Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 302 Dall Jr vs Brown
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
King lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Vasily Khrapov Jr has been cut.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khrapov Jr. #TD#
Khrapov Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Khrapov Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
We've been hearing that Khrapov Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Khrapov Jr trying to control from half guard but King is working away.
Khrapov Jr with the ground and pound but King uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Khrapov Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Khrapov Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Khrapov Jr stays in close to King's body and controls the position.
Khrapov Jr passes into half guard.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khrapov Jr. #T1#
King is trying to stand up here but Khrapov Jr is controlling him well. #ES2#
King pushes Khrapov Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Khrapov Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khrapov Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King tries to land a leg kick but Khrapov Jr saw it coming and moves away.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khrapov Jr.
King only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Khrapov Jr walks into a stiff left hand from King.
Khrapov Jr works the jab nicely.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King misses with a hook.#T2#
Khrapov Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
King misses the jab.
Khrapov Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Khrapov Jr lands a right hook to the body.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Khrapov Jr is just out of range.
Khrapov Jr loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Khrapov Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khrapov Jr.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Khrapov Jr moves out of range easily.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King throws a nice looking combination but Khrapov Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Khrapov Jr is looking to wear down King with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malcolm King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khrapov Jr lands the left hand.
Khrapov Jr connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
Khrapov Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Khrapov Jr defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Khrapov Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
King misses with a leg kick.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Khrapov Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
Khrapov Jr is looking for a counter combo.
King dodges the punch combination from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr checks a low kick from King.
Khrapov Jr misses with a looping left.
Khrapov Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Khrapov Jr throws a combination. King tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
King misses the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khrapov Jr, as that shot connected. #ROC#King is rocked!
Khrapov Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
King misses with a hook.#TD#
Khrapov Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming King to the mat! King manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khrapov Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Khrapov Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Khrapov Jr postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
King keeping moving, preventing Khrapov Jr from controlling successfully.
King wants to stand up but Khrapov Jr is controlling him.
Khrapov Jr is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Malcolm King will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasily Khrapov Jr'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.#R2#
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khrapov Jr misses with a body shot.
Khrapov Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King dodges the punch combination from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
King throws a jab when Khrapov Jr was well out of range.
Khrapov Jr throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on King's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Khrapov Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
King avoids the body shot from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr swings for the body but King moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khrapov Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King unleashes a big counter combination but Khrapov Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Khrapov Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
Khrapov Jr swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Khrapov Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Malcolm King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khrapov Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Khrapov Jr misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and King counters with a crisp one two that drops Khrapov Jr! King thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Khrapov Jr to his feet! Khrapov Jr is in big trouble!#ROC2#Khrapov Jr is rocked!
Khrapov Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Khrapov Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khrapov Jr looks up at the clock. Bad move! King lands a right hand from hell, dropping Khrapov Jr. King pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm King!
After winning the bout, Malcolm King thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 295 Kruth vs Greene
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Patterson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patterson. That did some damage!
Patterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danga de danga de dang - King scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Patterson pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patterson is looking for a takedown.
Patterson swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patterson lands an uppercut.
King pushes Patterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Patterson 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!
Patterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patterson misses with some punches.
Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
A shot in the inside from King.
Patterson takes a shot to the head.
Patterson fails to pull guard.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Patterson.
Patterson blocks a body shot from King.
Patterson misses with some punches.
Patterson tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Patterson drops back down to his feet.
Malcolm King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Patterson.
King digs a right hand into Patterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Patterson's gas tank.
Patterson misses with a punch on the inside.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Patterson successfully pulls guard.
King wants to stand but Patterson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Patterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Patterson has a closed guard, preventing King from standing up. #T2#
Patterson working a defensive guard here.
Patterson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Patterson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! King escapes and throws Patterson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Patterson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Patterson can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Patterson is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
King has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Patterson works to full guard.
Patterson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Patterson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because King has passed into half guard!
Patterson wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Patterson is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Patterson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
King trying to stand up but can't free himself from Patterson's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm 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#
King with a hook.
King throws a series of punches but Patterson avoids them all with ease.
King throws a hook but Patterson avoids it easily.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
King with a hook.
Patterson throws a leg kick but King moved away.
Patterson loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King misses with a body shot
letting Patterson counter with a right hand.
King lands with a nice combination. Patterson backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
King lands a big head kick that sends Patterson tumbling to the mat! King takes a step backwards and waves Patterson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Patterson is rocked!
Malcolm King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patterson switches off momentarily and King cracks him with a monster right hand! Patterson topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as King dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by King!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malcolm King!
After winning the bout, Malcolm King thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 291 Martin vs Faolin
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
King takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
King throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Misawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Misawa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Misawa scores with a hook to the body.
King working aggressively here.
A short right from Misawa.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Misawas head.
Misawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Misawa is working King over against the cage.
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 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Misawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
King tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from King.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Misawa controls the action.
King misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Misawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards King's brow. #T1#
King tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Misawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Misawa lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.
Misawa tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
Misawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Misawa controls the action.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa misses with a punch to the body.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Misawa.
Misawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Misawa 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 Misawa can turn it around.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Misawa.
Misawa scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Misawa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lands a nice uppercut.
Misawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Misawa.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Misawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards King's brow.
King misses with the head strike.
Misawa misses with an elbow strike.
King tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Misawa lands a body punch.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
Misawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Misawa.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
A body shot lands from Misawa.
King blocks a body shot from Misawa.
Misawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
King lands a shoulder strike.
Misawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Misawa lands a shot to the body.
King takes an elbow to the forehead.
Misawa lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.
King taking a breather. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King takes an elbow to the forehead.
Misawa lands a shoulder strike.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Misawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Misawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Misawa.
Misawa lands an elbow inside that King shrugs off.
A right hand to the body from Misawa.
Misawa tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Misawa back against the cage.
Misawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Misawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Misawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King working aggressively here.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Misawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
King prevents a body shot from Misawa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Misawa.#T4#
Misawa lands a damaging elbow.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Misawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
A hook to the body from Misawa.
Misawa throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Misawa.
Misawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Misawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Misawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Misawa.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Misawa controls his hands.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misawa's elbow.
Misawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Misawa lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
Misawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsu Misawa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
King lands with a nice combination. Misawa backs away looking to recover.
Misawa slips a jab from King.
Misawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Misawa instigates a clinch.
King is working Misawa over against the cage.
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Misawa pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mitsu Misawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Misawa 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.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but King leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Misawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
Misawa tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Misawa back against the cage.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Misawa controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Misawa.
Misawa can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Misawa throws an elbow that misses.
King avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Misawa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King misses with a punch to the body.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Misawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King working aggressively here.
Misawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Misawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Misawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Misawa lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misawa.
Misawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Misawa lands a nice uppercut.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
King misses with the head strike.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Misawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
King tries a body shot but Misawa blocks it.
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #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 punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
A short left from Misawa.
King blocks a body shot from Misawa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King misses with the head strike.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Misawa tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Misawa back against the cage.
Misawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Misawa lands an elbow inside that King shrugs off.
King avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
King prevents a body shot from Misawa.
Misawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Misawa tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Misawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Misawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Misawa can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Misawa.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa blocks an uppercut.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Misawa.
King lands a body punch.
King tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Misawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Misawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Misawa blocking some punches.
Misawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Misawa blocks an uppercut.
King misses with some punches.
Misawa lands a body punch.
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Misawa blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
King blocks an elbow strike.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Misawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Misawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Misawa 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!
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
Misawa misses with an elbow strike.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
Misawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
Misawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but King leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Misawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa misses with a punch to the body.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Misawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Misawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Misawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mitsu Misawa 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 misses with a wild body shot.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Misawa.
King lands with a shot to the body.
Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles 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.
King throws a sloppy body shot
and Misawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Misawa fails to land with a series of punches.
Misawa moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from King.
A combination from King does no damage.
Misawa ducks under a wild hook from King.
Malcolm King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misawa misses with a straight right.
King digs a good hook to Misawa's body.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malcolm King is winning the standup battle so far.
Misawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Misawa doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Misawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Misawa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King lands a jab to the head.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Misawa in his tracks.
Misawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King throws a jab when Misawa was well out of range.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Misawa darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
King gets through Misawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King takes an elbow to the forehead.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
King tries a body shot but Misawa blocks it.
Misawa lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Misawa digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Misawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Misawa lands with a left to the head.
Misawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
King prevents a body shot from Misawa.
Misawa throws an elbow but it misses.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Misawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Misawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Misawa blocking some punches.
Misawa misses with a body punch. #T3#
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Misawa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misawa.
Misawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misawa.
Malcolm King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Misawa works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Misawa lands with a light punch inside.
Misawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King scores with a shot to the side of Misawa's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Misawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Misawa throws an elbow but it misses.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Nice elbow from Misawa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Misawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards. #ROC2#King is rocked!
A short uppercut from Misawa.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Misawa lands an elbow inside.
Misawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Misawa fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Misawa tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
Mitsu Misawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misawa.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Misawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Misawa blocks an uppercut.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King misses with some punches.

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 Malcolm King.
I think Misawa 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitsu Misawa!
Our winner, Mitsu Misawa, 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.

Event: DMMA 287 Kuomanen vs Khan
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Karmax throws out a powerful jab.
Karmax 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.#CL#
Karmax has taken the fight to the clinch.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karmax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Karmax.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
A nice left hand lands by King.
Karmax blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Karmax.
Karmax blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karmax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King working aggressively here.
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 short punch on the inside.
Karmax tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karmax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King pushes Karmax back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King. #T1#
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karmax backwards.
Karmax tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from King.
Karmax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Karmax.
King misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Karmax.
Karmax lands a shoulder strike.
Karmax throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Karmax's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut 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!#BC#
Karmax pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King lands with a nice body punch.
King avoids the body shot from Karmax.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karmax moves out of range of the leg kick from King.
Good exchange - Karmax coming out on top.#T2##CL#
Karmax closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karmax's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karmax's elbow.
King lands a shoulder strike.
King scores with a hook to the body.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Karmax controls the action.
Karmax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Karmax scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karmax blocking some punches.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Karmax tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Karmax back against the cage.
King blocks a body shot from Karmax.
King misses with a body punch.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Karmax.
King pushes Karmax back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King. #T3#
Karmax throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Karmax throws a head punch that misses.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Karmax.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karmax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karmax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karmax misses with a punch on the inside.
Karmax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Karmax.
Karmax lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
Karmax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karmax blocking some punches.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Karmax gets an underhook and turns King into the cage.
King misses with a body punch. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karmax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karmax has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Karmax scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karmax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#King is rocked!
Karmax scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Karmax finish him?
Karmax lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Karmax.
Karmax lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Karmax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King tries to throw a body punch but Karmax avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Karmax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karmax unloads with a big right hand that wobbles King! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Karmax is unloading with more strikes now! King drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razkan Karmax!
Our winner, Razkan Karmax, 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.

Event: DMMA 276 The Superfight!
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Musaga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Musaga.
A little feinted left hand from Musaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Musaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by King.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Musaga darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Musaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
King blocks an uppercut.
Musaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King working aggressively here.
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!
Musaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
Musaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Musaga controls the action.
Musaga has a couple of punches blocked by King.
A short left from Musaga.
Musaga lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King. #T1#
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Musaga blocks an uppercut.
King working aggressively here.
Musaga blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Musaga.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King working aggressively here.
King misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from King.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King misses with a body punch.
Musaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King is working Musaga over against the cage.
King gets through Musaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Musaga.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Musaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musaga.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Musaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musaga throws a punch but it's blocked by King. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musaga's elbow.
A short right from Musaga.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Musaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Musaga fails to land.
Musaga blocking some punches.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Musaga.
Still in the clinch, Musaga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Musaga scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Musaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Musaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King misses with some punches.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Musaga prevents a body shot from King.
Musaga misses with a punch on the inside.
King tries to throw a body punch but Musaga avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King misses with some punches. #T3#
Musaga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by King.
A short right from King on the inside.
King scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Musaga throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Musaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Musaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Musaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Musaga lands a left hand.
Musaga is working King over against the cage.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Musaga.
A short left from King.
Musaga lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from King on the inside.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King blocks a body shot from Musaga.
Musaga swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King tries to work over Musaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Musaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Musaga lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Musaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Musaga.
Musaga misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musaga.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Musaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musaga misses with a punch on the inside.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Musaga backwards.
Musaga throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Musaga misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musaga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Musaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Musaga backwards.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Musaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm 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#
Musaga throws a hook but King blocks it.
Musaga throws out a leg kick but King moves out of range and Musaga only half commits.
Musaga avoids the body shot from King.
King dips to his left and cracks Musaga with an uppercut!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Musaga!
Malcolm King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King takes a swing at Musaga's ribcage but misses.
Malcolm King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King blocks a jab.
Musaga dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
Musaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Musaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
King throws a series of punches but Musaga 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!
King ducks under a wild hook from Musaga.
King digs a good body shot into Musaga's ribs.
King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
King blocks a low kick nicely.
King replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Musaga blocks it well.
Musaga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
King throws a leg kick that misses.
King throws a lazy right hand but Musaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King cracks Musaga with an open hand slap.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King connects with a superb combination that knocks Musaga out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles King before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Musaga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Malcolm King!
After winning the bout, Malcolm King thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 267 Pinkman vs Kwong 2
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
King throws an overhand right that lands on Badges's shoulder, as Badges tries to avoid the shot.
King lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Needno Badges has been cut.
King throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Badges tries to counter by clinching up but King breaks away and moves out of range.
King throws a series of punches but Badges avoids them all with ease.
Badges has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Tank Factory in the buildup to the fight.
King walks into a left hand.
King misses with a low kick.
Badges's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Badges duly obliges.
Badges dodges the punch combination from King.
King scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Badges avoids the body shot from King. #KD2#
King lands a left and a right that send Badges crashing to the mat, dazed. King thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Badges is rocked!
King lands a brutal uppercut that launches Badges off his feet! Badges tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malcolm King!
During a confident post fight interview, Malcolm King thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 258 Wasselach vs Evans
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Patterson takes one on the button.
King feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pattersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A swing and a miss from King.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
Patterson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Patterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King cracks Patterson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A left lands for King.
Patterson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King motions for Patterson to come forward. King throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Patterson is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Patterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Patterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Patterson throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.#T1#
A combination from King does no damage.
Patterson avoids the body shot from King.
Patterson looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King misses with a straight right.
A big left from King misses.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King misses with a body shot
and Patterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King misses with a wild combination.
Patterson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Patterson. Patterson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Patterson 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.
Patterson moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
King tried to score with a low kick but Patterson checks it.
It looked like Patterson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from King.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King catches Patterson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King looks to land a right hand but Patterson moved out of range.
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. #ROC2#Patterson is rocked!
King scoring well with a low kick there.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King throws a combination that misses
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand.
King tries to move into range but Patterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#King is rocked!
King slips under a jab.
King is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Patterson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
King thuds his right hand into Patterson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
Oh Patterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Patterson throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King misses with the combination.
Patterson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Patterson seems to have got his legs back now.
King swinging wildly here.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Patterson's sensitive parts.
King connects with a crisp jab.
King misses with a double jab
and Patterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Patterson swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Patterson staying out of range there.
Patterson lands a jab to King's midsection.#T4##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Patterson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but King is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Patterson wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Patterson taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm 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 scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King jabs Patterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of King.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Patterson takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King flicks out a counter leg kick but Patterson steps away.#TD#
Patterson drives through with a takedown into King's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
King wants to stand up but Patterson is controlling him.
Patterson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Patterson wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Patterson wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Patterson wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Patterson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Patterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
A little feinted left hand from Patterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malcolm King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patterson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
King throws a series of strikes that have Patterson backpedaling.
Patterson closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. Patterson pushes King against the cage but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Patterson looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD2#
King drops Patterson with a beautiful combination! Patterson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - King is looking for the KO!
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
Malcolm King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Patterson lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Patterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Patterson stumbling backwards into the cage! Patterson bounces back off the cage towards King, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! King lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! King celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Malcolm King!
Malcolm King seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 247 Thorn vs Khan 2
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Ledoux staying out of range there.#KD#
King lands a big right hand that sends Ledoux crashing to the mat! King stays standing though and waves Ledoux back to his feet!#ROC#Ledoux is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Pierre Ledoux has been cut.
Ledoux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
King throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Ledoux counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
King is trying to escape back to his feet but Ledoux uses the scramble to pass into side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ledoux working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King parries the strikes from Ledoux easily there. Ledoux is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable King to escape.
Ledoux is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Ledoux.
Ledoux advances nicely into full mount.
Ledoux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
King wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ledoux. #T1#
Ledoux sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
King is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ledoux landing shots from mount.
Ledoux lands with some vicious ground and pound - can King hang on?
Poor strikes thrown by Ledoux there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ledoux tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
King wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T2#
Ledoux controlling from the full mount.
Ledoux thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
King is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
King wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ledoux.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ledoux on the ground.
Ledoux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as King is looking to escape.
Ledoux throws a wild left hand from mount and King manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Ledoux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Ledoux is pressing down on King's thigh, looking to free his foot. King is holding on for now.
Ledoux lands strikes from half guard.
Ledoux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Ledoux has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can King defend it? Ledoux steps over the head and cranks it - King is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ledoux!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pierre Ledoux!
Pierre Ledoux was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DMMA 235 Klimenko vs Nickel
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donk. King catches Diego right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.#KD2#
King lands a left and a right that send Diego crashing to the mat, dazed. King thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diego stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
King wobbles Diego with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! King dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Diego to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Malcolm King!
Malcolm King thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 227 Doomsday vs Morrison
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Schotel throws a big shot that misses.
Schotel slips a jab from King.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
King staying out of range there.
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.
Schotel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big right from King misses.
King throws a solid leg kick but Schotel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at King.
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Schotel's head.
Schotel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlier Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Schotel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schotel misses with a straight left.
King shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Schotel eats them both and turns towards King to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
King misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King is looking to slow Schotel down with leg kicks.
Schotel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.#T1#
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of King.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schotel.
Malcolm King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses with a hook.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schotel.
Schotel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schotel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schotel lands a jab to the head.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schotel throws out the jab.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Schotel.
King looks to land a right hand but Schotel moved out of range.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schotel.
Schotel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King scores with a three punch combo!
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 connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Schotel lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
A punch combination from King misses.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schotel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King throws a leg kick but Schotel moved away.
King misses with a double jab.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schotel takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Schotel blocks a jab.
Schotel throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
King misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Schotel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schotel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King misses with a low kick.
King thuds his shin into the meat of Schotel's side.
King throws a chopping leg kick but Schotel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
King throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Schotel as he connects with a hook.
Schotel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schotel lands with a shot to the body.
King avoids the body shot from Schotel.
Schotel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Schotel lands a slapping body shot.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schotel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schotel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King misses with a few strikes there.
King lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by King.#T4#
King throws a right hand that Schotel ducks under and follows up with a left that Schotel also avoids with ease.
Schotel throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King misses with a looping right.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
Schotel is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
Schotel lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left and a right from King both land. Nice combination.
King gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schotel.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schotel was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King punishes Schotel's body with a nice straight punch.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schotel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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.

