.
Temirov avoids the body shot from King.
King lands a jab.
Nice body kick from King.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Temirov misses its intended target.
Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Temirov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
Temirov throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from King lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temirov slips a straight right by King.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Temirov throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
Temirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King throwing a counter right hand but Temirov manages to avoid it.
Temirov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between King's hands.
Temirov loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Temirov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Temirov moves out of range easily.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
King misses with a body kick.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Temirov digs a good hook to King's body.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Temirov misses with a hook.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Temirov throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
Temirov walks forward, straight into a front kick from King.
King lands a front kick.
King throws a head kick but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov is looking for the big counter here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King scores with a kick to the midsection.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temirov moves away.#T2#
Temirov throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Temirov throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a nice low kick that buckles Temirov's knee momentarily.
Temirov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
King closes the distance and clinches.
King throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Temirov is blocking nicely.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Temirov blocks it with crossed arms.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Temirov is blocking nicely.
Temirov is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
Temirov managing to block the knees to the body from King.
#BC2#
Temirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Temirov throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Temirov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King is looking to chop away at Temirov's legs.
Temirov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
King dodges the punch combination from Temirov.
#T3#
Temirov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Temirov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
Temirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Temirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
King has closed the distance and engaged Temirov in a clinch.
King tries a knee to the head but Temirov blocks it.
Temirov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Temirov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Temirov.
#BC2#
Temirov breaks from the clinch.
Temirov pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Temirov settles back down.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Temirov. #T4#
Temirov throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King feinted there with a counter leg kick.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temirov lands a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by Temirov.
Temirov punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
Temirov looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King throws a shot to the body.
Temirov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King blocks a jab.
Temirov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Temirov fails to land with a series of punches.
Temirov misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King lands with an overhand left.
Temirov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Temirov moves away from the strike by King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James King will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
King lands the left hand.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Temirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Temirov's corner calls for a 1-2. Temirov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King throws a leg kick which misses Temirov's front leg but catches the back leg as Temirov tries to avoid it.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Temirov circles away.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temirov.
Temirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Temirov.
Temirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Temirov lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a wild body kick that Temirov sees coming a mile off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
A solid leg kick lands there for King.
Temirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Temirov throws a left and a right that both miss
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Temirov 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 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
Temirov moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temirov manages to avoid it.
King darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
Temirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Temirov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
Temirov throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Temirov misses the shot to the body.
King is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick from King, right into the meat of the thigh.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
#T2#
King staying out of range there.
King is looking to counter the offense by Temirov and move into the clinch.
King scores with a jab.
King throws a low kick, looking for Temirov's leg but Temirov calmly moves out of range.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Temirov to counter with a crisp jab.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.#CL#
King gets a clinch.
Temirov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Temirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King misses with a body shot
and Temirov counters with a two punch combo.
A jab from King misses.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King slips under a jab from Temirov.
King 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.
Temirov throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
Temirov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
King missing with a left hand there. Temirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Temirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Temirov walks into a stiff left hand from King.
Temirov scoring well with a low kick there.
King thows a leg kick but Temirov checks it
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Temirov cracks King with a good jab.
Temirov misses with a wild combination.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Temirov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
A big left from Temirov misses.
Temirov throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
King avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Temirov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Temirov was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Temirov slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
Temirov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King lands a jab.
Temirov connects with a right hand. King shakes it off.
King is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Temirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Temirov.
Temirov blocks a head kick by King.
King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
King tries to land a front kick but Temirov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Temirov blocks a head kick by King.
Temirov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King.
Sloppy strikes from Temirov. Those never looked like landing.
Temirov misses with a few strikes there.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Temirov finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
King lands a jab to Temirov's midsection.
King misses with a straight left.
King defending well as Temirov loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James King will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
King moves out of range as Temirov strikes.
King tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Temirov manages to circle out of the way.
Temirov throws a sloppy body shot
and King counters with a slapping leg kick.
King throws a half hearted mid kick.
Temirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
King pushes Temirov up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Temirov breaks the clinch.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
Temirov throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Temirov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Temirov.
Temirov misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov misses with a leg kick.
Temirov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King lands a jab.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temirov.
King is looking to counter the offense by Temirov and move into the clinch.
Temirov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
King walks into a straight right hand from Temirov.
King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Temirov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Temirov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King throws a hook but Temirov avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Temirov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Temirov misses with a wild combination.
Temirov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Temirov blocks the body kick.
Temirov throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King scores with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
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!
A punch combination from Temirov misses.
King wants to clinch.#T2#
Temirov lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
Sloppy strikes from Temirov. Those never looked like landing.
Temirov blocks a head kick by King.
#CL#
King has closed the distance and engaged Temirov in a clinch.
Temirov managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Temirov is defending well for now.
Temirov is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King tries a body shot but Temirov blocks it.
#BC2#
Temirov breaks from the clinch.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Temirov.
Temirov throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely. #T3#
King is looking to chop away at Temirov's legs.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Temirov with the inside leg kick.
King avoids the body shot from Temirov.
King is looking to counter punch.
Temirov misses with a low kick.
King closes the distance looking to clinch
and Temirov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Temirov moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Temirov avoids the head kick by King.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
Temirov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
Temirov thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King throws out a loose jab but Temirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temirov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King lands a body shot.
#T4#
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temirov scores with a body shot.
King misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by King.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
Temirov tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Temirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King wants to land a leg kick but Temirov is out of range.
Temirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Temirov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Temirov avoids the body shot from King.
Temirov throws a combination. King tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Temirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Temirov circles away.
Temirov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
Temirov throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Temirov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
Temirov throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Temirov. Those never looked like landing.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Temirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King cracks Temirov with an open hand slap.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Temirov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Temirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Temirov looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Temirov misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by King.
Temirov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Temirov. Temirov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Temirov circles away.
King throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Temirov throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
King wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Temirov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Temirov tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way.
Decent striking displayed by Temirov there.
Temirov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Temirov avoids the head kick by King.
Temirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Temirov throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Temirov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from King. That one must have hurt.
Temirov misses with a double jab.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Temirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Temirov takes one to the chin there.
Temirov takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King slips under a jab from Temirov.
Temirov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Temirov scrambles back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temirov manages to avoid it.
Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for King.
King checks the leg kick.
King catches Temirov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King slips a straight right by Temirov.
Temirov throws a leg kick that misses.
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
King takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Temirov throws a hook but King blocks it.
King lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Temirov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Temirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temirov looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Temirov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Temirov throws a combination that misses
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Temirov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
Temirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Temirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Temirov fails to land with a series of punches.
Temirov throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
King misses with a body kick. #T4#
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Temirov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
King explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Temirov throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Temirov throws a hook but King blocks it.
Temirov missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King looks to throw a body kick
and Temirov counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Temirov catches King right on the button with a cross.
Temirov misses with a two punch combination.
King throws the left hand but Temirov avoids the punch easily.
King throws a leg kick but Temirov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Temirov throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
Temirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
As Temirov backs away, King returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Temirov missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Temirov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King lands a front kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ruslan Temirov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Temirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Temirov swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
As King backs off Temirov throws a huge counter combo but King manages to avoid it all.
Temirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Temirov.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
King throws a solid leg kick but Temirov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at King.
As King backs off Temirov throws a huge counter combo but King manages to avoid it all.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Temirov.
King blocks a jab.
King blocks a jab.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Temirov doesn't seem bothered though.
Temirov takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Temirov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King lands a slapping body shot.
King is looking to land body kicks.
Temirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Temirov misses with a straight left.
Temirov misses with a straight left. #T1#
Temirov throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Temirov misses with a low kick as King jumps back.
Jab from Temirov.
Temirov throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King misses with an uppercut. Temirov saw that one coming.
King moves away from the strike by Temirov.
King scores with a leg kick.
King digs a good body shot into Temirov's ribs.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temirov looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temirov looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Temirov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Temirov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Temirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. King catches Temirov right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temirov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting King counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
Temirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King misses with a hook. Temirov ducked under it nicely.
King tries to clinch but Temirov is having none of it.
Temirov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King is looking to counter punch.
Temirov throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King tries to clinch there but Temirov circles away.
King throws a leg kick that is checked
and Temirov counters with a nice body shot. #T3##CL#
King moves into the clinch.
King misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Temirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King throws a head kick that half lands.
Temirov misses the shot to the body.
Temirov misses with a wild combination.
King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temirov.
Temirov lands a two punch combo.
Temirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Temirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Temirov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temirov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Temirov tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Temirov.
Temirov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces King back to the cage. Temirov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Temirov throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
Temirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Temirov avoids a kick to the body.
Temirov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Temirov misses with a straight right.
Temirov throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Temirov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
King wants to clinch up but Temirov keeps it at a distance.
King takes a swing at Temirov's ribcage but misses.
King misses with the combination.
Temirov throws a low kick but King moves out of range easily.
Temirov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Temirov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Temirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Temirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Temirov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:48
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ruslan Temirov!
Ruslan Temirov is the new featherweight champion!
Ruslan Temirov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
OFK 181 - King Vs Timmon
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Timmon throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Timmon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Timmon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King lands a really nice looking cross but Timmon seems unphased.
King slips a jab from Timmon.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmon was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Timmon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
King is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Timmon.
Nice jab there from King.
Timmon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Timmon misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Timmon clinches up against the cage.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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!
Timmon prevents a body shot from King.
King tries a knee to the head but Timmon blocks it.
#T1#
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Timmon controls his hands.
King crunches a lovely knee into Timmon's ribcage.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Timmon avoids the damage to the body.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King digs a right hand underneath Timmon's ribcage. Timmon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Timmon controls his hands.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timmon.
Timmon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King lands a left hand.
King is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
King missing with knees to the body.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Timmon avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Timmon or not.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King lands with a left to the head.
King tries to work over Timmon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Timmon avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King misses with a knee strike.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Timmon avoids the damage to the body.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King cracks Timmon with a nice body shot.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Timmon is blocking nicely.
#T3#
King tries a knee to the head but Timmon blocks it.
A short right from King on the inside.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Timmon blocks with his arms.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Timmon avoids it.
Timmon slows down the pace here.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by King.
Timmon managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Timmon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning King up against the cage.
Timmon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Timmon avoids the damage to the body.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Timmon avoids the damage to the body.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King missing with knees to the body.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Timmon blocks an elbow strike from King.
Timmon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Timmon avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Timmon controls his hands.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Timmon effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Timmon misses with the combination.
It appears King was looking to counter with a kick there.
Timmon lands a two punch combo.
Timmon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Timmon breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Timmon has King up against the cage in a clinch.
Timmon managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Timmon is blocking nicely.
Timmon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Timmon is blocking nicely.
Timmon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Timmon blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Timmon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Timmon is struggling to control the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Timmon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Timmon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Timmon.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Braylin Timmon.
King ducks under a wild hook from Timmon.#CL2#
King tries to keep at a distance but Timmon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Timmon avoids the elbow strike from King, against the cage.
#T2#
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmon's elbow.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Timmon leaning against his opponent.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Timmon can do to turn this around?
King misses with some punches.
James King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Timmon avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timmon has King pushed against the cage.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Timmon avoids it.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmon's elbow.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Timmon blocks it with crossed arms.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timmon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
King tries to land a knee to the head but Timmon blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
Timmon blocks an uppercut.
King throws an elbow that misses.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees to the body from King.
King misses with an elbow over the top.
Timmon managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Timmon blocks with his arms.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Timmon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Timmon avoids it.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
King tries to throw a body punch but Timmon avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King letting Timmon take a breather here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Timmon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Timmon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timmon.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Timmon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Timmon.
King misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
King misses with a low kick as Timmon jumps back.
King slips under a jab.
Timmon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from King.
Timmon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Timmon to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Timmon darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Timmon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon wants to stall.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Timmon.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
Timmon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
King misses with a body punch.
King being controlled against the cage.
Timmon is trying to stall.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Timmon.
Timmon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
King misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Timmon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Timmon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Timmon stalling in the clinch but King improves position.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Timmon blocks with his arms.
Timmon is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Braylin Timmon.#CL2#
Timmon darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
King tries to work over Timmon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Timmon blocks it with crossed arms.
Timmon is struggling to control the position.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmon's elbow.
Timmon effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Timmon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timmon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King misses with the head strike.
Timmon leaning his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Timmon avoids it.
King connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Braylin Timmon has been cut.#T4#
Timmon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Timmon avoids it.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Timmon is defending well for now.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
Timmon avoids a wild elbow strike from King.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Timmon managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timmon'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.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Timmon is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timmon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Braylin Timmon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Some wild striking there from Timmon.
King is looking to counter punch.
Timmon throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King tries to bum rush Timmon with a series of wild strikes but Timmon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A combination from Timmon does no damage.
Timmon throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Timmon avoids the body shot from King.
A thudding body kick lands there by King!
Braylin Timmon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
Timmon fails to land with a series of punches.
Timmon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Braylin Timmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1##CL2#
Timmon takes the fight into the clinch.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King is leaning against Timmon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Timmon has King pushed against the cage.
King misses with a knee strike.
Timmon has King pressed against the cage.
Timmon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Timmon is looking to control King's arms but King gets an underhook and turns him. Now Timmon has his back to the cage.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
King tries to throw a body punch but Timmon avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Timmon blocks a body shot from King.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Timmon avoids it.
Timmon slows down the pace here.
Timmon just leaning against King, taking a breather.
King tries a knee to the head but Timmon blocks it.
King misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Timmon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King misses with a knee strike.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Timmon avoids the damage to the body.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Timmon is defending well for now.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Timmon.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timmon.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Timmon avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Timmon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Timmon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Timmon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Timmon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Timmon prevents a body shot from King.
Timmon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King had his way with Braylin Timmon in that round.
The cut man is working on Braylin Timmon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Timmon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
King throwing a counter right hand but Timmon manages to avoid it.#CL#
King takes the fight into the clinch.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Timmon blocks with his arms.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timmon.
Timmon blocks a body shot from King.
Timmon has King pushed against the cage.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Timmon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
King misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Timmon pressing his opponent against the cage.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Timmon avoids it.
A short uppercut from Timmon.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Timmon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmon.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Timmon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Timmon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Timmon just leaning against King, taking a breather.
Timmon effectively controlling the action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Timmon.
Timmon receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T3#
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Timmon avoids the damage to the body.
Timmon leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Braylin Timmon.
Timmon lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Timmon rushes King and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Timmon has King pushed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Timmon is stalling here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Braylin Timmon.
I think King has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:46
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
James King retains his featherweight title!
James King very nearly forgot to thank Vegan Gains amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
OFK 174 - Do Urden Vs Gomez
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
King scores with a head kick.
Temirov ducks right into an uppercut from King.
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King blocks a jab.
Temirov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Temirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
King throws a sloppy head kick
and Temirov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Temirov misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a nice body kick.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Temirov.
As Temirov tries to get set, King tries to push him back and clinch up but Temirov manages to avoid the attempt.
King slips under a jab.
Temirov misses with a leg kick.
Temirov moves out of range of the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
A slow jab from Temirov misses its intended target.
King wants to clinch.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Temirov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Temirov counters with a leg kick.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Temirov swinging wildly here.
#CL#
King closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
A knee to the head by King.
#CUT#It looks like Ruslan Temirov has been cut.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Temirov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Temirov wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
Temirov blocks an elbow strike from King.
King misses with some punches.
Temirov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Temirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Temirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Temirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
Temirov throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Temirov moves out of range easily.
King connects with a looping right hand.
King blocks a jab.#T3#
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
King slips under a jab from Temirov.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Temirov throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
Temirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
Temirov throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King throwing a counter right hand but Temirov manages to avoid it.
King thows a body kick. Temirov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Temirov looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Temirov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temirov throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
Temirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Temirov throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Temirov misses with the combination.
Temirov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Temirov thinking. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
King throws a shot to the body.
Temirov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
Temirov lands a jab-cross combination.
Temirov falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and King holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Temirov breaks from the clinch.
Temirov misses with a looping right.
Temirov misses with a combination
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by King.
No joy there for Temirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King lands a slapping body shot.
Temirov checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James King will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Temirov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A left lands for King.
Temirov just misses with a punch to the body.
King tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Temirov manages to circle out of the way.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
A low kick from King misses
and Temirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Temirov misses with the combination.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Temirov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Temirov cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
King instigates a clinch.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Temirov breaks from the clinch.
Temirov swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Temirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Temirov with a nice cross.
King lands the left hand.
Temirov's jab looks to have found its range, popping King under the eye.
King wants to clinch up but Temirov keeps it at a distance.
Temirov misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by King.
King moves away from the strike by Temirov.
Temirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Temirov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Temirov misses with a right hand
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Temirov connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Temirov.
Temirov misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a nice low kick that buckles Temirov's knee momentarily.
Temirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Temirov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Temirov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice defenses there by King.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Temirov misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a big head kick but Temirov shrugs it off.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King looks for the body kick but Temirov saw that one coming.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.#T3#
King throws a combination. Temirov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Temirov cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Temirov.
Temirov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Temirov blocks a head kick by King.
Temirov scores with a shot to the body.
King lands with a hook. Temirov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A low kick from King misses
and Temirov counters with a right hand to the body.
Temirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as King checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Temirov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temirov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Temirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
A counter left hand to the body from King misses its target.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Temirov.
As Temirov tries to get set, King tries to push him back and clinch up but Temirov manages to avoid the attempt.
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Temirov misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
Temirov throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
King cracks Temirov with a good jab.
Temirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Temirov misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Temirov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King scores with a kick to the body.
King tries to land a front kick but Temirov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Temirov off balance momentarily.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Temirov circles away quickly and effectively.
Temirov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Temirov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with a hook. Temirov ducked under it nicely.
Temirov throws a combination that misses
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Temirov throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Temirov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Temirov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick lands for Temirov.
Temirov misses the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Temirov misses with a looping right.
Temirov misses with a series of wild punches.
Temirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King stuns Temirov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Temirov throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Temirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a nice body kick.
Temirov swinging wildly here.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Temirov does no damage.
King misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Temirov.
Temirov cracks King with an open hand slap.
Temirov avoids the body shot from King.
Temirov swings for the body but King moves out of range.
#T3#
Temirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
King clobbers Temirov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Temirov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Temirov throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Temirov. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Temirov throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Temirov.
King lands the left hand.
King tries to clinch but Temirov is having none of it.
Temirov connects with a solid leg kick.
Temirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Temirov throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Temirov throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King misses the shot to the body.
King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temirov misses with a combination
#CL#
and King moves into the clinch.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Temirov is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
King tries a knee to the head but Temirov blocks it.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King misses with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Temirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Temirov misses the jab.
Temirov throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and King counters by clinching up.
Temirov blocks a body shot from King.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Temirov.
King misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.#BC2#
Temirov breaks the clinch.
Temirov throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Temirov misses.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Temirov throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Temirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King throws a body kick that misses.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Temirov on the side of the head.
Temirov misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Temirov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Temirov misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
King thumps Temirov with a low kick.
Temirov throws a hook but King blocks it.
A swing and a miss from King.
Temirov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
King loads up on a big right hand but Temirov slips the punch.
Temirov throws a predictable looking body shot
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Temirov stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Temirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Temirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
A punch combination from Temirov misses.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Temirov throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
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!
Good leg kick by King.
King tries to land a leg kick but Temirov saw it coming and moves away.
Temirov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King lands with a nice body kick.
Temirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King cracks Temirov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Temirov throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King slips under a jab.#T3#
Temirov swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
Temirov throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and King moves into the clinch.
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Temirov is blocking nicely.
King misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Temirov's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Temirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Temirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Temirov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Temirov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King.
King slips a jab and a cross from Temirov.
#T4#
King throws a front kick that sends Temirov stumbling back into the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Temirov scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King throws a body punch but Temirov moves out of range.
No joy there for Temirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Temirov breaks away and moves out of range.
Temirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Temirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King feinted there with a counter leg kick.
King tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Temirov is able to avoid easily.#CL#
King has managed to clinch.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Temirov prevents a body shot from King. #BC2#
Temirov breaks the clinch.
King is looking to chop away at Temirov's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that James King will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
King digs a good body shot into Temirov's ribs.
A combination from Temirov does no damage.
Temirov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Temirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Temirov. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King throws a shot from downtown. Temirov moves away and avoids it.
Temirov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
King tries to clinch but Temirov is having none of it.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Temirov throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Temirov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Temirov throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King checks a low kick from Temirov.
Temirov scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Temirov fails to land with a series of punches.
Temirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Temirov breaks away and moves out of range.
King blocks a jab.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Temirov breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
King moves into the clinch.
Temirov avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Temirov.
King misses with a body punch.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Temirov.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Temirov avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Temirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Temirov punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Temirov finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
Temirov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces King back to the cage. Temirov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Temirov lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirov misses with a double jab
#CL#
and King counters by clinching up.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Temirov's defenses.
Temirov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
King prevents Temirov from breaking the clinch.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Temirov.
Temirov is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Temirov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Temirov blocks with his arms.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Temirov blocks with his arms.
Temirov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Temirov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Temirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think King has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:48
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
James King retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands! |
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Event:
OFK 170 - Jahouli Vs McFly
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for King.
Some bone on bone action there as Donde checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck for Donde with that takedown attempt.
King lands a jab to the head.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Donde. Donde circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King connects with a single shot there.
King scores with a nice body kick.
Jab from King.#T1#
Donde tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but King defends well and Donde ends up having to push King into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
King misses with a double jab.
King misses with a looping left.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
King's jab looks to have found its range, popping Donde under the eye.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Donde with the counter takedown but King avoids it easily.
James King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King thuds a left hand into Donde's body.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donde manages to avoid it.
And Donde tries to counter it with a takedown but King pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
King missing with a left hand there. Donde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donde takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Donde on that attempt.
James King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Donde.
A head kick misses from King.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
King misses with a body kick.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from King.
Donde takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A clash of legs there as Donde blocks the low kick.
And Donde tries to counter it with a takedown but King pushes his down on his head and steps out.
King displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donde throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Donde off to one side.
King throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Donde decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in King's guard.#T4#
Donde won't allow King to sweep him here.
King keeping moving, preventing Donde from controlling successfully.
Donde advances position into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Donde thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Donde looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
King is pushing Donde's head away, looking to escape. Donde manages to hold on to the position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Donde stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
King takes a swing at Donde's ribcage but misses.
King displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Donde.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donde with the counter takedown but King avoids it easily.
Donde takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Donde on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD2#
King gets caught flat footed, as Donde shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
King has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Donde has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King scores with the left hand. Donde knows he should have avoided that one.
King throws a head kick but Donde moves out of range.
King throws a head kick that misses.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donde staying out of range there.
Donde changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Donde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King thuds a left hand into Donde's body.
Donde takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
King misses with a head kick.
Donde dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Donde's head and hops out.
Donde has his takedown stuffed
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde.#T3#
King lands with a kick to the temple. Donde shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
No luck with that takedown attempt from Donde.
Good shot there by King.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
King stuns Donde with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donde tries for a takedown but King circles away easily
letting King counter with a right hand. #T4#
Donde takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King cracks Donde with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
King loads up on a big right hand but Donde slips the punch.
Donde is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Donde moves away from the strike by King.
Donde feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Donde drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Donde drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but King manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Donde has King in his guard.#REVR#
King content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
King throws a big shot that misses.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donde drops down looking to force a counter takedown but King defends it well.
King motions for Donde to come forward. King throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donde changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donde.
Nice body kick from King.#TD2#
Donde shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. King manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
King lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
King controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Donde has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Donde throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King wants to pass the guard but Donde is keeping the position.
King is working hard here to advance position.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Donde throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Donde keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
King slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Donde is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donde swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Donde throws his legs up looking for a submission but King uses it to pass to side control.
Donde gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Donde wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
#T3##SUB2#
Donde looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Donde felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Donde looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
King tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Donde is looking to get to half guard.
King takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Donde is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Donde is looking to improve his position but King isn't that keen on the idea.
Donde is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action.
Donde is wriggling around trying to escape.
King controlling the pace for now.
Donde is looking to get to half guard.
King controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donde is looking to get to half guard.
Donde is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
King with a jab.
King scores with a kick to the midsection.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donde can do to turn this around?
King throws the left hand but Donde avoids the punch easily.
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King connects with a crisp jab.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
King leaves Donde with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
King scores with a spinning back kick!
King misses with an uppercut. Donde saw that one coming.
King with a nice cross.
King connects with a leg kick.
A big left from King misses.
Nice jab there from King. #T2#
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
King lands a nice looking body kick.
King looks to throw the jab but Donde is out of range.
King throws a leg kick that misses.
Donde changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from King.
King throws a leg kick but Donde checks it.
And Donde tries to counter it with a takedown but King pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Donde scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
King sneaks out the side door and pushes Donde away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3#
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donde feints the counter takedown.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Donde shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Donde gets slowly back to his feet.
Donde has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donde was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
King takes a swing at Donde's ribcage but misses.
King is looking to land body kicks.
King throws the left hand but Donde avoids the punch easily.
Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from King.
King fakes the leg kick and cracks Donde in the body.
Donde takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King had his way with Raymond Donde in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
King lands with a shot to the body.
Donde sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
King lands a nice looking kick to the body. Donde takes a step back to recover.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donde with the counter takedown but King avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab lands there for King.#T1#
Donde slips under a jab.
King lands with a hook. Donde tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Donde throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. King tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Donde is in King's guard.
Donde looking to pass the guard.
Donde preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Donde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King has Donde pulled in close to control his posture.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Donde tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
King working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Donde drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Donde off! Donde jumps back into King's guard. #SUB2#
Donde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Donde is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Donde tries to counter it with a takedown but King pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Donde avoids the head kick by King.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
King looks to land a body kick but Donde moved away.
Donde feints the counter takedown.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Donde.
Donde changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Donde manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab lands there for King.
King lands a high kick!
Nice defenses there by Donde.#T4#
King lands a slapping body shot.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donde moves away.
Donde takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raymond Donde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King with a jab.
Donde takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from King.
And that's the end of the fight!
James King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:44
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
James King retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited James King thanked Vegan Gains for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for King.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
Power has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
King lands a high kick!
King throws a head kick that misses.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King blocks a jab.
Power swings and misses with a shot to the body
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Power closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Power.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Irish Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Power holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
Power lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
Power misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
King manages to break the clinch.
King cracks Power with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Power rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Power throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Power fakes the leg kick and cracks King in the body.
A shot to the liver by Power. Beautiful body shot.
Power loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
King tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power thows a left - swing and a miss!
King misses with a looping right.
King lands with an overhand left.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Power definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
King gets tackled into the cage by Power. Power maintains the clinch.
A right hand to the body from King.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Power lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Power.
Power scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King walks into a jab.#T3#
King slips a straight right by Power.
Power misses with a hook
and King counters with a good, hard body kick but Power shrugs it off.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.#CL#
Power closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Power backwards.
King blocks a body shot from Power.
Power lands a knee to the head.
King is trying to break the clinch but Power is controlling him.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Power blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Power misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
King manages to break the clinch.
King lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from King. #T4#
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!
Power throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Power sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
King connects with the punch.
Power lands with a good body shot.
Power lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Power clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
King crunches a lovely knee into Power's ribcage.
Power tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A knee to the head by King.
#CUT2#It looks like Irish Power has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
King connects with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James King will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Irish Power's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
King throws a wild body kick that Power sees coming a mile off.
Power tries to counter by clinching up but King breaks away and moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
Power misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King slips under a jab from Power.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Power clinches.
Irish Power has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
Power lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. King obliges.
King avoiding damage as Power throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power lands an uppercut.#BC2#
King manages to break the clinch.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King lands with an overhand left.#T1#
King cracks Power with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Power swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Power has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Power back to the cage. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick from King.#CL#
Power darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King dodges an elbow strike from Power.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
King breaks from the clinch.
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Power looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
King finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on King's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Power moves out of range of the body kick from King.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Power throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a good, hard body kick but Power shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick from King, right into the meat of the thigh.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
#T3#
King is looking to land body kicks.
Power will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Power doesn't seem bothered though.
Power throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Power misses with a straight left.
King is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Power's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
Power looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Power misses with a looping right.
King scores with a head kick.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Power counter with a right hand. #T4#
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand.
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King connects with a body shot that sends Power's belly button to the back.
Power misses the jab.
King misses with a shot to the body
and Power counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
King misses with a two punch combination.
As King tries to get set, Power tries to push him back and clinch up but King manages to avoid the attempt.
Power 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.
King misses with a body shot.
It looked like Power wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crunch! King slams his shin into Power's torso.
Power dodges the punch combination from King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Irish Power's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
King blocks a jab.
King appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
King misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Power.
Power misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
Power throws a hook but King blocks it.
King throws a counter combo.
Power throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
Power misses with a jab to the body
and King counters with a nice low kick that buckles Power's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice jab there from King.
Power misses with an uppercut
and King makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
King looks to land a body kick but Power moved away.#T1#
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
King misses with an uppercut. Power saw that one coming.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Power avoids a punch combination nicely.
Power lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
King misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Power tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from King tenderised Power's leg. Power is trying to keep his angry face on.
Power plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Power misses with a straight left.
Power throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.#T2#
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Power's sensitive parts.
King throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Power falls off balance throwing a combination
and Power takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Power.
Power throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
Power backing away here, and King unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Power takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King throws a lazy head kick
and Power counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
Power misses with a double jab
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Power misses with a body punch
and King counters with a left to the body.
Power is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
Power blocks a head kick by King.
Power throws a solid leg kick but King takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Power.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King looks to land a combination but Power avoids it well.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Power misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King unleashes a big counter combination but Power bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Power misses with a hook to the body
and King counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Power chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
King stuns Power with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Power takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
King cracks Power with a good jab.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
King misses with a straight left.
Power throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Power.
Power walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Irish Power's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
An inside leg kick lands from King.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King unleashes a big counter combination but Power bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Power 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.
Power lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Power is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King moves out of range of the leg kick from Power.
Power throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donk. Power catches King right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King cracks Power with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Power has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Power doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Power looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King looks for the body kick but Power saw that one coming.
Power throws a low kick but King moves out of range easily.
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Power tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King scores with a sloppy right hand. Power should have avoided that one.
King avoids a kick to the body.
King with the inside leg kick.
King misses with a wild combination.
Power is looking to counter punch.
Power cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.#T2#
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Power closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Power clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Power leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
King breaks from the clinch.
Power throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King throws out a counter right but Power avoids it with no problem.
King scores with a jab to the head.
King throws a wild body kick that Power sees coming a mile off.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Power. That did some damage!#T3#
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
King fakes the leg kick and cracks Power in the body.
Power throws a predictable looking body shot
and King counters with a good low kick that Power was not able to check.
Power throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
Some wild striking there from King.
King cracks Power with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Power misses with a hook.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from King.#T4#
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Power moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKing.
Power needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
A good leg kick by King.
King blocks a head kick by Power.
Power throws a hook but King blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from King misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King misses the jab.
Power is looking to counter punch.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King misses with an uppercut.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Power misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Irish Power's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Power thows a leg kick but King checks it
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Power 's knee.
Power lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Power is looking to counter punch.
Power will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
King lands a nice looking body kick.
King cracks Power with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Power on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick lands for King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
King misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from King. #T1#
Power tries to clinch
and Power takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Power tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
King is looking to slow Power down with leg kicks.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Power throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Power looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Power swings away with a leg kick that misses.
King throws a head kick that half lands.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Power misses with a left hand
and King counters with a right hand to the body.
James King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Power looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Power moves to clinch but King breaks away
and King counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
Irish Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Power fakes a jab and throws a low kick but King checks it well.
A head kick misses from King.
Power steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Power throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
And King responds with a good body kick, but Power manages to step out the way in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Power.#T3#
King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Power connects with a body shot.
King slips under a jab.
King plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Power is looking to land body kicks.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Power.
King moves away from the strike by Power.
Power swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Power takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4##CL#
Power gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power lands with a short shot to the head.
King landing knees to the head.
Power lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
Power looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
King blocks the elbow strike.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Power scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
James King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got King winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
James King is the new featherweight champion!
James King very nearly forgot to thank Vegan Gains amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
OFK 155 - Power Vs Timmon
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King connects with a high kick.
Temirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Temirov cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Temirov tries a low kick but King avoids it.
Temirov misses the shot to the body.
Temirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Temirov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Temirov misses.
Temirov blocks a head kick by King.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Temirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Temirov throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Temirov misses with a right hand
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Temirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
King misses with a body kick.
Temirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Temirov throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King scores with a push kick.
A good leg kick by Temirov.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
Temirov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
Temirov throws a leg kick that is checked
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King throws a sloppy head kick
and Temirov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Temirov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Temirov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temirov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Temirov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King throws a sloppy head kick
and Temirov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Temirov.
Temirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Temirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temirov manages to avoid it.
Temirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Temirov was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Temirov looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
King dodges the punch combination from Temirov.
Temirov lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Temirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Temirov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Temirov moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Temirov misses with a right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Temirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Temirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King is looking to slow Temirov down with leg kicks.
King cracks a nice hook into Temirov's ribs.
