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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reed connects with a jab.
Jo wants to clinch up but Reed keeps it at a distance.
Jo misses with a few strikes there.
Reed misses the jab.
Reed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chong Jo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jo misses with a two punch combination.
Reed lands with a good body shot.
Jo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed lands a really nice looking cross but Jo seems unphased.
Jab from Reed.
Jo throws a low kick but Reed moves out of range easily.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jo is looking to clinch but Reed is avoiding it.
Reed throws a body punch but Jo moves out of range.
Jo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reed.
Reed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reed circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and Reed counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jo! Reed lets Jo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Jo is rocked!#T1#
The crowd cheers as Reed lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jo doesn't seem phased though.
Reed lands with a shot to the body.
Jo staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Jo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jo misses with a few strikes there.
Jo tries to clinch up.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Jo's head but Jo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jo doesn't manage to clinch there - Reed circles away.
Reed is looking to counter punch.
Jo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reed bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jo's head backwards.
Jo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jo misses with a combination
and Reed counters with a nice uppercut.
Jo misses with a series of wild punches.
Reed looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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!
Reed misses with a hook.
Jo takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2#
Reed sizes up Jo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jo is looking to clinch.
Jo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reed lands with a nice body punch.
Jo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reed tests Jo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good shot there by Reed.
Jo wants to clinch.
Reed lands a nice shot that snaps Jo's head back.
Reed slips a jab and a cross from Jo.
A combination from Jo does no damage.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Jo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Reed with a hook.
Jo misses with a leg kick.
Reed with a hook.
Reed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reed slips a jab and a cross from Jo.
Jo throws a front kick aimed at Reed's knee but Reed avoids it well.
Reed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Jo tries to keep at a distance but Reed has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jo is trying to drag Reed to the mat but Reed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jo tries to score a body lock takedown but Reed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jo tries for a takedown but Reed manages to get underhooks.
Big Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chong Jo.
Reed scores with a shot to the side of Jo's head.
Reed pushes Jo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Reed.
Jo looks winded!#T4#
Reed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jo backwards.
A short left from Reed.
Reed digs a right hand into Jo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jo's gas tank.
Reed lands a shoulder strike.
Reed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Reed.
Jo is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reed after a bit of a struggle.
Reed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jo backwards.
Reed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reed.
Jo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Reed.
Jo seems to have recovered his senses.
Reed pushes Jo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reed lands a nice shot to the body.
Reed lands a body shot.
Reed lands with a right to the head.
Reed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Reed dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chong Jo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reed lands with a light punch inside.
Jo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jo.
Reed lands with a short shot to the head.
Reed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reed lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jo takes a shot to the head.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jo can do to turn this around?
Reed pushes Jo against the cage. Reed is working some dirty boxing. Reed pushes off with a quick right hook! Jo goes down! Jo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Reed moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Reed! |
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Event:
Kings 16: Mongrel vs Gouging
Date: May 17, 2020 |
#R1#
A combination from Puro does no damage. #CL2#
Puro moves into the clinch successfully.
Puro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jo.
#TD2#
Puro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jo uses from the top position.
Puro is pulling down on Jo's head to control his posture.
Jo wants to stand but Puro is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jo stopping the sweep attempt from Puro.#SUB2#
Puro is looking for a triangle but Jo pushes his legs off easily.
#SU#
Jo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Puro, up you get!
Jo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Puro closes the distance and clinches.
Jo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Puro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chong Jo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jo wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
Puro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jo is defending well.
Puro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jo tries to score a body lock takedown but Puro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Puro is defending well.
Jo is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Puro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Puro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jo tries to avoid it but Puro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jo to the ground. Jo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Puro.
Puro throws a head kick but Jo moves out of range.
Puro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jo avoids it really well and circles away.
Jo misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Puro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jo pinned against the cage. Jo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jo throws a nice looking combination but Puro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jo tries to clinch up but Puro circles away and keeps his distance.
Puro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jo misses with a low kick.
