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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr magenta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr magenta could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matt King's chin.
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188 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
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210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr magenta! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt King! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! King takes a body punch but keeps moving. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A punch combination from magenta misses. magenta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
magenta misses with a two punch combination.
magenta lands a slapping body shot.
King feints and then cracks magenta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow magenta down. magenta throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. King throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. King fails in his attempt to clinch. magenta takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. King has magenta up against the ropes in a clinch.
King lands a knee to the head.
King is pushing magenta up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite magenta's efforts to push away. King scores with a nice hook to the head. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards magenta's brow. magenta wants to break the clinch but can't.
magenta is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks. magenta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. King lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. King pressing his opponent against the ropes. King prevents magenta from breaking the clinch. King prevents magenta from breaking the clinch. King wants to stall.
magenta is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the ropes. King leaning his opponent against the ropes. King lands a left hand.
magenta has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment. King has magenta pressed against the ropes, preventing magenta from circling away and getting back to striking at range. King has magenta pressed against the ropes, preventing magenta from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut. King misses with an elbow over the top. King looks to throw an elbow but misses. King connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mr magenta has been cut. magenta is breathing heavily. King tries to land a knee to the head but magenta blocks with his arms.
King landing knees to the head.
magenta misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as King takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. King lands a hook that snaps the head of magenta backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. magenta is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the ropes. magenta wants to break free but King has control.
King wants to stall.
A short right from King. magenta takes an elbow to the temple. magenta wants to break the clinch but can't.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from magenta.
King slows down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. magenta takes an elbow to the forehead. magenta is trying to break free. King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King keeps control of magenta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. King wants to stall.
King prevents magenta from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. King lands a right hand. magenta tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position. magenta drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr magenta. That's going to take a lot out of him. magenta tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch. magenta is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him. magenta has King pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. King manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. magenta tries to score a body lock takedown but King shows good agility there to stay on his feet. King trying to control the position but instead, magenta has worked for underhooks and has pushed King into the ropes. magenta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
magenta wants to break the clinch but can't.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. King's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. A frustrated look appears on magenta's face as he tries to break the clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as King takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. magenta takes an elbow to the forehead. magenta takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. magenta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but King gets the underhooks and prevents it.
magenta takes a knee right on the jaw!
King lands a nice elbow. King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. King connects with a nasty looking knee right to magenta's face.
King lands an elbow that stopped magenta in his tracks for a moment. magenta is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him. King lands an uppercut. King's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. King has magenta pressed against the ropes, preventing magenta from circling away and getting back to striking at range. King lands a knee to the head.
magenta throws a punch but it's blocked by King. magenta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! King lands an elbow inside. King lands with a left to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. King lands an elbow inside that magenta shrugs off. King leaning against his opponent.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. magenta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt King dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mr magenta's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
King ducks under a wild hook from magenta. King tries a head kick but it misses.
magenta darts in and out, connecting with a jab. King throws a nice outside leg kick. King lands a big head kick that sends magenta tumbling to the mat! King takes a step backwards and waves magenta back to his feet - he wants the finish!
magenta is rocked!
Mr magenta's cut is getting worse. King feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to magenta's calf. King clinches. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! magenta misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for King to work.
King scores with a knee to the head.
magenta takes a knee right on the jaw!
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from King. King lands an elbow inside that magenta shrugs off. King holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
magenta working aggressively here.
King dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. King misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. King prevents magenta from breaking the clinch. King lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. The is referee keeping an eye on King - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice elbow from King. magenta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks. King lands with a right to the head. King lands with a right to the head. King holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from King. King is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. magenta tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position. King prevents magenta from breaking the clinch. King is pushing magenta up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. King tries to stall but magenta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Matt King. magenta lands with a nice combination. King backs away looking to recover. magenta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily. King moves into the clinch. magenta wants to break free but King has control.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The is referee keeping an eye on King - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
King scores with a shoulder strike. A bit of stalling here from King.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside. King holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
magenta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the ropes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr magenta. That's going to take a lot out of him. King lands an elbow inside. magenta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. magenta drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.