Malcolm 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#
Schotel works King's body with a nice hook.
Schotel lands a right hook to the body.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Schotel misses with a jab to the body
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Malcolm King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schotel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schotel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Schotel moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schotel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schotel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Schotel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King misses with a lunging right hand
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King misses with a left hand
and Schotel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#King is rocked!
King throws a combination that misses
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Schotel finish him?
King avoids the body shot from Schotel.
King appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Schotel misses.
King unleashes a big counter combination but Schotel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Schotel throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Schotel backing away here, and King unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
King misses with an uppercut
and Schotel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
King is looking to chop away at Schotel's legs.
Schotel 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 tries to get into range but Schotel steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops King! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Schotel scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dag Schotel!
Dag Schotel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFC 568
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Havok's head.
Havok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King throws a head kick that half lands.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Havok lands with a kick to the temple. King shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Havok has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
Havok throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King moves out of range as Havok strikes.
A head kick misses from Havok.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Havok throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by King.
King slips under a jab from Havok.
Havok throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily. #KD#
Havok lands a left and a right that sends King crashing to the canvas! Havok dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#King is rocked!
King is desperately trying to improve his position but Havok has a good base and remains in mount.
King is still in real trouble! Can Havok finish him?
Havok avoids the attempt from King to control.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
King tries to lock up and control but Havok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
Havok throwing strikes here but King is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Havok sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
King looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
You can see the frustration on King's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
King wants to control his opponent's hands but Havok gets his hands free.
Havok struggling to keep hold of the position.
King is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Havok working for a choke but King is defending well.
King tries to break free. #T2#
Havok is not going to allow King to sit and survive in this position.
King rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Havok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
King slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Havok got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Havok has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Havok trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dez Havok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Havok 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 10:9
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 10:9
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dez Havok!
Dez Havok gave a mention to HELLS BALLS RECOVERY in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CFC 564
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1##CL#
King clinches. #BC#
King manages to break the clinch.
Sobieskiego throws a lazy head kick
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
King forces Sobieskiego back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
King breaks the clinch.
King scores with a sloppy right hand. Sobieskiego should have avoided that one.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
King lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Sobieskiego gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch. #BC#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
King drives through and clinches with Sobieskiego against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for King. #BC2#
Sobieskiego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Sobieskiego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sobieskiego lands a head kick. King smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sobieskiego tries a head kick but it misses.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
King has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Sobieskiego rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King lands a nice uppercut.
Sobieskiego wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King is trying to force a seperation but Sobieskiego has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Sobieskiego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
King pushes Sobieskiego up against the cage in a clinch.
Sobieskiego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from King.
Sobieskiego has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Sobieskiego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Sobieskiego circles away.
Sobieskiego throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobieskiego doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
King has Sobieskiego up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sobieskiego lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sobieskiego catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sobieskiego, pushing him back against the cage.
Sobieskiego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sobieskiego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sobieskiego takes a shot to the head. #BC#
King breaks from the clinch.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King tries to clinch there but Sobieskiego circles away.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sobieskiego tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sobieskiego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 10:9
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm King!
Our winner, Malcolm 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.

Event: CFC 562
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but KillsInWater moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from KillsInWater misses its target.
KillsInWater takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
King misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
KillsInWater clinches with his opponent.
KillsInWater blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
KillsInWater breaks the clinch.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
KillsInWater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
KillsInWater has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for KillsInWater.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King 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!#BC2#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King tries to clinch there but KillsInWater circles away. #T1#
A head kick from King lands but KillsInWater takes it in his stride.
KillsInWater tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from KillsInWater. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from KillsInWater.
King throws a sloppy head kick and KillsInWater moves out of range easily. #CL#
KillsInWater moves into the clinch.#BC2#
King breaks the clinch.
King throws a head kick that misses.
King plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
King sizes up KillsInWater with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
King takes a kick to the side of the head.
KillsInWater throws a right and a left that both miss.
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.
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 swing and a miss from KillsInWater.
King lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by King.#CL2#
King pushes KillsInWater up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
KillsInWater breaks from the clinch.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of KillsInWater's head.
KillsInWater fails to land with a series of punches.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from KillsInWater.
King tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
KillsInWater tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
KillsInWater swinging wildly here. #CL2#
King moves into the clinch.
KillsInWater can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action. #BC2#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King throws a hook but KillsInWater avoids it easily.
KillsInWater avoids the head kick by King.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from King lands but KillsInWater takes it in his stride.
KillsInWater staying out of range there.
KillsInWater looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
KillsInWater closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
KillsInWater struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands. #BC#
KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KillsInWater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
KillsInWater drives through and clinches with King against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 9:10
Judge William Peck scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm King!
Malcolm King decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 560
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1##CL2#
King forces KillsInWater back against the cage and clinches.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
KillsInWater goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
King throws a head kick but KillsInWater moves out of range.
King throws a head kick that misses.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of KillsInWater's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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.#CL#
KillsInWater has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch. #BC2#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
KillsInWater misses with a few strikes there.
King tries to clinch but fails miserably
and KillsInWater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King tries to clinch there but KillsInWater circles away.
KillsInWater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King tries to counter with a clinch but KillsInWater shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from King. #BC#
KillsInWater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
KillsInWater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King. #T1#
King doesn't manage to clinch there - KillsInWater circles away.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
KillsInWater is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from KillsInWater. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King tries to bum rush KillsInWater with a series of wild strikes but KillsInWater uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from King.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
KillsInWater fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
KillsInWater has managed to clinch.
KillsInWater lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
King breaks from the clinch.
KillsInWater throws a nice head kick!
KillsInWater tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
KillsInWater keeps the fight on the outside.
King looks to land a left hand but KillsInWater moved out of range nicely.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
King moves into range and clinches up with KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands a body shot in the clinch.
KillsInWater keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King is trying to force a seperation but KillsInWater has the dominant position.
KillsInWater lands a nice uppercut.
King misses with a body punch.
KillsInWater misses with a body punch. #BC2#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
KillsInWater throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease. #KD#
KillsInWater knocks King to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#King is rocked!
King trying to remain calm as KillsInWater controls from the top position.
King is still in real trouble! Can KillsInWater finish him?
King is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked KillsInWater off and has taken his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
KillsInWater is in bad spot here.
KillsInWater turns into King and is now in his guard. #SUB2#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. KillsInWater defends it easily.
KillsInWater sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed King's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tor KillsInWater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well KillsInWater 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 10:9
Judge William Peck scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tor KillsInWater!
During a confident post fight interview, Tor KillsInWater thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 559
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King tries to clinch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Regueiro - just one landing.
Regueiro misses with a few strikes there.
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Regueiro's head.
King misses the shot to the body.
Regueiro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Regueiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King tries to clinch up.
King is looking to clinch.
Regueiro raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
King moves into the clinch.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Regueiro controls his hands. #BC#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regueiro walks into a left hand. #CL#
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
Regueiro working aggressively here. #T1#
Regueiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Regueiro can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action. #BC#
King breaks the clinch.
Regueiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Regueiro takes the fight into the clinch.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
King manages to break the clinch.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Regueiro 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. #CL#
King clinches with his opponent.
King pushes Regueiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Regueiro wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
Regueiro tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
King is looking to clinch.
Regueiro is looking for the big counter here.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
King lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King lands a jab-cross combination.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
A head kick misses from King. #CL2#
Regueiro has managed to clinch.
King blocks an uppercut.
Regueiro tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Regueiro working aggressively here.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Regueiro blocking some punches. #BC#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
King clinches. #BC#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King connects with a body shot.
Regueiro wants to clinch.
King tries to clinch up.
Regueiro blocks a head kick by King.
King throws a right hand that Regueiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Regueiro also avoids with ease.#T3#
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Regueiro counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
King forces Regueiro back against the cage and clinches.
Regueiro working aggressively here.
King has Regueiro pressed against the cage, preventing Regueiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Regueiro blocks an uppercut. #BC#
King breaks the clinch.
Regueiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
King clinches up with Regueiro and pushes him back against the cage.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
King breaks from the clinch.
King tries to clinch but Regueiro is having none of it.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
King moves into the clinch.#BC#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King lands a head kick!
King with a jab.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
King darts in and clinches Regueiro up against the cage.
Regueiro can't break the clinch.
King misses with a body punch. #BC#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King avoids the head kick by Regueiro.
King thuds his right hand into Regueiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King slips a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Regueiro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King cracks Regueiro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Regueiro clinches up against the cage.
Regueiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Decent striking displayed by King there.#CL2#
Regueiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
King pushes Regueiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
King moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King lands an uppercut.
King tries to throw a body punch but Regueiro avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King lands an uppercut.
A short right from King.
Regueiro 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 Regueiro can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Regueiro 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.
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 can't find room to land a body shot as Regueiro controls the action.
Regueiro throws a punch but it's blocked by King. #BC#
King manages to break the clinch.
Regueiro throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Regueiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King throws a head kick but Regueiro moves out of range.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Regueiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
King closes the distance and pushes Regueiro back into the cage.
King scores with a shot to the side of Regueiro's head.
A short right from King.
Regueiro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not. #BC#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Regueiro won't allow it. #BC#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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.
Regueiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malcolm King is winning the standup battle so far.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
King is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.#CL#
King moves into range and clinches up with Regueiro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from King.
King tries to break the clinch but Regueiro is controlling the position.
King misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Regueiro can do to turn this around?
Regueiro swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King pushes Regueiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
King breaks the clinch.
King tries to clinch there but Regueiro circles away.
King blocks a head kick by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses.
As Regueiro looks to move away, King throws a big counter combo but Regueiro just gets out of the way.
Regueiro is breathing heavily.
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
King misses with a two punch combination.
King throws a one two combo.
King plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#Regueiro is rocked!
King throws an overhand right that drops Regueiro like a sack of potatoes! King dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm King!
Malcolm King is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Malcolm King thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 557
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
King lands a head kick. Lo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Leandro Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lo shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Lo gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.
Lo has King pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. King manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Lo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Lo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Lo eventually gives up the hold.
King is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Lo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Lo is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well. #T1#
King is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
Lo wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Lo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
King is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Lo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Lo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lo is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Lo is working for a submission of some sort. #T2##SUB2#
Lo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
King trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lo is looking for a kimura here.
King is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Lo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Lo eventually gives up the hold.
King is trying to control but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Lo is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Lo seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
King wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
King might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lo works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Lo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, King has managed to escape the submission attempt.
King is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… King turns into him and now he's in Lo's guard. #SUB2#
Lo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
King trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Lo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leandro Lo 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 throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. King defends it nicely.
Lo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Lo feints and as King raises his hands in defense, Lo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Lo has gone for a leg lock! King slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lo's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Lo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Lo's legs - danger averted.
King wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
King advances position into side control!#T1#
Lo is trying to get back to half guard.
Lo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Leandro Lo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Lo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Lo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
King gets full guard.#SUB#
King working for a triangle but Lo defends it easily.
Lo preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Lo 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.
King working a defensive guard here.
Lo pushing down on King's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Lo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
King trying to control from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Lo is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Lo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Lo eventually gives up the hold.
King is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Lo is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
King trying to control here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Lo is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Lo is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lo on the ground.#SUB2#
Lo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. King is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leandro Lo!

Event: CFC 555
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Sobieskiego takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Sobieskiego has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch.
Sobieskiego misses with a punch to the body.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Sobieskiego can't break the clinch. #BC#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
King closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gumburcules Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Sobieskiego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sobieskiego prevents a body shot from King. #BC2#
Sobieskiego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sobieskiego blocks a head kick by King.
Sobieskiego throws a sloppy head kick
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sobieskiego with a nice cross.
King tries to clinch up.
Sobieskiego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobieskiego misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from King.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sobieskiego pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
King keeps the fight on the outside.
King lands with a good body shot.
Sobieskiego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
King rushes Sobieskiego and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sobieskiego's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sobieskiego prevents a body shot from King.
King misses with some punches.
Sobieskiego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sobieskiego 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.#CL#
King takes the fight into the clinch.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King tries to break the clinch but Sobieskiego is controlling the position.
Sobieskiego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Sobieskiego manages to break the clinch. #CL#
King closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
King misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from King.
King is leaning against Sobieskiego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sobieskiego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from King.
Sobieskiego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Sobieskiego moves into the clinch.#BC#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Sobieskiego lands but King takes it in his stride. #CL#
King has managed to clinch. #BC#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sobieskiego slips a jab and a cross from King.
Sobieskiego misses with a straight right.
Sobieskiego avoids the head kick by King.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sobieskiego.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sobieskiego.
King throws a series of punches but Sobieskiego avoids them all with ease. #CL#
King has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
King misses with some punches. #BC2#
Sobieskiego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
King forces Sobieskiego back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Sobieskiego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Sobieskiego closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Sobieskiego controls the action. #BC2#
Sobieskiego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
King gets a clinch.
Sobieskiego lands a body shot.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobieskiego tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.
Sobieskiego 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 Sobieskiego can turn it around.
King has had enough of the clinch but Sobieskiego keeps him there for the moment.
Sobieskiego blocks a body shot from King.
King keeps control of Sobieskiego as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
King throws a sloppy head kick and Sobieskiego moves out of range easily.
Sobieskiego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King moves in looking to clinch but Sobieskiego pushes him off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobieskiego swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
Sobieskiego tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
Sobieskiego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sobieskiego throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Sobieskiego misses with a body shot.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
King clinches up with Sobieskiego and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Sobieskiego breaks the clinch.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King throws a head kick but Sobieskiego moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As King backs off Sobieskiego throws a huge counter combo but King manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm King dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sobieskiego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Sobieskiego does a little dance to reset his feet.
King cracks Sobieskiego with a right hand to the side of the head.
King tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
King moves into the clinch successfully.
King tries to break free but Sobieskiego pushes him back against the cage.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sobieskiego or not.
Sobieskiego is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.#BC#
King manages to break the clinch.
Malcolm King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from King on the inside.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Sobieskiego controls his hands. #BC2#
Sobieskiego manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Sobieskiego moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
King misses with a wild combination.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sobieskiego cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
Sobieskiego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sobieskiego can do to turn this around?
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Sobieskiego rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
King has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King. #BC#
King breaks from the clinch.
Sobieskiego is looking to clinch.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch there but King circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King throws a combination that misses
and Sobieskiego counters with a big head kick but King shrugs it off. #CL2#
Sobieskiego clinches with his opponent.
King working aggressively here. #BC#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Sobieskiego avoids the head kick by King.
Sloppy strikes from Sobieskiego. Those never looked like landing.
Sobieskiego lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Sobieskiego pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sobieskiego throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Sobieskiego tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King is looking to counter the offense by Sobieskiego and move into the clinch.
A big left from Sobieskiego misses.
A head kick misses from Sobieskiego.
Malcolm King is winning the standup battle so far.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sobieskiego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King avoids the head kick by Sobieskiego.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sobieskiego paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King throws a head kick that Sobieskiego semi-blocks.
Sobieskiego throws a big shot that misses.
King lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Sobieskiego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sobieskiego misses with a head kick.
Sobieskiego throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
King drives through and clinches with Sobieskiego against the cage.
King blocking some punches. #BC2#
Sobieskiego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sobieskiego blocks a head kick by King.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Sobieskiego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malcolm King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sobieskiego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards. #BC#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sobieskiego throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Sobieskiego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from King. #T4#
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Sobieskiego throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Sobieskiego manages to break the clinch.
King swinging wildly here.
King misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Sobieskiego has King up against the cage in a clinch.
Sobieskiego scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
King manages to break the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Sobieskiego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Sobieskiego closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.#BC#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from King.
And Sobieskiego tries to counter it with a takedown but King pushes his down on his head and steps out.
King throws a right hand that Sobieskiego ducks under and follows up with a left that Sobieskiego also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm King dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Sobieskiego is looking to clinch.
King is looking to clinch but Sobieskiego is avoiding it.
It seemed like Sobieskiego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
King tries to keep at a distance but Sobieskiego has taken the fight into the clinch.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Sobieskiego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sobieskiego tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sobieskiego misses with a jab, cross combination.
King appears to be looking for a big counter.
King blocks a jab.
Sobieskiego scores with a body shot.
King tries to clinch but Sobieskiego is having none of it.
King tests Sobieskiego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sobieskiego 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sobieskiego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from King.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King prevents Sobieskiego from breaking the clinch.
Sobieskiego blocking some punches.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Sobieskiego tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.
Sobieskiego has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Sobieskiego as the two fighters clinch.
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sobieskiego is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sobieskiego misses the jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick that misses.
King went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sobieskiego blocks a head kick by King.
King misses with a hook. Sobieskiego ducked under it nicely.
King wants to clinch.
Sobieskiego wants to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch position.#CL#
King gets a clinch.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sobieskiego misses with a short punch on the inside.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Sobieskiego controls his hands.
Sobieskiego lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sobieskiego wants to clinch.#CL2#
Sobieskiego drives through and clinches with King against the cage. #BC#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King misses with a two punch combination.
Sobieskiego misses with a wild body shot.
Sobieskiego avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
King shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sobieskiego eats them both and turns towards King to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
King throws a right hand that Sobieskiego ducks under and follows up with a left that Sobieskiego also avoids with ease.
Sobieskiego needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
Sobieskiego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Sobieskiego does no damage.
Sobieskiego lands a high kick!
Sobieskiego throws a head kick that misses.
King moves in looking to clinch but Sobieskiego pushes him off.
Sobieskiego looks to clinch
and King counters with a nice body shot.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sobieskiego unleashes a big counter combination but King bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
King misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Sobieskiego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Sobieskiego. #BC#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King tries to clinch but Sobieskiego moves out of range.
King cracks Sobieskiego with an open hand slap.
Sobieskiego with a nice cross.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Sobieskiego swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Sobieskiego throws a head kick that misses.
Sobieskiego swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sobieskiego.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sobieskiego will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sobieskiego looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Sobieskiego swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sobieskiego keeps the fight on the outside.
King tries to clinch but Sobieskiego is having none of it.
Sobieskiego swinging wildly here.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sobieskiego.
King stalks Sobieskiego and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sobieskiego's face. Sobieskiego staggers backwards, shaken.
Danga de danga de dang - King scores with a four punch combination!