Jo swinging wildly here.
Jo tries to clinch but Puro moves out of range.
Puro swats away the attempt to clinch by Jo.#T4#
Puro misses with a takedown attempt - Jo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Puro with that takedown attempt.
Jo tries a low kick but Puro avoids it.#CL2#
Puro takes the fight into the clinch.
Puro just leaning against Jo, taking a breather. #TD2#
Puro decides to pull guard.
Jo wanted to stand there but Puro had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Jo stands up from Puro's guard - Jo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Puro is out of range.
Puro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jo defends it well.
Puro misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murska Puro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Puro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Puro somewhat.#CL2#
Puro instigates a clinch.
Puro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Puro pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Jo stands up and waves to Puro to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Puro has closed the distance and engaged Jo in a clinch.
Puro taking a breather.
Jo is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Jo tries for a takedown but Puro manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Puro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puro shoots in but no luck this time.
Puro misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Puro rushes Jo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chong Jo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puro tries for a takedown but Jo manages to get underhooks.
Jo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Puro after a bit of a struggle.
Jo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Puro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Puro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Puro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Puro has closed the distance and engaged Jo in a clinch.
Puro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Puro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Puro pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Jo is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Puro pulls guard successfully.
#SU#
Puro is working an open guard so Jo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jo slips a straight right by Puro.
Jo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Puro counters with a series of strikes. Jo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jo wants to clinch up but Puro keeps it at a distance.
Puro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puro dives in for a single leg takedown but Jo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jo is looking for a counter combo.
Jo fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jo. #CUT#
It looks like Murska Puro has been cut.
Jo swinging wildly here.
Jo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jo is looking to clinch. #T3#
Puro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Puro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Puro misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Puro does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Puro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Jo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jo looks to land a combination but Puro avoids it well.
Puro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Puro fails with the takedown.
Puro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jo tries to avoid it but Puro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jo to the ground. Jo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Puro throws a head kick but Jo moves out of range.
Jo is looking to clinch but Puro is avoiding it.
#CL#
Jo darts in and clinches Puro up against the cage.
Jo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Puro is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Puro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Puro keeps the fight on the outside.
Puro throws a fast counter high kick but Jo manages to duck under it in time.
Puro tries to clinch up but Jo circles away and keeps his distance.
Jo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Puro dodges the punch combination from Jo.
#CL2#
Puro moves into range and clinches up with Jo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puro misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murska Puro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Murska Puro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Puro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Puro somewhat.
Chong Jo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jo moves out of range of the body kick.
Jo fails to land with a series of punches.
Jo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jo backing away here, and Puro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jo stuffs the takedown.
Puro has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jo stuffs the takedown attempt from Puro. Puro gets slowly back to his feet.
Chong Jo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murska Puro.#CL#
Jo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Puro, pushing him back against the cage.
Jo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Puro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Jo tries to score a body lock takedown but Puro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jo gets underhooks to prevent Puro's takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Puro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Puro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jo.
Jo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Puro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Puro drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
Jo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Puro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Puro circles away quickly and effectively.
Chong Jo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jo throws a right hand that Puro ducks under and follows up with a left that Puro also avoids with ease.#T2#
Jo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Puro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jo as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Puro rushes Jo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Puro blocks an elbow strike.
Jo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Puro has him pressed against the cage.
Jo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Puro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Puro can't get the takedown.
Puro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jo prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Puro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Puro prevents it.
Jo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Puro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Puro wants to take the fight to the mat but Jo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Puro manages to break the clinch.
Jo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Puro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puro feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Puro gets a clinch.
Murska Puro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Puro has hold of one of Jo's legs. Jo is fighting the takedown attempt but Puro gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Jo wriggles free and stands up.
Jo slips a jab and a cross from Puro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jo tries to clinch up but Puro circles away and keeps his distance.
Puro tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Puro moves into the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Puro breaks from the clinch.
Puro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jo avoids it really well and circles away.