Temirov is looking to wear down King with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
King throws a lazy head kick
and Temirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Temirov catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King dodges the punch combination from Temirov.
#T4#
King throws a body punch but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov throws a hook but King blocks it.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Temirov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temirov manages to avoid it.
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Temirov throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Temirov throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Temirov misses with a left hand
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King moves out of range as Temirov strikes.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King looks for the body kick but Temirov saw that one coming.
Temirov misses with an uppercut.
Temirov blocks a head kick by King.
A counter left hand to the body from Temirov misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King thuds a left hand into Temirov's body.
Temirov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Temirov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King lands a nice looking body kick.
Temirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Temirov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Temirov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Temirov misses with a wild body shot.
Temirov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Temirov.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Temirov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temirov.
King thumps Temirov with a low kick.
Temirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a nice body shot.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temirov.
Temirov ducks under a wild hook from King.
Temirov misses the jab.
King shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Temirov swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a nice body kick.
Temirov throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King counters with a body kick.
A head kick misses from King.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
Temirov moves out of range of the leg kick from King.
Temirov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.#T2#
Temirov misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Temirov works the jab nicely.
Temirov throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temirov blocks a leg kick.
Temirov misses with a right hand
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Temirov throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Temirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King lands a jab to Temirov's midsection.
King dodges the punch combination from Temirov.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from King. #T3#
Temirov throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - King finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Temirov scores with a nice head shot.
Temirov loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King throws a front kick that sends Temirov stumbling back into the cage.
King misses with a body shot.
Temirov avoids the head kick by King.
Temirov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
Temirov throws a combination. King tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Temirov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Temirov takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temirov throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King throws a right and a left that Temirov avoids nicely.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Temirov throws a left and a right that both miss
and King counters with a solid body kick.
Temirov throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Temirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Temirov missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Temirov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King loads up on a big right hand but Temirov slips the punch.
Temirov misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King throws a leg kick which misses Temirov's front leg but catches the back leg as Temirov tries to avoid it.
Temirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Temirov 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.
Ruslan Temirov is winning the standup battle so far.
Temirov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick from King misses.
Temirov throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Temirov. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid body kick from King.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Temirov.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
Temirov blocks a head kick by King.
Temirov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Temirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Temirov looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov misses with a right hand
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Temirov swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Temirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Temirov with the inside leg kick.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Temirov misses with a left hand
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Temirov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Temirov lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Temirov.
Temirov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Temirov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Temirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Temirov cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Temirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
King appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King moves out of range as Temirov strikes.
Temirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Temirov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King throws a nice head kick!
King throws a shot to the body.
King slips a straight right by Temirov.
Temirov throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Temirov throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Temirov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Temirov looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Temirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Temirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Temirov misses the target.
Temirov misses with a wild combination.
Temirov misses with an uppercut
letting King counter with a right hand.
King lands a body shot.
Temirov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Temirov misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Temirov.
Temirov throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King slips a straight right by Temirov.
Temirov walks forward, straight into a front kick from King.
King connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
King dips to his left and cracks Temirov with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temirov throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
A big right from Temirov misses.
King keeps Temirov at a distance using the push kick.
King walks into a jab.
King wants to land a leg kick but Temirov is out of range.
Temirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Temirov moves out of range of the body kick from King.
Temirov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
Temirov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James King.
I think King has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... James King!
James King really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vegan Gains logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2021 |
#R1#
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Salter tries for a takedown but King circles away easily
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King is looking to slow Salter down with leg kicks.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
Salter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
Salter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch lands to the side of Salter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King lands with a right hand.
Salter takes a kick to the side of the head.
King lands a nice looking kick to the body. Salter takes a step back to recover. #T1#
King lands a jab to the head.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Salter shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Salter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King lands with a good body shot.
James King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from King as Salter shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Salter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from King lands but Salter takes it in his stride.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by King. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King lands a nice looking body kick.
Salter darts in looking for a takedown but King gets double underhooks and turns Salter into the cage.
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Salter tries for a takedown but King manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King throws a shot to the body.
Salter fails with the takedown
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Salter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
King catches Salter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salter.
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salter's head.
King connects with a high kick.
King scores with a kick to the body.
King lands with a shot to the body.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
King lands with a kick to the temple. Salter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salter tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
King displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King connects with a solid leg kick.
King is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Salter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Salter closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
King scores with a hook to the body. Salter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Salter misses with a takedown
and King counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Salter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Salter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Salter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Salter tries for a takedown but King circles away easily
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Salter's head back.
Salter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Salter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands with a slapping head kick.
King lands a high kick!
Salter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salter off to one side.
As Salter backs off King throws a huge counter combo but Salter manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Salter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
King stuffs the takedown attempt from Salter. Salter gets slowly back to his feet.
Salter backing away here, and King unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
King is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Salter has his takedown stuffed
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
King connects with a high kick.
King lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Salter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That kick from King tenderised Salter's leg. Salter is trying to keep his angry face on.
King throws a head kick that Salter semi-blocks.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Salter attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Salter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King scores with a kick to the midsection.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Salter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King lands a nice looking kick to the body. Salter takes a step back to recover.
Salter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Salter with a lazy takedown attempt
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Salter shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Salter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Salter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
King throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Salter fails with the takedown
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King scores with a kick to the midsection.
Salter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King lands a head kick. Salter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
King lands a body shot.
King throws a leg kick which misses Salter's front leg but catches the back leg as Salter tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by King.
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salter's head.
A left lands for King.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
James King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
King throws a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Salter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
King seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
King is looking to stand up but Salter isn't so interested in that idea.
Salter preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King can't keep his opponent in guard - Salter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
King desperately trying to maintain half guard.
King is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
King is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Salter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well.
King holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
King regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Salter tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Salter passes into half guard.
James King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Salter prevents King from improving his position.
King is still trying to improve position.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Salter sits in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
King is looking for a sweep. Salter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Salter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
King is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Salter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
King throws a nice head kick!
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from King.
King displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salter.
King steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Salter fails with the takedown
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Salter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
King darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Salter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Salter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Salter closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. Salter pushes King against the cage but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by King.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
Sam Salter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
James King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got King winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
Jumping up and down and very excited, James King waved his t-shirt featuring Vegan Gains's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Sam Salter had this to say: 'I think it may be time to hang up the gloves. Its been fun at times but Im over this time to go kill myself and family chris benoit style.'. |
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Event:
Proud FC 13 - Altered State
Date: Dec 03, 2021 |
#R1#
King connects with a jab.
A jab from King misses.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suluhu has time to react.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King tries to clinch there but Suluhu circles away.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suluhu's sensitive parts.
Suluhu blocks a jab.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
Suluhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
King moves into the clinch successfully.
Suluhu blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King lands a head shot.#CL#
King clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King missing with knees to the body.
King is working Suluhu over against the ropes.#T1#
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
King misses with a body punch.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Suluhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King scores with a one two! Suluhu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King defending well as Suluhu loads up on a big left hand.
King slips under a jab from Suluhu.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suluhu throws a solid leg kick but King takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Suluhu.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King connects with a body shot that sends Suluhu's belly button to the back.
King throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King throws a body kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suluhu.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
King with a nice calf kick.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Suluhu.
King feints and then cracks Suluhu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suluhu down.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Suluhu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King throws the kick towards the body but Suluhu avoids it.
Suluhu swings for the body but King moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Suluhu misses.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
King misses with a leg kick
and Suluhu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. King really felt that one!
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well.
King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
King is looking to wear down Suluhu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Suluhu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
King throws a leg kick but Suluhu checks it. #T3#
A low kick lands for King.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
Suluhu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King throws a series of punches but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Suluhu lands with a nice body kick.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Suluhu does a little dance to reset his feet.
King moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suluhu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but King blocks it well.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King works Suluhu's body with a nice hook.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suluhu.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Suluhu breaks away and moves out of range.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
James King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suluhu.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suluhu lands a body shot.
We've been informed that Suluhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
King lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from King.
King avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suluhu scores with a nice body kick.
King tests Suluhu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suluhu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Suluhu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Suluhu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Suluhu on the side of the head.
Suluhu lands with a good body shot.
King fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suluhu is out of range.
King lands with a kick to the temple. Suluhu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Suluhu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Suluhu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suluhu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
King has Suluhu up against the ropes in a clinch.
Suluhu takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
King lands with an overhand left.
Suluhu takes a kick to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from King.
King checks a low kick from Suluhu.
King seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
Suluhu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
King throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
King lands a jab.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Suluhu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Suluhu lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the ropes and back into range.#T2#
King attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Suluhu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Suluhu avoids the body shot from King.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Suluhu.
King is looking to clinch but Suluhu is avoiding it.
King throws a head kick that Suluhu semi-blocks.
A leg kick checked by Suluhu.
And Suluhu responds with a good body kick, but King manages to step out the way in time.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suluhu was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King keeps Suluhu at a distance using the push kick.
King drops his hands momentarily and Suluhu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
King moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
King takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Suluhu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Suluhu throws a low kick but King avoids it.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suluhu lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
King misses with a kick to the body.
King throws a head kick that half lands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suluhu - that will leave a mark!
Suluhu connects with a body shot.
Suluhu checks a low kick from King.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Suluhu.
Suluhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
King closes the distance and pushes Suluhu back into the ropes.
Suluhu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that King has been working on his elbows in the gym.
King misses with an elbow over the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
Suluhu wants to break free but King has control.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King tries a knee to the head but Suluhu blocks it.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Suluhu blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Suluhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suluhu takes a kick to the side of the head.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Suluhu lands a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suluhu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suluhu can do to turn this around?
King throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Suluhu counters with a body kick.
King looks to land a body kick but Suluhu moved away.
A nice side step and Suluhu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James King will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Suluhu tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Suluhu manages to circle out of the way.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Suluhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King connects with a body shot.
Suluhu scores with a nice body kick.
King misses with a body kick.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Suluhu lands a jab to King's midsection.#T1#
A head kick by King misses
and Suluhu counters with a nice body shot.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Suluhu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suluhu moves out of range of the body kick.
King checks a leg kick nicely.
Suluhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Suluhu lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King blocks the body kick.
King throws a head kick that misses
and Suluhu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King wants to clinch up but Suluhu keeps it at a distance.
Suluhu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King is looking to clinch.
King looks for the body kick but Suluhu saw that one coming.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from King.
Suluhu misses with a looping left.
King scores with the left hand. Suluhu knows he should have avoided that one.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and King counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by King.
Suluhu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Suluhu is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suluhu's efforts to push away.#T3#
Suluhu is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suluhu avoids it.
Suluhu can't break the clinch.
Suluhu tries to break free but King pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And King counters with a quick kick to the body but Suluhu blocks it.
Suluhu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu. #T4#
King throws the kick towards the body but Suluhu avoids it.
King swings for the body but Suluhu moves out of range.
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?
Suluhu throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King misses with a straight left.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Suluhu.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Suluhu slips a jab from King.
Suluhu avoids the body shot from King.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suluhu moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Suluhu blocks a head kick by King.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James King.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
James King very nearly forgot to thank Vegan Gains amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Proud FC 8 - Bushido
Date: Oct 29, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
King tries to keep at a distance but Thu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thu managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Thu blocks a body shot from King.
Knees to the body from Thu.
King creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thu lands with a short shot to the head.
King missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Thu has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Thu.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
King misses with a knee strike.
Thu avoids a wild elbow strike from King.
Thu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Thu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thu's elbow.
King working Thu over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by King.
Nice elbow from Thu.
Thu lands with a left to the head.
Thu lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King lands an elbow inside that Thu shrugs off.
Thu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thu lands with a left to the head.
Thu lands a shoulder strike.
Thu throws a head punch that misses.
King lands an elbow just above Thu 's eye.
Our sources have told us that King has been working on his elbows in the gym.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Thu avoids the damage to the body.
Thu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from King.
Thu managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King lands a shot to the body.
Thu can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Thu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
King missing with knees to the body.
Thu lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tries a knee to the head but Thu blocks it.
Thu lands with a right to the head.
Thu lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from King. #T2#
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thu misses with a knee to the head.
Thu has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.#BC#
King breaks the clinch.
King scores with a head kick. Thu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thu.
Thu blocks the body kick.
King tries to clinch up but Thu circles away and keeps his distance.
Thu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Thu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the ropes.
Thu lands with a right to the head.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thu.
Thu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thu lands an elbow just above King 's eye.
Thu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Thu avoids the damage to the body.
King tries to work over Thu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Thu lands a body shot.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King misses with some punches.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Thu.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Thu blocks with his arms.
King tries to throw a body punch but Thu avoids it by throwing King back against the ropes.
King misses with a knee strike.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
Thu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King tries to throw a body punch but Thu avoids it by throwing King back against the ropes.
Thu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King prevents a body shot from Thu.
Thu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
King tries to throw a body punch but Thu avoids it by throwing King back against the ropes.
Thu blocks an elbow strike from King.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Thu.
Thu connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
A short left from Thu.
Thu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from King.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thu.
King takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Thu.
Thu lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King missing with knees to the body.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the ropes, King throws an elbow but misses.
Thu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
King tries to work over Thu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thu connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thu.
Thu digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
Thu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
Thu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thu's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maung Maung Thu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Thu with a hook.
King looks for the body kick but Thu saw that one coming. #CL2#
Thu moves into range and clinches up with King.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King misses with an elbow strike.
Thu scores with a hook to the body.
Thu tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Thu back against the ropes.
Thu missing with knees to the body.
Thu gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Thu has double underhooks.
Thu presses King against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thu lands an elbow inside that King shrugs off.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Thu is blocking nicely.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thu has him pressed against the ropes.
Thu struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Thu uses good head movement to avoid it.
King tries to throw a body punch but Thu avoids it by throwing King back against the ropes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thu lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Thu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Thu.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thu avoids it.
Thu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Thu moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thu.
King pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thu tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Thu controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thu throws an elbow but misses.
Thu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thu working aggressively here.
Thu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thu misses with a knee strike.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thu is defending well for now.
Thu blocks a body shot from King. #T2#
King misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thu.
King lands an elbow just above Thu 's eye.
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 tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King lands an uppercut.
Thu lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.
Maung Maung Thu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King scores with a hook to the body.
Thu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thu.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King tries a body shot but Thu blocks it.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Thu is blocking nicely.
King tries a body shot but Thu blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thu.
Thu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King cracks Thu with a nice body shot.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thu.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thu.
Thu lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Thu can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thu lands a left hand.
Thu digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
King throws an elbow that misses.
Thu working aggressively here.
Thu working aggressively here.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thu misses with a knee to the head.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Thu pushes King back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Thu.
Thu avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
Thu lands with a right to the head.
Thu connects with a nasty looking knee right to King's face.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King blocks an uppercut.
King tries a body shot but Thu blocks it.
Thu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Thu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Thu won't allow it.
Thu blocks an elbow strike.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thu dodges an elbow strike from King.
Thu landing knees to the head.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
King is trying to break the clinch but Thu has him pressed against the ropes.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Thu is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thu backwards.
Thu lands a shot to the body.
Thu prevents King from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Thu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thu lands a shoulder strike.
King tries a knee to the head but Thu blocks it.
Thu lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thu cracks King with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maung Maung Thu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King lands an overhand right.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Thu has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch.
Thu lands a nice uppercut.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
Thu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Thu takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Thu gets a clinch.
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!
Thu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Thu lands a shot to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thu just misses with a elbow thrown towards King's brow.
Thu scores with a knee to the head.
Thu crunches a lovely knee into King's ribcage.
Thu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Thu blocks an uppercut.
King takes a shot to the head.
King misses with an elbow over the top.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
Thu lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Thu throws a head punch that misses.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Thu won't allow it.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thu lands with a left to the head.
King takes a shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thu obliges.
Thu lands with a right to the head.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
King takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thu blocks it with crossed arms.
Thu scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thu.
Thu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thu lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
A knee to the head by Thu.
#ROC2#King is rocked!
Thu lands an uppercut.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thu creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting King off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! King is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Thu is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Maung Maung Thu! |
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Event:
Proud FC 3- New Breed
Date: Sep 24, 2021 |
#R1#
King tries to clinch up.
Morrison lands a body shot.
Morrison lands a jab to the head.
#CL2#
King rushes Morrison and presses him up against the ropes.
Morrison throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ray Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
King moves away from the strike by Morrison.
Morrison throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morrison 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.
Morrison sets himself, and King steps forward looking for the clinch! Morrison avoids it this time.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morrison.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Morrison thuds his shin into the meat of King's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
King checks a leg kick.
As Morrison backs off King throws a huge counter combo but Morrison manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Morrison misses. #T1#
King takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Morrison lands a high kick!
#CL#
Morrison clinches up against the ropes.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Morrison blocks with his arms.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Morrison.