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 Malcolm 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm King!
A victorious Malcolm King thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bots de Garra 27
Date: May 14, 2023

185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs

184 cm
30 yrs
160 lbs

King

Hussein

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Zabit Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Hussein. No joy for King on that attempt.
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hussein swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Hussein forces King back against the ropes and clinches.
Hussein is pressed up against the ropes. King has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hussein down to the mat. Hussein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm King. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hussein clinches up with King and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hussein can't get the takedown.
Hussein stops a takedown attempt from King.
Hussein tries to pull guard but King won't allow it.
Hussein is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hussein has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hussein stops a takedown attempt from King. #TD2#
Hussein pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Hussein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at Convicted Top Team inform us that Hussein has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
King 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.
Hussein is trying to control the position but King postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Hussein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hussein manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now King has Hussein in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (0) vs (2) Hussein
Hussein slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (5) Hussein
King manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King is looking to improve his position.
Hussein wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
Hussein works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (8) Hussein
King is desperately trying to improve his position but Hussein has a good base and remains in mount.#T2##SUB2#
Hussein has control of King's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and King regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hussein is looking to work his way around to King's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
King tries to reverse the position but Hussein maintains control.#SUB2#
Hussein working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
King is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Hussein swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zabit Hussein!
In his post fight interview, Zabit Hussein started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Bots de Garra 26
Date: May 13, 2023

175 cm
31 yrs
156 lbs

185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs

Ferkingstad

King

Event: Bots de Garra 25
Date: May 12, 2023

185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs

181 cm
26 yrs
185 lbs

King

Okoye

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okoye shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side. #TD#
King fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Okoye to the ground. King is now in Okoye's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (2) vs (0) Okoye
King wants to pass the guard but Okoye is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Okoye trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Okoye has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
King advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: King (5) vs (0) Okoye
Okoye tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
King is trying to get an arm triangle but Okoye is defending well. #SUB#
King working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Okoye sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Okoye is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okoye has managed to free his arm - good work.
King is thwarting Okoye's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Okoye looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2##SUB#
King seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Okoye defends it well. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Okoye looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Okoye is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! King is tapping! Great win for Okoye!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ikemba Okoye!
Ikemba Okoye decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bots de Garra 24
Date: May 11, 2023

185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs

179 cm
38 yrs
232 lbs

King

Bennett

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bennett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Bennett dives in and scores a takedown into King's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (0) vs (2) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Bennett got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bennett has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bennett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bennett avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Bennett 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King can't keep his opponent in guard - Bennett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bennett. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bennett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Bennett eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bennett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bennett pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. King is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thomas Bennett!
Thomas Bennett spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Bots de Garra 21
Date: May 08, 2023

185 cm
28 yrs
188 lbs

185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs

De Rossi

King

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Malcolm King!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
King fails to land the takedown.
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Rossi avoids it really well and circles away.
De Rossi is looking to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch.
King misses with a takedown attempt - De Rossi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Giovanni De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm King.#TD2#
King darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Rossi (0) vs (2) King#SUB#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
King is working for a kimura but De Rossi is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
King is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB2#
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
King seems to be working for a kimura but De Rossi defends the submission attempt.
De Rossi trying to control but King postures up. #SUB2#
King seems to be working for a kimura but De Rossi defends the submission attempt.
De Rossi trying to control here.
De Rossi's coaches at The Italian Job have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
De Rossi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T2##SUB2#
King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Rossi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Rossi is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
De Rossi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Rossi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
De Rossi wants to control but King is keeping busy. #SUB2#
King is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
King is looking for submissions but instead, De Rossi has regained full guard. #SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4##SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
King 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. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
King drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick King off! King jumps back into De Rossi's guard.
De Rossi is trying to keep King in close. #T5##SUB2#
King 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.
De Rossi trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
De Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King wants to pass the guard but De Rossi is keeping the position.#T6##SUB#
De Rossi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
King 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. #SUB#
De Rossi 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. #SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
King drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick King off! King jumps back into De Rossi's guard. #SUB2#
King 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. #T7##SUB#
De Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
King looking to improve position, pressing down on De Rossi's thigh with his hand. De Rossi seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is King paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! King's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! De Rossi picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bots de Garra 19
Date: May 06, 2023

185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs

179 cm
27 yrs
170 lbs

King

Helix

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bodie Helix!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
King looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (2) vs (0) Helix#SUB#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helix has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Helix is defending against the submission attempts here by King.
Helix is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helix has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Helix defends the submission attempt.
Helix tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Helix looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura here.
Helix wants to improve his position but King is controlling well. #SUB#
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
King seems to be looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Helix can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Helix tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.#SUB#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Helix manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Helix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Helix is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Helix manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Helix's guard. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Helix is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Helix looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Helix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Helix trying to control the position.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Helix 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.#SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Helix is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Helix manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Helix's guard. #T4##SUB#
King 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.
Helix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Helix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helix is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Helix is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Let's hope that Helix has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Helix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
King passes into half guard. #SUB#
King is working for a kimura but Helix is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Helix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #T6#
Helix is looking to improve his position.
Helix wants to control but King is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Helix defends the submission attempt.
Helix works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Helix's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
King 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. #T7##SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Helix trying to control the position. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Helix is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Helix manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Helix's guard. #SUB2#
Helix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King wants to pass the guard but Helix is keeping the position.
Helix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8##SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Helix working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
King 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. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Helix is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Helix manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Helix's guard.
Helix not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Helix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T9##SUB2#
Helix is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.#SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Helix controls King momentarily but King frees himself. #SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Helix looking to control.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helix is keeping the position for now. #T10##SUB#
King 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. #SUB2#
Helix is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
King looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Helix looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily. #SUB2#
Helix 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.
Helix controls King momentarily but King frees himself. #SUB#
King 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.
Helix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11##SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
King 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. #SUB2#
Helix looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T12##SUB2#
Helix working for a triangle but King defends it easily. #SUB#
King 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. #SUB2#
Helix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.#SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Helix controlling King's posture.
Helix is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T13##SUB#
King 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.
Helix can't keep his opponent in guard - King advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Helix is trying is best to control the position here.
Helix tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Helix defends it well. #T14##SUB#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
King is working for a kimura but Helix is defending it quite comfortably.
Helix 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helix trying to hold on to King's head to control him but King postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
King takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
A very excited looking Malcolm 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.

Event: Bots de Garra 17
Date: May 04, 2023

185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs

190 cm
27 yrs
210 lbs

King

Titus

Event: Bots de Garra 16
Date: May 03, 2023

185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs

172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs

King

Zan

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 10 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Zan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (0) vs (2) Zan#SUB2#
Zan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Zan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Zan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.
Zan wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Zan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB2#
Zan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Zan. #SUB2#
Zan is working for a submission of some sort.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Zan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Zan seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Zan is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Zan is looking for a kimura here.
King gets back to full guard. #SUB#
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zan defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zan defends well.#SUB#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Zan 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. #SUB#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Zan 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. #SUB#
Zan got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zan has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Zan drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Zan off! Zan jumps back into King's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Zan 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. #SUB#
King has his foot on Zan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Zan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Zan 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. #SUB2#
Zan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (2) vs (2) Zan
Zan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zan.
Zan keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5##SUB2#
Zan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Zan working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
King sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zan's guard. #SUB2#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.
Zan looks winded!#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but Zan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage. #T6##SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zan tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.#SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions off his back.
Zan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Zan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions off his back.#T7##SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Zan is defending well. #SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Zan is defending against the submission attempts here by King. #SUB2#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
King is working for a submission of some sort. #T8##SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Zan is defending well. #T9##SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily.
King wants to pass the guard but Zan is defending well. #SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
King in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Zan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from King!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Malcolm King!
A very excited looking Malcolm 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.

Event: Bots de Garra 14
Date: May 01, 2023

185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs

180 cm
37 yrs
169 lbs

King

Rishkinov

Event: Bots de Garra 11
Date: Apr 28, 2023

170 cm
39 yrs
149 lbs

185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs

Cardona

King

Event: Bots de Garra 10
Date: Apr 27, 2023

185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs

173 cm
42 yrs
159 lbs

King

Bandicoot

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Bandicoot feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (0) vs (2) Bandicoot#SUB#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
King working for a triangle but Bandicoot defends it easily. #SUB2#
Bandicoot 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. #SUB#
King looking for a guillotine here but Bandicoot defends easily. #SUB2#
Bandicoot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandicoot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandicoot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandicoot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
King working for a triangle but Bandicoot defends it easily. #SUB#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandicoot is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Bandicoot passes into half guard.
Bandicoot tries to pass to full mount but King defends it. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandicoot to get the leverage.
King tries to get to full guard but Bandicoot has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
King is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandicoot.
King wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bandicoot seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well. #SUB2#
Bandicoot wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well. #SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandicoot. #T3##SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bandicoot seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Bandicoot seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandicoot to get the leverage.
Bandicoot passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (5) Bandicoot
King tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4##SUB2#
Bandicoot is going oldschool here, as he tries to force King to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so King shrugs it off.
King is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Bandicoot has hold of King's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and King manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but King is surviving well by controlling Bandicoot's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Bandicoot has control of King's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and King regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Bandicoot wants to finish this one by submission but King is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bandicoot. #SUB2#
Bandicoot working for a submission but King is keeping him at bay. #T5##SUB2#
Bandicoot jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but King manages to avoid the submission attempt.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Bandicoot tries for a kimura but King is defending well.
King tries to buck Bandicoot off but Bandicoot is having none of it.
King gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Bandicoot works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (8) Bandicoot#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
King is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Bandicoot working for a submission but King is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Bandicoot has control of King's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and King regains control of the situation pretty easily.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
King has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: King (0) vs (11) Bandicoot
You can see the frustration on King's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T7##SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for the RNC.
Bandicoot is hanging on to King's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for the choke from the back.
Bandicoot is trying to stick to King's back but King is turning into Bandicoot. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandicoot's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by King.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (2) vs (11) Bandicoot#SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Bandicoot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bandicoot manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Bandicoot's guard.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
King has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bandicoot to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! King is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bandicoot pulls down on the head and he's put King to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Crush Bandicoot!
An out of breath Crush Bandicoot thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bots de Garra 9
Date: Apr 26, 2023

170 cm
38 yrs
155 lbs

185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs

White Jr

King

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Bruce White Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Malcolm King!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
King looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: White Jr (0) vs (2) King#SUB#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White Jr is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold.
White Jr won't allow King to pass to mount.
White Jr tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg. #SUB#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White Jr defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but White Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage. #SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White Jr defends it well. #SUB#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
King is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
White Jr moves into full guard. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
White Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but White Jr is retaining full guard. #SUB#
White Jr 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.#SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
King 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. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
White Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
King 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. #SUB#
White Jr looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
White Jr keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
King 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. #SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3##SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
White Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.#SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
White Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
White Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
White Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - King advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White Jr has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
King seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #T4##SUB2#
King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
King seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
King seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
White Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and White Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between White Jr's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
White Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White Jr is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
King seems to be working for a kimura but White Jr defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
King seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
King seems to be looking for submissions. #T6##SUB#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
King is working for a kimura but White Jr is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
White Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
White Jr 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.#SUB#
White Jr 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. #T7#
King tries to free his leg and advance position but White Jr is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
King 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. #SUB#
White Jr 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#
King 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. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
White Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
White Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T8##SUB2#
King 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.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but White Jr is retaining full guard. #SUB#
White Jr is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King stands and throws White Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (0) vs (5) King
White Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but King wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
King wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White Jr, who protects the arm well. #T9##SUB2#
King tries for a kimura but White Jr is defending well. #SUB2#
King is trying to get an arm triangle but White Jr is defending well.
White Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
King is trying to work for a kimura but White Jr is defending well. #SUB2#
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T10##SUB2#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White Jr is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #T11##SUB2#
King seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
White Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by King. #SUB#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White Jr is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White Jr is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.#T12##SUB2#
King is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
White Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
King drops back looking for a leg! White Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White Jr manages to kick King off! King jumps back into White Jr's guard. #T13##SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
White Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
King drops back looking for a leg! White Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White Jr manages to kick King off! King jumps back into White Jr's guard. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
King drops back looking for a leg! White Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White Jr manages to kick King off! King jumps back into White Jr's guard. #T14##SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
King is posturing up here but White Jr has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! King tries to roll out but it's too tight and King has to tap! Slick submission there by White Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce White Jr!
A victorious Bruce White Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bots de Garra 8
Date: Apr 25, 2023

170 cm
39 yrs
149 lbs

185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs

Cardona

King

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Malcolm King!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cardona shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side.
Cardona darts in looking for a takedown but King gets double underhooks and turns Cardona into the ropes.
Cardona is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calixto Cardona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King tries for a takedown but Cardona manages to get underhooks.
Cardona is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
King lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardona (0) vs (2) King
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardona is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
King 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.
Cardona wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
King 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. #T1##SUB#
Cardona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.#SUB#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Cardona's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cardona throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Cardona throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King wants to pass the guard but Cardona is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cardona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cardona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
King 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. #T2##SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Cardona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.#SUB#
Cardona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Cardona is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
King wants to pass the guard but Cardona is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cardona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Cardona working for a triangle but King defends it easily. #SUB#
Cardona is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Cardona working for a triangle but King defends it easily. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
King 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. #SUB#
Cardona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.#T4#
Cardona keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cardona might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
King looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cardona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Cardona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardona is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cardona looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5##SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Cardona's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardona is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
King 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. #SUB2#
King 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. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Cardona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.#T6##SUB2#
King drops back looking for a leg! Cardona is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cardona manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Cardona's guard. #SUB#
Cardona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cardona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cardona working for a triangle but King defends it easily. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cardona tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
King drops back looking for a leg! Cardona is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cardona manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Cardona's guard. #T7##SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Cardona working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
Cardona keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
King 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. #SUB#
Cardona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Cardona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
Cardona is breathing heavily.#T8#
Cardona keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
King passes into half guard. #SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but Cardona is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage. #SUB2#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Cardona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cardona is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
King is working for a submission of some sort. #T9##SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Cardona is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
King is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cardona is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Malcolm King!
Malcolm King thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bots de Garra 7
Date: Apr 24, 2023

185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs

183 cm
42 yrs
165 lbs

King

Princip

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
King looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Princip!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: King (4) vs (0) Princip
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Princip regains half guard.#SUB#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but Princip is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King wants to pass to mount but Princip is defending the position.
Princip works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Princip is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Princip 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#
Princip escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Princip 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.#T1#
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Princip swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Princip looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Princip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Princip manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Princip's guard. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Princip is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.#SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Princip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Princip manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Princip's guard. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Princip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Princip manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Princip's guard. #SUB2#
Princip is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2##SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King looking to pass the guard.
King passes Princip's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Princip has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Princip actively working from the bottom here.
King tries to pass to full mount but Princip defends it. #T3##SUB#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Princip actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Princip is defending well. #SUB#
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Princip gets full guard.#SUB2#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Princip throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Princip keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4##SUB2#
Princip 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. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Princip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Princip manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Princip's guard. #SUB#
King 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. #SUB2#
Princip is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: King (7) vs (0) Princip#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Princip has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5#
Princip tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
King is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Princip is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Princip gets back to half guard.#SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Princip doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
King looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
King is working for a kimura but Princip is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6##SUB2#
Princip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
King seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Princip is defending well. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Princip defends it well. #T7##SUB#
King is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Princip is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Princip moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Princip is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily. #T8##SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Princip keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB2#
Princip 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.#SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Princip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Princip manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Princip's guard. #SUB2#
Princip 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#
Princip is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
Princip keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB#
King 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. #T9##SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Princip is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Princip 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#
Princip looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Princip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Princip manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Princip's guard. #SUB2#
Princip is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
Princip keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB2#
Princip looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily. #T10##SUB2#
Princip 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.
King forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Princip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Princip defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Princip defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Princip is pressing down on King's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Princip throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Princip had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
King slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
King is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T12##SUB2#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Princip has managed to free his arm - good work.
Princip tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.#SUB#
King is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T13##SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Princip defends it well. #SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Princip is defending well. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Princip defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T14##SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but Princip is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Princip defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Princip has managed to free his arm - good work.
King is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
King takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A relieved looking Malcolm King thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Louis Princip had this to say: 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

Event: Bots de Garra 6
Date: Apr 23, 2023

185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs

185 cm
34 yrs
201 lbs

King

Diesel

Event: Bots de Garra 5
Date: Apr 22, 2023

190 cm
34 yrs
227 lbs

185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs

Gracie

King

Event: Bots de Garra 4
Date: Apr 21, 2023

185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs

170 cm
38 yrs
155 lbs

King

White Jr

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
King drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (2) vs (0) White Jr#SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! White Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White Jr manages to kick King off! King jumps back into White Jr's guard. #SUB#
King 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. #SUB#
King 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. #SUB2#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
White Jr is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! White Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White Jr manages to kick King off! King jumps back into White Jr's guard. #SUB2#
White Jr working for a triangle but King defends it easily. #T1##SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King preventing the sweep. #SUB#
King 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White Jr keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB2#
White Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.#SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! White Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White Jr manages to kick King off! King jumps back into White Jr's guard.
King preventing the sweep.
King forces his way into half guard.#T2##SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but White Jr is defending well. #SUB#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but White Jr is defending well. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
King seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
King seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White Jr is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
King is working for a kimura but White Jr is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King seems to be working for a kimura but White Jr defends the submission attempt.#T4##SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #SUB#
King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#T5##SUB2#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #SUB#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but White Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T6##SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: King (5) vs (0) White Jr#SUB#
King looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
White Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but White Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
King seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of King's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take King's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: King (5) vs (4) White Jr#T7##SUB2#
King defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
King is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
White Jr is trying to stick to King's back but King is turning into White Jr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in White Jr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by King.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (7) vs (4) White Jr
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
White Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! White Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White Jr manages to kick King off! King jumps back into White Jr's guard. #SUB#
King 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. #T8##SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! White Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White Jr manages to kick King off! King jumps back into White Jr's guard. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed White Jr's guard. #SUB#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
White Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
White Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! White Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White Jr manages to kick King off! King jumps back into White Jr's guard. #SUB2#
White Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but White Jr is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
White Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
White Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in King's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (7) vs (6) White Jr#SUB#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White Jr defends it easily.#SUB#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T10##SUB2#
White Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White Jr defends well.
King is breathing heavily.
White Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: King (7) vs (9) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
King is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
White Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
King manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T11##SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
White Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
White Jr is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
White Jr seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
White Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#T12##SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
White Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
White Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
White Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T13##SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
White Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
King is looking for a sweep. White Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
White Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
White Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T14##SUB2#
White Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.
White Jr prevents King from improving his position.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
White Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
White Jr seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
White Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

And that's the end of the fight!
White Jr wins on points by 9 to 7.
Bruce White Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bots de Garra 3
Date: Apr 20, 2023

185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs

172 cm
41 yrs
156 lbs

King

Ahma

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
King darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (2) vs (0) Ahma#SUB#
King in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ahma tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from King!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Malcolm King!
During a confident post fight interview, Malcolm King thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bots de Garra 2
Date: Apr 19, 2023

185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs

178 cm
25 yrs
180 lbs

King

Holtzmann

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robrecht Holtzmann!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Holtzmann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (2) vs (0) Holtzmann#SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Holtzmann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holtzmann manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Holtzmann's guard. #SUB#
King 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. #SUB2#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holtzmann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Holtzmann's legs - danger averted.
King stands and throws Holtzmann's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: King (5) vs (0) Holtzmann#SUB#
King is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holtzmann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
King tries for a kimura but Holtzmann is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
King thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holtzmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holtzmann tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holtzmann has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
King tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Holtzmann 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.#SUB#
King tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no King has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
King looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
King tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no King has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
King wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holtzmann, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Holtzmann sneaks back into half guard.
Holtzmann works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Holtzmann looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily. #T2#
King advances to half guard.
King looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Holtzmann is defending against the submission attempts here by King.
Holtzmann is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holtzmann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #SUB#
King seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holtzmann is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold.
Holtzmann is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holtzmann defends it well. #SUB#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Holtzmann is defending well. #SUB#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holtzmann is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holtzmann defends it well. #T4##SUB#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Holtzmann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
King is working for a kimura but Holtzmann is defending it quite comfortably.
Holtzmann moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Holtzmann 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. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Holtzmann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holtzmann manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Holtzmann's guard. #SUB2#
Holtzmann 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. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5#
Holtzmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Holtzmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Holtzmann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
King advances to half guard. #T6##SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holtzmann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holtzmann is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Holtzmann is defending against the submission attempts here by King. #SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holtzmann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #SUB#
King seems to be looking for submissions. #T7##SUB#
King seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holtzmann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #SUB#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
King is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holtzmann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holtzmann is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura here. #T8#
Holtzmann is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
King trying to mount his opponent but Holtzmann defends it. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
King is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Holtzmann is defending against the submission attempts here by King.
Holtzmann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Holtzmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (5) vs (2) Holtzmann
Holtzmann wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T9##SUB#
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holtzmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holtzmann looking to pass the guard.
Holtzmann advances to half guard. #SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Holtzmann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Holtzmann eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#T10##SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Holtzmann is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Holtzmann is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Holtzmann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Holtzmann is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably. #T11##SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Holtzmann is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
Holtzmann tries to pass the half guard into mount. King knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Holtzmann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
King is pressing down on Holtzmann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
King has his foot on Holtzmann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holtzmann works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
King looking for a guillotine here but Holtzmann defends easily. #T12#
Holtzmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Holtzmann got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holtzmann has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holtzmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
King looking for a guillotine here but Holtzmann defends easily. #SUB#
Holtzmann got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holtzmann has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
Holtzmann wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.#SUB#
King has his foot on Holtzmann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holtzmann works his way back into a safe position though.
Holtzmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
King lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (7) vs (2) Holtzmann#SUB2#
Holtzmann working for a triangle but King defends it easily. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Holtzmann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holtzmann manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Holtzmann's guard. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Holtzmann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holtzmann manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Holtzmann's guard.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holtzmann is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holtzmann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Holtzmann's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Holtzmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T14##SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
King 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.
Holtzmann looking for a sweep. Not yet Holtzmann, not yet. #SUB2#
Holtzmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Holtzmann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
Holtzmann looking for a sweep. Not yet Holtzmann, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Holtzmann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
King takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
A relieved looking Malcolm King thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bots de Garra 1
Date: Apr 18, 2023

