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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1# King cracks Bessmertin with an open hand slap. King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bessmertin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet. Calvin King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King lands a head shot. King misses with a hook. Bessmertin feinted with a counter takedown. King throws out a loose jab but Bessmertin uses good head movement to avoid it. Bessmertin attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.#CL# Bessmertin closes the distance and clinches. Bessmertin wants to take the fight to the mat but King manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Bessmertin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bessmertin struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bessmertin stops a takedown attempt from King.
#TD# Bessmertin is trying to trip King. He has hold of a leg but King is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bessmertin persists though and gets the takedown into guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bessmertin looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. King is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1# Bessmertin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bessmertin scoring with some ground and pound. King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bessmertin. King is pulling down on Bessmertin's head. It's preventing any offense from Bessmertin, at least for the moment. King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bessmertin is one step ahead there. King controls Bessmertin momentarily but Bessmertin frees himself. Bessmertin works over King with some ground and pound from guard.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Bessmertin being controlled here momentarily. Bessmertin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bessmertin throwing strikes but missing. Bessmertin scores with a decent looking elbow strike. King controlling Bessmertin's posture. Bessmertin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Bessmertin is working King over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3# Bessmertin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but King sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB# Bessmertin has hold of King's arm. He's looking for a kimura. King seems comfortable defending it but Bessmertin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! King is real pain and he's forced to tap out! King is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bessmertin couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Artem Bessmertin! After winning the bout, Artem Bessmertin 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:
AD476: Push YOUrself
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1# King throws a shot to the body.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving. King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. King just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from DeLuise misses. King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeLuise. DeLuise is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A jab from King misses. DeLuise throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem. King circles away from the clinch attempt.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. DeLuise throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeLuise was well out of range. Poor timing from King. DeLuise takes a jab right on the kisser.
DeLuise ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. King ducks right into an uppercut from DeLuise. DeLuise lands a lovely overhand right. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. DeLuise throws a head kick that misses and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight. King misses with a left hand and DeLuise cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. DeLuise throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1# King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. DeLuise scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. DeLuise tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance. King will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good standup being displayed there by DeLuise as he connects with a hook. DeLuise scores with a jab to the jaw. DeLuise on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. DeLuise tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. King circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeLuise misses with a body shot.
King slips under a jab. King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. DeLuise moves out of range as King strikes. King throws an off balance right hand
and DeLuise counters with a straight punch to the midsection. King walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeLuise checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. DeLuise throws a leg kick and King counters with a straight right hand.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! King doesn't manage to clinch there - DeLuise circles away.
#CL2# DeLuise clinches. DeLuise digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected. A head punch on the inside from DeLuise fails to land. King misses with a punch on the inside.
DeLuise blocking some punches.
DeLuise is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from DeLuise. DeLuise misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from DeLuise. King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by DeLuise. DeLuise misses with the head strike.
DeLuise has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King blocking some punches.
King tries to throw a body punch but DeLuise avoids it by throwing King back against the cage. DeLuise working aggressively here.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# King lands a nice shot to the body. DeLuise can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as DeLuise controls his hands.
#BC# King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. King misses with a double jab.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook. King is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. DeLuise throws a jab when King was well out of range. DeLuise lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from King. King throws a lazy body kick and DeLuise counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2# King tries to keep at a distance but DeLuise has taken the fight into 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! DeLuise misses with some punches.
#BC# King manages to break the clinch.
DeLuise doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4# DeLuise tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King connects with a crisp jab. #CL2# DeLuise clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage. DeLuise makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King lands a nice uppercut. King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeLuise misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeLuise misses with a short punch on the inside. King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. DeLuise scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC# King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# DeLuise forces King back against the cage and clinches. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. DeLuise blocking some punches.
DeLuise blocks a body shot from King. DeLuise tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. DeLuise lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. King struggles to land a body shot inside as DeLuise controls his hands.
DeLuise lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dom DeLuise will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# DeLuise scores with a jab to the body. King wants to clinch up but DeLuise keeps it at a distance. King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. DeLuise misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand! King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from DeLuise misses. King scores with a hook to the body. DeLuise takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. King looks to score with a jab to the body but DeLuise is just out of range. DeLuise just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by King there. DeLuise throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a body kick. King throws a lazy right hand but DeLuise sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. DeLuise tries to grapple but his opponent circles and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A jab from DeLuise does it's job there.#T1##CL2# DeLuise clinches with his opponent.
King throws a head punch that misses. DeLuise lands a nice uppercut. King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. DeLuise doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeLuise. DeLuise throws a punch but it's blocked by King. King scores with an uppercut up the middle. King lands with a light punch inside. King blocking some punches.
DeLuise blocking some punches.
King gets through DeLuise's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. DeLuise blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! DeLuise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeLuise. #BC# King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. King takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2# King throws a leg kick but DeLuise moved away. King moves out of range of the strikes. DeLuise is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. King just misses with a punch to the body.
King looks to land a right hand but DeLuise moved out of range. King throws out a loose jab but DeLuise uses good head movement to avoid it. DeLuise looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. DeLuise is looking to clinch. Decent striking displayed by DeLuise there. King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King scores with a leg kick.
DeLuise tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. DeLuise moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off. A low kick from King is predictable there and DeLuise counters with a straight punch to the midsection. King scores with a jab. DeLuise acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3# King darts in trying to clinch and DeLuise counters with a slapping leg kick. DeLuise tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance. King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeLuise. DeLuise tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance. DeLuise misses with a body shot.