Puro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Puro fails with a takedown attempt.
Jo wants to clinch up but Puro keeps it at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Jo.
Jo tries to close the distance and clinch but Puro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Puro fails to land with a series of punches.
Jo throws a low kick but Puro moves out of range easily.
Chong Jo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murska Puro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#KD#
Jo drops Puro with a beautiful combination! Puro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jo is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Puro is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chong Jo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puro 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murska Puro!
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Event:
Kings 12: Mongrel vs Bailey
Date: May 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Jo throws a hook but Ben avoids it easily.
Ben swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ben takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Ben Ben has been cut.
Jo misses with a left hand
and Ben counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ben.
Ben swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Jo forces Ben back against the cage and clinches.
Ben tries to break the clinch but Jo is controlling the position.
Jo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ben swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jo has Ben pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ben manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ben definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Jo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jo manages to end up in side control.
Ben is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jo prevents Ben from standing back up.
Jo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ben's head. #SU2#
Jo decides to return to a standing position.
Ben tries to move into range but Jo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1##CL2#
Jo gets a clinch.
Jo has Ben pressed against the cage, preventing Ben from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ben looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jo is looking for a takedown.
Ben Ben has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chong Jo.
Jo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ben pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ben takes one on the button.
Ben displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jo throws out the jab.
Jo works the jab nicely.
Jo misses with a low kick.#T2##CL2#
Jo rushes Ben and presses him up against the cage.
Ben tries to break the clinch but Jo is controlling the position.
Ben wants to break free but Jo has control.
Jo wants a takedown.
Ben prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Jo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ben, pushing him back against the cage.
Jo looking for a takedown.
Jo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ben prevents it.
Ben gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jo.
Ben struggles to land a body shot inside as Jo controls his hands.
Ben wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ben is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3##BC2#
Jo breaks the clinch.
Jo swings widly with a right hand
and Ben counters with a straight right hand.
Jo looks to throw the jab but Ben is out of range.
Jo throws a poor cross that misses
and Ben counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ben's hands.#CL2#
Jo clinches up with Ben and pushes him back against the cage.
Ben misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Jo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ben counter with a right hand.
Ben slips a jab from Jo.#CL2#
Jo clinches up with Ben and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Jo manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Jo moves into the clinch.
Jo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ben pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jo is trying to drag Ben to the mat but Ben just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ben doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Jo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Jo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ben gets underhooks to prevent Jo's takedown attempt.
Ben gets underhooks to prevent Jo's takedown attempt.
Jo wants a takedown but no success here.
Jo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ben is defending well.
Jo goes for a takedown attempt but Ben pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jo looks winded!
Jo closes the distance but Ben moves to the side
and Ben counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Jo clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chong Jo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Ben'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##CL2#
Jo gets a clinch.
Ben is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ben has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ben gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jo can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Jo manages to break the clinch.
Jo misses with a left hand
and Jo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jo misses with a left hand
and Ben counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Jo moves into the clinch.
Jo wants a takedown but no success here.
Ben Ben has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chong Jo.#BC2#
Jo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Jo pushes Ben up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ben has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ben is trying to stall.
Ben struggles to land a body shot inside as Jo controls his hands.
Ben tries to break the clinch but Jo is controlling the position. #T1#
Ben wants to stall.
Ben is trying to break free.
Ben is pressed up against the cage. Jo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ben down to the mat. Ben avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Jo moves into the clinch successfully.
Ben gets underhooks to prevent Jo's takedown attempt.
Jo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ben prevents it.
Jo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jo looking for a takedown.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ben pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jo is breathing heavily.
Ben wants to break free but Jo has control.
Jo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jo has Ben pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ben manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Ben tries to break the clinch but Jo is controlling the position.
Jo tries for a takedown but Ben manages to get underhooks.
Ben looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ben prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jo has Ben pressed against the cage, preventing Ben from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Jo breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Jo misses
and Ben counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Jo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ben, pushing him back against the cage.