King throws a body punch but magenta moves out of range. King plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! magenta throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it. No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. King moves into the clinch successfully.
King is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but magenta is keeping busy. King is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. King has magenta pressed against the ropes, preventing magenta from circling away and getting back to striking at range. King stalling in the clinch but magenta improves position. A head punch blocked on the inside by King. King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite magenta's efforts to push away. magenta is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the ropes. King lands a right hand that snaps the head of magenta backwards. magenta wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
King lands a left hand.
magenta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. King tries to stall but magenta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
magenta misses with the head strike.
magenta wants a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. magenta tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position. A shot in the inside from King. King is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. magenta working hard to break the clinch. King with a knee to the head.
magenta can't break the clinch.
King taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King looking to slow down the pace here. King has a couple of punches blocked by magenta.
magenta misses with a punch to the body.
King scores with a knee to the head.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King keeps control of magenta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. magenta swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it. magenta can't break the clinch.
King has magenta pressed against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. magenta tries to break free but King pushes him back against the ropes. magenta can't break the clinch.
King scores with a knee to the head.
magenta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Good anti-grappling being displayed by magenta as King tries to tie him up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mr magenta's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
magenta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. King tries a head kick but it misses.
magenta lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow magenta down. magenta looks for a takedown but King sprawls well. King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. King lands a really nice looking cross but magenta seems unphased.
King wants to clinch. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by King.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch. magenta misses with a few strikes there.
A solid leg kick lands there for King.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. King scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. King moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. magenta takes a shot to the head. magenta is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position. Both fighters working to control the clinch. King lands a shoulder strike. A battle for position here, against the ropes. magenta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as King walks away with a smile on his face. magenta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. magenta loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch. King throws a head kick that misses. Matt King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. magenta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with a big head kick but magenta shrugs it off.
Mr magenta's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. King scores with a slapping inside leg kick. magenta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. King throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from magenta. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr magenta. That's going to take a lot out of him. magenta takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
magenta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. King lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. King tries to close the distance and clinch up but magenta swats him away and circles back towards the center. magenta lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head. King moves in looking to clinch but magenta pushes him off. King tries to clinch up but magenta circles away and keeps his distance. magenta moves out of range of the body kick from King.
magenta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. magenta gets slowly back to his feet. King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by King. King lands a nice leg kick that just misses magenta's sensitive parts. King clinches up against the ropes. magenta can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from King. King just leaning against magenta, taking a breather. King stalling in the clinch but magenta improves position. magenta goes for a takedown in the clinch but King prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. King connects with a knee to the head.
magenta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. King lands a right hand that snaps the head of magenta backwards. King lands with a right to the head. King is trying to stall.
magenta can't break the clinch.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
magenta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the ropes. magenta wants to break free but King has control.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. King holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by magenta. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for magenta. King stalling in the clinch.
King has magenta pressed against the ropes, preventing magenta from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Mr magenta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! magenta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. A knee to the head by King.
With the fighters up against the ropes, King throws an elbow but misses. King lands an elbow that stopped magenta in his tracks for a moment. magenta misses with a hook from the clinch. A short uppercut from King.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. magenta has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment. King gets through magenta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. magenta working hard to break the clinch. King gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. magenta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. King lands a shoulder strike. King scores with an uppercut up the middle. King lands a damaging elbow. magenta takes a knee right on the jaw!
magenta misses with some punches.
magenta blocks an elbow strike from King.
King keeps control of magenta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. magenta is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. magenta wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by magenta as King tries to tie him up. magenta misses with a hook from the clinch. King leaning against his opponent.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but magenta uses good head movement to avoid it. King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Matt King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well King has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Matt King! Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Matt King! Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Matt King!
Matt King wins by unanimous decision!
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C
A |
G |
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B |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
84% |
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