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Event:
Bellicose- Reyes vs McCoy
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
De Koning gets a double leg takedown into Horton's guard.
Horton has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. De Koning has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Horton pulls guard.
Horton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Koning.
De Koning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Koning throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Horton keeping full guard, as De Koning tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Koning accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Koning working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Koning working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Koning postures up in Horton's guard and throws a big left but Horton blocks it. #T1##SUB2#
De Koning has gone for a leg lock! Horton slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Koning's guard.#REVR#
Horton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Koning is proving hard to escape from.
De Koning throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SU#
Horton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on De Koning, up you get!
De Koning misses with a takedown
and Horton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Koning looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Koning walks into a straight right hand from Horton.#T2#
Horton misses with an uppercut. De Koning saw that one coming.
Horton misses with a straight left.
De Koning takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Horton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Horton misses.
De Koning will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tim Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thijs De Koning.
De Koning with a poor takedown
and Horton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Koning thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
De Koning shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Horton napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
De Koning swings around for an armbar but Horton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into De Koning's guard.#SUB2#
De Koning is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
De Koning is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Horton defends well.
De Koning is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
De Koning isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Horton stacks De Koning on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Horton!#SU#
Horton decides to stand back up.
De Koning tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Horton defends well and De Koning ends up having to push Horton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Horton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#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.
De Koning darts in trying to clinch
and Horton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Horton. No joy for De Koning on that attempt.
It looked like Horton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Koning tries to score a power double leg takedown but Horton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Koning somewhat.
De Koning is trying hard to land a takedown here. Horton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
De Koning tries to clinch up but Horton circles away and keeps his distance.
Horton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horton scores with a hook.
Horton thuds a left hand into De Koning's body.
De Koning fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Horton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
De Koning takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Koning tries for a takedown but Horton circles away easily
and Horton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Koning fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Koning.
Tim Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thijs De Koning.
Horton throws a nice looking combination but De Koning bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thijs De Koning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
De Koning drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Koning is looking to take a break and control but Horton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Horton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1##SUB2#
De Koning tries for a kimura but Horton is defending well.
Horton wants to get back to his feet but De Koning drags him back down.
Horton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of De Koning. #SUB2#
De Koning working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Koning tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Horton is pushing De Koning's head away, looking to escape. De Koning manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
De Koning tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Koning has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
De Koning throws a strike aimed at the side of Horton's head but Horton avoids it well.
Horton tries to escape but De Koning is in control.
Tim Horton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES#
Horton throws De Koning to one side and escapes!
Horton throws an overhand right that lands on De Koning's shoulder, as De Koning tries to avoid the shot.
De Koning closes the distance and clinches up with Horton, looking for a takedown. De Koning pushes Horton against the cage but Horton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Horton misses the jab.
De Koning looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Koning takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Koning is looking to clinch but Horton is avoiding it.
Nice jab there from Horton.
Horton scores with a punch to the head.
De Koning shoots in for a takedown but Horton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looks like Horton has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
De Koning with a poor takedown
letting Horton counter with a right hand.
Horton cracks De Koning with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#De Koning is rocked!#T4#
De Koning throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Horton counters with a huge left! De Koning is in big trouble! He's backing up but Horton isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save De Koning from any more damage. A dominating finish by Horton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Horton! |
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Event:
Bellicose - Christmas Day
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
De Koning misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Koning is defended easily by Garcia.
De Koning shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia sprawls well. He's pushed De Koning's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Garcia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garcia sets himself, and De Koning steps forward looking for the clinch! Garcia avoids it this time.
Nice takedown defense from Garcia. No joy for De Koning on that attempt.
Kyle Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thijs De Koning.
De Koning lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by De Koning.
Garcia takes a swing at De Koning's ribcage but misses.
De Koning has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Garcia is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Koning tries to counter by closing the distance.
De Koning moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
De Koning throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Koning off to one side. #T1#
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but De Koning is just out of range.#TD2#
De Koning throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Garcia was covering up waiting for the punch and De Koning finishes the takedown easily into guard.