King told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Morrison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morrison lands a body punch.
Morrison lands an elbow just above King 's eye.
A short right from King on the inside.
Morrison lands a body shot in the clinch.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morrison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison takes a knee right on the jaw!
King with a knee to the head.
Morrison trying to land knees to the body.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrison is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Morrison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
A short uppercut from Morrison.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King lands a knee to the head.
#BC#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morrison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A left lands for Morrison.
Morrison punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
King with a nice calf kick.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Morrison tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Morrison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
King tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from King.
King tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Morrison lands with a kick to the temple. King shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Morrison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
King lands with a nice combination. Morrison backs away looking to recover.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Morrison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morrison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Morrison tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morrison takes an elbow to the forehead.
King blocks a body shot from Morrison.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King working aggressively here.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King lands a left hand.
Morrison scores with a hook to the body.
Knees to the body from Morrison.
#T4#
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Morrison.
Morrison blocks an uppercut.
Morrison throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morrison lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.
Good body shot from Morrison.
King takes an elbow to the forehead.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Morrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from King.
A short right from Morrison.
Morrison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morrison lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morrison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morrison lands a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A knee to the head by Morrison.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Morrison is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ray Morrison will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Morrison moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morrison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Morrison's head.
Morrison connects with the punch.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morrison is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
King clinches.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King misses with a body kick.
King walks into a straight right hand from Morrison.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King lands an overhand right.
Ray Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrison throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King moves in looking to clinch but Morrison pushes him off.
King tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away.
#T1##CL2#
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morrison lands a nice elbow.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morrison avoids a wild elbow strike from King.
Morrison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
#BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King thuds a left hand into Morrison's body.
Morrison lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
Morrison lands a head kick. King smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrison throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
King tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range. #CL2#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morrison, pushing him back against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King lands a nice shot to the body.
King lands an elbow that stopped Morrison in his tracks for a moment.
King lands a nice knee to the body.
Morrison working aggressively here.
King misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Morrison controls his hands.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Morrison tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King avoiding damage as Morrison throws knees to the body.
Morrison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Morrison misses with the head strike.
Morrison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King misses with a knee strike.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from King. #BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch.
King tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Morrison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Morrison counters with a quick kick to the body but King blocks it.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morrison. Morrison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King avoids the head kick by Morrison.
A lazy left from Morrison finds it's target.
King throws a wild body kick that Morrison sees coming a mile off.
King tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away.
King scores with a jab. Morrison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morrison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Morrison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morrison misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Morrison has King up against the ropes in a clinch.
King blocks the elbow strike.
Morrison putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has King in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morrison blocks it with crossed arms.
King missing with knees to the body.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morrison's face.
A short left from King.
Morrison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morrison lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
King misses with a body punch.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Morrison blocks with his arms.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Morrison misses with a knee strike.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Morrison avoids the damage to the body.
Morrison lands a knee to the head.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
Morrison lands an elbow inside that King shrugs off.
Morrison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Morrison breaks from the clinch.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
#CL#
Morrison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morrison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
King is breathing heavily.
Morrison lands a left hand.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Morrison scores with a nice short uppercut.
King missing with knees to the body.
Morrison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morrison managing to block the knees to the body from King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ray Morrison will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morrison.
King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morrison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
King tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Morrison misses the target.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Morrison closes the distance and clinches.
Morrison misses with a knee strike.
Morrison tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Morrison back against the ropes.
Morrison misses with an elbow over the top.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morrison blocks it with crossed arms.
King tries to throw a body punch but Morrison avoids it by throwing King back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Morrison controls his hands.
Morrison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morrison lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Morrison breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Morrison throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by King.
Morrison misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Morrison walks into a left hand.
King blocks the body kick.
King stalks Morrison and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Morrison's face. Morrison staggers backwards, shaken.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
A big right from Morrison misses.
King tries to clinch up.
King defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King tries to counter by closing the distance.
King throws a leg kick that misses.
Morrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
King throws a nice looking combination but Morrison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King jabs Morrison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King delivers a nice body kick.
King throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Morrison misses its target.
Morrison lands with a kick to the ribs.
King walks into a stiff left hand from Morrison.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Morrison looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Morrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morrison appears to be looking for a big counter.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
and Morrison counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
King throws a body kick that misses
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Morrison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
King throws a low kick, looking for Morrison's leg but Morrison calmly moves out of range.
Morrison connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Morrison drives through and clinches with King against the ropes.
Morrison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morrison avoids it.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morrison or not.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morrison blocks it with crossed arms.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Morrison.
Morrison blocks an elbow strike.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A short right from King. #BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King slips under a jab.
King now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
Morrison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
#CL#
Morrison closes the distance and clinches.
Morrison misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison misses with a knee strike.
Morrison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
Morrison misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Morrison scores with a knee to the head.
Morrison lands with a left to the head.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Morrison backwards. #BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ray Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morrison 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Morrison!
Ray Morrison thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SYN K1 8/27
Date: Aug 27, 2021 |
#R1#
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Destroyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King throws a series of strikes that have Destroyer backpedaling.
A jab from Destroyer misses.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King tries to clinch up but Destroyer circles away and keeps his distance.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Destroyer circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Destroyer gets tackled into the ropes by King. King maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Destroyer takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Destroyer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Destroyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Destroyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destroyer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
King lands an overhand right.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Destroyer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from King.
Destroyer drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Destroyer missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Destroyer in his tracks.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
King is looking to clinch but Destroyer is avoiding it.
Destroyer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Destroyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King throws a sloppy head kick
and Destroyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Destroyer walks forward, straight into a front kick from King.
Destroyer throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from King misses.
King closes the distance looking to clinch
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King tries to clinch but Destroyer moves out of range.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King slips under a jab.
King tries to clinch up but Destroyer circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Destroyer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3##CL2#
King instigates a clinch.
King lands a shoulder strike.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
King lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Destroyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King pushes Destroyer away with a front kick.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
Destroyer misses the shot to the body.
King misses with a two punch combination.
Destroyer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4##CL2#
King clinches up with Destroyer and pushes him back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Destroyer blocks it with crossed arms.
King working Destroyer over with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from King.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Destroyer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Destroyer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Destroyer controls the action.
King throws an elbow that misses.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Destroyer wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
King clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Destroyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
King rushes Destroyer and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Destroyer is defending well for now.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Destroyer can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Destroyer blocks a body shot from King.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Destroyer.
#BC#
Destroyer'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 fails in his attempt to clinch.
King throws a chopping leg kick but Destroyer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Destroyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body kick from King.#T1#
Destroyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Destroyer throws a head kick that misses.
King darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Destroyer swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
King closes the distance looking to clinch
and Destroyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick from King, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King throws the kick towards the body but Destroyer avoids it.
Destroyer is looking to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Destroyer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Destroyer throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King misses with a body kick.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Destroyer counters with a nice body shot.
Destroyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King tries to land a leg kick but Destroyer saw it coming and moves away.
Destroyer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
King throws a body kick that misses.
Destroyer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Destroyer counter with a right hand. #T3#
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Destroyer.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Destroyer doesn't seem bothered though.
Destroyer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Destroyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Destroyer avoids the body shot from King.
A punch lands to the side of Destroyer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King loads up on a big right hand but Destroyer slips the punch.
Destroyer cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
King tries to clinch up but Destroyer circles away and keeps his distance.
Destroyer is looking to counter punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
King punishes Destroyer's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Destroyer.
King tries to clinch but Destroyer is having none of it.
King lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King jabs Destroyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Destroyer swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Destroyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Destroyer's head back.
King tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Destroyer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Destroyer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Destroyer counters with a nice uppercut.
King connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
King has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Destroyer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Destroyer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Destroyer takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Destroyer tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
Destroyer blocks a body shot from King.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King misses with the head strike.
King trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries a knee to the head but Destroyer blocks it.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Destroyer blocks a body shot from King.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Destroyer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Destroyer holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
#T1#
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Destroyer breaks the clinch.
King lands an overhand right.
King jabs at Destroyer's body.
King cracks Destroyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
King defending well as Destroyer loads up on a big left hand.
Destroyer staying out of range there.
Destroyer throws a big counter combination but King scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
King connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Destroyer forces King back against the ropes and clinches.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Destroyer blocks a body shot from King.
James King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Destroyer backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chicken Destroyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
James King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Destroyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
King wants to clinch up but Destroyer keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Destroyer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by King!
King tries to clinch but Destroyer is having none of it.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Destroyer.
Destroyer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from King. That one must have hurt.
Destroyer walks into a jab.#T4##CL2#
King clinches with his opponent.
Destroyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
Destroyer pushes King back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Destroyer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destroyer is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the ropes.
Destroyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
James 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
James King gave a mention to Vegan Gains in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
8L 92 - Deer Hunter BLEW UP
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
$tone throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but $tone was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
$tone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
King has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rob $tone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
$tone looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
$tone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
King looks to land a body kick but $tone moved away.
$tone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
$tone misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. $tone does a little dance to reset his feet.
King tries to land a front kick but $tone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from $tone - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a wild body kick that $tone sees coming a mile off.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by $tone.
$tone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of King's head.
$tone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
$tone throws a head kick that misses.
$tone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kung Pao in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - King finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
$tone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of King's head.
King misses with a body kick.
$tone scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
$tone checks a low kick from King.
King lands a leg kick that knocks $tone off balance momentarily.
$tone scores with a kick to the midsection.
King keeps $tone at a distance using the push kick.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
$tone moves into range and connects with a jab.
$tone throws a big shot that misses.
King checks a low kick from $tone.
Nice cross by $tone.
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 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
$tone moves out of range of the body kick.
$tone 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.#T2#
$tone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of King's head.
$tone misses with a body shot.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
King stuns $tone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from King.
$tone tries a head kick but it misses.
$tone dodges the punch combination from King.
$tone cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
$tone throws a lazy body kick
and King counters with an outside leg kick.
$tone looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
As $tone backs off King throws a huge counter combo but $tone manages to avoid it all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
$tone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
$tone tries to move into range but King moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob $tone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
$tone throws a good cross that connects.
King throws a half hearted mid kick.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
$tone throws out a leg kick but King moves out of range and $tone only half commits.
$tone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
$tone throws a nice inside leg kick.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King loads up on a big right hand but $tone slips the punch.
King lands a nice looking body kick.
$tone throws a sloppy body shot
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps $tone thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
$tone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping $tone at a distance.
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 throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from $tone misses. #T1#
King lands a nice looking kick to the body. $tone takes a step back to recover.
King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
$tone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
An inside leg kick from King misses.
$tone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
$tone with a hook.
King checks a low kick from $tone.
$tone staying out of range there.
$tone misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
$tone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
$tone lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
$tone throws a head kick that misses
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King blocks a low kick nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but $tone manages to avoid it.
$tone lands a two punch combo.
$tone looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by King.
$tone throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
$tone lands with a nice body punch.
$tone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King tries a quick counter leg kick but $tone is wise to it.
King looks to land a right hand but $tone moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from King, right into the meat of the thigh.
$tone is looking to clinch.
$tone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
$tone blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick from $tone, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob $tone dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by $tone.
James King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rob $tone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
$tone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
$tone misses the shot to the body.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but $tone is just out of range.
$tone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
Rob $tone is winning the standup battle so far.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Crunch! King slams his shin into $tone's torso.
$tone throws a lazy body kick
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
$tone throws a head kick that misses
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for $tone.
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.
King throws a sloppy body shot
and $tone counters with a big head kick but King shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King throws a head kick but $tone moves out of range.
$tone throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
$tone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
$tone misses the shot to the body.
$tone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting $tone here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T1#
$tone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King blocks a head kick by $tone.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King swings for the body but $tone moves out of range.
$tone tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King is trying to counter with his kicks.
A jab lands there for $tone.
$tone throws a head kick that misses.
$tone misses with a wild body shot.
King replies with a solid counter kick to the body but $tone blocks it well.
King looks to land a body kick but $tone moved away.#CL#
$tone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
King looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
$tone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
$tone tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing $tone back against the cage.
$tone tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
$tone working aggressively here.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
$tone will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
King tries to work over $tone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but $tone avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but $tone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
$tone lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, $tone throws an elbow but misses.
$tone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.#BC2#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King jabs $tone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
$tone staying out of range there.
$tone pushes King away with a front kick.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by $tone.
King throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
King avoids the head kick by $tone.
$tone is looking to clinch.
$tone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
$tone scores with a nice head shot.
$tone throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob $tone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well $tone 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob $tone!
A victorious Rob $tone 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:
8L 89 - Hype Hunters #1
Date: Jul 28, 2021 |
#R1#
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Snow.
Snow tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snow tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Snow.
King connects with a single shot there.
Snow tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snow wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snow doesn't seem bothered though.
Snow is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Snow tries to clinch but King moves out of range. #T1#
Snow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Snow clinches with his opponent.
Snow lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
King told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Snow prevents a body shot from King.
Snow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Snow is defending well for now.
King can't break the clinch.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King misses with some punches.
Snow swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land.
Snow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snow has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Snow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snow lands with a light punch inside.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King lands a good knee to the midsection. Snow won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Snow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Snow misses with the head strike.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Snow's face.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Snow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King scores with a hook to the body.
Snow throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
King breaks from the clinch.
King lands with a cross.
King throws a jab when Snow was well out of range.
Snow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Snow moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snow doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
King tries to counter by closing the distance.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Snow moves into the clinch.
Snow managing to block the knees to the body from King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Snow misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Snow.
King wants to counter the offense by Snow and move into the clinch position.
King looks to land a combination. Snow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Snow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snow fails in his attempt to clinch.
King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
King misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Snow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Snow is blocking nicely.
Snow scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snow sets himself, and King steps forward looking for the clinch! Snow avoids it this time.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snow is looking to clinch.
King connects with a jab.
Snow tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King tries to counter with a clinch but Snow shakes him off and moves away.
Snow fails with an attempt to clinch.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Snow instigates a clinch.
King blocks an uppercut.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Snow misses with the head strike.
Snow throws a head punch that misses.
King blocking some punches.
Snow misses with the head strike.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snow throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Snow tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Snow wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
Snow is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Snow has King up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snow misses with some punches.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snow throws a head punch that misses.
Snow has King pressed against the ropes, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King is trying to break the clinch but Snow is controlling him.
King misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
King breaks from the clinch.
Snow fails with an attempt to clinch.
King scores with a hook.
Snow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King throws a head kick but Snow moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
King keeps the fight on the outside.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
James King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Snow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Snow tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Snow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
Snow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King scores with a nice head shot.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
Snow is looking to clinch.
Snow is looking to clinch.
King works Snow's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Snow fails with an attempt to clinch.
King lands a really nice looking cross but Snow seems unphased.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Snow doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snow tries to clinch up.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snow wants to clinch.
Snow doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
King steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Snow.
Snow tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Snow is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snow fails with an attempt to clinch.
King tries to bum rush Snow with a series of wild strikes but Snow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King wants to counter the offense by Snow and move into the clinch position.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid body kick from King.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Snow.
Snow tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
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!
Snow tries to clinch up.
Snow tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
Snow tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jon Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King ducks under a wild hook from Snow.
And that's the end of the fight!
James King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got King winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for James King!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for James King!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for James King!
James King wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking James King 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:
8L 85 - Not near scones
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Baracuta lands a nice shot to the body.
King looks to land a body kick but Baracuta moved away.
Baracuta throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
Baracuta dodges the punch combination from King.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baracuta.
Baracuta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baracuta scores with a hook.
King lands a front kick.
King on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baracuta blocks it with crossed arms.
King prevents Baracuta from breaking the clinch.
Baracuta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baracuta blocks a body shot from King.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
King scores with a shot to the side of Baracuta's head.
Baracuta lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Baracuta.
#T1#
King scores with a shot to the side of Baracuta's head. #BC2#
Baracuta breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
King has closed the distance and engaged Baracuta in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Baracuta scores with a nice short uppercut.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Baracuta is blocking nicely.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baracuta blocking some punches.
Baracuta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Baracuta avoids the damage to the body.
Baracuta has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. King seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Baracuta can turn it around.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. King obliges.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baracuta prevents a body shot from King.
King with a knee to the head.
Baracuta misses with a punch on the inside.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baracuta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Baracuta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King throws a leg kick but Baracuta checks it. #CL#
King moves into the clinch.#T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. King obliges.
Baracuta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baracuta is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the ropes.
King working Baracuta over with knees to the body.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baracuta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baracuta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baracuta lands a shot to the body.
Baracuta throws a head punch that misses.
Baracuta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King gets through Baracuta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King tries a knee to the head but Baracuta blocks it.
Baracuta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. King obliges.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Baracuta is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Baracuta breaks from the clinch.
King scores with a leg kick.
King wants to clinch up but Baracuta keeps it at a distance.