Jo is trying to drag Ben to the mat but Ben just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ben wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jo has him pressed against the cage.
Ben tries to circle away but Jo has him pinned against the cage.
Chong Jo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ben blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ben wants to get back to striking at distance but Jo won't allow it.
#BC2#
Jo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Jo clinches.
Jo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ben gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ben fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jo thows a leg kick but Ben checks it
and Ben counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chong Jo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ben is out of range and Jo settles back down. #CL2#
Jo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ben is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jo is keeping busy.
Jo can't get the takedown.
Ben tries to circle away but Jo has him pinned against the cage.
Jo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ben scores with a hook to the body.
Ben is looking to break free of the clinch but Jo has double underhooks. #T4#
Ben looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ben has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jo wants a takedown but no success here.
Ben tries to break the clinch but Jo is controlling the position.
Ben working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Jo manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Jo clinches with his opponent.
Ben prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ben tries to circle away but Jo has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ben misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ben is trying to force a seperation but Jo has the dominant position.
Jo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ben is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ben misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Ben will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Ben's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Jo moves into range and clinches up with Ben.
Ben misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jo wants a takedown.
Ben gets underhooks to prevent Jo's takedown attempt.
Ben can't find room to land a body shot as Jo controls the action.
Jo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ben Ben has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chong Jo.#BC2#
Jo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jo throws a hook to the side of Ben's head but Ben sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jo misses with a straight right.
Ben moves out of range as Jo strikes.
Ben appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ben working hard to break the clinch.
Jo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ben avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Jo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##BC2#
Jo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jo tries to clinch
and Ben counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ben counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Jo instigates a clinch.
Jo is trying to drag Ben to the mat but Ben just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Jo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Jo gets a clinch. #BC2#
Jo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Jo darts in and clinches Ben up against the cage.#T2#
Jo keeps control of Ben as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jo is looking for a takedown.
Jo wants to take the fight to the mat but Ben manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ben is defending well.
Jo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ben gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ben is looking to break free of the clinch but Jo has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ben fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Jo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ben appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Jo gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Jo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jo throws a leg kick
and Ben counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jo works the jab nicely.#T3##CL2#
Jo has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Jo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jo throws a right hand that misses
and Ben counters with a left to the body.
Ben's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ben scrambles back to his feet.
Chong Jo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jo darts in trying to clinch
and Ben counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Jo pushes Ben up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ben tries a body shot but Jo blocks it.
Ben wants to get back to striking at distance but Jo won't allow it.
#BC2#
Jo breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Jo swings widly with a right hand
and Ben cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Jo closes the distance and pushes Ben back into the cage.
Jo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ben is defending well.
Jo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ben is defending well.
Jo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jo goes for a takedown attempt but Ben pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jo doesn't manage to clinch there - Ben circles away.
As Jo looks to move away, Ben throws a big counter combo but Jo just gets out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ben uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jo.
Ben is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Jo moves into range and clinches up with Ben.#BC2#
Jo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jo wants to clinch
and Ben counters with a stiff right hand.
Jo throws a big shot that misses.
As Jo looks to move away, Ben throws a big counter combo but Jo just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Jo rushes Ben and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chong Jo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jo 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chong Jo!
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Event:
Kings 5: Manner vs Rerorero
Date: Apr 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Edge lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Jo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Edge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Edge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Edge holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jo takes a shot to the head.
Edge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Edge throws a punch but it's blocked by Jo. #BC2#
Edge breaks from the clinch.
Jo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Edge throws a hook but Jo blocks it.
Edge swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jo.
Elig Scott Edge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jo blocks a jab.
Edge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jo avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Nice jab there from Edge.
Jo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jo there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD2#
Edge cracks Jo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Edge has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jo to stand back up!#ROC2#
Jo is rocked!
Edge scores with a hook to the body. Jo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jo circles away quickly and effectively.
Edge grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Jo takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Edge cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Elig Scott Edge!
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