De Koning missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia controlling De Koning's posture.
De Koning has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing De Koning from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
De Koning drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says De Koning as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Garcia screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with De Koning! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Thijs De Koning!
A relieved looking Thijs De Koning 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:
Bellicose - DeKoning vs Murphy
Date: Nov 12, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Murphy rushes De Koning and presses him up against the cage.
Murphy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee calls for Murphy to work.
Murphy lands an elbow inside.
Murphy scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
Murphy lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Thijs De Koning has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murphy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Murphy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy effectively controlling the action here.
Murphy lands an elbow just above De Koning 's eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Koning is trying to drag Murphy to the mat but Murphy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
De Koning goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murphy prevents it.
Murphy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Murphy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
Murphy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thijs De Koning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy lands an elbow that stopped De Koning in his tracks for a moment.
Murphy controlling the action here for a moment.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Murphy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murphy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murphy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Koning up against the cage.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that De Koning shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Koning is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murphy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy lands an elbow inside.
De Koning doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Koning backwards.
Murphy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Murphy lands an elbow just above De Koning 's eye. #T3#
Murphy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murphy lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Thijs De Koning's cut is getting worse.
Murphy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Murphy gets underhooks to prevent De Koning's takedown attempt.
Murphy crunches a lovely knee into De Koning's ribcage.
De Koning is breathing heavily.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Koning's defenses.
Murphy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Koning up against the cage.#T4#
Murphy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
De Koning tries to score a body lock takedown but Murphy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Murphy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Koning is looking for a takedown.
Murphy lands an elbow that stopped De Koning in his tracks for a moment.
Murphy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has De Koning in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Murphy scores a nice knee to the body.
Murphy controlling the action here for a moment.
De Koning has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murphy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Murphy lands an elbow that stopped De Koning in his tracks for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thijs De Koning's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Murphy clinches.
De Koning is looking for a takedown.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Koning's defenses.
Murphy stalls.
De Koning takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that De Koning shrugs off.
Murphy stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Koning is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murphy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Konings head.
Murphy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
De Koning drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thijs De Koning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy slowing the pace effectively.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murphy.
Murphy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murphy lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
Murphy stalls. #T2#
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Konings head.
Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murphy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Murphy is pressed up against the cage. De Koning has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murphy down to the mat. Murphy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Koning takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Thijs De Koning's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that De Koning shrugs off.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that De Koning shrugs off.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Konings head. #ROC2#De Koning is rocked!
A bit of stalling here from Murphy.
Oh De Koning is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Koning has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murphy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
De Koning seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murphy lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Jeez, Thijs De Koning's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T3#
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murphy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Murphy lands an elbow just above De Koning 's eye.
Clinched against the cage, Murphy lands a big elbow that drops De Koning! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - De Koning is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paddy Murphy! |
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Event:
Bellicose - Howard vs Koning
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Howard misses with a body shot.
De Koning tries to counter with a clinch but Howard shakes him off and moves away.
De Koning wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Howard misses the target.
De Koning is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Howard swats away the attempt to clinch by De Koning.
Nice sprawl there from Howard as De Koning shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Koning shoots in looking for a takedown. Howard tries to sprawl out of it but De Koning keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Howard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Howard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dean Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thijs De Koning.
De Koning shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Howard but Howard pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
De Koning fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Howard sizes up De Koning with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Koning looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Howard is fending him off so far but De Koning persists. Nope, Howard circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Howard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Koning.
De Koning wants to clinch
and Howard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Howard misses the shot to the body.
De Koning tries to clinch there but Howard circles away.
De Koning throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howard.
De Koning dives in for a single leg takedown but Howard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Howard as De Koning shoots in.
De Koning finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Howard swats away the attempt to clinch by De Koning.
Howard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
De Koning fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Koning fails with a takedown attempt.
De Koning shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howard pinned against the cage. Howard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
De Koning shoots and misses
and Howard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Koning thinking.
Howard misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
De Koning gets a takedown into half guard.