Baracuta throws a front kick that sends King stumbling back into the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
King tries a low kick but Baracuta avoids it.
Baracuta lands with a shot to the body.
Baracuta misses with a low kick.
As Baracuta tries to get set, King tries to push him back and clinch up but Baracuta manages to avoid the attempt.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baracuta keeps the fight on the outside.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Baracuta off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from King.
Baracuta wants to land a leg kick but King is out of range.
King wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Baracuta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
King clinches with his opponent.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Baracuta's face.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baracuta can do to turn this around?
Baracuta working aggressively here.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baracuta takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Baracuta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baracuta throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baracuta moves out of range of the body kick from King.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Baracuta misses with a body kick. #T1#
Baracuta connects with a leg kick.
Baracuta throws a nice outside leg kick.
King throws a leg kick but Baracuta checks it.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baracuta.#CL#
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baracuta struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
Baracuta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baracuta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Baracuta misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Baracuta as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Baracuta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Baracuta breaks from the clinch.
King wants to clinch.#T2##CL#
King rushes Baracuta and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baracuta tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Baracuta back against the ropes.
Baracuta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Baracuta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Baracuta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King working aggressively here.
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baracuta tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Baracuta blocks with his arms.
King misses with a knee strike.
Baracuta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
A hook to the body from Baracuta.
King gets through Baracuta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baracuta lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James King will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Baracuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Crass Baracuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baracuta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baracuta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from King. #CL#
King forces Baracuta back against the ropes and clinches.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baracuta throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
A shot in the inside from Baracuta. #BC2#
Baracuta breaks the clinch.
King throws a front kick that sends Baracuta stumbling back into the ropes.
Baracuta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baracuta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baracuta throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King is looking to counter the offense by Baracuta and move into the clinch.
Baracuta tries a head kick but it misses.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King digs a good body shot into Baracuta's ribs.
Baracuta throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baracuta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baracuta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baracuta moves away.
Baracuta is trying to counter with his kicks.
Baracuta misses with a kick to the body.
As Baracuta tries to get set, King tries to push him back and clinch up but Baracuta manages to avoid the attempt.
Baracuta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baracuta misses with a jab, cross combination.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Baracuta. That snapped King's head back.
Baracuta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
King tries to bum rush Baracuta with a series of wild strikes but Baracuta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baracuta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
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 walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baracuta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King moves in looking to clinch but Baracuta pushes him off.
Baracuta tries a quick counter leg kick but King is wise to it.
Baracuta on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Baracuta.
Baracuta throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baracuta.
Baracuta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Baracuta breaks away and moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for King.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crass Baracuta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think King has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Crass Baracuta!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for James King!
The fight ends as a draw! |
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Event:
8L 80 - Lorry Driver
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Suluhu.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
Suluhu blocks a head kick by King.
King tries to land a body kick
and Suluhu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
King tries to clinch up but Suluhu circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Suluhu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King swinging wildly here.
Suluhu scores with a jab to the body.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suluhu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suluhu thinks about countering with a body kick.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
#CL2#
King clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Suluhu manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
King tries to score with a low kick but Suluhu moves his leg out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Suluhu circles away.
James King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Suluhu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suluhu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
King digs a good hook to Suluhu's body.
Suluhu connects with a body shot.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suluhu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
King looks for the body kick but Suluhu saw that one coming.
It looked like Suluhu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from King.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by King.
Suluhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suluhu avoids the head kick by King.
A quick step to the side and Suluhu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suluhu takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses. #T2#
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King throws a leg kick but Suluhu checks it.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Suluhu is looking to wear down King with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
King moves in looking to clinch but Suluhu pushes him off.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suluhu throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King throws out a counter right but Suluhu avoids it with no problem.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suluhu fakes the leg kick and cracks King in the body.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
King with a nice cross.
Suluhu keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James King will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Suluhu.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
and Suluhu counters with a stiff right hand.
Suluhu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
A clash of legs there as Suluhu blocks the low kick.
King misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
King darts in and clinches Suluhu up against the ropes.
Suluhu wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suluhu is defending well for now.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Suluhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
Suluhu moves out of range of the body kick from King.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
King with the inside leg kick. #T1#
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Suluhu on the side of the head.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suluhu 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 hook but Suluhu avoids it easily.
Suluhu throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King throws a counter combo.
Suluhu connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
King misses with the body kick
and Suluhu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
King throws a jab when Suluhu was well out of range.
Suluhu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
King is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Suluhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by King.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu walks into a stiff left hand from King.#T2#
King is looking to clinch.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Suluhu.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King with a jab.
King throws a body kick that misses.
Suluhu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suluhu works King's body with a nice hook.
Suluhu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Suluhu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
King misses with a body kick.
Suluhu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
King throws a leg kick but Suluhu moved away.
King throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
It appears Suluhu was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Suluhu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Suluhu throws a front kick that sends King stumbling back into the ropes.
King looks to clinch
and Suluhu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Suluhu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suluhu throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.
King missing with knees to the body.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Suluhu is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Suluhu is blocking nicely.
King works on Suluhu's body with a couple of short punches.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suluhu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Suluhu can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Suluhu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
Suluhu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Suluhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suluhu lands a jab to King's midsection.
Suluhu blocks the body kick.
A jab lands there for King.#CL2#
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
Suluhu wants to break the clinch but can't.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Suluhu gets tackled into the ropes by King. King maintains the clinch.
King has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Suluhu.#BC#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King tries to clinch but Suluhu is having none of it.
Suluhu blocks the body kick.
Suluhu swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
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!
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King throws a front kick that sends Suluhu stumbling back into the ropes.
Suluhu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suluhu throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
King thinks about the counter body kick.
King lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
King throws a push kick but Suluhu slaps the foot to one side.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Suluhu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from King.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James King.
I've got King winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for James King!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for James King!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for James King!
James King wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking James King 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:
8L 74 - Fast Charger
Date: May 27, 2021 |
#R1#
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kubota throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a lovely shot to the body.
King ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kubota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kubota backing away here, and King unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kubota looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Kubota on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Kubota.
King lands with a kick to the temple. Kubota shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kubota tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way.
King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King avoids the head kick by Kubota.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kubota appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kubota lands with an overhand left.
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#
King clinches.
A short right from Kubota on the inside.
Kubota throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Kubota misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Kubota can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kubota.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kubota lands an uppercut.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kubota avoids it.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Kubota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice shot lands for Kubota.
Kubota looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Kubota takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kubota moves out of range of the body kick from King.
King throws a leg kick but Kubota sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Kubota.
Kubota throws a body kick that misses.
King looks to clinch
enabling Kubota to counter with a crisp jab.
King misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kubota missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubota misses with a low kick.
King throws a leg kick but Kubota sees it coming and moves out of range.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2##CL2#
King moves into the clinch successfully.
Kubota lands an uppercut.
Kubota lands with a light punch inside.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kubota avoids it.
King missing with knees to the body.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kubota backwards.
King tries a knee to the head but Kubota blocks it.
Kubota gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Kubota lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kubota gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kubota blocks it with crossed arms.
King trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Kubota breaks the clinch.
Kubota lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
Kubota is looking to score with low kicks.
Kubota connects with an inside leg kick.
Kubota blocks the body kick.
Kubota jabs at King's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
King blocks a jab.
King cracks Kubota with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Kubota. That snapped King's head back.
Kubota throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kubota.
Takeru Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kubota lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming.
King loads up on a big right hand but Kubota slips the punch.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Kubota.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kubota.
King misses the jab.
King thumps Kubota with a low kick.
Kubota takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King looks to land a body kick but Kubota moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kubota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
King ducks right into an uppercut from Kubota.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Kubota closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King throws a half hearted mid kick.
King throws a low kick, looking for Kubota's leg but Kubota calmly moves out of range.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Kubota moves out of range easily.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Kubota tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
King misses with a leg kick.
Kubota blocks a jab.
King throws a jab when Kubota was well out of range.
King slips under a jab from Kubota.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
Takeru Kubota is winning the standup battle so far.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kubota paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kubota throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kubota crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from King - the referee stops the clock and Kubota gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says King. Kubota manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from King.
Kubota checks the leg kick.
King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
Kubota looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kubota chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King throws a leg kick but Kubota sees it coming and moves out of range.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Kubota smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
King with the inside leg kick.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kubota.
Kubota throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King tries to counter with a clinch but Kubota shakes him off and moves away.
Kubota blocks a head kick by King.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King moves out of range as Kubota strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Kubota checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kubota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King tries to counter by closing the distance.
King misses with a head kick.
Kubota looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
Kubota lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
King looks to land a body kick but Kubota moved away.
Kubota is looking to counter with a body kick.
James King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kubota throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King connects with a jab.
King misses with a straight left.
Kubota takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice jab there from Kubota.
Kubota throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
King digs a good body shot into Kubota's ribs.
King misses with a body kick.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kubota appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kubota avoids the body shot from King.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
King throws a body punch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota is looking to land body kicks.
Kubota keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kubota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubota takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kubota cracks King with an open hand slap.#T1#
King throws a head kick but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota avoids the head kick by King.
Kubota throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Kubota lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kubota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kubota moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kubota 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.
Kubota takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Kubota misses with a head kick.
Kubota lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kubota thuds a left hand into King's body.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Kubota misses.
Kubota checks the leg kick.
Kubota scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
King has closed the distance and engaged Kubota in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King landing knees to the head.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Kubota misses with a punch on the inside.
Kubota presses King against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kubota on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kubota creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Kubota. #BC#
Kubota escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King misses with a wild combination.
Kubota throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kubota works the jab nicely.
Kubota lands with a thumping leg kick.
It looks like Kubota has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Kubota scores with a hook.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
King throws a head kick but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kubota keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Kubota. Beautiful body shot.
Kubota blocks a head kick by King.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeru Kubota showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kubota 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Takeru Kubota!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Takeru Kubota!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Takeru Kubota!
Takeru Kubota wins by unanimous decision!
Takeru Kubota tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
8L 71 - BLM
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Spasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
King moves into range and clinches up with Spasov.
King blocks a body shot from Spasov. #BC2#
Spasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spasov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spasov fails in his attempt to clinch.
King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spasov, pushing him back against the ropes.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spasov is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 with a knee strike.
Spasov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King pushes Spasov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spasov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spasov tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
Spasov struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Spasov is trying to maintain a safe position but King gets an underhook and turns Spasov into the ropes.
King connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Spas Spasov has been cut.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
Spasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spasov struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Spasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spasov digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
Spasov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
King lands a knee to the body.
King blocking some punches.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Spasov struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
We've been informed that Spasov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Spasov tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Spasov can't break the clinch.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spasov blocks it with crossed arms.
Spasov lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Spasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King throws a hook but Spasov avoids it easily.#T2#
Spasov throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King throws a right hand that Spasov ducks under and follows up with a left that Spasov also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Spasov. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spasov doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
Spasov wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spasov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spasov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spasov misses with a body punch.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spasov's face.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spasov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spasov takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Spasov blocks with his arms.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spasov blocks it with crossed arms.
Spasov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spasov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spas Spasov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Spasov fails with an attempt to clinch.
King went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
King throws a push kick but Spasov slaps the foot to one side.
King throws a solid leg kick but Spasov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at King.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A right-left combo lands from King.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
Spasov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spasov can do to turn this around?
Spasov misses with a two punch combination.
Spas Spasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spasov tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King dodges the punch combination from Spasov.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spasov is looking to clinch.
Spasov throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spasov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spasov moves out of range of the body kick from King.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Spasov unleashes a big counter combination but King bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King throwing a counter right hand but Spasov manages to avoid it.#T1#
King scores with a head kick.
King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Spas Spasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spasov misses with the combination.
Spasov throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
Spasov tries to clinch there but King circles away.
A punch combination from Spasov misses. #CL2#
Spasov drives through and clinches with King against the ropes.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spasov.
#BC#
King manages to break the clinch.
Spasov misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Spasov gets tackled into the ropes by King. King maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Spasov breaks from the clinch.
King lands a jab to Spasov's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spasov wants to clinch but King slips to the side
letting King counter with a right hand.
Spasov takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
King rushes Spasov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Spasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Spasov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow. #T2#
Spasov misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Spasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spasov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice body kick there by King.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
Spasov tries to clinch
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spasov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting King counter with a right hand.
Spasov clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spasov scores with a three punch combo!
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spasov is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spasov wants to clinch.#CL#
King closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King blocks an uppercut.
Spasov wants to stall.
Spasov is trying to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James King will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spas Spasov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King is looking to counter punch.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donk. King catches Spasov right on the button with a cross.
Spasov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
King lands the left hand.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spasov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spasov misses with a few strikes there.
King throws a hook to the side of Spasov's head but Spasov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spasov wants to clinch.
A combination from King does no damage.
Spasov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spasov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spasov misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov misses with a two punch combination.
Spasov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
King lands with a straight right. Spasov didn't see that one coming.
King feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spasovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spasov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King dodges the punch combination from Spasov.
#T1#
King looks to land a combination. Spasov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spasov tries to clinch up.
Spasov tries to clinch but King moves away
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spasov misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Spasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Spasov moves out of range easily.
Spasov throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Spas Spasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spasov takes one to the chin there.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spasov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKing.
Spasov looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
Spasov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
Spasov fails to land with a series of punches.
Spasov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spasov.
Spasov looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
Spasov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spasov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Spasov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2##CL2#
Spasov pushes King up against the ropes in a clinch.
Spasov misses with a body punch.
#BC#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spasov throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
Spasov misses with a series of wild punches.
Spasov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
King tests Spasov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crunch! King slams his shin into Spasov's torso.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spasov falls off balance throwing a combination
letting King counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spasov throws a body shot but no joy.
King works the jab nicely.
Spasov throws a right and a left that both miss.
King throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
James King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for James King!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for James King!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for James King!
James King wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, James King 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:
8L 64 - Allardyce
Date: Apr 14, 2021 |
#R1#
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thu.
Thu throws a head kick that misses
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thu thinking.
Thu moves out of range as King strikes.
A big left from Thu misses.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King misses with a double jab.
Thu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from King.
Thu flicks out a counter leg kick but King steps away.
Thu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
Thu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thu lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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.
King is looking to slow Thu down with leg kicks.
King cracks Thu with an open hand slap.#T1#
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thu lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
King drives through and clinches with Thu against the ropes.
Thu landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Thu.
Knees to the body from Thu.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thu told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Thu lands an elbow inside.
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King blocks an elbow strike from Thu.
King misses with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King takes an elbow to the temple.
King blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from King.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thu blocks it with crossed arms.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Thu working King over with knees to the body.
King blocks the elbow strike.
Thu scores a nice knee to the body.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thu blocks it with crossed arms.
Thu tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
Thu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Thu blocks with his arms.
Thu prevents a body shot from King.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thu tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thu just misses with a elbow thrown towards King's brow.
Thu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Thu controls the action.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Thu uses good head movement to avoid it.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thu blocks it with crossed arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James King will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thu misses with a looping right.
King throws a hook but Thu blocks it.
King throws a leg kick but Thu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thu misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maung Maung Thu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Thu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick from King misses.
Thu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thu throws a half hearted mid kick.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thu lets loose with a powerful body kick. King will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thu throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King throws a looping overhand right but Thu ducks down to avoid it.
Thu throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot by Thu.
King tries to bum rush Thu with a series of wild strikes but Thu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thu thumps King with a low kick.#T1##CL#
King instigates a clinch.
King blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from King.
James King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thu takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC2#
Thu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thu ducks under a wild hook from King.
Thu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thu throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King misses with a head kick.
Thu 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.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thu with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King throws a counter high kick but Thu was just alert enough to avoid it.
Thu staying out of range there.
King throws a front kick aimed at Thu's knee but Thu avoids it well.
Thu just misses with a punch to the body.
Thu misses with a body kick.
Thu motions for King to come forward. Thu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thu throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
King has managed to clinch.
King missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Thu.
Thu connects with a knee to the head.
Thu throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
King prevents a body shot from Thu. #BC2#
Thu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thu throws a body kick that misses.
Thu looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King with a jab.
Thu misses with a straight left.
Thu throws a shot to the body.
Thu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thu looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thu throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Thu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thu blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maung Maung Thu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Thu misses with a wild body shot.
James King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King tries to clinch up but Thu circles away and keeps his distance.
Thu lands a nice looking kick to the body. King takes a step back to recover.
King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
King misses the shot to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A good leg kick by Thu.
Thu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thu is looking to score with low kicks.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Thu's shoulder, as Thu tries to avoid the shot.
Thu throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thu punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
King will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
King backing away here, and Thu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thu.
Thu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
Good leg kick by Thu. #T1#
King throws a head kick that half lands.
Thu lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.