178 cm
25 yrs
165 lbs

185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs

Stoppelbein

King

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Helmut Stoppelbein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Malcolm King!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from King as Stoppelbein shoots in.#TD2#
King closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stoppelbein's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stoppelbein (0) vs (2) King
King sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stoppelbein's guard.
Stoppelbein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
King in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stoppelbein tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from King!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Malcolm King!
A relieved looking Malcolm King thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C173: Ji Woo vs Land
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
King tries to clinch but Mammadov is having none of it.
King tries to clinch but Mammadov moves out of range.
Mammadov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mammadov, pushing him back against the cage.
King misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Mammadov.
Mammadov has King pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. King manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mammadov. #BC2#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King avoids the body shot from Mammadov.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mammadov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mammadov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
Mammadov lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mammadov throws a big shot that misses.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Mammadov circles away.
Mammadov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Mammadov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice straight punches there by King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of King.
Malcolm King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mammadov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches King on the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Mammadov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Malcolm King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mammadov works the jab nicely.#ROC#King is rocked!
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mammadov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Mammadov finish him?
Mammadov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
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.
Both fighters circling a little - Mammadov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
King lands a head kick! #CL2#
King moves into the clinch.
Mammadov throws a head punch that misses.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
King takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mammadov prevents a body shot from King. #TD#
King is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mammadov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip King to the mat. King regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
King looking to control.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mammadov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mammadov wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Mammadov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
King looking for a guillotine here but Mammadov defends easily.
Mammadov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
King keeping moving, preventing Mammadov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mammadov 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.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
King seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mammadov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Mammadov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Mammadov tries for a kimura but King is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Mammadov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mammadov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Mammadov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mammadov working the ground and pound but King is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Mammadov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Mammadov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mammadov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
King sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
King wants to control but Mammadov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
King is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mammadov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mammadov's back!
Mammadov can't escape the position.
Mammadov trying to control but not successfully.
Mammadov is in bad spot here.
Mammadov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King tries to control but Mammadov wriggling away.
Mammadov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mammadov regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuf Mammadov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
King has Mammadov up against the cage in a clinch.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Mammadov lands a left hand.
Mammadov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mammadov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mammadov is trying to pull guard but King has him pressed against the cage.
Mammadov misses with a hook from the clinch.
King scores with a shot to the side of Mammadov's head. #TD#
Mammadov has picked King up - he's going for a ride! Mammadov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
King is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Mammadov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
King trying to control here. #SUB#
Mammadov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1##SUB#
Mammadov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mammadov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
King makes his way to full guard. A much better position for King.#SUB#
Mammadov drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Mammadov off! Mammadov jumps back into King's guard. #SUB#
Mammadov 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.
King is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mammadov trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as King holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Mammadov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mammadov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mammadov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Mammadov is proving a slippery customer.
King is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
King bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mammadov's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
King stays in close to Mammadov's body and controls the position.
Mammadov wants to improve his position but instead King has moved into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Mammadov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mammadov actively working from the bottom here.
King passes into side control, despite Mammadov's attempt to control the position.
Mammadov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Mammadov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but King wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mammadov sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mammadov gets back to full guard.
King preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Mammadov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
Mammadov wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mammadov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Mammadov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuf Mammadov dominated that second round.
That's time! Mammadov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
King has Mammadov up against the cage in a clinch.
Mammadov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mammadov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Mammadov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Mammadov breaks from the clinch.
Mammadov thows a left - swing and a miss!
King moves in looking to clinch but Mammadov pushes him off.
Mammadov looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mammadov misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Malcolm King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from King.
Mammadov takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
King has closed the distance and engaged Mammadov in a clinch.
Malcolm King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mammadov lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Mammadov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Mammadov.
Mammadov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King blocking some punches.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mammadov's elbow.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King lands with a left to the head.
Mammadov lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Mammadov misses with a body punch.
Mammadov misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Mammadov scores with a nice short uppercut.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malcolm King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Mammadov misses with a punch to the body.
Mammadov tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mammadov throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
Mammadov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mammadov tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Mammadov back against the cage.
Mammadov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Mammadov controls his hands.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mammadov backwards.
A short uppercut from King.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King pushes Mammadov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from King.
King scores with a shot to the side of Mammadov's head.
King lands a body punch.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Mammadov backwards.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King catches Mammadov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King wants to clinch.
King throws a head kick but Mammadov moves out of range.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Mammadov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mammadov feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
King tries to clinch but Mammadov is having none of it. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King jabs Mammadov right on the nose. Mammadov blinks but takes it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from King. #CL2#
King pushes Mammadov up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Mammadov controls the action.
Mammadov can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mammadov throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Yusuf Mammadov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mammadov.
Mammadov takes a shot to the head.
King tries a body shot but Mammadov blocks it.
Mammadov blocking some punches.
Mammadov misses with a punch to the body.
Mammadov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Mammadov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mammadov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mammadov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuf Mammadov!
In his post fight interview, Yusuf Mammadov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: C166: McWrestler vs Yrkje
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Pierre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Pierre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pierre is one step ahead there.
King is working hard here to advance position.
Pierre landing with the ground and pound.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King is pulling down on Pierre's head to control his posture.
Pierre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pierre is aware though and is defending well.
Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King looking to control.
Pierre throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
Pierre cracks King with a solid left hand.
King pulls Pierre in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB#
King working for a triangle but Pierre defends it easily.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pierre is in close to King's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pierre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
King is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pierre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King controls Pierre momentarily but Pierre frees himself.
King is really struggling to control Pierre but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pierre scoring with punches to the head and body.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pierre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
King has his foot on Pierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pierre works his way back into a safe position though.
Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pierre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
King working a defensive guard here. #T2#
King is pulling down on Pierre's head. It's preventing any offense from Pierre, at least for the moment.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pierre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pierre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pierre's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pierre lands a couple of digs.
King is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pierre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pierre preventing the sweep.
King looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pierre cracks King with a solid left hand.#ROC2#King is rocked!
King wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pierre preventing the sweep.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pierre lands a couple of digs.
King looking to control.
Pierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King looking to control.
Pierre advances to half guard.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pierre working King over with strikes.
King works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pierre postures up and lands a big shot to King's brow. #SUB#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pierre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of King's head.
Pierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King is trying to control the position but Pierre postures up. #SUB#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
King is trying to control the position but Pierre postures up. #T4#
Pierre with a nice head shot there.
Pierre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of King's head.
Oh King is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pierre passes easily into side control. Nice work.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
King tries to bench press Pierre off him but Pierre keeps the position.
King takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pierre grinds an elbow into King's temple.
Pierre landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pierre working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierre cracks King with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Pierre immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! King is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Pierre!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Pierre!
George Pierre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 2022

194 cm
32 yrs
215 lbs

185 cm
31 yrs
171 lbs

Wasselach

King

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gotan Wasselach! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Malcolm King!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wasselach defends it nicely.
Wasselach looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? King is fending him off so far but Wasselach persists. Nope, King circles away and we're back to standing.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Wasselach 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. Wasselach is in King's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasselach (2) vs (0) King
King trying to control the position.
King is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
King keeping moving, preventing Wasselach from controlling successfully.
King controlling Wasselach's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wasselach is one step ahead there. #T1#
King seems keen to control Wasselach's posture.
Wasselach postures up.
Wasselach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasselach postures up.
Wasselach is pushing down on King's leg trying to pass to half guard. King is fighting to maintain full guard but Wasselach has managed to sneak the leg through.
King trying to hold on to Wasselach's head to control him but Wasselach postures up.
King keeping control of the position.
King is looking to improve his position.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wasselach is working away from the top position though.
Wasselach controlling the pace.
King trying to hold on to Wasselach's head to control him but Wasselach postures up. #T2#
King gets full guard.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
Wasselach is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
King keeping moving, preventing Wasselach from controlling successfully.
Wasselach pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
Wasselach pushes down on King's leg and manages to get into half guard.
King is trying to maintain the position but Wasselach is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Wasselach is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Wasselach wants to pass to mount but King is defending the position.
Wasselach prevents King from improving his position.
Wasselach controlling the action here.
King wants to get back to full guard but Wasselach has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wasselach (5) vs (0) King
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
King tries to hold on but Wasselach postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
King just holding on.
Wasselach avoids the attempt from King to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King tries to reverse the position but Wasselach maintains control.#SUB#
Wasselach looking to secure an arm triangle but King defends it well.
Wasselach trying to control but King is having none of it.
Wasselach avoids the attempt from King to control.
King is squirming around, avoiding Wasselach's attempts to control the action. #T5##SUB#
Wasselach is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, King has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wasselach controlling his opponent.
Wasselach wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Wasselach is working for a guillotine from mount but King frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Wasselach working for a submission but King is keeping him at bay.
King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
King regains half guard.
Wasselach seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6##SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back.
King tries to roll over but Wasselach keeps him under control.
King keeps trying to improve his position.
Wasselach controlling the action here.
King tries to roll over but Wasselach keeps him under control.
King tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wasselach has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wasselach (8) vs (0) King
Wasselach looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Wasselach looking to control but King is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
King tries to hold on but Wasselach pushes him away.
King is squirming around, avoiding Wasselach's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Wasselach has control of King's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and King regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Wasselach is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but King is surviving well by controlling Wasselach's body position as best he can.
King tries to hold on but Wasselach pushes him away.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Wasselach wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Wasselach looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wasselach prevents King from getting the reversal.
King wants to hold on but Wasselach pushes him away.#SUB#
King defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wasselach.
King wants to control but Wasselach is having none of it.
King is trying to escape the mount. #T9#
King tries to lock up and control but Wasselach gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wasselach controlling the pace for now.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Wasselach looking to secure an arm triangle but King defends it well.
Wasselach controlling from mount.
Wasselach wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
King tries to lock up and control but Wasselach gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wasselach tries to control but King wriggling away. #T10#
King is working to get back to half guard.
King tries to hold on but Wasselach postures up.
Wasselach sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
King is still trying to improve position.
Wasselach wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Wasselach jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but King manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A lull in the action here as Wasselach stalls from top position.#T11#
King can't do much from the bottom here.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Wasselach working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
King 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.#T12#
Wasselach controlling from side mount.
Wasselach trying to control the position but King is working away.
Wasselach staying calm.
King is looking to reverse the position.
King can't do much from the bottom here. #T13##SUB#
Wasselach is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
King is trying to get back to half guard.
King manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Wasselach is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
King is trying to maintain the position but Wasselach is very close to passing his half guard.
King wants to improve his position but Wasselach is controlling well. #T14##SUB#
Wasselach is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
King wants to improve his position but Wasselach is controlling well.
King controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Wasselach is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasselach trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
King holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wasselach takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Gotan Wasselach seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022

185 cm
19 yrs
180 lbs

185 cm
31 yrs
171 lbs

Ibrahim

King

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Malcolm King!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ibrahim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.#CL2#
King clinches up with Ibrahim and pushes him back against the cage.
Ibrahim has King pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. King manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ibrahim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but King is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmad Ibrahim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibrahim is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
King stops a takedown attempt from Ibrahim.
King prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ibrahim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
King gets control of Ibrahim's arms and successfully pulls guard. King will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ibrahim defends it easily.#SUB2#
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim trying to control but King is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ibrahim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ibrahim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ibrahim passes into half guard.
King wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
King isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ibrahim stacks King on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ibrahim!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (3) vs (0) King
King tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ibrahim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Ibrahim trying to control the position but King is working away.
King is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
King manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ibrahim's best efforts.
King gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet. #SUB#
Ibrahim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
King isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ibrahim stacks King on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ibrahim!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (6) vs (0) King
King tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ibrahim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
King is still trying to improve position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
King manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ibrahim's best efforts.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ibrahim seems to be looking for submissions.
King is looking to improve his position. #T4#
King moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ibrahim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.#SUB2#
Ibrahim got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ibrahim has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim stopping the sweep attempt from King.#SUB2#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ibrahim is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
King has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ibrahim should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, King has tightened it up now! Ibrahim should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Malcolm King!
A victorious Malcolm King thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 172
Date: Aug 17, 2022

#R1##CL2#
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
King digs a right hand underneath Rossiter's ribcage. Rossiter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King lands a left hand.
Rossiter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King throws an elbow that misses.
King keeps control of Rossiter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
King misses with the head strike.
King tries a body shot but Rossiter blocks it.
King misses with an elbow over the top.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Rossiter controls the action.
A short uppercut from King.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rossiters head.
Our sources have told us that Rossiter has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Rossiter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Kai Rossiter has been cut.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rossiter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King looks to land a combination but Rossiter avoids it well. #CL2#
King moves into the clinch.#T1#
King throws an elbow that misses.
King lands an elbow just above Rossiter 's eye.
King is leaning against Rossiter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King throws an elbow that misses.
King missing with knees to the body.
King tries to work over Rossiter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Rossiter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
King darts in and clinches Rossiter up against the cage.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rossiter's efforts to push away.
King lands a damaging elbow.
Good body shot from King.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King lands with a right to the head.
Rossiter blocks an elbow strike.
King trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossiter can't break the clinch.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Rossiter is blocking nicely.
Rossiter is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
King keeps control of Rossiter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Rossiter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossiter avoids the head kick by King.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King staying out of range there.
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.#CL2#
King rushes Rossiter and presses him up against the cage.
Rossiter managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King is leaning against Rossiter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rossiter blocks the elbow strike.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Rossiter avoids the damage to the body.
King has Rossiter pressed against the cage, preventing Rossiter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rossiter's brow. #T3#
Rossiter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards. #BC#
Rossiter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rossiter moves away from the strike by King. #CL2#
King gets a clinch.
Rossiter blocks the elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Rossiter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Rossiter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King moves away from the strike by Rossiter.
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.
Rossiter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King is looking to clinch but Rossiter is avoiding it. #CL2#
King moves into the clinch.
King is working Rossiter over against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossiter avoids a wild elbow strike from King.
King prevents Rossiter from breaking the clinch.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Rossiter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
King creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
King throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, King throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
King prevents Rossiter from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
Rossiter is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Rossiter tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
King missing with knees to the body.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rossiter.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossiter controls his hands.
Rossiter blocks a body shot from King.
Rossiter managing to block the knees to the body from King. #BC#
Rossiter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Rossiter'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 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Rossiter does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from King.
Rossiter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
King wants to clinch.
Rossiter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King swinging wildly here. #CL2#
King has closed the distance and engaged Rossiter in a clinch. #BC#
Rossiter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
King swinging wildly here.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rossiter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick from King lands but Rossiter takes it in his stride.
Rossiter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
King connects with a high kick.
King throws a body punch but Rossiter moves out of range.
Rossiter throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossiter misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
Malcolm King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by King misses
and Rossiter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King is looking to clinch but Rossiter is avoiding it. #CL2#
King rushes Rossiter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossiter.
Rossiter is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.#T2#
King scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
Malcolm King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
King misses with an elbow over the top.
A short left from King.
Rossiter avoids a wild elbow strike from King.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rossiters head.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
King missing with knees to the body.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
King pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
King pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rossiter working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rossiter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
Rossiter tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
King trying to land 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. Rossiter is defending well for now.#BC#
Rossiter manages to break the clinch.
King throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from King.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rossiter on the side of the head.
Rossiter blocks a head kick by King.
King throws a right hand that Rossiter ducks under and follows up with a left that Rossiter also avoids with ease.#CL2#
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rossiter tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short uppercut from King.
Rossiter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Rossiter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rossiter throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.#T4#
Rossiter scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rossiter finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
Malcolm King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King moves to clinch but Rossiter breaks away
and Rossiter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from King.
King slips under a jab from Rossiter.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King ducks under a wild hook from Rossiter.
A big left from Rossiter misses.
King is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rossiter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rossiter there as he acknowledges the shot.
King misses with a body shot.
Rossiter throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
King has closed the distance and engaged Rossiter in a clinch. #BC#
Rossiter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malcolm King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Rossiter tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kai Rossiter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
King staying out of range there.
Rossiter avoids a punch combination nicely.
King misses with a few strikes there.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rossiter avoids the body shot from King.
King misses with an uppercut. Rossiter saw that one coming.
Rossiter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rossiter drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rossiter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossiter.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Rossiter is looking to counter punch.
King misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossiter.#T1##CL2#
King takes the fight into the clinch.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Rossiter.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Rossiter avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Rossiter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
King moves into the clinch.
Rossiter can't break the clinch.
Rossiter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King tries a body shot but Rossiter blocks it.
Rossiter avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King prevents Rossiter from breaking the clinch.
King misses with an elbow over the top.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King is leaning against Rossiter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rossiter.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Rossiter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rossiter blocks a body shot from King.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rossiter's brow.
Rossiter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Rossiter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rossiter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A good leg kick by Rossiter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Rossiter.
King tries to clinch but Rossiter is having none of it.
King throws a sloppy head kick
and Rossiter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossiter.
Rossiter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossiter is just out of range.
Rossiter throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3#
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King connects with a jab.
Rossiter looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rossiter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rossiter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rossiter feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rossiter circles away from the clinch attempt.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rossiter. Rossiter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossiter misses the target.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossiter.
Good shot there by Rossiter.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Rossiter does a little dance to reset his feet.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rossiter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Rossiter staying out of range there.
It appears Rossiter was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King throws a nice looking combination but Rossiter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossiter misses with a hook.
King throws a combination. Rossiter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossiter throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossiter misses the target.
Rossiter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
King tries to clinch but Rossiter moves out of range.
King tries to clinch up.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kai Rossiter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rossiter swings for the body but King moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm King!
Malcolm King seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 158
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1##CL#
King has Segura up against the cage in a clinch.
Segura dodges an elbow strike from King.
Segura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Segura manages to break the clinch. #CL#
King has closed the distance and engaged Segura in a clinch.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Segura is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Segura avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Segura gets a trip takedown into half guard.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Segura.
Segura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
King gets full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Segura is one step ahead there.
Segura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Segura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Segura defends it easily.
Segura postures up and lands a big shot to King's brow.
Segura scoring with some ground and pound.
Segura lands a couple of elbows.
Segura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Segura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
Segura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Segura won't allow King to sweep him here.
Segura trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King wants to hit a sweep here but Segura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for King there!
Segura wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
King bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Segura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
King slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Segura keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
Segura managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Segura has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Segura working a defensive guard but King passes into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Segura is pressing down on King's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Segura seems keen to control King's posture.
Segura looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.
Segura wants to hit a sweep here but King passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Segura there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Segura tries to lock up and control but King gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm 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#
King tries to move into range but Segura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
King moves forwards but Segura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Segura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Segura takes a kick to the side of the head.
King is looking to clinch but Segura is avoiding it.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
King jabs Segura right on the nose. Segura blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Segura shoots in and bounces King off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!
Segura stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
King looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Segura passes into half guard.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Segura scores with a couple of nice shots.
King wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.
Segura working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Segura working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Segura prevents King from improving his position.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Segura scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Segura scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#King is rocked!
Segura lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh King is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Segura is trying to control. King wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Segura prevents King from improving his position.
Segura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2##SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.
Rick Segura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Segura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Segura scores with a big shot! King's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save King! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Segura!
Rick Segura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 151
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
King tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
King tries to clinch but Sanchez moves away #TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a single leg into guard. King didn't expect that.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez chips away with some ground and pound.
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanchez landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez distracts King with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanchez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Sanchez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
Sanchez controlling from the top position. #SUB#
King working for submissions but it's allowed Sanchez to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
King keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sanchez with a nice head shot there.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanchez's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
King lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
King is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
King won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
King is looking to advance position but Sanchez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez lands a couple of good shots and King has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
King tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sanchez 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#
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
King ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
King throws a head kick that misses.
King punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez wants to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch position.
King misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from King.
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malcolm King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Sanchez finds it's target.
King moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King wants to clinch but Sanchez slips to the side
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King tries to clinch #TD2#
and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown. King fights it but they end up in guard.
Sanchez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Sanchez distracts King with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#King is rocked!#SUB#
King has an active guard here but Sanchez has managed to pass into half guard.
Oh King is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is nestled in close to King, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
King moves into full guard.
Samuel Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
King bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard. #REVR#
King stays in close to Sanchez's body and controls the position.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sanchez slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
King has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanchez scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez lands a big elbow - King is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Sanchez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sanchez!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 144
Date: May 11, 2022