De Koning is just content to waste time from the top position. Howard takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Howard pulls De Koning in close to prevent any damage.
De Koning preventing the sweep.
Howard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Howard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Koning controlling from the top position. #T4#
De Koning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howard is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
De Koning has gone for a leg lock! Howard slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Koning's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Howard won't allow De Koning to sweep him here.
Howard trying to control but De Koning is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howard is in close to De Koning's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Koning is keeping the position for now.
De Koning controls Howard momentarily but Howard frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Howard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Howard misses with a body shot.
Howard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Koning avoids the body shot from Howard.
De Koning throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Howard's waist but Howard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Koning off to one side.
De Koning tries to clinch up but Howard circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Howard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Howard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
De Koning looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Koning is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Howard lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
De Koning trying to control from the bottom.
Howard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
De Koning has hold of Howard's hands but Howard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Howard seems content to control.
Howard is nestled in close to De Koning, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Howard tries to pass to full mount but De Koning defends it. #SUB#
Howard is looking for a kimura here.
Howard drops an elbow to the side of De Koning's head.
Howard is looking to advance position but De Koning won't allow it. #SUB2#
De Koning looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
De Koning looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard prevents De Koning from improving his position.
De Koning is trying to control but Howard passes into side control!
De Koning is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dean Howard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Howard wants to control but De Koning is keeping him busy.
De Koning is working to avoid the ground and pound but Howard connects with a decent elbow.
De Koning tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Howard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear De Koning down.
#T3##SUB#
Howard has hold of De Koning's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! De Koning tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Howard cranks the arm and De Koning screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from De Koning, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dean Howard!
Dean Howard retains his middleweight title!
Dean Howard thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYCL - Wellstone vs. Hittah II
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
De Koning shoots in for a double leg but Von Richthofen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Von Richthofen has closed the distance and engaged De Koning in a clinch.
Von Richthofen gets underhooks to prevent De Koning's takedown attempt.
Von Richthofen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Koning.
Johan Von Richthofen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thijs De Koning.
Von Richthofen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Our sources have told us that Von Richthofen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Von Richthofen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Von Richthofen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Koning shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Von Richthofen but Von Richthofen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Von Richthofen moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1##BC#
Von Richthofen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Von Richthofen rushes De Koning and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Von Richthofen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Koning throws a head kick that misses.
Von Richthofen scores with a hook.
De Koning wants to clinch up but Von Richthofen keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
De Koning looking to score a takedown here. Von Richthofen is defending well but De Koning drives through and ends up in Von Richthofen's guard.
De Koning trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Richthofen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Koning is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
De Koning is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Von Richthofen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Von Richthofen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Von Richthofen wanted to stand there but De Koning had control of the position. #SUB2#
De Koning looking for a guillotine here but Von Richthofen defends easily.
Von Richthofen wants to control from the top but De Koning keeps moving. #SUB2#
De Koning throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Koning working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Richthofen. #T3##SUB2#
Von Richthofen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Koning is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Von Richthofen is not content to let De Koning control the position.
Von Richthofen tries to roll over but De Koning keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Von Richthofen is defending against the submission attempts here by De Koning.
#SUB2#
De Koning is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4##SUB2#
De Koning seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
De Koning is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Von Richthofen defends it well.
Von Richthofen is trying to stand back up but De Koning is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Richthofen works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Koning trying to control but Von Richthofen is working from the bottom. #SU2#
De Koning stands up and waves to Von Richthofen to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johan Von Richthofen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Von Richthofen takes a swing at De Koning's ribcage but misses.
De Koning throws a counter combo.#TD2#
De Koning drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Richthofen prevents De Koning from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Von Richthofen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Koning throwing strikes but Von Richthofen manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
De Koning gets back to half guard.
De Koning is trying to stand back up but Von Richthofen is controlling him
Thijs De Koning has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
De Koning wants to control but Von Richthofen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Koning might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Von Richthofen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
De Koning has a hand on Von Richthofen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Von Richthofen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
De Koning is desperately trying to improve his position but Von Richthofen has a good base and remains in mount.