Nice body kick there by Thu.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thu can pounce on him.
Thu lands a nice shot to the body.
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.
Thu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thu throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
Thu is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thu.#CL#
King closes the distance and clinches.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Thu missing with knees to the body.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Thu avoids the damage to the body.
Thu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thu tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
King takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thu lands a nice elbow.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thu lands a nice elbow.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from King.
King misses with a knee strike.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thu throws an elbow but misses.
Thu is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Thu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thu slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maung Maung Thu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Maung Maung Thu!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Maung Maung Thu!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Maung Maung Thu!
Maung Maung Thu wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
8L 60 - Oh to be a Gooner
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Magomedov misses with a hook.
Magomedov misses with a double jab
and King counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
King clinches up with Magomedov and pushes him back against the ropes.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from King.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by King.
#CUT#It looks like Magomed Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magomedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Magomedov misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Magomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magomedov momentarily.
King looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
King scores with a push kick.
Magomedov misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
King moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov throws a nice head kick!
Magomedov throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magomedov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC2#King is rocked!
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov takes one on the button.
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Magomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King scores with a body shot.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from King misses its target.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A right-left combo lands from King.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
King is looking to wear down Magomedov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by King.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Magomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magomedov tries to clinch but King moves away
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedov on the side of the head.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedov on the side of the head.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magomed Magomedov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
Magomed Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
King lands a slapping body shot.
King cracks Magomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
King throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Crunch! King slams his shin into Magomedov's torso.
Magomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick
and King counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magomedov's knee momentarily.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
Magomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Magomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
It looked like King was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Magomedov throws a lazy head kick
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Magomedov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
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 the left hand.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
King scores with a nice body kick.
Magomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov lands a head kick!
#T2#
Magomedov avoids a kick to the body.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
King blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
King looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov is looking for the big counter here.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danga de danga de dang - King scores with a four punch combination!
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov. That did some damage!#CL#
King clinches up against the ropes.
King lands a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Magomedov manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
King drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the ropes.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Magomed Magomedov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov throws a predictable looking body shot
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and King counters with a three punch combo that has Magomedov backing up. Magomedov nods at King to acknowledge the strikes.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses
and King counters with a thumping low kick.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a few strikes there.
King tried to counter with a leg kick but Magomedov avoided it.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King misses with a body kick.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks.
Magomedov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
Magomedov throws a counter combo.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
King closes the distance and pushes Magomedov back into the ropes.#T1#
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King cracks Magomedov with a nice body shot.
King scores with a knee to the head.
Magomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magomedov takes one on the button.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King scores with a jab to the head.
King lands a nice looking body kick.
Magomedov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
#T2#
King connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Some wild striking there from Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
Magomedov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
King feints and then cracks Magomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magomedov down.
Magomedov ducks right into an uppercut from King.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King lands with a kick to the ribs.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magomed Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
Magomedov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by King.
A head kick by Magomedov misses
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
James King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for James King!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for James King!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for James King!
James King wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, James King 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:
8L 55 - Lawn mower
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
King throws a lazy right hand but Biernat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King cracks Biernat with a right hand to the side of the head.
King has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Biernat tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
King throws a big counter head kick but Biernat avoids it with no problem.
Biernat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Biernat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Biernat tries to clinch up
and King counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
King lands a nice looking kick to the body. Biernat takes a step back to recover.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biernat tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
Biernat wants to clinch
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Biernat thinking.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Biernat wants to clinch
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King thumps Biernat with a low kick.
Biernat darts in trying to clinch
and King counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Biernat takes a kick to the side of the head.
King scores with a kick to the body.
King explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Biernat wants to clinch
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Biernat.
Biernat moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Biernat tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
Biernat is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Biernat is looking to clinch.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Good leg kick by King.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands 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 pushes Biernat away with a front kick.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - King finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
King is looking to chop away at Biernat's legs.
Biernat doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
Biernat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Biernat there as he acknowledges the shot.
Biernat is looking to clinch.
James King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King lands with a nice body punch.
Good leg kick by King.
King getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both fighters circling a little - King finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Biernat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
King darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biernat slips a jab and a cross from King.
Biernat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
King digs a good hook to Biernat's body.
Biernat tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Biernat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Biernat tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
Biernat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biernat moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Biernat will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Biernat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Biernat darts in trying to clinch
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Biernat throws a left and a right that both miss
and King counters with a nice low kick that buckles Biernat's knee momentarily.
King scores with a nice body kick.
King lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Biernat wants to clinch but King slips to the side
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
King throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biernat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Biernat shrugs it off though.
Donk. King catches Biernat right on the button with a cross.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Biernat. That did some damage!
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Biernat.
Nice uppercut there from King.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Biernat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Biernat has time to react.
Biernat is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Biernat on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Biernat is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Biernat is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
#T2#
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Biernat moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biernat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
King looks to land a combination but Biernat avoids it well.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Biernat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Biernat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Biernat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
King digs a good body shot into Biernat's ribs.
Biernat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biernat tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Biernat looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King throws a nice looking combination but Biernat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Biernat blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Biernat closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
King breaks from the clinch.
Biernat tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
King fails to land with a series of punches.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Biernat fails in his attempt to clinch.
King lets loose with a powerful body kick. Biernat will feel that in the morning.
King throws a nice head kick!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King!
King getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King misses with the combination.
As King looks to move away, Biernat throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King misses with a looping right.
Biernat tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Biernat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Biernat has double underhooks.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Biernat takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Biernat tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
King throws out a counter right but Biernat avoids it with no problem.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Biernat.
Biernat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
King circles away from the clinch attempt
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Biernat fails with an attempt to clinch.
King throws a leg kick which misses Biernat's front leg but catches the back leg as Biernat tries to avoid it.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Biernat.#CL#
Biernat gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Biernat trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed Biernat into the ropes.#BC2#
King manages to break the clinch.
King scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Biernat shrugs it off though.
Biernat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Biernat sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Biernat is looking to clinch.
King cracks Biernat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
Mateusz Biernat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biernat tries to clinch but King moves away
and King counters with a good low kick that Biernat was not able to check.
King misses with a double jab.
Biernat tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King throws a right and a left that Biernat avoids nicely.
Biernat throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Biernat misses
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
James King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got King winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for James King!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for James King!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for James King!
James King wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, James King, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
8L 52 - TITL3 N1GHT
Date: Feb 10, 2021 |
#R1#
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Morrison.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
King fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morrison checks it well.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Morrison throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morrison with a hook.
Morrison thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on King if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King scores with a head kick. Morrison tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Morrison misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Morrison.#T1#
King sizes up Morrison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morrison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Morrison blocks the leg kick.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morrison throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Morrison. That snapped King's head back.
Morrison scores with a punch to the head.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morrison's sensitive parts.
Morrison drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morrison thuds a left hand into King's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
#T2#
Morrison takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Morrison connects with a solid leg kick.
Morrison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from King.
Morrison throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Morrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrison lands a nice looking kick to the body. King takes a step back to recover.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Morrison.
Morrison avoids a punch combination nicely.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King is looking to clinch but Morrison is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison checks a low kick from King.
Good standup being displayed there by Morrison as he connects with a hook.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Morrison moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Morrison dominated that round.
That's time! Morrison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
King throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
Morrison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
King throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King misses with a double jab.
Morrison takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
King lands a jab-cross combination.
Morrison scores with a punch to the head.
King walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morrison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morrison thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Morrison blocks a leg kick.
Morrison is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King tries to land a front kick but Morrison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morrison is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Morrison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morrison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morrison scores with a hook.
Morrison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King checks the leg kick.#T1#
King throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King misses with a two punch combination.
King moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
King defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
King keeps Morrison at a distance using the push kick.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morrison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Morrison throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
A left lands for Morrison.
Morrison is looking to score with low kicks.
Morrison misses with a head kick.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. King catches Morrison right on the button with a cross.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Morrison pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Morrison settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
Morrison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morrison connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from King is predictable there
and Morrison counters with a good, hard body kick but King shrugs it off.
Decent striking displayed by Morrison there.#T2#
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morrison thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from King misses.
Morrison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morrison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King throws a head kick that misses.
King throws a leg kick but Morrison moved away.
Ray Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King misses the shot to the body.
King is looking to slow Morrison down with leg kicks.
Morrison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrison.
King throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morrison scores with a nice strike.
Morrison connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morrison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
James King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrison throws a head kick that King semi-blocks.
Morrison works the jab nicely.
Morrison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Morrison misses with a head kick.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
King tries to counter with a clinch but Morrison shakes him off and moves away.
Morrison on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King cracks Morrison with a good jab.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
King takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King moves forwards but Morrison connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morrison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
King is looking to land body kicks.
Morrison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morrison avoids the head kick by King.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morrison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL#
Morrison rushes King and presses him up against the ropes.
Morrison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards. #BC#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King throws a leg kick but Morrison checks it.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
King scores with a nice strike.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King walks forward, straight into a front kick from Morrison.#T2##CL2#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from King. #BC#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morrison connects with a single shot there.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrison throws a shot to the body.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
It appears Morrison was looking to counter with a kick there.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
Morrison throws a quick head kick that skims the top of King's head.
Morrison scores with a jab to the head.
Morrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
King has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morrison delivers a nice body kick.
Ray Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morrison lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morrison 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ray Morrison!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ray Morrison!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Ray Morrison!
Ray Morrison wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Ray Morrison thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
8L 50 - Teflon
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
King throwing a counter right hand but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
Suluhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Suluhu jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Suluhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suluhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy body kick from Suluhu
and King counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
King darts in and clinches Suluhu up against the ropes.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suluhu is defending well for now.
Suluhu is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Suluhu is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Suluhu.
#T1#
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King pushes Suluhu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suluhu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Suluhu avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suluhu's elbow.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suluhu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King lands a good knee to the midsection. Suluhu won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks from the clinch.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suluhu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and King counters with a leg kick.
King tries to clinch up but Suluhu circles away and keeps his distance.
Suluhu lands a nice looking kick to the body. King takes a step back to recover.
King misses with a head kick.
Suluhu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Suluhu throws a leg kick but King moved away.
King lands with a hook. Suluhu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Suluhu manages to circle out of the way.
Suluhu lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Suluhu misses.
Suluhu swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Suluhu misses with an uppercut.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
King throwing a counter right hand but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King throws a big counter combination but Suluhu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Suluhu takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kassim Suluhu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Suluhu jabs at King's body.
Suluhu looks to throw a body kick
and King counters with a nice leg kick.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Suluhu blocks the low kick.
Suluhu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suluhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Suluhu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu wants to slow King down by chopping away at his legs.
Suluhu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
King getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suluhu checks a low kick from King.
James King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Suluhu looks to move away, King throws a big counter combo but Suluhu just gets out of the way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suluhu. That's going to slow King down.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suluhu misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and King moves into the clinch.
Suluhu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the ropes.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees to the body from King.
King landing knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that King has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Suluhu has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
King with a knee to the head.
We've been informed that Suluhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King keeps control of Suluhu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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 with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King pushes Suluhu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suluhu's efforts to push away.
King scores with a hook to the body.
King has Suluhu pressed against the ropes, preventing Suluhu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suluhu avoids it.
Suluhu is trying to break free.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Suluhu avoids the damage to the body.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suluhu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Suluhu throws a lazy body kick
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Suluhu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
King throws the kick towards the body but Suluhu avoids it.
A slow jab from Suluhu misses its intended target.
Suluhu moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Suluhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suluhu avoids the head kick by King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Suluhu swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice uppercut there from King.
Suluhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
King misses with an uppercut.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King avoids a kick to the body.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down King rather than just go for the knockout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King tries to land a leg kick but Suluhu saw it coming and moves away.
Suluhu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Suluhu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Suluhu breaks away and moves out of range.
Suluhu misses with a low kick.#CL#
King takes the fight into the clinch.
James King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suluhu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Suluhu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King tries to clinch there but Suluhu circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kassim Suluhu.
I think Suluhu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for James King!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for James King!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for James King!
James King wins by unanimous decision!
James King decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
8L 44 - Lil show
Date: Dec 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Adesanya moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Adesanya fails to land with a series of punches.
Adesanya swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Adesanya's head.
Adesanya is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adesanya momentarily.
Adesanya moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
Adesanya tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Adesanya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Adesanya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Adesanya was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King throws a head kick that half lands.
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Adesanya moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Adesanya counters with a left and a right that stings King.
King is looking to slow Adesanya down with leg kicks.
Adesanya wants to clinch.
James King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
King circles away from the clinch attempt
letting King counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Adesanya misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya throws a lazy head kick
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Adesanya.
A lazy body kick from Adesanya
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adesanya blocks a head kick by King.
Adesanya is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from King.
King connects with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
King blocks a head kick by Adesanya.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
Adesanya misses with a double jab
and King counters with a nice body kick.
King misses with a hook.
Adesanya thinks about countering with a head kick.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Adesanya counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adesanya's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Adesanya duly obliges. #T1#
King with a nice calf kick.
A left lands for King.
Adesanya misses with a jab, cross combination.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adesanya throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Adesanya misses with a few strikes there.
King is trying to counter with his kicks.
King thows a leg kick but Adesanya checks it
and Adesanya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Adesanya misses with a jab, cross combination.
King is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adesanya throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on King's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
King is looking to chop away at Adesanya's legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Adesanya misses its target.
Adesanya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
Adesanya misses with a jab, cross combination.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.
Adesanya swinging wildly here.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carlton Adesanya will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
King misses with a two punch combination.
Adesanya is looking to clinch.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
#KD#
Adesanya closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends King crashing to the mat! King uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King scores with a nice body kick.
Adesanya avoids a kick to the body.
Adesanya looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Adesanya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adesanya misses with a right hand
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Crunch! King slams his shin into Adesanya's torso.
Adesanya checks a low kick from King.
Adesanya appears to be looking for a big counter.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King throws a head kick that Adesanya semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from King.
Adesanya doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
Adesanya comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Jab, jab by Adesanya - just one landing.
Adesanya tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Adesanya counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
King is looking to slow Adesanya down with leg kicks.
King throws a head kick that misses.
King thows a body kick. Adesanya tries to catch it but that hurt him.
King tries to land a front kick but Adesanya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As King looks to move away, Adesanya throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
Adesanya wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
Adesanya takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James King.
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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for James King!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for James King!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for James King!
James King wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, James King, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
8L XL - The Big Show
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Kolone takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kolone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kolone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donk. King catches Kolone right on the button with a cross.
A big right from King misses.
Kolone thumps King with a low kick.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kolone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kolone jabbing away but nothing is 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!
Kolone misses with a low kick.
Kolone tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way.
Kolone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head kick misses from Kolone.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
Kolone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King throws a head kick but Kolone moves out of range.
Kolone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kolone's head backwards.#T1#
King looks to throw the jab but Kolone is out of range.
Kolone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kolone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kolone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kolone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Crunch! King slams his shin into Kolone's torso.
Kolone looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Kolone lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like James King has been cut.
Kolone tries a head kick but it misses.
King connects with the punch.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Kolone.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kolone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A low kick lands for King.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kolone's sensitive parts. #T2#
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kolone misses with a low kick as King jumps back.
Kolone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kolone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kolone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kolone needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
Kolone motions for King to come forward. Kolone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kolone misses with a double jab.
Kolone misses with a double jab
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kolone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
Kolone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from King. That one must have hurt.
Kolone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Kolone misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James King will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James King's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kolone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kolone has time to react.
Kolone throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kolone misses with a double jab.
Kolone defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Kolone catches King napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends King crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Kolone raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vaai Kolone!
Vaai Kolone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XXXVI - Rabid
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green moves away from the strike by King.
Green's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Green scrambles back to his feet.
King looks for the body kick but Green saw that one coming.
King tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Green moves into the clinch.
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
Green lands with a short shot to the head.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
Green prevents King from breaking the clinch.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
King manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is looking to clinch.
Green misses with a jab to the body
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Green has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
King loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.#T1#
King throws a head kick that misses.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Green comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green connects with a body shot.
King avoids the body shot from Green.
King takes one to the chin there.
Green has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Green's head.
King misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
King throws a wild body kick that Green sees coming a mile off.
King throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
#T2#
Green is looking to clinch.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
King appears to be looking for a big counter.
A cross from Green lands.
A punch lands to the side of Green 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Green lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Green is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down King rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Green is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
Green misses with a jab to the body
and King finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL2#
Green closes the distance and pushes King back into the ropes.
Green wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Green.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
King breaks from the clinch.
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 James King will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Green misses.
King slips a jab from Green.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Green rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Green misses with a shot to the body
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Green is looking to clinch.
King is looking to counter with head kicks.
King misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green moves out of range as King strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Green.
Green looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Mick Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
King scores with a leg kick.