#R1#
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range. #CL#
Martin takes the fight into the clinch.
Martin blocks a body shot from King.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
A short left from Martin.
Martin is pushing King up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Martin working aggressively here.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martin can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
King working Martin over with knees to the body.
Martin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martin avoids it.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for King.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Martin controls his hands.
Martin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from King.
With the fighters up against the cage, King throws an elbow but misses.
Martin digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martin.
With the fighters up against the cage, King throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Martin fails to land.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Martin avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martin.
A body shot lands from Martin.
King working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martin's brow.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martin taking a breather.
Martin gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Martin lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Martin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King scores with a shot to the side of Martin's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Martin blocking some punches.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Martin avoids a wild elbow strike from King.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martin tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Martin back against the cage.
Martin is working King over against the cage.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martin blocks the elbow strike.
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Martin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Martin avoids the damage to the body.
Martin blocks a body shot from King.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Martin blocks with his arms.
Martin misses with the head strike.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
King misses with a body punch.
Martin working aggressively here.
King misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martin.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martin working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Martin is trying to stall.
Martin is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Martin blocks an elbow strike from King.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martin avoids it.
Martin tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martin. #T4#
A short right from Martin.
Martin dodges an elbow strike from King.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin is struggling to control the position.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
King misses with the head strike.
Martin scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Martin.
Martin pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King lands an uppercut.
Martin misses with the head strike.
King missing with knees to the body.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Martin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martin lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Martin lands a body shot.
King tries to work over Martin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Malcolm King will probably get the nod.
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#
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
Martin lands a lovely overhand right.
Martin lands a nice looking body shot.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
Martin feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
King throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Martin misses the jab.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin lands a nice looking kick to the body. King takes a step back to recover.
King misses with a left hand
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martin.
Martin takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King avoids the body shot from Martin.
Malcolm King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been told by Martin's head coaches at Is It Avatary Enough? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1##CL2#
King rushes Martin and presses him up against the cage.
Malcolm King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Martin misses with a short punch on the inside.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martin looking to slow down the pace here.
Martin lands with a left to the head.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters up against the cage, King throws an elbow but misses.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Martin blocks with his arms.
Martin cracks King with a nice body shot.
Martin scores with a hook to the body.
King takes a shot to the head.
King prevents a body shot from Martin.
Martin works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
Martin tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King blocks a body shot from Martin. #T2#
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King missing with knees to the body.
King pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, King throws an elbow but misses.
King lands an elbow inside.
Martin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, King throws an elbow but misses.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Martin misses with the head strike.
King missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Martin.
Martin trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed Martin into the cage.
King misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Martin scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, King throws an elbow but misses.
Martin has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Martin misses with the head strike.
Martin blocks the elbow strike.
Martin blocks an elbow strike.
Martin looking to slow down the pace here.
Martin blocks the elbow strike.
Martin dodges an elbow strike from King.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martin is defending well for now.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Martin has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martin blocks a body shot from King. #T4#
King missing with knees to the body.
King lands an elbow just above Martin 's eye.
Martin misses with the head strike.
King blocks an uppercut.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martin tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Martin tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Martin working aggressively here.
Martin managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Martin blocks an elbow strike from King.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King misses with an elbow strike.
Martin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Martin throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
With the fighters up against the cage, King throws an elbow but misses.
King takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bald Martin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martin takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws out a powerful jab.
Martin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King lands a right hook to the body.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malcolm King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin lands a high kick!
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin lands with a thumping leg kick.
King tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Martin misses with a head kick.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bald Martin is winning the standup battle so far.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
King throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
King avoids the body shot from Martin.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Martin's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Martin misses the target.
Martin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
Martin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice shot by King.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King misses with a head kick.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martin throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Martin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Martin looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
Martin lands an overhand right.
King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Martin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
As Martin backs off King throws a huge counter combo but Martin manages to avoid it all.
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
King tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Malcolm King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martin on the side of the head.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by King.#T3#
King scores with a head kick.
Martin lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by King.
Martin is looking to wear down King with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Martin shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
King closes the distance and pushes Martin back into the cage.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martin is defending well for now.
Martin lands a shot to the body.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, King throws an elbow but misses.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from King.
King misses with a body punch.
Martin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
Martin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King lands a nice uppercut.
Martin working aggressively here.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Martin can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Martin can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Martin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
Martin dodges an elbow strike from King.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm King!
Malcolm King seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 137
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
King throws a right hand that Linewood ducks under and follows up with a left that Linewood also avoids with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
Nice shot by King.
A slapping leg kick lands for Linewood.
King connects with a high kick.
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 body shot. Nice footwork from Linewood.
Linewood stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Linewood connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
Linewood needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King misses with a body shot
and Linewood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Linewood lands a head kick! #CL#
King moves into range and clinches up with Linewood.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
Linewood lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Linewood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
King has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Linewood. #T1#
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Linewood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
King tries to throw a body punch but Linewood avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linewood.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linewood.
A left hand lands to the body for Linewood.
King missing with knees to the body.
We've been informed that Linewood 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.
A head punch on the inside from Linewood fails to land. #BC2#
Linewood breaks from the clinch.
Linewood 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 lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
King throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Linewood holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Linewood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Linewood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Linewood controls the action.
Linewood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
Linewood managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King lands a body shot.
Linewood stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Linewood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linewood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Linewood misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
King misses with a punch to the body.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
King throws an elbow that misses.
A right hand to the body from Linewood.
Linewood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King throws an elbow that misses.
Linewood throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Linewood struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Linewood.
Linewood pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Linewood.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
Linewood landing knees to the body.
King is breathing heavily.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Linewood managing to block the knees to the body from King. #BC2#
Linewood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Linewood tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Linewood connects with a single shot there.
Linewood lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#King is rocked!#T3#
King misses with a double jab
and Linewood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles King limp body while Linewood jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shock Linewood!
Shock Linewood thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 125
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
King lands with an overhand left.
Bob avoids a punch combination nicely.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bob misses the target.
King lands with a nice combination. Bob backs away looking to recover.
Bob swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bob takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bob counters with a solid body kick. #CL2#
King clinches up with Bob and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Bob as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Bob avoids the elbow strike from King, against the cage.
King is leaning against Bob and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bob takes a shot to the head.
Bob on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
King takes a shot to the head.
Bob misses with a body punch.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King lands an elbow that stopped Bob in his tracks for a moment.
A hook to the body from Bob.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bob avoids it.
A knee to the head by Bob.
King looks winded!
Bob lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Bob.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bob lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bob lands an uppercut.#ROC#King is rocked!
Bob lands with a short shot to the head.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Bob finish him?
Bob definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bob lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bob creates a bit of space for himself and rocks King with a big uppercut! King tries to clinch up but Bob pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples King to the mat! King covers up and Bob unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scooter Bob!

Event: HFC 122 - Vaiduolkis vs Ford 3
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Barrengarry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab from King.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Barrengarry counters with a right hand to the body.
King with the inside leg kick.
King with a nice calf kick.#CL#
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barrengarry lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Barrengarry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrengarry misses with a punch to the body.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King misses with some punches.
Barrengarry misses with a body punch.
King is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
King lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Barrengarry fails to land. #T1#
King prevents a body shot from Barrengarry.
King lands with a right to the head.
King trying to control the position but instead, Barrengarry has worked for underhooks and has pushed King into the cage.
Barrengarry tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrengarry lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Barrengarry - that landed with a thud.
King working aggressively here.
Barrengarry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Barrengarry.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Barrengarry won't allow it.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barrengarry gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrengarry throws a punch but it's blocked by King. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrengarry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrengarry lands on the inside 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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Barrengarry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King avoiding damage.
King misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King misses with an uppercut. Barrengarry saw that one coming.
Barrengarry throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
King tests Barrengarry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barrengarry misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrengarry misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrengarry. King does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Barrengarry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barrengarry is out of range.
King throws a body punch but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Malcolm King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from King lands.
Barrengarry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Barrengarry counters with a body kick.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Barrengarry's shoulder, as Barrengarry tries to avoid the shot.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice leg kick from King, right into the meat of the thigh.
King walks into a straight right hand from Barrengarry.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Barrengarry off balance momentarily.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrengarry.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barrengarry slips under a jab from King.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
Barrengarry tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King slips under a jab.
King feinted there with a counter leg kick.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King throws a hook but Barrengarry avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm 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 a jab but it's blocked by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry slips a straight right by King.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barrengarry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
King misses with a double jab
and Barrengarry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrengarry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barrengarry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King ducks under a wild hook from Barrengarry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barrengarry blocks a low kick nicely.
Barrengarry avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
King moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barrengarry's head.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barrengarry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barrengarry feints a counter leg kick.
King misses with a looping right.
King backing away here, and Barrengarry unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
King is looking to slow Barrengarry down with leg kicks.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barrengarry. That did some damage!
Barrengarry blocks a jab.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barrengarry circles away quickly and effectively.
Barrengarry is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
King connects with a leg kick.
King with a nice calf kick.
Barrengarry throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King motions for Barrengarry to come forward. King throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King misses with a body shot.
King takes a swing at Barrengarry's ribcage but misses.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barrengarry counters with a solid body kick. #T2#
King throws a series of punches but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Barrengarry missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King misses with an uppercut. Barrengarry saw that one coming.
King swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barrengarry appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
King misses with a leg kick
and Barrengarry makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
King throws a body punch but Barrengarry moves out of range.
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King takes one to the chin there.
King throws a leg kick but Barrengarry sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barrengarry 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 blocks a head kick by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Barrengarry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King with a hook.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrengarry was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King misses with a low kick as Barrengarry jumps back.
Barrengarry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrengarry.#CL#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barrengarry, pushing him back against the cage.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as King takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barrengarry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barrengarry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry lands a nice shot to the body.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Barrengarry. #BC#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Barrengarry throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barrengarry staying out of range there.
It seemed like Barrengarry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrengarry checks a leg kick nicely.
Barrengarry is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
King misses with a right hand
and Barrengarry counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King misses with a straight left.
Barrengarry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barrengarry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
King forces Barrengarry back against the cage and clinches.
Barrengarry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King stalling in the clinch.
Barrengarry lands a nice uppercut.
Barrengarry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrengarry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
Barrengarry misses with a hook to the ribs.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
King misses the shot to the body.
King lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick from King misses.
Barrengarry follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Barrengarry gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King tests Barrengarry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King lands a jab to the head.
Barrengarry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Barrengarry only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King misses with a low kick.
King misses with a telegraphed body shot
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#King is rocked!
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrengarry moves away.
King seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Barrengarry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King misses with a leg kick.
King throws a solid leg kick but Barrengarry takes the impact on his shin and smiles at King.
King is looking to clinch.
Barrengarry flicks out a counter leg kick but King steps away.
King missing with a left hand there. Barrengarry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barrengarry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrengarry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barrengarry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body punch from King.
Nice defenses there by Barrengarry.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barrengarry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barrengarry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barrengarry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Barrengarry takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
Malcolm King is winning the standup battle so far.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barrengarry counters with a nice body kick.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Barrengarry counters with a nice right hand that sends King toppling to the canvas! King scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barrengarry finish him?!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
Good leg kick by Barrengarry.
King misses with an uppercut
and Barrengarry counters with a low kick, right behind King 's knee.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Barrengarry counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Logan Barrengarry!
Logan Barrengarry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 119 - Vaiduolkis vs Ford
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Valentine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King slips under a jab.
A jab from King misses.
King lands a jab.
King looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malcolm King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Valentine 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.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Valentine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valentine darts in trying to clinch
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valentine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
Valentine throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King throws a shot from downtown. Valentine moves away and avoids it.
King misses with a hook. Valentine ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target.
Valentine throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Both fighters circling a little - Valentine finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Valentine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valentine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Valentine does it's job there.
Valentine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valentine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valentine misses with a body kick.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from King.#T2#
King lands a nice looking body shot.
Valentine tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King lands with a straight right. Valentine didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by King.
King swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
King thuds his right hand into Valentine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King keeps Valentine at a distance using the push kick.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valentine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valentine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valentine misses with a right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valentine counters with a left and a right that stings King.
Valentine throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Valentine coming out on top.
Valentine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
King lands a jab.
King tries to bum rush Valentine with a series of wild strikes but Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valentine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Valentine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valentine checks it well.
Valentine lands with a slapping head kick.
King misses with a hook to the body
letting Valentine counter with a right hand. #ROC2#King is rocked!
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King lands with a nice body punch.
King misses with a straight left.
Valentine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valentine misses with a low kick.
King scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King lands with a hook. Valentine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
Valentine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King misses with a body shot. #T4#
King misses with a left hand
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine misses with a wild combination.
King scores with a nice strike.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valentine takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Valentine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valentine moves out of range as King strikes.
A big left from King 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 Malcolm King will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Valentine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
King looks to land a right hand but Valentine moved out of range.
King cracks a nice hook into Valentine's ribs.
Valentine 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 scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valentine thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Valentine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valentine.
Malcolm King is winning the standup battle so far.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King throws a push kick but Valentine slaps the foot to one side.
Valentine throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Valentine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valentine.
King walks into a left hand. #T1#
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Valentine backs up against the cage.
Valentine looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King digs a good body shot into Valentine's ribs.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.
Valentine misses with a hook
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
King throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King throws a good cross that connects.
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valentine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valentine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valentine scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as King checks a leg kick.
Valentine blocks a jab.
King dodges the punch combination from Valentine.
King throws a counter high kick but Valentine was just alert enough to avoid it.
Valentine swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Valentine connects with a solid leg kick.
King misses the jab.
Valentine is looking for the big counter here.
Valentine blocks the body kick.
King throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valentine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from King.#T3#
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valentine.
King steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Valentine. That one must have hurt.
King throws a leg kick
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valentine slips under a jab from King.
Valentine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King misses with an uppercut
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentine throws a nice inside leg kick.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentine throws out the jab.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King moves away from the strike by Valentine.
Valentine avoids the body shot from King.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King scores with a nice right hand.
Valentine throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentine tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King tests Valentine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valentine swinging wildly here.
Valentine with a nice cross.
King with a hook.
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine misses with a straight right.
King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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 Malcolm King will probably get the nod.
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 body punch
and Valentine counters with a low kick, right behind King 's knee.
Valentine looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Valentine throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King cracks Valentine with an open hand slap.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
King lands a body shot.
King tries to bum rush Valentine with a series of wild strikes but Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valentine lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Valentine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King misses with a hook
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King moves out of range as Valentine strikes.
Valentine throws a shot to the body.
Valentine throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
King scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Valentine. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Valentine forces King back against the cage and clinches.
Valentine tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine lands a body punch.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
King loads up on a big right hand but Valentine slips the punch.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Valentine.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valentine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valentine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valentine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Luke Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Valentine takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valentine swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Valentine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King scores with a nice right hand.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King scores with a jab. Valentine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valentine throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Valentine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Valentine throws a hook but King blocks it.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine counters with a good low kick that King was not able to check.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Valentine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
King moves away from the strike by Valentine.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from King.
Valentine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Valentine cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Valentine doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valentine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentine misses with a double jab.
King blocks the body kick.
King cracks Valentine with an open hand slap.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valentine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valentine scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Valentine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valentine.
Valentine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
King checks a leg kick nicely.
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
King misses with a hook. Valentine ducked under it nicely.
Valentine tries a quick counter leg kick but King is wise to it.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like King has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
King stuns Valentine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
Valentine jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Valentine misses
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm King!
A very excited looking Malcolm 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.