De Koning is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De Koning is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Von Richthofen is staying active.
De Koning really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Koning is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Von Richthofen is working for a guillotine from mount but De Koning frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Von Richthofen manages to capitalize on a mistake by De Koning to take his back!
Von Richthofen controlling well, preventing De Koning from escaping the position.
Von Richthofen trying to control momentarily.
De Koning looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #SUB#
De Koning preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Von Richthofen.
Von Richthofen cracks De Koning with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing De Koning from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#T3#
Von Richthofen doesn't have the hooks in and De Koning manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Koning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Koning throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Richthofen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Richthofen keeping moving, preventing De Koning from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Von Richthofen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Koning trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Von Richthofen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
De Koning is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
De Koning working for a triangle but Von Richthofen defends it easily.
#T4#
Von Richthofen throwing strikes from guard but De Koning blocks nicely.
Von Richthofen trying to control but De Koning is working from the bottom.
De Koning trying to keep a closed guard but Von Richthofen is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
De Koning looking for a guillotine here but Von Richthofen defends easily.
#SUB2#
De Koning working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Richthofen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but De Koning is tightening it up a little... Von Richthofen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Von Richthofen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Von Richthofen taps out! Nice BJJ there by De Koning!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thijs De Koning!
A victorious Thijs De Koning thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
NYCL 17 - Hittah vs Wellstone
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Sam takes the fight into the clinch.
Sam lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Sam breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
De Koning tries to keep at a distance but Sam has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Koning drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sam pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Sam forces De Koning back against the cage and clinches.
De Koning tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Sam breaks from the clinch.
De Koning has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2#
De Koning shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sam is looking to stand back up but De Koning counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sam. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Koning wants to stand up but Sam is controlling the position.
#T1#
Sam is not content to let De Koning control the position.#SUB2#
De Koning is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sam has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
De Koning is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sam wants to control but De Koning is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Koning looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
De Koning tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
De Koning is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sam sees it coming and defends easily.
Sam is looking for a sweep. De Koning is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Koning slows the pace down in half guard.
De Koning wants to get back to his feet.
De Koning is pressing down on Sam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sam is holding on for now. #T3#
De Koning thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sam's head.
Sam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Koning.
Sam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Koning on the ground.
Sam is staying active underneath De Koning, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
De Koning has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sam defend it? De Koning steps over the head and cranks it - Sam is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for De Koning!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thijs De Koning!
After winning the bout, Thijs De Koning thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
NYCL 9 - Goon vs Foster
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
De Koning tries to clinch up.
Hoffman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Koning dives in and grabs Hoffman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoffman pushes down on De Koning's head and hops out.
Hoffman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Koning manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Koning shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoffman as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoffman or perhaps it was just good defense by De Koning, which made it look bad.
De Koning feints the counter takedown.
Hoffman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Koning.
Hoffman throws a quick counter head kick but De Koning was just out of range.
Heinrich Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thijs De Koning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
De Koning is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hoffman's half guard.
Hoffman is breathing heavily.
De Koning tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
De Koning looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
De Koning thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Koning sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hoffman defending well though.
De Koning wants to take a breather but Hoffman is having none of it. #SUB2#
De Koning is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
De Koning is looking for a kimura but Hoffman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Koning to get the leverage.
Hoffman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hoffman is not content to let De Koning control the position.
De Koning has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
De Koning has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hoffman defend it? De Koning steps over the head and cranks it - Hoffman is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for De Koning!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thijs De Koning!
An out of breath Thijs De Koning thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
NYCL - 2
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
De Koning pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Koning shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doyle sprawls well. Doyle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Koning gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Doyle rushes De Koning and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Koning is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
De Koning manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
De Koning feints and as Doyle raises his hands in defense, De Koning changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Doyle wants to stand up but De Koning is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Koning throwing strikes but missing.
De Koning has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Koning stops Doyle from standing up. #SU#
De Koning stands and steps away. Doyle gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1##CL2#
Doyle has managed to clinch.
Doyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Koning blocks an uppercut.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doyle.
