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Event:
King of Fighters: Round Six
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
Johnny Hammer really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 161.9, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Frankie DeSoto was cancelled. |
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Event:
KOF: IW PROVING GROUNDS 1
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
DeSoto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
De Toro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DeSoto is working away from the top position though.
DeSoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Toro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DeSoto trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Toro trying to control but DeSoto postures up.
De Toro is looking for a sweep. DeSoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Toro trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSoto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
De Toro is looking for a sweep. DeSoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Toro is looking to control DeSoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Toro avoid being mounted?
De Toro controlling the position well. #SUB#
De Toro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
DeSoto prevents De Toro from improving his position.
De Toro regains full guard. Nicely done.
DeSoto postures up.
DeSoto trying to control but De Toro is working from the bottom.
De Toro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
De Toro pushes a forearm under DeSoto's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, DeSoto is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio De Toro!
Antonio De Toro took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND FOUR
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Yan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yan moves out of range as DeSoto strikes.
Yan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yan fails with the takedown.
DeSoto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yan.
Yan has been working on his balance at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Exceptional, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by DeSoto.
DeSoto tries to clinch
and Yan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSoto rushes Yan and presses him up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from DeSoto.
DeSoto lands a nice uppercut.
Yan blocking some punches.
DeSoto tries to throw a body punch but Yan avoids it by throwing DeSoto back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSoto misses with some punches.
DeSoto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yan blocks a body shot from DeSoto.
DeSoto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yan smiles and moves away.
DeSoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as DeSoto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
DeSoto stalls.
DeSoto receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
DeSoto tries a body shot but Yan blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by DeSoto.
DeSoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yan needs to keep his hands up - DeSoto had a free shot at his head there.
DeSoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some wild striking there from Yan.
DeSoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DeSoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeSoto rushes Yan and presses him up against the cage.
DeSoto stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yan is fighting off a takedown attempt but DeSoto is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Yan to the mat. Yan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
DeSoto throwing strikes from guard but Yan blocks nicely.
DeSoto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that DeSoto 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSoto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yan is trying to control the position but DeSoto postures up.
DeSoto throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeSoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yan is breathing heavily.
DeSoto looks to land a right hand but Yan moved out of range.
DeSoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeSoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeSoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yan misses with a takedown
and DeSoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Yan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yan fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie DeSoto dominated that round.
That's time! Yan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
DeSoto gets a clinch.
DeSoto stalling the fight.
DeSoto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
DeSoto is stalling here.
Yan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DeSoto has him pressed against the cage.
DeSoto pushes Yan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeSoto gets through Yan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from DeSoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSoto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
DeSoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeSoto prevents Yan from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeSoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSoto tries to bum rush Yan with a series of wild strikes but Yan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As DeSoto looks to move away, Yan throws a big counter combo but DeSoto just gets out of the way.
DeSoto fails to land with a series of punches.
DeSoto misses with a body kick.
Yan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
DeSoto tries to bum rush Yan with a series of wild strikes but Yan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeSoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yan was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSoto.
DeSoto throws a right hand that Yan ducks under and follows up with a left that Yan also avoids with ease.
As DeSoto looks to move away, Yan throws a big counter combo but DeSoto just gets out of the way.
Yan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeSoto is trying to counter with his kicks.
Yan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice shot by DeSoto.
Yan fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeSoto. DeSoto obviously looking to wear him down.
DeSoto throws a body punch but Yan moves out of range.
DeSoto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
DeSoto takes a swing at Yan's ribcage but misses.
DeSoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSoto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
DeSoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Yan.
Yan avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeSoto scores with the left hand. Yan knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DeSoto scores with a kick to the midsection.
DeSoto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DeSoto lands a jab.
DeSoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Yan.
DeSoto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yan is rocked!
Frankie DeSoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yan with a poor takedown
and DeSoto counters with a head kick that wobbles Yan - left then right he sways and one more bomb from DeSoto sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie DeSoto!
During a confident post fight interview, Frankie DeSoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND TWO
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Moon shoots for a double leg takedown but DeSoto sprawls well. He's pushed Moon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
DeSoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moon was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSoto.
DeSoto throws a shot from downtown. Moon moves away and avoids it.
Moon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from DeSoto misses.
DeSoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeSoto.
Moon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DeSoto tries to avoid it but Moon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DeSoto to the ground. DeSoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeSoto throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSoto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Moon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeSoto.
Moon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeSoto.#T1#
DeSoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeSoto throws a hook but Moon blocks it.
Moon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from DeSoto.
An inside leg kick lands from DeSoto.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DeSoto.
DeSoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeSoto scores with a shot to the body.
Moon misses with a kick to the body.
DeSoto throws a body punch but Moon moves out of range.