A head kick by King misses
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Green's head.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
King scores with a head kick. Green tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Green rushes King and presses him up against the ropes.
King wants to break free but Green has control.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Green avoids the damage to the body.
Green missing with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that King has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King is trying to break the clinch but Green has him pressed against the ropes.
Green tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
King blocks a body shot from Green.
King misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Green.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Green avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
Green lands with a right to the head.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow. #BC#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Green bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
Green misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a good low kick that Green was not able to check.
Green scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Green slips a straight right by King.
Green wants to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mick Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Green avoids a kick to the body.
Green ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King misses with an uppercut.
Green feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Green misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
Green swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Green wants to clinch but King slips to the side
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Green throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Green takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Green blocks the body kick.
#T1#
King defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Green darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Green feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Green misses with a wild body shot.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Green misses with a straight right.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
King thinks about countering with a body kick.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.#T2#
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King tried to counter with a leg kick but Green avoided it.
Green slips under a jab.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Green takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Green misses with a jab to the body
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Green is looking to clinch.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King appears to be looking for a big counter.
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
James King showed his dominance in that final round.
I think King has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for James King!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for James King!
James King wins by majority decision!
James King really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that TRAP A-LOT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XXIX - Simon
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talis lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Talis's hands.
Talis thows a leg kick but King checks it
and King counters with a nice leg kick.
Talis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King looks to land a body kick but Talis moved away.
King misses with a head kick.
Talis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Talis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Talis moves away from the strike by King.
Talis blocks a jab.
Talis dodges the punch combination from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Talis misses.
Talis 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.
Talis defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Talis misses.
King takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
King ducks under a wild hook from Talis.
Talis takes one to the side of the head.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Underground Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Talis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range.
King appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
King misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Talis - just one landing.
Talis walks into a jab.
Talis throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King works the jab nicely.
King scores with a jab.
Talis throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range.
Talis throws a big shot that misses.
King throws a head kick that Talis semi-blocks.
Jab by King.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talis moves out of range as King strikes.#T2#
King throws a sloppy head kick
and Talis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King throws the left hand but Talis avoids the punch easily.
Talis defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by King.
Talis misses the body punch
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Talis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Talis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Talis.
Talis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Talis throws a nice inside leg kick.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King connects with a crisp jab.
King thumps Talis with a low kick.
Talis throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King misses with a right hand
letting Talis counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
King looks to throw the jab but Talis is out of range.
And Talis responds with a good body kick, but King manages to step out the way in time.
Talis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Talis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Talis's shoulder, as Talis tries to avoid the shot.
Talis avoids the head kick by King.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Talis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talis can do to turn this around?
Talis misses with a body shot
letting King counter with a right hand.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Talis. #T1#
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King throws a hook to the side of Talis's head but Talis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King wants to slow Talis down by chopping away at his legs.
Talis throws a head kick that misses.
King lands with a cross.
Talis slips a straight right by King.
Talis slips under a jab from King.
Talis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King walks forward, straight into a front kick from Talis.
Talis throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.
Talis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body kick there by King.
King scores with a nice head shot.
Talis connects with a looping right hand.
Talis throws a solid leg kick but King takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Talis.#T2#
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Talis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Talis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
Talis lands a lovely overhand right.
King throws an off balance right hand
letting Talis counter with a right hand.
King scores with a punch to the head.
Talis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#King is rocked!
Talis knocks out King with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Talis before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Talis picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Digi Talis!
Digi Talis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XXIV - Spitzer
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King misses with an uppercut.
King looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a double jab.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sackett blocks a head kick by King.
Sackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King slips under a jab from Sackett.
King tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
Sackett connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Sackett lands a jab-cross combination.
Sackett ducks right into an uppercut from King.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
A big left from King misses.
King checks a leg kick.
Sackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
King throws a head kick that Sackett semi-blocks.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Sackett closes the distance and pushes King back into the ropes.
King is trying to push Sackett away but Sackett has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Sackett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
King blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the ropes, King throws an elbow but misses.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
King tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing King back against the ropes. #BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Sackett looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
Sackett walks into a stiff left hand from King.
Sackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from King is predictable there
and Sackett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sackett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sackett throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
As Sackett backs off King throws a huge counter combo but Sackett manages to avoid it all.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick from King.
Sackett lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
Sackett misses with a few strikes there.
King throws a right and a left that Sackett avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King misses with a kick to the body.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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 Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
King slips a jab and a cross from Sackett.
A head kick misses from King.
King is looking to score with low kicks.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett throws a leg kick that misses.
Sackett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sackett takes one to the side of the head.
Sackett moves away from the strike by King. #CL#
King gets tackled into the ropes by Sackett. Sackett maintains the clinch.
A short right from King on the inside.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sackett's defenses.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sackett trying to stall but King improves his position.
#BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sackett lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand. #CL#
Sackett rushes King and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sackett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Sackett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
King breaks from the clinch.
King misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett misses with a few strikes there.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King misses with an uppercut.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sackett circles away quickly and effectively.
Sackett lands a jab to King's midsection.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and King counters with a three punch combo that has Sackett backing up. Sackett nods at King to acknowledge the strikes.
Sackett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sackett takes a kick to the side of the head.
James King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett lands a nice looking body shot.
King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
A cross from Sackett lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
King throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
James King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice body kick there by King.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sackett takes one to the side of the head.
King lands a head kick!
King throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King slips under a jab.
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!
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with an outside leg kick.
Sackett misses with a hook
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sackett slips under a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
King walks into a left hand.
King throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett motions for King to come forward. Sackett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
King delivers a nice body kick.
King misses with a body kick.
Sackett misses with a body punch
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
King loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett scores with a nice strike.#T2#
A big left from King misses.
Sackett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Sackett.
King throws a body kick that misses.
Sackett avoids the head kick by King.
Sackett blocks a low kick nicely.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King scores with a jab. Sackett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
James King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sackett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Josh West scores the fight for James King!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for James King!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for James King!
James King wins by unanimous decision!
James King really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that TRAP A-LOT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XIX - Mamba
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tellkins throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
King blocks a low kick nicely.
A right-left combo lands from King.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tellkins.
King moves away from the strike by Tellkins.
Tellkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
King defending well as Tellkins loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tellkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Tellkins swinging wildly here.
King seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tellkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping King under the eye.
Tellkins throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
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 throws a head kick but Tellkins moves out of range.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tellkins.
Tellkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Tellkins checks a leg kick.
King takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tellkins jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
King throws a series of punches but Tellkins moves out of range.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from King.
A big left from Tellkins misses.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tellkins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tellkins.
King throws a wild body kick that Tellkins sees coming a mile off.
King throws a leg kick but Tellkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tellkins.
Nice defenses there by King.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Tellkins's head back.
King blocks a jab.
A low kick lands for King.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King slips a straight right by Tellkins.
Tellkins missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King staying out of range there.
Tellkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tellkins momentarily.
Tellkins misses with an uppercut.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tellkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tellkins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tellkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tellkins swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Tellkins misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Tellkins. Those never looked like landing.
Tellkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Tellkins.
King misses with a low kick.
A big right from King misses.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King works over Tellkins's head and body with a nice combination.
Tellkins moves away from the strike by King.
Tellkins misses the jab.
King connects with a looping right hand.
Tellkins misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Tellkins dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tellkins throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Tellkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
Tellkins scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one.
Tellkins connects with a nice looking jab.
King throws a jab when Tellkins was well out of range.
King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tellkins.
Tellkins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
King connects with a looping right hand.
Tellkins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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 slips under a jab from Tellkins.
Tellkins throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Tellkins looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tellkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
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.
Tellkins lands a lovely overhand right.
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Tellkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
King needs to keep his hands up - Tellkins had a free shot at his head there.
Tellkins scores with a kick to the midsection.
King misses with a head kick.
Tellkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tellkins takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
As Tellkins looks to move away, King throws a big counter combo but Tellkins just gets out of the way.
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Tellkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tellkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tellkins looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King tries a low kick but Tellkins avoids it.
King lands a jab to the head.
Tellkins cracks King with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King throws a head kick that Tellkins semi-blocks.
Tellkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King looks to land a left hand but Tellkins moved out of range nicely.
King scores with a kick to the body.
#T2#
King thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tellkins if he has to take too many more of those.
Tellkins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tellkins.
King slips a straight right by Tellkins.
King throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tellkins stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tellkins. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Tellkins does it's job there.
A big left from Tellkins misses.
Tellkins walks into a left hand.
King moves away from the strike by Tellkins.
Tellkins throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - King finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tellkins misses the jab.
Tellkins throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tellkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tellkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Tellkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darren Tellkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tellkins throws a hook but King blocks it.
James King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King connects with a jab.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tellkins misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darren Tellkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King throws a right and a left that Tellkins avoids nicely.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tellkins.
Tellkins misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King with a jab.
King loads up on a big right hand but Tellkins slips the punch.
Tellkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Tellkins misses its intended target.
Tellkins blocks the body kick.
King tries to move into range but Tellkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tellkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Some wild striking there from Tellkins.
Tellkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Tellkins.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tellkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King is looking to land body kicks.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King throws a leg kick
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Tellkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tellkins lands a nice looking body shot.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Tellkins moves out of range easily.
Tellkins works King's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from King.
King scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tellkins lands with a cross.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Tellkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King slips a jab from Tellkins.
Tellkins misses with a right hand
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King misses with a right hand
and Tellkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tellkins throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tellkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King throws a series of punches but Tellkins moves out of range.
King avoids the body shot from Tellkins.
Tellkins tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tellkins avoids the head kick by King.
Both fighters circling a little - King finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
King throws a wild body kick that Tellkins sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King throws a shot from downtown. Tellkins moves away and avoids it.
King takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
King tries a low kick but Tellkins avoids it.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Tellkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tellkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darren Tellkins.
Well Tellkins 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Darren Tellkins!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Darren Tellkins!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Darren Tellkins!
Darren Tellkins wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Darren Tellkins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XV
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws out a leg kick but Green moves out of range and King only half commits.
Green appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from King misses.
King misses with a hook.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
Green is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King throws a wild body kick that Green sees coming a mile off.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King avoids the body shot from Green.
Green lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Green throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a body kick that stops Green in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King blocks a jab.
As Green looks to move away, King throws a big counter combo but Green just gets out of the way.
King misses with a head kick.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King ducks under a wild hook from Green.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King throws a leg kick
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
King fires out a quick counter leg kick but Green just manages to avoid it.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Green swings for the body but King moves out of range.
#CL2#
Green gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
Green lands a right hand.
King tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
King is working Green over against the ropes.#BC#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King lands a really nice looking cross but Green seems unphased.
Green misses with a hook.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Green in his tracks.
King throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
King looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.#CL2#
Green has King up against the ropes in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Green won't allow it.
King misses with an elbow over the top.
King presses Green against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Green has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Green there as he acknowledges the shot.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
King throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and checks it nicely.
King misses with a hook.
Green misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King feints and then cracks Green's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Green down.
King throws a head kick that Green semi-blocks.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King feinted there with a counter leg kick.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
King misses with a kick to the body.
King pushes Green away with a front kick.
King misses with a looping left.
Green drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Green takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
King misses with a head kick.
King misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Green misses.
A jab from Green does it's job there.
King feints and then cracks Green's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Green down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green misses with a hook.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Nice jab there from Green.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Green needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
King throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
King misses with a body kick.
Green slips a jab from King.
Green missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
King looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
Green swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Green changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Green misses with a hook.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from King does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King moves out of range as Green strikes.#T2#
Green lands a head shot.
Green tries to clinch up.
Green misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Green moves into range and connects with a jab.
Green misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green wants to clinch.
Green throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
Green scores with a decent looking hook.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King feints and then cracks Green's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Green down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James King will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mick Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Green misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a straight right hand.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Green slips a jab and a cross from King.
A low kick lands for King.
Green tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Green fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range.
King misses with a kick to the body.
King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Green misses with a straight left.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green misses with a low kick.
King staying out of range there.
Green looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King with the inside leg kick.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.#T1#
Green avoids the head kick by King.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Green moves into range and clinches up with King.
Green prevents a body shot from King.
King working hard to break the clinch.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Green prevents King from breaking the clinch.
King working hard to break the clinch.
I was talking to King's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
King breaks from the clinch.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Green will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Green closes the distance and clinches.
Green has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. King seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Green can turn it around.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greens head.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Green's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Mick Green has been cut.
A body shot lands from King.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King. #BC#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Green closes the distance looking to clinch
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King moves away from the strike by Green.
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Green throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
King misses with a head kick.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
King throws a series of punches but Green moves out of range.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
James 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 George Francis scores the fight for James King!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for James King!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for James King!
James King wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XI
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Hayden throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Van Der Hayden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
King takes one to the chin there.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Van Der Hayden misses
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Der Hayden misses with a left hand
and King counters with a nice body kick.
Van Der Hayden tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King scores with a head kick. Van Der Hayden tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Van Der Hayden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Der Hayden.
Van Der Hayden misses with a body shot.
Patrick Van Der Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Van Der Hayden. Those never looked like landing.
King counters with a body kick.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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 throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Der Hayden's head.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King throws a shot from downtown. Van Der Hayden moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
Donk. King catches Van Der Hayden right on the button with a cross.
King lands a head kick. Van Der Hayden smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
King has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Van Der Hayden looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Van Der Hayden. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Der Hayden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Der Hayden throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Van Der Hayden looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
Van Der Hayden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
King takes one to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Van Der Hayden shrugs it off though.
A left lands for King.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Der Hayden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Van Der Hayden has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Der Hayden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from King.
Nice defenses there by King.
Van Der Hayden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Van Der Hayden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Der Hayden.
#T2#
Van Der Hayden looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
Van Der Hayden will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Van Der Hayden jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Der Hayden misses with a straight left.
Van Der Hayden delivers a nice body kick.
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
King fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Der Hayden in the body.
Van Der Hayden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Der Hayden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Van Der Hayden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King scores with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sloppy strikes from Van Der Hayden. Those never looked like landing.
King slips a straight right by Van Der Hayden.
Van Der Hayden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Van Der Hayden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Der Hayden looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Der Hayden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Van Der Hayden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Van Der Hayden on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Van Der Hayden avoids a punch combination nicely.
King misses with a head kick.
Van Der Hayden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Der Hayden throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A lazy body kick from Van Der Hayden
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Der Hayden. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Der Hayden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Der Hayden on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Hayden.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Der Hayden throws out the jab.
King counters with a body kick.
Van Der Hayden misses with a telegraphed body shot
and King counters with an outside leg kick.
Van Der Hayden throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Van Der Hayden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
Van Der Hayden avoids the head kick by King.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Der Hayden is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Der Hayden's head.
Van Der Hayden avoids the head kick by King.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Der Hayden throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.
Van Der Hayden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Hayden.
Van Der Hayden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Der Hayden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
Van Der Hayden misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King lands an overhand right.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Der Hayden had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
King moves out of range as Van Der Hayden throws a body kick.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
King misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A solid body kick from King.
Van Der Hayden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Der Hayden.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King blocks a jab.
King thumps Van Der Hayden with a low kick.
Van Der Hayden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Der Hayden throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King moves out of range as Van Der Hayden strikes.
A left lands for King.
Van Der Hayden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Der Hayden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Der Hayden.
Van Der Hayden throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King defending well as Van Der Hayden loads up on a big left hand.
Van Der Hayden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King lands a head kick!
King lunges at Van Der Hayden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Der Hayden's hand. #T1#
Van Der Hayden misses with a shot to the body
and King counters with a thumping low kick.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Der Hayden throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
Van Der Hayden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King scores with a nice strike.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Der Hayden is looking to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch.
Van Der Hayden throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Van Der Hayden 's knee.
King lands with a right hand.
Van Der Hayden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Der Hayden throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Der Hayden on the side of the head.
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Der Hayden's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King feints and then cracks Van Der Hayden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Der Hayden down.
Van Der Hayden is looking to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice straight punches there by Van Der Hayden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Der Hayden.
Van Der Hayden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
King takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
King scores with a nice body kick.
#T2#
Van Der Hayden misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Van Der Hayden misses
and King counters with a nice body kick.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Van Der Hayden off balance momentarily.
Van Der Hayden looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Der Hayden throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from King.
James King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Der Hayden. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Der Hayden thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Der Hayden crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from King - the referee stops the clock and Van Der Hayden gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says King. Van Der Hayden manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Van Der Hayden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Der Hayden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King lands with a right hand.
Van Der Hayden throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Der Hayden misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by King.
Van Der Hayden takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
King ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Hayden.
A head kick misses from King.
It looked like Van Der Hayden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from King.
Van Der Hayden closes the distance looking to clinch
letting King counter with a right hand.