Doyle lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Koning backwards.
De Koning can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thijs De Koning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doyle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
De Koning breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Doyle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Doyle working aggressively here.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doyle.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
Doyle lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Koning backwards.
Doyle working aggressively here.
De Koning blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doyle.
Doyle has a couple of punches blocked by De Koning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doyle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Koning.
Doyle has a couple of punches blocked by De Koning.
Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Koning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Koning blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Doyle gets underhooks to prevent De Koning's takedown attempt.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Koning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
Doyle misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
De Koning wants a takedown but no success here.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Koning wants a takedown.
De Koning tries for a takedown. No joy.
Doyle lands a shoulder strike.
De Koning jumps guard but Doyle stands there with De Koning around his waist. De Koning gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4##TD#
De Koning pulls guard. #SU2#
Doyle stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Doyle leaves De Koning with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Koning closes this distance looking for a takedown but Doyle circles away.
Doyle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Doyle moves into the clinch.
De Koning wants a takedown.
De Koning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Koning wants a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doyle.
Doyle working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Doyle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Doyle has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Koning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Koning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
De Koning breaks from the clinch.
Doyle fails to land with a series of punches.
Thijs De Koning is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Doyle has De Koning up against the cage in a clinch.
Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Doyle on the inside.
Doyle misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doyle.
Doyle misses with the head strike.
Doyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cameron Doyle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Doyle. #T1#
Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by De Koning.
Doyle misses with a punch on the inside.
De Koning is looking to take this one to the mat.
Doyle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Koning has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doyle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
De Koning tries for a takedown but Doyle manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thijs De Koning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doyle misses with some punches.
De Koning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doyle lands with a right to the head.
Doyle misses with some punches.
Doyle lands with a short shot to the head.
Doyle misses with some punches.
Doyle misses with the head strike.
#T2#
De Koning wants a takedown but no success here.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Koning tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
Doyle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Koning backwards.
De Koning jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Doyle walks away with a smile on his face. De Koning gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Doyle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Koning drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Doyle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Koning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land. #T3#
Doyle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Koning backwards. #BC#
De Koning breaks from the clinch.
Doyle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doyle connects with the punch.#CL#
De Koning gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Koning.
Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by De Koning.
Doyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doyle lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Koning backwards.
Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by De Koning.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle has a couple of punches blocked by De Koning.
De Koning is working for takedown but Doyle is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Doyle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Doyle misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Koning.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Koning has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Doyle after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
Doyle misses with some punches.
De Koning is looking for a takedown.
De Koning has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doyle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Koning blocking some punches.
De Koning tries for a takedown but Doyle manages to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Doyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Doyle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doyle.
Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by De Koning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Koning.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
De Koning jumps guard but Doyle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
De Koning goes for a takedown attempt but Doyle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Doyle drives through and clinches with De Koning against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle has a couple of punches blocked by De Koning.
De Koning can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thijs De Koning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doyle misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Doyle lands a right hand.
Doyle misses with the head strike.
De Koning tries to score a body lock takedown but Doyle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Koning goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doyle prevents it.
Doyle pushes De Koning back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Koning.
Doyle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by De Koning.
De Koning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
De Koning is trying to drag Doyle to the mat but Doyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Doyle has a couple of punches blocked by De Koning.
#T2#
De Koning wants a takedown.
De Koning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
Doyle lands a right hand.
De Koning drops down looking for an ankle pick but Doyle pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Doyle clinches with his opponent.
De Koning can't get the takedown.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doyle.#T3#
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
De Koning blocking some punches.
De Koning drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Koning wants to take the fight to the mat but Doyle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short left from Doyle.
Doyle lands a shoulder strike.
Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
De Koning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
De Koning is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Doyle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Koning has Doyle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doyle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Doyle has a couple of punches blocked by De Koning.
Thijs De Koning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by De Koning.
De Koning blocks an uppercut.
De Koning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doyle working aggressively here.
Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cameron Doyle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De Koning missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Doyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Doyle 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Doyle!
In his post fight interview, Cameron Doyle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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