Event: HFC 115 - Christmas Bash
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and King makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Petrov really felt that one!
King misses with a body kick.
King ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
King now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Petrov tries a head kick but it misses.
King tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King connects with a jab.
King walks forward, straight into a front kick from Petrov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
King doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King slips a straight right by Petrov.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Petrov fails to land with a series of punches.
King slips a straight right by Petrov.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King misses with a looping right.
King connects with the punch.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Petrov with a body shot.
King blocks a head kick by Petrov.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
Vasil Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a lovely shot to the body.
King lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
King moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Petrov takes one to the chin there.
Petrov cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
King scores with a hook to the body. Petrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a body kick that stops Petrov in his tracks momentarily.
King thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Petrov if he has to take too many more of those.
King connects with a body shot that sends Petrov's belly button to the back.
Petrov throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
King let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petrov thinking. #T3#
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Petrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
King lands a body shot.
King tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King lands a nice hook to Petrov's body. Petrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Petrov lands a jab to the nose.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
King has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King scores with a nice body kick.
King throws a nice looking combination but Petrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrov 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm King dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC#King is rocked!
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?
King backs away from a small jab... but Petrov lunges forward with a huge superman punch! King crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Petrov with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Vasil Petrov!
After the fight, Vasil Petrov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: HFC 110 - Babinski vs Slugger
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Valentine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
King throws a front kick aimed at Valentine's knee but Valentine avoids it well.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Valentine.
Valentine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valentine misses with a looping left.
King connects with a looping right hand.
King connects with a looping right hand.
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.
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.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King jabs Valentine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Valentine misses.
A swing and a miss from Valentine.
Valentine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
King moves away from the strike by Valentine.
Valentine misses with a hook
and King counters with an outside leg kick.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King throws a good cross that connects.
King connects with a leg kick.
King scores with a nice body kick.
Valentine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Valentine throws a hook but King blocks it.
King replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Valentine blocks it well.
Valentine dodges the punch combination from King.
A lazy left from Valentine finds it's target.
King staying out of range there.
Valentine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.#T2#
Valentine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Valentine misses the jab.
King throws a wild body kick that Valentine sees coming a mile off.
Valentine tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
Valentine lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
King misses with a body kick.
King misses with a hook. Valentine ducked under it nicely.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King slips a jab from Valentine.
King misses with an uppercut
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Valentine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Valentine misses with a looping right.
King appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
King moves out of range as Valentine strikes.
Valentine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A big left from Valentine misses.
King steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine slips a jab and a cross from King.
The crowd cheers as Valentine lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
Valentine throws a leg kick
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valentine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valentine throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Valentine misses with a low kick. #T4#
Valentine takes one to the side of the head.
Valentine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valentine misses with a right hand
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
King lands with a nice combination. Valentine backs away looking to recover.
King staying out of range there.
Valentine throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine slips under a jab.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valentine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King walks into a jab.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valentine 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Valentine. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentine misses the target.
King with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm King dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
King lands with a kick to the ribs.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valentine throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valentine misses with a low kick.
Valentine throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
Valentine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malcolm King seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Valentine moves into the clinch.
King has Valentine pushed against the cage.
King lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine lands a body punch. #BC2#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Valentine misses
and King counters with a one-two 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!
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Valentine cracks King with a good jab.
Valentine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King slips a jab from Valentine.
Valentine 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 clobbers Valentine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valentine throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valentine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valentine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
Valentine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valentine doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Valentine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from King - the referee stops the clock and Valentine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says King. Valentine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Valentine misses.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Valentine lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
Valentine staying out of range there.
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.
Valentine throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valentine tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Valentine pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
Valentine pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King content to slow the pace in the clinch.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valentine lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Valentine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Valentine. #BC2#
King breaks the clinch.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valentine.
King keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
King takes a kick to the side of the head.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from King.
Valentine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T4#
Valentine cracks King with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine swinging wildly here.
Valentine throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.
A jab from King misses.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valentine.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valentine in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentine looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King lunges at Valentine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valentine's hand.
King ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Valentine throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
King misses the jab.
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 Luke Valentine 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#
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valentine.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Valentine drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
King is trying to push Valentine away but Valentine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Luke Valentine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine lands a right hand.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards. #T1#
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valentine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#King is rocked!
Valentine scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentine finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Valentine working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentine checks a leg kick.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
Valentine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Valentine's head.
Valentine misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a nice body shot.
King slips a jab and a cross from Valentine.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valentine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King cracks Valentine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valentine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valentine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King connects with a right hand. Valentine shakes it off.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentine throws out the jab.
Valentine throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
King lands a jab to the nose.
King throws a series of punches but Valentine avoids them all with ease.
King attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
King missing with a left hand there. Valentine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King throws a front kick that sends Valentine stumbling back into the cage.
Valentine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick from Valentine misses.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King blocks a head kick by Valentine.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Valentine wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King throws out a counter right but Valentine avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Valentine has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch.
King blocking some punches.
King lands a left hand.
King blocks an uppercut.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
King breaks the clinch.
Valentine throws a nice inside leg kick.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Valentine fires out a quick counter leg kick but King just manages to avoid it.
King slips a jab from Valentine.
Nice defenses there by Valentine.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
Valentine misses with a body punch
and King counters with a two punch combo.
King throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malcolm 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm King!
Malcolm King thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 106 - Izmaylov vs Logan
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
King looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
King throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
King throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Chai throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
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.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chai connects with a right hand. King shakes it off.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Pinero Chai has been cut.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinero Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from King misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
King misses with a looping right.
Chai catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King lands with a straight right. Chai didn't see that one coming.
Chai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai lands a jab.
Chai throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
King looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Chai throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King misses with a few strikes there.
King looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with an outside leg kick.
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
Chai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chai misses with a straight right.
King looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Chai scores with a body shot.
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.
Nice shot by King.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
King throws a good cross that connects.
Chai blocks the body kick.
Chai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
King throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chai looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
King avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Chai.
Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
King thows a body kick. Chai tries to catch it but that hurt him.
King swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
King is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Chai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
King looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai throws a leg kick but King moved away.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Chai misses with a straight right. #T3#
King lands with an overhand left.
King throws a leg kick that misses.
King throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai misses with a low kick.
King let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from King.
Nice defenses there by King.
King lands a jab to the nose.
That kick from Chai tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
King walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chai blocks a jab.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
King takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chai checks a leg kick. #T4#
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Chai feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
King throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
King throws a push kick but Chai slaps the foot to one side.
Chai lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Chai as he connects with a hook.
King scores with a jab to the head.
Chai tried to score with a low kick but King checks it.
Chai throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Chai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Chai moves out of range of the leg kick from King.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with an outside leg kick.
Chai swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chai misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Malcolm King will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pinero Chai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A cross from King lands.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King staying out of range there.
A jab from Chai misses.
Chai scores with a nice right hand.
Chai throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Chai walks into a straight right hand from King.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King slips under a jab from Chai.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
King throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malcolm King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King checks a leg kick.
Chai tried to score with a low kick but King checks it.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Chai is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
King feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chai thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
King missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and King releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
King swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
King appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from King misses.
Chai slips a straight right by King.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Chai.#T2#
King ducks right into an uppercut from Chai.
Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chai scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
King lunges at Chai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chai's hand.
A big left from King misses.
Chai slips under a jab.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
A big left from King misses.
Chai tried to score with a low kick but King checks it.
King is trying to counter with his kicks.
King throws a low kick, looking for Chai's leg but Chai calmly moves out of range.
Chai throws a leg kick that misses.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chai lands with a thumping leg kick.
King misses the jab.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Chai throws a solid leg kick but King takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chai.
Chai motions for King to come forward. Chai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai throws a leg kick
and King counters with a nice leg kick.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chai moves out of range as King strikes.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
King throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.#T4#
Chai tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai moves out of range as King strikes.
Chai misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from King.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Chai stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chai blocks a jab.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
King jabs at Chai's body.
King throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
King loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Chai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Malcolm King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pinero Chai's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Chai thows a leg kick but King checks it
letting King counter with a right hand.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chai throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King connects with a single shot there.
Chai throws out a leg kick but King moves out of range and Chai only half commits.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
King throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Chai is looking to chop away at King's legs.
King looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Chai checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai staying out of range there.
King ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
King doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chai avoids the body shot from King.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
King throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
King lunges at Chai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chai's hand.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
King misses with a body shot.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King throws a front kick aimed at Chai's knee but Chai avoids it well.
Chai throws a hook but King blocks it.
King slips a straight right by Chai.
King scores with a nice head shot.
Chai slips under a jab from King.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pinero Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chai checks the leg kick.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but King checks it well.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from King misses.
King misses with a hook.
Chai lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
King lands with a nice body punch.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King scores with a jab.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
A good leg kick by Chai.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.#T3#
Chai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
King looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Chai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Chai.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai avoids the body shot from King.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from King misses.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Chai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
King moves out of range of the leg kick from Chai.
King misses with a straight right.
King has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
King works over Chai's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
Chai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Chai misses its target.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chai misses with a leg kick.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a nice body shot.
Chai throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King moves away from the strike by Chai.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai cracks King with a good jab.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
King throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
King misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai scores with a jab to the body.
Chai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from King.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm King!
Malcolm King decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Pinero Chai had this to say: 'Shit happens ...'.

Event: HFC 99 - McGuire vs Higgins
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
A swing and a miss from King.
Nice defenses there by King.
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
Merel 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.
Merel misses with a looping left.
Merel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
King with a jab.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
Anthony Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merel lands a lovely overhand right.
Merel throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King throws out a leg kick but Merel moves out of range and King only half commits.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merel manages to avoid it.
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Merel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Merel misses.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
King tries to land a leg kick but Merel saw it coming and moves away.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merel.
Merel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Merel throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King fires out a quick counter leg kick but Merel just manages to avoid it.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Merel doesn't seem bothered though.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Merel 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 cracks Merel with an open hand slap.
A jab from King finds it's way through Merel's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Anthony Merel has been cut.
King looks to land a right hand but Merel moved out of range.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Merel.
Merel is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Merel connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
Merel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King staying out of range there.#T2#
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Merel.
Merel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Merel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
King attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Merel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Merel slips under a jab from King.#CL#
King closes the distance and clinches.
King looking to stall.
Merel digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
Merel presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King is looking to control Merel's arms but Merel gets an underhook and turns him. Now King has his back to the cage.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Merel throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Merel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Merel shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
Malcolm King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Merel.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merel. #T3#
Merel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King loads up on a big right hand but Merel slips the punch.
Merel misses the jab.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King cracks Merel with an open hand slap.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Merel tries to counter it with a takedown but King pushes his down on his head and steps out.
King is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
King gets caught napping as Merel dives in and scores a takedown. King manages to retain guard.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now King is on top in guard. #REVR#
King controlling from the top position.
Merel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
King stays in close to Merel's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Merel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Merel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
King controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Merel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
King lands a body shot.
Merel throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Merel misses with a hook to the body
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King misses with a straight left.
King scores with a sloppy right hand. Merel should have avoided that one.
A head kick by King misses
and Merel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like King has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
King throws a sloppy body shot
and Merel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Merel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
King misses the shot to the body.
Merel walks into a left hand.
Merel scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Merel counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that.
King is looking to regain half guard here but Merel keeps moving and retains side control.
King wants to control but Merel postures up.#T1#
Merel is working King over with some ground and pound from side control.
Merel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
King is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Merel asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King being controlled for a moment.
King tries to bench press Merel off him but Merel keeps the position.
King on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
King is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Merel scores with punches from side control.
King sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
King trying to control from the bottom.
King wants to improve his position but Merel is controlling well. #SUB2#
Merel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Merel.
King holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
King tries to roll over but Merel keeps him under control.
Well, if Merel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Merel.
Merel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Merel tries to pass the half guard into mount. King knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
King pushes Merel off but Merel dives into side control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Merel lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merel happy to just control the position for now.
Merel misses with the ground and pound.
Merel tries to score with some ground and pound. King controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
King is looking for a sweep.
King manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Merel there.
Merel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Merel slips a nice elbow through King's hands, connecting with King's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Merel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Merel'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. This is the final round!#R3#
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merel was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Merel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
King motions for Merel to come forward. King throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King throws a hook but Merel blocks it.
Merel throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Merel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Merel thuds a left hand into King's body.
King slips a jab from Merel.
Merel just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King moves away from the strike by Merel.
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Merel throws a sloppy body shot
and Merel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Merel blocks a low kick nicely.
Merel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merel.
Merel avoids the body shot from King.
Merel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Merel connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#King is rocked!
A big left from Merel misses.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A low kick from King misses
and Merel scores with a counter punch that sends King to the canvas! Merel smells blood - he's punishing King with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! King has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Merel!
A victorious Anthony Merel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 92 - Mataitai vs Higgins
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
King lands with a straight right. Tokugawa didn't see that one coming.
Tokugawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. King defends it nicely.
Tokugawa shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tokugawa's head.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Heartless Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
King lands with a nice body kick.
Tokugawa throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from King misses.
Tokugawa ducks under a wild hook from King.
Tokugawa moves out of range as King strikes.
Tokugawa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Tokugawa looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
Malcolm King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshinobu Tokugawa.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tokugawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Tokugawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Tokugawa's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King throws out a loose jab but Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tokugawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King slips under a jab.
Tokugawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tokugawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
Malcolm King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Tokugawa. Beautiful body shot.
Tokugawa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Tokugawa gets a double leg takedown into King's guard.
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 controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tokugawa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
King is controlling Tokugawa's posture.
Tokugawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King wants to sweep here but Tokugawa controlling him for the moment.
King keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully. #T2#
King keeping full guard, as Tokugawa tries to pass.
Tokugawa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
King keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully.
King is pulling down on Tokugawa's head to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tokugawa stopping the sweep attempt from King.
Tokugawa is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tokugawa throws a sloppy body shot
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tokugawa scores with a nice strike.
King is looking to slow Tokugawa down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Tokugawa's head back.
Nice defenses there by Tokugawa.
King throws a shot from downtown. Tokugawa moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Tokugawa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King throws a leg kick which misses Tokugawa's front leg but catches the back leg as Tokugawa tries to avoid it.
Tokugawa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down King rather than just go for the knockout.
King explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tokugawa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
King misses with a looping right.
And Tokugawa tries to counter it with a takedown but King pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tokugawa fails with the takedown.
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.
Nice body kick from King.
King misses with a looping right.
Tokugawa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
King connects with a body shot.
Tokugawa lands with a cross.
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 ducks under a wild hook from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa misses with a body shot.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yoshinobu Tokugawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King scores with a punch to the head.
Tokugawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.#T4#
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tokugawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tokugawa needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
Tokugawa misses with a straight left.
Tokugawa throws a hook but King blocks it.
Tokugawa moves out of range of the body kick from King.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the body
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by King.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tokugawa misses with a looping right.
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. #TD2#
Tokugawa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. King is trying to defend but Tokugawa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tokugawa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm 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#
Tokugawa scores with a nice right hand.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tokugawa throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Tokugawa swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
King scores with a jab.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tokugawa.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Tokugawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malcolm King is winning the standup battle so far.
Tokugawa throws a head kick that misses.
Tokugawa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tokugawa with a poor takedown
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tokugawa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King slips a straight right by Tokugawa.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
King stuns Tokugawa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tokugawa throws a predictable looking body shot
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tokugawa throws a head kick that misses
and King counters with a nice body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa is breathing heavily.#T1#
Tokugawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
King works the jab nicely.
Tokugawa tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tokugawa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tokugawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tokugawa walks into a jab.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tokugawa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tokugawa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
King moves forwards but Tokugawa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tokugawa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tokugawa in his tracks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
Tokugawa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tokugawa works King's body with a nice hook.
Tokugawa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head. #T2#
Tokugawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tokugawa misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Tokugawa feints and as King raises his hands in defense, Tokugawa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
King is controlling Tokugawa's posture.
Tokugawa trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tokugawa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control King haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tokugawa throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
King is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
King's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
King has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tokugawa is proving hard to escape from.
King controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
King stands up from guard. Let's bang!
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tokugawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tokugawa in his tracks.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tokugawa on the side of the head.
Tokugawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Tokugawa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King takes a swing at Tokugawa's ribcage but misses.
Tokugawa moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Tokugawa misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Tokugawa walks into a stiff left hand from King.
Tokugawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4##TD2#
Tokugawa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. King sprawls well initially but Tokugawa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King wants to improve his position but Tokugawa is controlling well.
Tokugawa trying to control from half guard but King is working away.
King wants to improve his position but Tokugawa is controlling well.
Tokugawa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tokugawa is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King is looking to escape.
King slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm King dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tokugawa ducks under a wild hook from King.
Tokugawa misses with a left hand
and Tokugawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tokugawa wants to clinch but King slips to the side
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tokugawa misses with a shot to the body
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Tokugawa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tokugawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Tokugawa scores with a takedown into King's guard.
Tokugawa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tokugawa passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
King keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet. #T1#
Tokugawa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but King manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
King is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
King has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yoshinobu Tokugawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Further stalling from King.#SUB2#
Tokugawa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
King has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
King's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tokugawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Tokugawa's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Tokugawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
Tokugawa is working an open guard so King takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
King lands a nice looking body kick.
Tokugawa swings widly with a right hand
and Tokugawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King jabs Tokugawa right on the nose. Tokugawa blinks but takes it well.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tokugawa's head.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tokugawa shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Tokugawa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tokugawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tokugawa misses with a wild body shot.
Tokugawa drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tokugawa slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokugawa loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Nice body punch from King.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Tokugawa down.
King darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tokugawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It appears King was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tokugawa slips under a jab from King.
Tokugawa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab by King.
Tokugawa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tokugawa lands a right hook to the body.
Tokugawa looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tokugawa can do to turn this around?
Tokugawa looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Tokugawa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokugawa. King does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm King!
As Malcolm King got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Guess what now!?!?!??!? Malcolm is back! '.

Event: HFC 76 - Ford vs Miller
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
King loads up on a big right hand but Vaiduoklis slips the punch.
As King backs away, Vaiduoklis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
King misses with a hook.
Vaiduoklis avoids a kick to the body.
Vaiduoklis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vaiduoklis tries to move into range but King moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
King misses with a low kick.
Vaiduoklis tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way.
King with a jab.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaiduoklis lands with a thumping leg kick.
King throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vaiduoklis takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King cracks Vaiduoklis with an open hand slap.
King jabs Vaiduoklis right on the nose. Vaiduoklis blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaiduoklis lands a slapping body shot.
Malcolm King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaiduoklis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vaiduoklis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vaiduoklis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King moves away from the strike by Vaiduoklis. #T1#
King lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vaiduoklis takes a step back to recover.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Vaiduoklis is just out of range.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Vaiduoklis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaiduoklis slips a jab from King.
King looks to land a combination but Vaiduoklis avoids it well.
Vaiduoklis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vaiduoklis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but King checks it.
King checks a low kick from Vaiduoklis.
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 uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King looks to land a body kick but Vaiduoklis moved away.
Vaiduoklis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
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 Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but King moves out of range. #T2#
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vaiduoklis moves out of range of the strikes.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Vaiduoklis, right into the meat of the thigh.
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.
Vaiduoklis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King lands a slapping body shot.
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
Vaiduoklis throws a body shot but no joy.
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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
Vaiduoklis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vaiduoklis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King. #T3#
Vaiduoklis walks into a jab.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot.
King now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
King is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
King clobbers Vaiduoklis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vaiduoklis throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King misses with a body kick.
Vaiduoklis looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Vaiduoklis throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis is looking to wear down King with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
King throws a looping overhand right but Vaiduoklis ducks down to avoid it.
King misses with a combination
and Vaiduoklis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vaiduoklis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vaiduoklis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vaiduoklis there as he acknowledges the shot.
King lands with a slapping head kick.
Vaiduoklis 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.
Vaiduoklis scores with a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis blocks the body kick. #T4#
Vaiduoklis takes one to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis moves out of range of the body kick.
Vaiduoklis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vaiduoklis scrambles back to his feet.
King misses with a straight left.
King cracks Vaiduoklis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vaiduoklis can pounce on him.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vaiduoklis connects with a body shot.
Vaiduoklis needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
King scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Vaiduoklis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaiduoklis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Vaiduoklis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vaiduoklis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm 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#
Vaiduoklis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC#King is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
King throws a looping overhand right but Vaiduoklis ducks down to avoid it.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Vaiduoklis finish him?
King thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vaiduoklis if he has to take too many more of those.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
Vaiduoklis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King dips to his left and cracks Vaiduoklis with an uppercut!
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King misses the jab.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vaiduoklis tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
Vaiduoklis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vaiduoklis scores with a shot to the body.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vaiduoklis is out of range.
A jab from Vaiduoklis does it's job there.
Vaiduoklis lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
Vaiduoklis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vaiduoklis swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Nice body kick from King.
Vaiduoklis tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Vaiduoklis does a little dance to reset his feet.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vaiduoklis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
King tries to keep at a distance but Vaiduoklis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch.
Vaiduoklis misses with a punch to the body.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vaiduoklis struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
A short left from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vaiduoklis working aggressively here.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Vaiduoklis lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaiduoklis keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King throws a leg kick that misses.
King misses with a hook. Vaiduoklis ducked under it nicely.
King throws a shot from downtown. Vaiduoklis moves away and avoids it.
King scores with a hook.
King throws a nice looking combination but Vaiduoklis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vaiduoklis misses with an attempted mid kick.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King connects with the punch.
Vaiduoklis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vaiduoklis looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
A low kick lands for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King scores with a sloppy right hand. Vaiduoklis should have avoided that one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vaiduoklis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from King - the referee stops the clock and Vaiduoklis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says King. Vaiduoklis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
King throws the kick towards the body but Vaiduoklis avoids it.
King's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Vaiduoklis is just out of range.
Vaiduoklis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vaiduoklis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King throws out a leg kick but Vaiduoklis moves out of range and King only half commits.
Vaiduoklis is looking to counter with a body kick.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vaiduoklis walks forward, straight into a front kick from King.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vaiduoklis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
King lands with a right hand.
Vaiduoklis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
King misses the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
King with a jab.
Vaiduoklis slips under a jab.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick but King avoids it.
King misses the jab.#T4#
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaiduoklis takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Vaiduoklis tries to clinch up.
Vaiduoklis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vaiduoklis 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.
Vaiduoklis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vaiduoklis connects with a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut there from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaiduoklis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malcolm King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Vaiduoklis is just out of range.
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vaiduoklis to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Malcolm 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#
Vaiduoklis walks into a stiff left hand from King.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vaiduoklis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vaiduoklis doesn't seem bothered though.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaiduoklis.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice cross by King.
King checks the leg kick.
Vaiduoklis backing away here, and King unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vaiduoklis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vaiduoklis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaiduoklis. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King scores with a nice right hand.
Vaiduoklis throws a body shot but no joy.
King scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook.#KD#
Vaiduoklis cracks King with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! King looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vaiduoklis finish him?
Vaiduoklis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Vaiduoklis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaiduoklis tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Vaiduoklis.
Nice straight punches there by King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of King.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
Vaiduoklis wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
Vaiduoklis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King lands a jab to the head.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Vaiduoklis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A left lands for King.
A punch lands to the side of Vaiduoklis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King with a hook.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaiduoklis lands a lovely overhand right.
Vaiduoklis looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Vaiduoklis moves out of range of the body kick.
Vaiduoklis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vaiduoklis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King lands with a straight right. Vaiduoklis didn't see that one coming.
Vaiduoklis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vaiduoklis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
A quick step to the side and Vaiduoklis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King looks up at the clock. Bad move! Vaiduoklis lands a right hand from hell, dropping King. Vaiduoklis pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
A very excited looking Juodasis Vaiduoklis 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.

