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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from California. Klong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Klong shoots for a takedown but California saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
California clinches up against the cage.
California lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
California lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klong backwards.
A short left from California.
California gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Klong.
California lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klong backwards.
Klong looking for a takedown.
Danny California has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kling Klong.
California lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
California swings away with an uppercut that misses.
California throws a punch but it's blocked by Klong.
Klong looking for a takedown.
California gets through Klong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
California tries to work over Klong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
California can't find room to land a body shot as Klong controls the action.
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!
California misses with a punch on the inside.
California is defending well against a takedown attempt.
California misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from California fails to land.
Klong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from California fails to land.
California lands with a right to the head.
California misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but California is defending well.
Klong wants a takedown.
California scores with a shoulder strike.
California lands with a short shot to the head.
Klong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. California avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
California is pressed up against the cage. Klong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag California down to the mat. California avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Klong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? California is fending him off so far but Klong persists. Nope, California circles away and we're back to standing.
Danny California is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Klong tries to keep at a distance but California has taken the fight into the clinch.
Klong wants a takedown.
California is defending well against a takedown attempt.
California throws a punch but it's blocked by Klong.
California throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klongs head.
California gets underhooks to prevent Klong's takedown attempt.
California lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from California.
Klong looks winded!#TD2#
Klong has picked California up - he's going for a ride! Klong dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
California manages to get to full guard.
Klong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
California looking to control.
Klong throwing strikes from guard but California blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as California holds on and takes a little breather.
Klong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Klong has gone for a leg lock! California slips out almost immediately though and dives into Klong's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Klong looking for a guillotine here but California defends easily.
#SUB2#
Klong is looking for a triangle but California pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Klong working for submissions but it's allowed California to get to half guard.
California wants to free his trapped foot but Klong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
California throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
California is looking to take a break and control but Klong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Klong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
California trying to control from half guard but Klong is working away.
Ground and pound from California. #SUB#
California is trying to work for a kimura but Klong is defending well.
California trying to control the action but Klong is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Klong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Klong looking for submissions off his back.
Klong punching from the bottom.
Klong wants to get back to full guard but California has passed into side control.
Klong looks to move to half guard but instead California has passed into mount! Damn!
California throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
California looking to control but Klong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Klong tries to reverse the position but California maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny California dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
California clinches.
California misses with a short punch on the inside.
California lands with a right to the head.
California is pressed up against the cage. Klong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag California down to the mat. California avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Klong dodges the punch combination from California.
Danny California seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
California lands a two punch combo.
California throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
California scores with a punch to the head.
California defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Klong.
California throws a series of punches but Klong avoids them all with ease.
California swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Klong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Danny California has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kling Klong.
California misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Klong! But no joy.#T1#
A nice combination there by California.
California tries to clinch but Klong moves out of range.
Klong misses with the combination.
#CL#
California gets in close and instigates a clinch.
California lands a right hand.
A short left from California.
Klong goes for a takedown in the clinch but California prevents it.
Klong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. California fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
California moves into range and clinches up with Klong.
Klong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but California pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
California is defending well against a takedown attempt.
California gets underhooks to prevent Klong's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klong.
Danny California has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Klong goes for a takedown in the clinch but California prevents it.
Klong is breathing heavily.
California lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
California presses Klong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klong takes a shot to the head.
California presses Klong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
California lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from California.
California lands an uppercut.
California lands with a short head shot on the inside.
California 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.
A short right from California on the inside.
California lands with a left to the head.
California lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klong backwards.
California lands with a light punch inside.
California lands a body punch in the clinch.
California lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
California is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klong can do to turn this around?
Good body shot from California.
#T3#
California is working Klong over against the cage.
California scores with an uppercut up the middle.
California lands a shoulder strike.
Klong takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by California.
California lands a hook to the side of the head.
California scores with a shot to the side of Klong's head.
California gets through Klong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
California scores with a shot to the side of Klong's head.
A shot in the inside from California.
California lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by California.
California working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from California.
California lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klong backwards.
California misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from California.
California lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for California.
#T4#
California working aggressively here.
Klong takes a shot to the head.
California lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
California lands a nice shot to the body.
California lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
California scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from California.
California lands a nice uppercut.
California lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from California.
California lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from California.
California working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
California working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
California gets through Klong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for California.
A nice right hand lands inside from California.
California lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
California lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny California dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
California drives through and clinches with Klong against the cage.
Klong goes for a takedown in the clinch but California prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by California.
California lands a left hand.
Klong goes for a takedown attempt but California pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Klong shoots for a takedown but California saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Danny California has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kling Klong.#CL#
Klong gets tackled into the cage by California. California maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from California.
California lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klong backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for California.
California lands a hook to the side of the head.
California presses Klong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klong blocks an uppercut.
California softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klong takes a shot to the head.
California throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
California lands with a right to the head.
California lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klong backwards.
Klong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
California lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#
Klong is rocked!
California lands a shot to the body.
California cracks Klong with a nice body shot.
California lands a right hand.
California cracks Klong with a nice body shot.
California lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klong backwards.
A short right from California.
Klong is still on wobbly legs! Can California finish him?
California lands a nice shot to the body.
California scores with an uppercut up the middle.
California lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for California.
Nice body punch from California - that landed with a thud.
California lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
California scores with an uppercut up the middle.
California creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Klong's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Klong drops to his knees and California pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny California!