Moon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Moon tries to clinch up but DeSoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Moon shoots in for a double leg but DeSoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie Moon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moon shoots in for a double leg but DeSoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moon fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Moon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A combination from DeSoto does no damage.
Moon is looking to counter the offense by DeSoto and move into the clinch.
Moon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
DeSoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
DeSoto displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moon up against the cage.
DeSoto effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting on DeSoto's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T3#
DeSoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moons head. #TD#
Moon jumps guard and drags DeSoto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSoto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Moon is looking to cinch up a triangle. DeSoto throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Moon's body to avoid the submission. Moon has instead reached around DeSoto's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Moon arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jackie Moon!
A relieved looking Jackie Moon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Morgan closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
DeSoto has closed the distance and engaged Morgan in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from DeSoto fails to land.
Morgan taking a breather.
Morgan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeSoto backwards.
DeSoto blocking some punches.
DeSoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Morgan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Morgan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Morgan jumps guard.
DeSoto sitting in guard here, content to control.
DeSoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan wants to sweep here but DeSoto controlling him for the moment.
Morgan controlling the position.#T1#
DeSoto preventing the sweep.
Morgan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
DeSoto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
DeSoto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morgan's half guard.
Morgan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morgan.
DeSoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
DeSoto content to stall in guard here.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeSoto 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.
Morgan trying to control the position here.
DeSoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morgan is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeSoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morgan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DeSoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from DeSoto.
A countering left hand to the body from Morgan misses.
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
Morgan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DeSoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morgan scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
DeSoto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Morgan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. DeSoto is in Morgan's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSoto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
DeSoto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan pulls DeSoto in to control the position. #T4#
Morgan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeSoto manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Morgan controls from within his opponent's guard.
DeSoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morgan postures up in DeSoto's guard and throws a big left but DeSoto blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSoto is pulling down on Morgan's head to control his posture.
Morgan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeSoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arthur Morgan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
DeSoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DeSoto wants it to stay on the feet.
Morgan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeSoto throws a right hand that Morgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Morgan also avoids with ease.
Frankie DeSoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan tries to move into range but DeSoto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
DeSoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeSoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morgan throws a right and a left that DeSoto avoids nicely.
DeSoto moves away from the strike by Morgan.
Morgan is looking to clinch.
DeSoto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Morgan shoots for a takedown but DeSoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Morgan forces DeSoto back against the cage and clinches.
DeSoto tries to work over Morgan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DeSoto has him pressed against the cage.
Morgan lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeSoto backwards.
Morgan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
DeSoto is trying to break the clinch but Morgan is controlling him.#T1##BC2#
Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeSoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Morgan.#CUT#
It looks like Arthur Morgan has been cut.
Morgan swings for the body but DeSoto moves out of range.
DeSoto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
DeSoto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morgan counters with a slapping leg kick.
DeSoto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeSoto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Morgan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeSoto.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from DeSoto.
Morgan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeSoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeSoto tries to counter by clinching up but Morgan breaks away and moves out of range.
Morgan misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
DeSoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
A punch lands to the side of Morgan 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Morgan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeSoto is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Morgan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morgan controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Morgan there. #T3#
Morgan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morgan trying to control the pace.
Morgan wants to control but DeSoto is keeping him busy.
Morgan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Morgan throwing shots but DeSoto is blocking nicely.
Morgan is controlling the pace.
Morgan is keen to just control but DeSoto is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Morgan closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeSoto circles away.
Frankie DeSoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Morgan.
Morgan connects with the punch.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Morgan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morgan connects with a solid leg kick.
DeSoto misses with a straight left.
Morgan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DeSoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morgan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeSoto avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arthur Morgan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
DeSoto tests Morgan's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Morgan has managed to clinch.
Morgan stalling the fight.
Morgan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSoto's elbow.
Good body shot from DeSoto.
Morgan lands with a light punch inside.
DeSoto tries to break free but Morgan pushes him back against the cage.
Morgan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Morgan fails to land. #BC2#
Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
DeSoto drives through with a takedown into guard.
DeSoto sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Morgan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeSoto manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Morgan 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.
Morgan throwing strikes from guard but DeSoto blocks nicely.
DeSoto keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Morgan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DeSoto 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.
Morgan throwing strikes from guard but DeSoto blocks nicely.
Morgan working some strikes from top position.
Morgan trying to control but DeSoto is working from the bottom.
Morgan controlling from the top position. #T3#
Morgan is looking to work some ground and pound but DeSoto has wrist control.
DeSoto keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Morgan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Morgan controlling the action here.
Morgan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but DeSoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morgan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morgan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
DeSoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morgan on the ground.
DeSoto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morgan scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Morgan seems to be looking for submissions.
DeSoto is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan is trying to control the action in half guard but DeSoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morgan 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Morgan!
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