Event: HFC 70 - Nickel vs Tonissaar
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
King connects with a leg kick.
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miller checks a leg kick.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
Miller misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Miller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miller jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from King.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Miller checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot by Miller.
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.
Miller looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
King lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Miller misses.
Miller blocks a leg kick.
Miller moves out of range of the leg kick from King.
King throws a leg kick but Miller checks it. #CL2#
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Miller blocking some punches.
King blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King blocks a body shot from Miller.
Miller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Miller blocks a body shot from King.
King digs a right hand underneath Miller's ribcage. Miller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
King working aggressively here.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King cracks Miller with a nice body shot.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Miller prevents a body shot from King.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Miller 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 Miller can turn it around.#T3#
Miller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King prevents a body shot from Miller.
King lands an uppercut.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head.
Miller prevents a body shot from King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Miller 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 Miller's elbow. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Miller lands a body punch in the clinch.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#King is rocked!
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miller tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King blocking some punches.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King misses with the head strike.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Josephus Miller 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#
Good work by Miller as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Miller misses.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miller.
King tries to work over Miller's front leg with a kick but Miller checks it.
Miller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Miller looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Miller blocks a leg kick.
King lands a jab to the nose.
Malcolm King is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Miller cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Miller 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 body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
A little jabbing left from Miller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
King throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Miller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
Miller misses with a right hand
and King counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Miller is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T1#
King takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
King is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
King lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Miller misses with a straight left. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King wants to break free but Miller has control. #BC#
King manages to break the clinch.
King swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller digs a good hook to King's body.
King throws a leg kick but Miller moved away.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King thumps Miller with a low kick.
King ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
King lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
King misses with a shot to the body
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Miller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
King lands with a good body shot.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
King connects with a body shot that sends Miller's belly button to the back.
King cracks Miller with a good jab.
Miller lands the left hand.
A nice leg kick from King, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King is looking to wear down Miller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body. #T3##CL2#
King tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
King breaks the clinch.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King lands with a cross.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
King misses with a body shot. #T4#
Miller checks a low kick from King.
Miller 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!
King defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
King tried to counter with a leg kick but Miller avoided it.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miller lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Miller.
Miller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller. #CL2#
Miller moves into the clinch successfully.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 Malcolm King will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
King punishes Miller's body with a nice straight punch.
King throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King connects with a leg kick.
Miller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miller stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Miller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miller thuds a left hand into King's body.
King feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
Nice shot lands for King.
King throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
King misses with a body shot.
King scores with a shot to the body.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Miller scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
King tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick from King.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Miller's head back.
Nice cross by Miller.
King tries a low kick but Miller avoids it.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Miller swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King fires out a quick counter leg kick but Miller just manages to avoid it.
King lands a slapping body shot.
King misses with an uppercut
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller slips a jab from King.
Miller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.#T2#
Miller throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Miller misses.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller lands with a nice body punch.
Miller throws a shot to the body.
King scores with a body shot.
Miller tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Miller gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King working aggressively here.
Miller blocks a body shot from King.
Josephus Miller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Miller lands a left hand.
Miller creates a bit of space for himself and rocks King with a big uppercut! King tries to clinch up but Miller pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples King to the mat! King covers up and Miller unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Josephus Miller!

Event: HFC 64 - Sosa vs Bulb
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#KD2#
Petrov cracks King with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Petrov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning King to stand back up!#ROC2#King is rocked!
King misses with a body shot
and Petrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King throws a chopping leg kick but Petrov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petrov is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasil Petrov!
Vasil Petrov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC 60 - David vs Goliath
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Nofud throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King is looking to slow Nofud down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by King.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nofud's sensitive parts.
Nofud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nofud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nofud. That did some damage!
Nofud 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.
Nofud misses with a kick to the body.
Nofud wants to clinch
and King counters with a nice body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Nofud blocks the leg kick.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nofud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nofud lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
Nofud tries to land a body kick
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nofud moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King takes a swing at Nofud's ribcage but misses.
Nofud jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nofud.
King connects with a leg kick.
King ducks under a wild hook from Nofud.
King slips under a jab from Nofud.
Nofud looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Nofud clinches with his opponent.
Nofud can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Nofud misses with the head strike.
Nofud is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nofud pushes off an throws an elbow but King leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
King prevents a body shot from Nofud.
Nofud pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King scores with a shoulder strike.
Nofud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nofud lands a body shot.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Nofud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nofud lands an elbow inside that King shrugs off.
Nofud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Nofud blocks an uppercut.
Nofud lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Nofud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nofud.
Nofud misses with an elbow strike.
Nofud lands an elbow inside.
King dodges an elbow strike from Nofud.
Nofud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King prevents a body shot from Nofud.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nofud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
King misses with a looping right.
Nofud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nofud closes the distance but King moves to the side
and King counters with a left to the body.
Nofud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nofud checks a low kick from King.
Nofud on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King takes one to the chin there.
Nofud tries to land a body kick
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Nofud is just out of range.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nofud misses the shot to the body.
King is looking to wear down Nofud with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nofud 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#
Nofud 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 rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nofud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nofud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nofud throws a low kick but King avoids it.
King misses with a low kick.
Nofud's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King connects with a leg kick.
Nofud avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nofud swinging wildly here.
Nofud tries a head kick but it misses.
Nofud walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nofud on the side of the head.
Nofud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King is looking to slow Nofud down with leg kicks.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nofud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Nofud is on the wrong end of a nice combination from King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm King dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Nofud is just out of range.
Nofud lands with a shot to the body.
King tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nofud is able to avoid easily.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nofud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nofud momentarily.
Nofud doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
Nofud throws a head kick that misses.
Nofud misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a nice leg kick.
Nofud checks the leg kick.
King moves away from the strike by Nofud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nofud with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nofud can do to turn this around?
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nofud lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nofuds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Nofud down. #T1#
Nofud misses with a body kick.
King scores with a nice right hand.
King lands a body shot.
King tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nofud is able to avoid easily.
King scores with a leg kick.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut there from Nofud.
King misses the shot to the body.
King jabs Nofud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nofud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Nofud throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and King tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nofud throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
A cross from King lands.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from King, right into the meat of the thigh.
King works Nofud's body with a nice hook.
Nofud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King backing away here, and Nofud unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nofud throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nofud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Nofud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Malcolm King is winning the standup battle so far.
Nofud just misses with a punch to the body.
King takes a swing at Nofud's ribcage but misses.
Nofud gets off balance looking for a body kick
and King counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nofud's knee momentarily.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nofud drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Nofud down.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nofud manages to avoid it.#T3#
Nofud swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Nofud misses the jab.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nofud checks a low kick from King.
Nofud is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
Nofud misses the shot to the body.
King half committed to a counter leg kick.
King swings for the body but Nofud moves out of range.
King works Nofud's body with a nice hook.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nofud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nofud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Nofud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nofud is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
Nofud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nofud looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Nofud off balance momentarily.
King throws a leg kick but Nofud sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nofud gets cracked there but stands up to it.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#King is rocked!
Nofud avoids the body shot from King.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nofud misses with a body shot.
Nofud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from King, right into the meat of the thigh.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nofud counters with a huge left! King is in big trouble! He's backing up but Nofud isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save King from any more damage. A dominating finish by Nofud!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aingot Nofud!
Aingot Nofud decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: HFC 56 - King vs Lachance
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Lachance moves out of range of the strikes.
Lachance steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from King.
King throws a good cross that connects.
King tries to work over Lachance's front leg with a kick but Lachance checks it.
King staying out of range there.
King misses with an uppercut. Lachance saw that one coming.
King misses with a straight left.
King throws a chopping leg kick but Lachance manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lachance steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from King.
Lachance defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Lachance tries to counter with a clinch but King shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lachance.
Lachance on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Some wild striking there from King.
Lachance appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
King connects with a leg kick.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Lachance's shoulder, as Lachance tries to avoid the shot.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Lachance takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That kick from King tenderised Lachance's leg. Lachance is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lachance stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
King lands a nice hook to Lachance's body. Lachance takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malcolm King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lachance staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Lachance misses
and King counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lachance's knee momentarily.#T2#
King lands with a nice body punch.
King throws a low kick, looking for Lachance's leg but Lachance calmly moves out of range.
King lands with a nice combination. Lachance backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Lucien Lachance has been cut.
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
enabling Lachance to counter with a crisp jab.
Lachance takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lachance takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Lachance is rocked!
Lachance throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
Lachance is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
Lachance avoids the body shot from King.
Lachance swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lachance seems to have recovered his senses.
King loads up on a big right hand but Lachance slips the punch.
King misses the jab.
Lachance doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lachance. That did some damage!
King lands a nice hook to Lachance's body. Lachance takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lachance 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 rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Lachance counters with a crisp one two that drops King! Lachance thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves King to his feet! King is in big trouble!#ROC2#King is rocked!
King fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lachance is out of range.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lachance counters with a huge left! King is in big trouble! He's backing up but Lachance isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save King from any more damage. A dominating finish by Lachance!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucien Lachance!
Lucien Lachance is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Lucien Lachance thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 50 - Slingin vs King
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
King throws the left hand but Slingin avoids the punch easily.
King takes a swing at Slingin's ribcage but misses.
Slingin shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Slingin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slingin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slingin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King looks to land a combination but Slingin avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slingin drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
King throws a looping overhand right but Slingin ducks down to avoid it.
Slingin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King lands with a right hand. #T1#
Slingin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King scores with a hook to the body. Slingin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
Slingin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Slingin takes one on the button.
Slingin misses with a wild body shot.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slingin.
Slingin throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
King with a nice calf kick.
King's coach down at Pantheon of Paroxysm was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on King's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slingin.
King is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
King lands with a hook. Slingin 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.
King scores with a jab to the head.
King stuns Slingin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slingin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Slingin's head.
Slingin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Slingin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Slingin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King with a nice calf kick.
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Slingin is predictable there
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slingin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
King slips under a jab.
King feints and then cracks Slingin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slingin down.
Slingin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King thuds his right hand into Slingin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Slingin shrugs it off though.
Slingin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slingin shoots for a takedown but King saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slingin's head.#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!
King lands with a shot to the body.
King cracks Slingin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slingin.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as Slingin blocks the low kick.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Slingin misses the target.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Slingin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Slingin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm 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#
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Slingin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slingin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. King's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A jab from Slingin misses.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King cracks a nice hook into Slingin's ribs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Slingin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
King scores with a jab. Slingin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Malcolm King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slingin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Slingin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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.
Slingin slips a jab from King.
A little feinted left hand from Slingin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Slingin misses the target.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slingin.
It looked like Slingin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King lands a slapping body shot.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slingin moves away from the strike by King.
Slingin throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King connects with the punch.
King throws a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
Slingin cracks King with an open hand slap.
King throws a leg kick which misses Slingin's front leg but catches the back leg as Slingin tries to avoid it. #T2#
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King throws out a counter right but Slingin avoids it with no problem.
Slingin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slingin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King scores with a jab to the head.
Slingin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
King feints and then cracks Slingin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slingin down.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malcolm King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slingin scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Jab from King.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
King feints and then cracks Slingin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slingin down.
That kick from King tenderised Slingin's leg. Slingin is trying to keep his angry face on.
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Slingin back to the cage. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Slingin 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 catches Slingin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donk. King catches Slingin right on the button with a cross.
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King ducks down and throws a hook 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!
King lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
King throws a looping overhand right but Slingin ducks down to avoid it.
King misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Slingin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
Slingin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slingin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malcolm King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Slingin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slingin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm 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!#R3#
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from King.
Slingin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
Slingin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
Slingin avoids the body shot from King.
King looks for the body kick but Slingin saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Slingin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slingin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Slingin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King thumps Slingin with a low kick.
King sizes up Slingin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
King misses with a body punch
and Slingin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
Slingin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King jabs Slingin right on the nose. Slingin blinks but takes it well.
Nice jab there from King.
King misses with a low kick.
It looked like Slingin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
King lands a right hook to the body.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Slingin is looking to counter punch.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slingin was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Slingin throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King swings for the body but Slingin moves out of range. #T2#
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Slingin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick lands for King.
Slingin's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
King misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King with the inside leg kick.
King scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Slingin.
A little feinted left hand from Slingin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
King scores with a nice head shot.
King shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Slingin eats them both and turns towards King to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slingin. Slingin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slingin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King misses with a looping left.
Slingin throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
Slingin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice leg kick from King, right into the meat of the thigh.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slingin is looking to chop away at King's legs.
Slingin avoids the body shot from King.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
King is looking to chop away at Slingin's legs.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slingin fails with a takedown attempt.
King lands with a hook. Slingin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm King really 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.#R4#
King throws a lazy head kick
and Slingin counters with a nice uppercut.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King with a nice calf kick.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
King stuffs the takedown.
Slingin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slingin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slingin 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 thuds his right hand into Slingin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King lands a jab to the head. #T1#
King lands with a straight right. Slingin didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Slingin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slingin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
King jabs at Slingin's body.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
Slingin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slingin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
King throws out a leg kick but Slingin moves out of range and King only half commits.
Slingin is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick from King, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
King throws a head kick but Slingin moves out of range.
Slingin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King is looking to slow Slingin down with leg kicks.
Donk. King catches Slingin right on the button with a cross.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Slingin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slingin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slingin. #T3#
King cracks Slingin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Slingin is just out of range.
Slingin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slingin. That did some damage!
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slingin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slingin darts in looking for a takedown but King gets double underhooks and turns Slingin into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slingin.
Slingin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slingin prevents a body shot from King.
Slingin is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slash Slingin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King cracks Slingin with a nice body shot.
Slingin is looking for a takedown.#T4##BC#
Slingin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slingin manages to avoid it.
Slingin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
A jab from King finds it's way through Slingin's defenses.
Slingin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Slingin off balance momentarily.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slingin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Slingin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
Slingin takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm King dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
King misses with a low kick.
Slingin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
Slingin misses with a looping left.
King displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slingin.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King cracks Slingin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slingin. That did some damage!
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slingin on the side of the head.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slingin. Slingin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slingin shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Slingin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Slingin misses the target.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slingin on the side of the head.
King throws a lazy right hand but Slingin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
Slingin 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 throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Slingin's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Slingin's head back.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Slingin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
Slingin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
A little feinted left hand from Slingin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slingin's hands.#T3#
Slingin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slash Slingin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
King thumps Slingin with a low kick.
Slash Slingin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King scores with the left hand. Slingin knows he should have avoided that one.
Slingin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malcolm King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
King lands a really nice looking cross but Slingin seems unphased.
King with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slingin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Slingin's head.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slingin slips a jab from King.
Slingin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
King throws a body punch but Slingin moves out of range.
King blocks a jab.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab lands there for King.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 40:50
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 40:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 40:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm King!
Malcolm King is the new welterweight champion!
Malcolm King gave a mention to Core Combat in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: HFC 46 - Slingin vs Lachance
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bessant lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Bessant tries to clinch up.
Bessant staying out of range there.
We've been hearing reports that King has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bessant misses with a double jab
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like John Bessant has been cut.
Bessant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King slips a straight right by Bessant.
Bessant blocks a low kick nicely.
Bessant misses with a leg kick.
King scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by King. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
A big right from King misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Bessant blocks the leg kick.
Bessant feints a counter leg kick.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bessant.
Bessant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been informed that Bessant 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.
Bessant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King tries to score with a low kick but Bessant moves his leg out of the way.
Bessant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King digs a good body shot into Bessant's ribs.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bessant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bessant throws a body shot but no joy.
Bessant fails with an attempt to clinch.
King throws a leg kick but Bessant moved away.
Bessant only half commits to the counter leg kick.
King throws a front kick aimed at Bessant's knee but Bessant avoids it well.
Bessant closes the distance looking to clinch
and King counters with a leg kick. #T2#
King throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King ducks right into an uppercut from Bessant.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bessant.
Bessant moves out of range as King strikes.
King sets himself, and Bessant steps forward looking for the clinch! King avoids it this time.
King swings for the body but Bessant moves out of range.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bessant just misses with a punch to the body.
Bessant connects with a body shot.
Bessant misses with a body shot.
Bessant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down King rather than just go for the knockout.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Bessant's head.
King throws a jab when Bessant was well out of range.
Bessant jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bessant wants to clinch but King slips to the side
and King counters with an outside leg kick.
Bessant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bessant throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bessant misses with a body punch
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bessant thinking.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King throws out a leg kick but Bessant moves out of range and King only half commits.
A nice side step and Bessant releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
Bessant takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Bessant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King lands with a right hand.
Bessant throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bessant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King tries to score with a low kick but Bessant moves his leg out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King is looking to chop away at Bessant's legs.
King misses with a body shot.
Bessant tries to counter with a clinch but King shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
King misses with a body shot
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from King.
King throws out a powerful jab.
Bessant misses with a wild body shot.
Bessant takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bessant is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Bessant. Beautiful body shot.
Bessant blocks a leg kick.
Bessant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
Bessant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
King lands a head shot.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bessant.#CL2#
Bessant darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
Bessant tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Bessant is rocked!
Bessant tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bessant is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bessant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bessant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
King looks to land a right hand but Bessant moved out of range.
Bessant seems to have recovered his senses.
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
Bessant swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Malcolm King is winning the standup battle so far.
King lands with an overhand left.
Bessant throws a low kick but King avoids it.
A head kick misses from King.
King backing away here, and Bessant unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
King connects with a single shot there.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bessant scores with a jab to the body.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Bessant is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King misses the jab.
Bessant swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bessant checks a leg kick.
Bessant wants to counter with a clinch but King pushes him away.
King jabs at Bessant's body.#T1#
King circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bessant to the canvas! Bessant doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - King keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm King!
Malcolm King really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hardcore Sports Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: HFC 40 - Kocak vs Ferreria
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King misses with an uppercut.
Martin throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
Martin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
King throws out a loose jab but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
King's coach down at Pantheon of Paroxysm was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on King's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
Martin tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
King lands a body shot.
King stuns Martin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been told by Martin's head coaches at - Is It Avatary Enough? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martin avoids the body shot from King.
A little feinted left hand from Martin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.
Martin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malcolm King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malcolm King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Martin as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Martin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martin.
King defending well as Martin loads up on a big left hand.
Martin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King works Martin's body with a nice hook.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
King is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Martin rather than just go for the knockout.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
King scores with a head kick.
King throws a hook to the side of Martin's head but Martin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
King connects with an inside leg kick.
King ducks down and throws a hook 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!
King looks to throw the jab but Martin is out of range.
King avoids the body shot from Martin.
King misses with a low kick.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
King throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Martin loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King thumps Martin with a low kick.
King throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
Martin throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martin doesn't seem bothered though.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King slips under a jab.
King throws a solid leg kick but Martin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at King.
It looked like Martin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
King scores with a hook to the body. Martin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martin avoids the body shot from King.
Martin throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Martin misses the target. #T4#
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
King is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Martin with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King with a nice calf kick.
A low kick from King is predictable there
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
King throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Martin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Martin lands a jab to King's midsection.
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm King dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Martin misses with a straight left.
King is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Martin ducks right into an uppercut from King.
Martin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
King tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Martin connects with a crisp jab.
Martin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Malcolm King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Martin down.
King throws a low kick, looking for Martin's leg but Martin calmly moves out of range.
King scores with a hook to the body. Martin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Martin misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Martin's head back.
King throws a head kick that misses.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Martin is looking to counter punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Martin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Martin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King with the inside leg kick.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
King looks to land a combination. Martin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Martin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King staying out of range there.
King scores with a leg kick.
King throws a shot from downtown. Martin moves away and avoids it.
Martin throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Martin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
King throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Martin counters with a shoot takedown. King fights it but they end up in guard.
King pulls Martin in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Martin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! King is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! King has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Martin working a defensive guard here.
King is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Martin keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King wanted to stand there but Martin had control of the position.
Martin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Martin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Martin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
King misses with a low kick as Martin jumps back.
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 lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Martin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Martin misses.
King swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
Martin 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.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Martin misses its target.
King misses with a low kick. #T1#
King misses with a leg kick
and Martin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Martin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King staying out of range there.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Martin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King misses with a hook to the body
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
King throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
That kick from King tenderised Martin's leg. Martin is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martin momentarily.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Martin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martin counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Martin is looking to counter punch.
Martin takes one on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for King.
Martin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
King throws a low kick but Martin avoids it.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Martin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Martin looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from King misses.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Martin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King misses with a looping left.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
Malcolm King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss!
King lands with a good body shot.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Martin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
King tries to land a leg kick but Martin saw it coming and moves away.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bald Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm King!
Malcolm King very nearly forgot to thank Conviction 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.