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Event:
SMASH: Un vs Harris
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Klong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ashby looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Klong closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ashby's guard.#ES2#
Ashby has his feet on Klong's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Klong fails with a takedown attempt.
Ashby is looking for the big counter here.
Ashby keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kling Klong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Klong misses.
Klong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ashby is fending him off so far but Klong persists. Nope, Ashby circles away and we're back to standing.
Ashby misses with the combination.
Klong misses with a takedown attempt - Ashby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Ashby wants to clinch.
Ashby wants to land a leg kick but Klong is out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ashby has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Klong shoots in for a takedown but Ashby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Klong tries to keep at a distance but Ashby has taken the fight into the clinch.
Klong can't get the takedown.
Ashby is pressed up against the cage. Klong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ashby down to the mat. Ashby avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ashby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ashby looks for a takedown but Klong sprawls well.
Klong appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Klong closes the distance and clinches up with Ashby, looking for a takedown. Klong pushes Ashby against the cage but Ashby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Klong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ashby sprawls well. Ashby wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Klong gets slowly back to his feet.
Ashby lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sloppy strikes from Ashby. Those never looked like landing.
Ashby fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Klong misses the target.
Klong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ashby circles away.
Klong shoots for a takedown but Ashby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Klong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ashby's half guard.#SUB#
Klong wants to work for an arm triangle but Ashby is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ashby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Klong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ashby defending well though. #T3#
Klong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Klong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Klong drops an elbow to the side of Ashby's head.
Klong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Klong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ashby defending well though.
Klong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ashby trying to control here.
Klong is nestled in close to Ashby, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Klong throwing shots but Ashby is blocking nicely.
Ashby is looking for a sweep. Klong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Klong working Ashby over with strikes.
Klong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Klong thows a huge punch but Ashby dodges it nicely.
Klong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ashby defending well though.
Klong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ashby is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Klong scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Ashby is defending against the submission attempts here by Klong.
Klong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Klong missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Klong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Klong stops Ashby from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kling Klong 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#
Klong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ashby circles away.
Kling Klong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ashby's waist but Ashby gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klong off to one side.
Klong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ashby pinned against the cage. Ashby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kling Klong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klong dives in and grabs Ashby's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ashby pushes down on Klong's head and hops out.
Klong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Klong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ashby defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ashby clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Klong wants to take the fight to the mat but Ashby manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Klong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ashby prevents it.
Klong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ashby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Ashby instigates a clinch.
Ashby gets underhooks to prevent Klong's takedown attempt.
Ashby stops a takedown attempt from Klong.
Ashby prevents a takedown attempt there.
Klong tries for a takedown but Ashby manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Klong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Ashby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ashby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klong.
Ashby lands a head kick. Klong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ashby throws a combination that misses
and Klong counters with a two punch combo.
Ashby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ashby wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Ashby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Klong throws a combination. Ashby tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cory Ashby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Ashby. Those never looked like landing.
Ashby gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Klong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ashby is fending him off so far but Klong persists. Nope, Ashby circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Ashby. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Klong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Klong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ashby's guard.
Klong won't allow Ashby to get back to his feet.
Klong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Klong is looking to work some ground and pound but Ashby has wrist control.
Klong looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Klong postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ashby is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Klong, into his guard. #REVB#
Kling Klong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ashby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Klong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ashby is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Ashby would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Klong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ashby defends it easily.#SU2#
Ashby stands up from Klong's guard - Ashby perhaps looking for a knockout.
Klong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ashby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Klong cracks Ashby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashby shoots in for a double leg but Klong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Klong gets the takedown into side control.
Klong throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ashby taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ashby is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cory Ashby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Klong fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Ashby has Klong up against the cage in a clinch.
Klong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ashby pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Klong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ashby pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kling Klong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashby scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Ashby.
Ashby throws a head kick but Klong moves out of range.
Ashby takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Klong closes the distance and clinches up with Ashby, looking for a takedown. Klong pushes Ashby against the cage but Ashby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Ashby gets caught flat footed, as Klong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ashby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ashby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Klong connects with a couple of short punches.
Klong throwing strikes from guard but Ashby blocks nicely.
Klong throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Klong 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.
Ashby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ashby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ashby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Klong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ashby is keeping the position for now.
Klong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Klong tries for a takedown but Ashby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Klong closes the distance and clinches up with Ashby, looking for a takedown. Klong pushes Ashby against the cage but Ashby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ashby looks to land a combination but Klong avoids it well. #CL2#
Ashby has closed the distance and engaged Klong in a clinch.
Klong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ashby avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Klong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ashby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Klong shoots in but Ashby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ashby stuffs the takedown.
Klong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ashby defends well and Klong ends up having to push Ashby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Ashby moves into range and clinches up with Klong.#T4#
Klong has Ashby pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ashby manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ashby prevents a takedown attempt there.
Klong tries to score a body lock takedown but Ashby shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Ashby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Klong goes for a takedown attempt but Ashby pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ashby 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 thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashby keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klong misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Ashby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ashby 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory Ashby!
Cory Ashby took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2019 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Joshua misses
and Klong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Andy Joshua has been cut.
Joshua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshua.
Joshua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Klong at a distance.
Klong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joshua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joshua throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Klong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Klong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joshua pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Klong feints and as Joshua raises his hands in defense, Klong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Klong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Klong drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Klong as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Joshua screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Klong! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kling Klong!
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