King throws a leg kick which misses Van Der Hayden's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Der Hayden tries to avoid it.
Van Der Hayden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Der Hayden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! King slams his shin into Van Der Hayden's torso.
Van Der Hayden gets off balance looking for a body kick
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King slips a straight right by Van Der Hayden.
Van Der Hayden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Der Hayden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range.
Van Der Hayden misses with a hook to the body
and King counters with a big head kick but Van Der Hayden shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King thuds his shin into the meat of Van Der Hayden's side.#T4#
Van Der Hayden tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
Van Der Hayden misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as King checks a leg kick.
King throws a shot from downtown. Van Der Hayden moves away and avoids it.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
King lands with a straight right. Van Der Hayden didn't see that one coming.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Der Hayden.
Van Der Hayden scores with a punch to the head.
Van Der Hayden throws a leg kick but King checks it.
King slips under a jab.
Van Der Hayden takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Van Der Hayden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Der Hayden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King clobbers Van Der Hayden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Der Hayden slips under a jab.
Van Der Hayden misses the body punch
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Der Hayden's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the body from Van Der Hayden misses
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Der Hayden. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Der Hayden looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Der Hayden just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
Van Der Hayden misses with a body shot.
Van Der Hayden throws a lazy body kick
and King counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Van Der Hayden misses the jab.
Van Der Hayden throws a left and a right that both miss
and King counters with a nice body kick.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Der Hayden.
Van Der Hayden on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
King ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Hayden.
King scores with the left hand. Van Der Hayden knows he should have avoided that one.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from King.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Der Hayden.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
Van Der Hayden 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.
Van Der Hayden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Der Hayden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Der Hayden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but King checks it well.
King thows a body kick. Van Der Hayden tries to catch it but that hurt him.
King avoids the body shot from Van Der Hayden.
Van Der Hayden is looking to wear down King with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Van Der Hayden misses the jab.
Van Der Hayden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Der Hayden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Der Hayden dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
King throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Der Hayden's head.
A swing and a miss from Van Der Hayden.
Van Der Hayden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Van Der Hayden throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
King is looking to slow Van Der Hayden down with leg kicks.
Van Der Hayden takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Der Hayden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Hayden moves out of range easily.
King throws a head kick but Van Der Hayden moves out of range.
Van Der Hayden just misses with a punch to the body.
King counters with a body kick.
Van Der Hayden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Der Hayden misses with a combination
and King counters with a thumping low kick.
Van Der Hayden just misses with a punch to the body.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King throws a hook but Van Der Hayden avoids it easily.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
King throws a head kick but Van Der Hayden moves out of range.
Van Der Hayden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Der Hayden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
King throws a push kick but Van Der Hayden slaps the foot to one side.
Van Der Hayden throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Der Hayden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Der Hayden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Van Der Hayden looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King lands with an overhand left.
Van Der Hayden misses the jab.
Patrick Van Der Hayden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Der Hayden takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Der Hayden tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Der Hayden misses the shot to the body.
Van Der Hayden misses with a telegraphed body shot
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Van Der Hayden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King clobbers Van Der Hayden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Van Der Hayden misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Der Hayden thows a leg kick but King checks it
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Van Der Hayden throws a sloppy body shot
and King counters with a slapping leg kick.
Van Der Hayden throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Van Der Hayden blocks it well.
King lands with a nice body kick.
Van Der Hayden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a slapping leg kick.
King throws out a powerful jab.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Der Hayden takes one to the side of the head.
King thumps Van Der Hayden with a low kick.
Van Der Hayden takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Der Hayden misses with a jab to the body
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Der Hayden motions for King to come forward. Van Der Hayden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King with the inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Van Der Hayden.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Der Hayden throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Van Der Hayden misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Van Der Hayden misses
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
James 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for James King!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for James King!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for James King!
James King wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Eight Limbs VI
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adesanya moves out of range of the leg kick from King.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Adesanya down.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King lands with a slapping head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Adesanya shrugs it off though.
King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Adesanya walks into a left hand.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adesanya. That did some damage!
King throws a looping overhand right but Adesanya ducks down to avoid it.
Adesanya throws a big counter combination but King scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick from King lands but Adesanya takes it in his stride.
Adesanya swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Adesanya clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adesanya's hands.#T1#
Adesanya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adesanya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adesanya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
King scores with a nice head shot.
Adesanya takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from King.
King throws a head kick that half lands.
Adesanya misses with the combination.
Adesanya closes the distance but King moves to the side
and King counters with a big head kick but Adesanya shrugs it off.
Adesanya closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King moves out of range of the strikes.
James King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adesanya walks into a stiff left hand from King.
Adesanya tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Adesanya lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Adesanya takes a kick to the side of the head.
Adesanya tries to clinch there but King circles away.
A big left from King misses.
Adesanya is looking for a counter combo.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Adesanya moves out of range easily.
Adesanya stalks King and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into King's face. King staggers backwards, shaken.
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from King.
Adesanya throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adesanya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
King misses the jab.
King scores with a head kick. Adesanya tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
King goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Adesanya tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
King connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Adesanya misses with the combination.
King tries to land a front kick but Adesanya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adesanya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Adesanya blocks a head kick by King.
King looks to throw the jab but Adesanya is out of range.
It looked like Adesanya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adesanya.
Adesanya moves out of range as King strikes.
Good shot there by King.
A clash of legs there as Adesanya blocks the low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Adesanya shrugs it off though. #T4#
King throws a jab when Adesanya was well out of range.
Adesanya takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Adesanya.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by King!
Adesanya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adesanya throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adesanya is looking to counter punch.
Adesanya sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
King pivots, looking for a leg kick but Adesanya is out of range and King settles back down.
King misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King throws a right and a left that Adesanya avoids nicely.
Adesanya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Adesanya wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
King throws the kick towards the body but Adesanya avoids it.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
King throws a shot from downtown. Adesanya moves away and avoids it.
Carlton Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adesanya is looking for a counter combo.
Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Adesanya wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Adesanya misses with a jab, cross combination.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adesanya throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Adesanya avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adesanya throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King misses with a hook.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
King cracks Adesanya with a right hand to the side of the head.
King with a nice cross.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adesanya wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Adesanya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
Adesanya wants to clinch.
Adesanya takes one on the button.
Adesanya takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adesanya.
James King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adesanya went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Adesanya on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - King finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adesanya's hands.
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!
Adesanya tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.
Adesanya is looking to clinch.
Adesanya will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
King scores with the left hand. Adesanya knows he should have avoided that one.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
As King tries to get set, Adesanya tries to push him back and clinch up but King manages to avoid the attempt.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King throws the kick towards the body but Adesanya avoids it.
Adesanya appears to be looking for a big counter.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Adesanya slips under a jab from King.
Adesanya moves away from the strike by King. #T3#
King thows a leg kick but Adesanya checks it
and Adesanya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King keeps the fight on the outside.
King dodges the punch combination from Adesanya.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Adesanya looks to clinch
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As King looks to move away, Adesanya throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King motions for Adesanya to come forward. King throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King misses with a body kick.
Adesanya throws a big counter combination but King scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Adesanya moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Adesanya is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Adesanya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Adesanya on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adesanya slips a jab from King.
It looked like Adesanya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
King throws out a loose jab but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adesanya tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
King misses with a head kick.
Adesanya seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Adesanya's shoulder, as Adesanya tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adesanya tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King lands with a nice body kick.
King lands with a slapping head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
King lands with a kick to the ribs.
Adesanya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
King throws a half hearted mid kick.
As King looks to move away, Adesanya throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
King misses with a right hand
and Adesanya counters with a nice body shot.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adesanya lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Adesanya throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
Adesanya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Adesanya moves away from the strike by King.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya slips under a jab.
Adesanya is looking to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch.#CL#
Adesanya instigates a clinch.
A short right from King on the inside. #BC2#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adesanya wants to clinch.#T1##CL#
Adesanya moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adesanya. #BC2#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adesanya tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Adesanya misses the target.
King thows a body kick. Adesanya tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
Nice cross by King.
Adesanya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adesanya seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Adesanya takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from King.
King throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
King lands with a straight right. Adesanya didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King lands a jab.
Adesanya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Adesanya looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Adesanya swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.
Adesanya went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
King throws a half hearted mid kick.
Adesanya moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
#T3#
Adesanya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Adesanya moves out of range of the body kick from King.
As King looks to move away, Adesanya throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
Adesanya wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
King throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Adesanya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King throws the kick towards the body but Adesanya avoids it.
It looked like Adesanya was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
King throws a good cross that connects.
King scores with a one two! Adesanya had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Adesanya misses with a double jab.
King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Some wild striking there from King.
King throws a leg kick that misses.
Adesanya misses with a body kick.
King unleashes a big counter combination but Adesanya bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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.
Adesanya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King throws a front kick aimed at Adesanya's knee but Adesanya avoids it well.
Adesanya slips a jab from King.
Adesanya wants to clinch.
Adesanya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
And that's the end of the fight!
James King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got King winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for James King!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for James King!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for James King!
James King wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Gracie blocks a jab.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie 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.
Gracie avoids the head kick by King.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
King thinks about countering with a body kick.
King scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
A big right from King misses.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Gracie takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
King walks into a left hand.
King scores with a push kick.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie feints a jab promting King to slip. Gracie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. King slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from King.
Gracie throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Gracie throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
King seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Gracie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Gracie is looking to chop away at King's legs.
King feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice cross by Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
Gracie wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
King thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gracie if he has to take too many more of those.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from King, right into the meat.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mateus Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a leg kick that misses.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
King throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gracie avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mateus Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
King slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
King throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters by clinching up.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King breaks the clinch.
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a leg kick.
King finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King slips under a jab from Gracie.
King throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gracie takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Gracie moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
King keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gracie throws a leg kick but King moved away.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
King misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thuds a left hand into King's body.
King moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by King there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gracie tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
King lands the left hand.
Mateus Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
Gracie lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King delivers a nice body kick.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gracie!
King lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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 cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie misses the body punch
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King is looking to counter with a body kick.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Gracie backs away, King returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
King scores with a kick to the body.
Gracie cracks the inside of King's front leg.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
King moves away from the strike by Gracie.
King steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gracie. That one must have hurt.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
King misses with a head kick.
Gracie throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie walks forward, straight into a front kick from King.
The crowd cheers as Gracie lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
King lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
King connects with a high kick.
Gracie jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a head kick.
King takes a jab right on the kisser.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
It appears King was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
and King counters with a solid body kick.
Gracie blocks a low kick nicely.
Gracie throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gracie 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.
Gracie slips under a jab from King.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
King moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie scoring well with a low kick there.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Gracie backs away, King returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mateus Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice shot lands for Gracie.
King throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateus Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateus Gracie! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2019 |
#R1#
King throws a looping overhand right but Addict ducks down to avoid it.
Addict scores with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Addict looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Addict is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Addict tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Addict doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
King is looking to counter punch.
King scores with a shot to the body.
Addict waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Addict misses with a double jab.
King lands a slapping body shot.
Addict throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Addict steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Addict misses with a left hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Addict throws a hook but King blocks it.
A big right from King misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Addict showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
#T1#
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Addict misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Addict fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King misses with a body shot.
King needs to keep his hands up - Addict had a free shot at his head there.
King cracks Addict with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A right-left combo lands from King.
A big left from King misses.
Addict ducks under a wild hook from King.
A punch lands to the side of Addict 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Addict uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
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!
Addict takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Addict.
Addict tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
Jab, jab by Addict - just one landing. #T2#
Addict tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and King counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Addict clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Addict.
Addict blocks a body shot from King. #BC2#
Addict manages to break the clinch.
Crack Addict seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King lunges at Addict with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Addict's hand.
King throws a jab when Addict was well out of range.
King throws out a powerful jab.
Addict tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
A combination from King does no damage.
King throws out a loose jab but Addict uses good head movement to avoid it.
Addict swinging wildly here.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Addict tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Addict fails with an attempt to clinch.
Addict avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Addict lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Addict moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#
King is rocked!
King misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Addict! But no joy.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No joy there for Addict, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Addict throws a right and a left that both miss.
Addict looks winded!
King missing with a left hand there. Addict was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
King throws a hook but Addict avoids it easily.
Addict fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
Addict fails in his attempt to clinch.
King getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
King throws the left hand but Addict avoids the punch easily.
Addict is looking to clinch.
King cracks a nice hook into Addict's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Addict ducks under a wild hook from King.
King is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Addict is just out of range.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
King looks to throw the jab but Addict is out of range.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Addict tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
Addict tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
Addict swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
King with a jab.
Addict takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
King lands the left hand.
Addict takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Addict tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Addict stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Addict takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
King throws out a loose jab but Addict uses good head movement to avoid it.
Addict jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King misses with a body shot.
Addict tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Addict backs up against the cage.
Addict tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King swings for the body but Addict moves out of range.
King digs a good hook to Addict's body.
Addict looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Addict.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King misses the shot to the body.
Addict is looking to clinch.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
Addict will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King misses the jab.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Addict.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Addict can do to turn this around?
King throws a body punch but Addict moves out of range.
Addict tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King throws out a loose jab but Addict uses good head movement to avoid it.
King lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
King misses with a looping left.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addict works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Addict rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Addict controls his hands.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Addict's elbow.
King tries to throw a body punch but Addict avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Addict.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Addict prevents a body shot from King. #T1#
Addict lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards. #BC2#
Addict manages to break the clinch.
Crack Addict is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Addict. Addict circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Addict is looking to clinch.
Addict throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Addict throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Addict.
King scores with a jab to the body.
Addict has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
King slips under a jab from Addict.#CL2#
Addict moves into the clinch.
King is trying to break free.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Addict softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Addict working aggressively here.
Addict lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Addict breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Addict is breathing heavily.
King catches Addict with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
King throws a hook to the side of Addict's head but Addict sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Addict avoids the body shot from King.
Addict uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Addict looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
Addict uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for King.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Addict.
The fight stays on the outside here - Addict looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King ducks under a wild hook from Addict.
King swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Addict tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Addict is just out of range.
King loads up on a big right hand but Addict slips the punch.
King connects with a looping right hand.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
King misses with an uppercut.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Addict misses with the combination.
King swinging wildly here.
Addict tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Addict on the side of the head.
Addict slips a jab from King.
King clobbers Addict with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Addict tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King lands the left hand.#CL2#
Addict pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
King tries to circle away but Addict has him pinned against the cage.
Addict blocking some punches.
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Addict scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
Addict blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Addict blocks a body shot from King. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Addict.
A short left from Addict.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Addict pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Addict tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Addict keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Addict was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Addict defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Addict lands a lovely overhand right.
King loads up on a big right hand but Addict slips the punch.
Addict wants to clinch.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Addict steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King dodges the punch combination from Addict.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Addict's shoulder, as Addict tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Addict tries to clinch there but King circles away.
Addict wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Addict.
King misses with an uppercut.
Addict now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A combination from King does no damage.
Addict tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
Addict with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
Addict throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King throws a looping overhand right but Addict ducks down to avoid it.
King misses with an uppercut. Addict saw that one coming.
Addict is looking for the big counter here.
Addict is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Addict moves away.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Addict.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a hook but Addict blocks it.
Addict keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Addict.
Addict fails in his attempt to clinch.
King loads up on a big right hand but Addict slips the punch.
Addict fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Addict dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
King throws a lazy right hand but Addict sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King looks to land a right hand but Addict moved out of range.
Addict takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King misses with an uppercut. Addict saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Addict on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King cracks a nice hook into Addict's ribs.
Addict is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Addict wants to clinch but King slips to the side
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King looks to land a left hand but Addict moved out of range nicely.
A big right from King misses.
Addict tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Addict thinking.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Addict's shoulder, as Addict tries to avoid the shot.
King throws a hook but Addict blocks it.#CL2#
Addict drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
Addict working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Addict fails to land.
Crack Addict has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Addict. #BC2#
Addict pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
King gets tackled into the cage by Addict. Addict maintains the clinch.
King blocking some punches.
Addict softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Addict softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Addict blocks a body shot from King.
Addict blocking some punches.
Addict misses with a short punch on the inside.
Addict blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Addict prevents King from breaking the clinch.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Addict breaks the clinch.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Addict.
Addict tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Addict is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
King scores with a nice right hand.
Addict tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Addict tries to clinch up.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Addict.
Addict tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Addict.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King misses with a two punch combination.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
King throws a big shot that misses.
King misses with a hook. Addict ducked under it nicely.
Addict tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Addict wants to clinch.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Addict cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
Addict on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Addict.
Addict rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Addict takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Addict is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Addict rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King misses with a straight right.
Addict takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Addict tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Addict throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
James 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
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