Event: HFC 33 - Nickel vs Dos Anjos
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mcsparr throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.
King thuds a left hand into Mcsparr's body.
Mcsparr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
King has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mcsparr scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one. #ROC#King is rocked!
King stuns Mcsparr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Mcsparr finish him?
King tries to score with a low kick but Mcsparr moves his leg out of the way.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
Mcsparr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcsparr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mcsparr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcsparr scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one.
Malcolm King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for King.
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.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcsparr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
A nice leg kick from King, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mcsparr slips under a jab from King.
King thuds a left hand into Mcsparr's body.
Nice straight punches there by Mcsparr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mcsparr.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Mcsparr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Mcsparr moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mcsparr manages to break the clinch.
King throws a hook but Mcsparr avoids it easily.
Mcsparr throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King with a hook.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for Mcsparr. That snapped King's head back.
A swing and a miss from King.
Mcsparr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
King throws a body punch but Mcsparr moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Mcsparr's head back.
Mcsparr needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
King wants to slow Mcsparr down by chopping away at his legs.
King tries a low kick but Mcsparr avoids it.#CL#
Mcsparr moves into the clinch successfully.
Mcsparr lands with a right to the head.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcsparr misses with a punch on the inside.
King working aggressively here.
Mcsparr scores with a shoulder strike.
Mcsparr fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mcsparr just misses with a elbow thrown towards King's brow.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcsparr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcsparr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mcsparr misses with a punch on the inside.
King digs a right hand underneath Mcsparr's ribcage. Mcsparr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mcsparr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcsparr blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
Mcsparr pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Mcsparr.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcsparr's elbow.
I was talking to Mcsparr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King tries a body shot but Mcsparr blocks it. #BC#
Mcsparr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcsparr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
King is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mcsparr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
King connects with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for King.
Mcsparr misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
A jab from King does it's job there.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcsparr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mcsparr counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcsparr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by King.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mcsparr if he has to take too many more of those.
Mcsparr misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm 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#
Mcsparr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King stuns Mcsparr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mcsparr 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.
Mcsparr throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
Mcsparr thows a left - swing and a miss!
King with a nice cross.
Mcsparr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
A low kick lands for King.
Mcsparr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands with a nice body punch.
King takes a swing at Mcsparr's ribcage but misses.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcsparr.
Malcolm King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcsparr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.#T1#
Mcsparr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcsparr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King takes a swing at Mcsparr's ribcage but misses.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcsparr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcsparr throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
Mcsparr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
An attempted straight right counter from Mcsparr misses the target.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcsparr manages to avoid it.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King throws a leg kick but Mcsparr checks it.
King lands a jab to the head.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Mcsparr's head back.
Mcsparr swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
King looks to land a right hand but Mcsparr moved out of range.
Mcsparr is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Mcsparr looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcsparr.
King lands a jab to Mcsparr's midsection.
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.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
Mcsparr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcsparr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King throws a nice looking combination but Mcsparr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Mcsparr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mcsparr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a leg kick.
Mcsparr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.#T3#
King cracks Mcsparr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcsparr.
Mcsparr misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
Mcsparr misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mcsparr throws a right hand that misses
and King finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A jab from King finds it's way through Mcsparr's defenses.
Mcsparr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Mcsparr counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcsparr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mcsparr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
A little feinted left hand from Mcsparr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mcsparr takes one to the side of the head.
Mcsparr throws a jab when King was well 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!
King misses with a straight right. #T4#
Mcsparr looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcsparr was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mcsparr misses with a few strikes there.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
Mcsparr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot by King.
King slips under a jab.
King avoids the body shot from Mcsparr.
A head kick by King misses
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcsparr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King throws out a leg kick but Mcsparr moves out of range and King only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
King thuds a left hand into Mcsparr's body.#CL#
Mcsparr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mcsparr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mcsparr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Mcsparr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcsparr just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Mcsparr down.
Mcsparr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcsparr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
King misses with a straight right.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
Mcsparr misses with a left hand
and King counters with an inside leg kick.
Mcsparr checks a leg kick.
Mcsparr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
King jabs at Mcsparr's body.
Mcsparr takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mcsparr's hands.
King connects with a jab.
King throws a shot from downtown. Mcsparr moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Mcsparr blocks the leg kick.
Mcsparr throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
King scores with a sloppy right hand. Mcsparr should have avoided that one.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcsparr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Mcsparr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
Mcsparr throws a body kick that misses.
King throws a right and a left that Mcsparr avoids nicely.
King swings for the body but Mcsparr moves out of range.
King throws a body punch but Mcsparr moves out of range.
Mcsparr is looking to counter punch.
Mcsparr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mcsparr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mcsparr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
It looked like Mcsparr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from King.
King throws a leg kick which misses Mcsparr's front leg but catches the back leg as Mcsparr tries to avoid it.
Mcsparr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
King thuds his right hand into Mcsparr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
Boxing Mcsparr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King slips a straight right by Mcsparr.
Mcsparr ducks under a wild hook from King.
Mcsparr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Mcsparr blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mcsparr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mcsparr avoids the body shot from King.
Malcolm King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Mcsparr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mcsparr throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King misses with a head kick.
King scores with a nice right hand.
Mcsparr misses with a wild body shot.
Mcsparr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mcsparr throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice shot by King.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
King digs a good body shot into Mcsparr's ribs.
Mcsparr misses with a wild body shot.
Mcsparr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm King!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Malcolm King waved his t-shirt featuring HNC 160Q ($100)'s logo in front of the cameras.
Boxing Mcsparr spoke after the fight, saying 'I thought I was winning until I lost.'.

Event: HFC 29 - Wells vs Dos Anjos
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saget uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Saget uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King throws a series of punches but Saget moves out of range.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King misses with a body shot.
Saget staying out of range there.
King misses with a body kick.
Saget tries a head kick but it misses.
Saget misses with a double jab.
Saget has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Saget's head.
King throws a jab when Saget was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saget looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
As Saget backs away, King returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saget blocks a leg kick.
Saget throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Saget throws a lazy head kick
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saget was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Malcolm King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saget at a distance.
Saget throws a leg kick but King moved away.
King throws a right hand that Saget ducks under and follows up with a left that Saget also avoids with ease.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Saget counters with a one-two to the body.
King takes a swing at Saget's ribcage but misses.
Saget tries a quick counter leg kick but King is wise to it.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
King feints and then cracks Saget's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saget down.
Saget misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from King.
Saget misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saget misses with a head kick.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saget.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saget slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King digs a good hook to Saget's body.
Saget 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.
Saget looks winded!
King blocks a head kick by Saget. #T2#
Saget shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saget misses with a body kick.
King misses the shot to the body.
Saget tries to land a body kick
and King counters with an outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Saget blocks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Saget's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saget manages to avoid it.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
King is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
King throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Saget stumbling backwards into the cage! Saget bounces back off the cage towards King, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! King lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! King celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Malcolm King!
After the big win, Malcolm King made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: HFC KO 6 - Camoran vs Motts
Date: Jun 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gorohov checks a leg kick.
Gorohov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andrey Gorohov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorohov checks a low kick from King.
Gorohov tries to counter by clinching up but King breaks away and moves out of range.
King misses with a leg kick
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
King fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gorohov is out of range.
Gorohov clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gorohov tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King tries to score with a low kick but Gorohov moves his leg out of the way.
Gorohov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gorohov loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gorohov tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King scores with a hook to the body. Gorohov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gorohov tries to clinch up.
King has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Gorohov blocks the leg kick.
Gorohov 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.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Gorohov instigates a clinch.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gorohov's elbow.
Gorohov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorohov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gorohov blocking some punches.
Gorohov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
King scores with a hook to the body.
Gorohov is struggling to control the position.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gorohov's elbow.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King prevents a body shot from Gorohov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gorohov throws an elbow but misses.
King stalling against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gorohov pushes off an throws an elbow but King leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hand to the body from King.
Gorohov lands a nice elbow. #T2#
King tries to work over Gorohov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King working aggressively here.
Gorohov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from King.
King avoiding damage.
King has Gorohov pressed against the cage.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King is leaning against Gorohov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gorohov as King tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gorohov throws an elbow but misses.
King tries a body shot but Gorohov blocks it.
King blocks a body shot from Gorohov.
King taking a breather.
Gorohov misses with a hook from the clinch.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King digs a right hand into Gorohov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gorohov's gas tank. #T3#
Gorohov lands a hook to the side of the head.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Gorohov gets an underhook and turns King into the cage.
King misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Gorohov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gorohov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gorohov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gorohov.
Gorohov fails with an attempt to clinch.
King throws a body punch but Gorohov moves out of range.
Gorohov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gorohov misses with the combination.
King tries to score with a low kick but Gorohov moves his leg out of the way.
Gorohov swinging wildly here.
Gorohov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Gorohov checks a low kick from King.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorohov moves away.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Gorohov 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 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Gorohov closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorohov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Gorohov.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gorohov tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
Gorohov throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King blocks the elbow strike.
King looking to stall.
Gorohov throws an elbow that misses.
Gorohov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gorohov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King lands a shot to the body.
Gorohov swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gorohov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm King dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gorohov tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
King throws out a leg kick but Gorohov moves out of range and King only half commits.
Andrey Gorohov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gorohov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Gorohov is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
Gorohov misses with an uppercut.
Gorohov tries to clinch there but King circles away.
Gorohov 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 has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gorohov walks into a stiff left hand from King.
King lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Gorohov thuds a left hand into King's body.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorohov.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws out a loose jab but Gorohov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Gorohov moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorohov manages to avoid it.
Gorohov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gorohov backing away here, and King unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Gorohov.
Gorohov tries to clinch up.#CL#
Gorohov takes the fight into the clinch.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Gorohov controls his hands.
Andrey Gorohov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King blocks an elbow strike.
Gorohov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from King.
Gorohov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gorohov blocks a body shot from King.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Gorohov controls the action.
King lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Gorohov is trying to stall.
Gorohov takes a shot to the head.
Gorohov prevents a body shot from King.
King tries to throw a body punch but Gorohov avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Gorohov.
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 shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gorohov scores with a nice hook to the head.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gorohov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gorohov pushes off an throws an elbow but King leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gorohov throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King dodges an elbow strike from Gorohov.
Gorohov throws an elbow that misses.
Gorohov lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gorohov just misses with a elbow thrown towards King's brow.
King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
King is trying to stall.
King works on Gorohov's body with a couple of short punches.
King lands a nice uppercut.
Gorohov misses with a body punch. #T3#
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gorohov backwards.
King works on Gorohov's body with a couple of short punches.
A bit of stalling here from King.
King tries a body shot but Gorohov blocks it.
A body shot lands from King.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Gorohov controls his hands.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gorohov backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gorohov stalls.
King pushes Gorohov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gorohov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gorohov misses with some punches.
Gorohov 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.
Gorohov prevents a body shot from King.
Still in the clinch, Gorohov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gorohov blocks a body shot from King.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Gorohov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorohov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gorohov prevents a body shot from King.
Gorohov lands an elbow inside that King shrugs off.
King tries a body shot but Gorohov blocks it.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King wants to stall.
King being controlled against the cage.
Gorohov lands a right hand.
Gorohov looking to stall.
King stalls.
King pushes Gorohov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorohov manages to avoid it.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
King misses the shot to the body.
Gorohov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
King misses with a low kick.
Gorohov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from King.
King scores with a shot to the body.
Gorohov tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malcolm King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gorohov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gorohov throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gorohov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage 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.
Gorohov moves out of range of the strikes.
Gorohov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gorohov tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gorohov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gorohov.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from King misses.
Gorohov scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one.
Gorohov tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Gorohov 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.
Gorohov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gorohov moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Gorohov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King throws a front kick aimed at Gorohov's knee but Gorohov avoids it well.
King connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Gorohov instigates a clinch.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
King digs a right hand into Gorohov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gorohov's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King scores with a shot to the side of Gorohov's head.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Gorohov gets an underhook and turns King into the cage.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
King looking to slow down the pace here.
King scores with a shot to the side of Gorohov's head.
Gorohov controlling the action here for a moment.
Gorohov blocks a body shot from King.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from King.
King lands a shot to the body.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Gorohov backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
King dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Andrey Gorohov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
King holding his opponent close, against the cage.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Gorohov controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Gorohov.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Gorohov controls the action.
Gorohov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King misses with a body punch.
Gorohov blocks a body shot from King.
Gorohov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gorohov struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King prevents a body shot from Gorohov.
Gorohov blocks a body shot from King.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Gorohov.
I was talking to Gorohov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
King lands a body shot.
King tries to work over Gorohov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Malcolm King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from King.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King pushes Gorohov back against the cage and lands a hook 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!
King tries to throw a body punch but Gorohov avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Gorohov prevents a body shot from King.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gorohov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
King looking to slow down the pace here.
Gorohov has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gorohov's elbow.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gorohov being controlled against the cage.
Gorohov misses with a body punch.
Gorohov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King has Gorohov pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Malcolm King!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Malcolm King!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Malcolm King!

Malcolm King wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Malcolm King made sure he mentioned Condemned, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HFC 20 - Barbosa vs Diaz
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zynne.
Zynne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
Zynne is looking to land body kicks.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from King.
Zynne throws a body kick that misses.
Zynne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zynne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Zynne, right into the meat of the thigh.
King feints and then cracks Zynne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zynne down.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zynne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Zynne misses
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Zynne 's knee.
Zynne tries a head kick but it misses.
King feinted there with a counter leg kick.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zynne at a distance.
Zynne looks winded!
King is looking to slow Zynne down with leg kicks. #T1#
Zynne throws a lazy head kick
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zynne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a nice leg kick.
King feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zynnes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zynne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
Zynne takes one to the side of the head.
Zynne looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Zynne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
Zynne throws a body kick that misses
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Zynne is rocked!
King drops Zynne with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Zynne! King dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm King!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Malcolm King made sure he mentioned Condemned, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Madness Fright Night 32
Date: Apr 01, 2020

#R1#
Moxley cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moxley in his tracks.
Moxley scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Moxley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moxley misses the shot to the body.
King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#
King is rocked!
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moxley missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Moxley.
Malcolm King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses with a body punch
and Moxley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Moxley bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops King! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moxley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Moxley controlling from the top position.
King seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Moxley 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.
Moxley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Moxley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moxley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moxley on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Moxley drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Moxley seems to have locked his on tight now - King screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Moxley, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Georges Moxley!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Georges Moxley made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WCKD - 9 - Across The Pond
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
King lands a right hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Vela closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vela fails to pull guard.
King will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vela up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
A short right from King.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King digs a right hand into Vela's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vela's gas tank.
King lands a body shot.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vela is breathing heavily.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vela or not.
King digs a right hand into Vela's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vela's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from King.
King gets through Vela's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Vela backwards.
King stalling against the cage.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Vela is rocked!#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for King.
Oh Vela is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from King.
King lands a body shot.
Vela seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
King lands a right hand.
King unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Vela! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but King is unloading with more strikes now! Vela drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm King!
Malcolm King gave a mention to Condemned in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2019

#R1##CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
King lands a nice uppercut.
Smith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
King tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King content to slow the pace in the clinch.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
King presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but King manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith is breathing heavily.
King wants to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
King pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing King back against the cage. #T1#
King is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now King has his back to the cage.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
King pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns King into the cage.
King digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
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.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook 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!
King scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
King lands with a left to the head.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King dips a shoulder and cracks Smith with a mighty uppercut! Smith falls back against the cage and King unloads with a barrage of strikes! Smith 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 - King screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm King!

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