King lands an overhand right. DeLuise throws a hook but King avoids it easily. King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. King keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeLuise was well out of range. Poor timing from King. King throws a body shot but no joy. King throws a leg kick but DeLuise moved away. DeLuise connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4##CL2# DeLuise gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. King tries to throw a body punch but DeLuise avoids it by throwing King back against the cage. A short uppercut from King. DeLuise misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeLuise misses with a punch to the body.
King blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! DeLuise tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from King. DeLuise tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing DeLuise back against the cage. DeLuise tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. DeLuise tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. DeLuise throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by King. King lands a right hand. King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeLuises head. King is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. King pushes DeLuise back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. DeLuise misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King blocks an uppercut.
DeLuise tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing DeLuise back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin King dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# King scores with a hook to the body. DeLuise takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. DeLuise shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. King looks to land a right hand but DeLuise moved out of range. DeLuise let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A looping hook to the body misses from King. DeLuise does a little dance to reset his feet. King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeLuise.
DeLuise scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. King swats away the attempt to clinch by DeLuise. DeLuise wants to clinch and King makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. DeLuise is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King. A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. DeLuise thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2# DeLuise clinches. DeLuise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow. A short right from King on the inside. #T1# DeLuise tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. King lands a left hand.
DeLuise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow. DeLuise misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from DeLuise on the inside. DeLuise softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. DeLuise lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards. King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dom DeLuise seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeLuise blocks a body shot from King. A head punch on the inside from DeLuise fails to land. King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from King. King throws a head punch that misses. DeLuise misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeLuise prevents a body shot from King. King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeLuise backwards. 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! DeLuise blocks an uppercut.
#T2# DeLuise working aggressively here.
DeLuise scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2# It looks like Calvin King has been cut. DeLuise misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeLuise lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards. King can't find room to land a body shot as DeLuise controls the action.
DeLuise misses with a short punch on the inside. King lands with a short shot to the head. DeLuise has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King blocking some punches.
#BC# King breaks from the clinch.
DeLuise fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeLuise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it. King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeLuise throws out the jab. DeLuise walks into a straight right hand from King. DeLuise tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance. DeLuise ducks under a wild hook from King. DeLuise missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3##CL2# DeLuise rushes King and presses him up against the cage. DeLuise lands a shot to the body. DeLuise blocks a body shot from King. King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeLuise misses with the head strike.
DeLuise lands a hook to the side of the head. King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from King. DeLuise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow. #BC# King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeLuise connects with a crisp jab. King misses with an attempted mid kick.
DeLuise swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. DeLuise tries to clinch up. A lazy left from King finds it's target. The crowd cheers as DeLuise lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though. DeLuise is looking to clinch. It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeLuise has time to react.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2# DeLuise instigates a clinch. DeLuise throws a punch but it's blocked by King. DeLuise can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
DeLuise misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# DeLuise has taken the fight to the clinch.
DeLuise throws a head punch that misses. King misses with a punch to the body.
DeLuise misses with a hook from the clinch. King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. DeLuise has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeLuise's elbow. King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeLuise. King has a couple of punches blocked by DeLuise.
King working aggressively here.
#BC# King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Calvin King. I think King has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin King! In his post fight interview, Calvin King started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
AD469: Mason vs Brunswick
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1# King looks to land a combination but Jone avoids it well. King ducks under a wild hook from Jone. King is looking to counter punch. Jone scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2# It looks like Calvin King has been cut. Jone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Jone tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way. A nice leg kick lands there from Jone. King moves out of range of the strikes. Jone looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range. King ducks under a wild hook from Jone. Jone slips under a jab. Jone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Jone slips a straight right by King. A kick lands to the mid section there for King. King defending well as Jone loads up on a big left hand. Jone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1# Jone blocks a head kick by King.
It seemed like Jone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. King takes one on the button. King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. King cracks Jone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Jone connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself. King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot. King stuns Jone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Jone misses with a straight right. A quick step to the side and King tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. King swings widly with a right hand
letting Jone counter with a right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A chopping leg kick lands by King. Jone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away. Jone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jone. Jone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2# King checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jone misses with the body kick and King counters with a nice uppercut. King misses the shot to the body. King misses with a body shot.
Jone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot. Jone slips a jab and a cross from King.
King scores with a punch to the head. King throws a head kick but Jone moves out of range.
Jone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head. Jab from Jone. A bone on bone clash there as Jone blocks the leg kick.
Jone misses with a low kick.
King is looking to counter punch. Jone swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3# Jone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jone lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2# King is rocked! King throws a poor cross that misses
and Jone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jone ducks under a wild hook from King. King looks to throw the jab but Jone is out of range. Jone thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jone cracks King with a hook to the temple - King is on wobbly legs here! Jone swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! King falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jone wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Jone! Jack Jone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AD461: Chewie
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1# King throws a jab when Mason was well out of range. Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King slips a jab from Mason. Mason lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT# It looks like Calvin King has been cut. Mason looks to throw the jab but King is out of range. King tries to counter with a clinch but Mason shakes him off and moves away. Mason fakes a jab and throws a low kick but King checks it well. #CL2# King closes the distance and clinches. King has Mason pressed against the cage, preventing Mason from circling away and getting back to striking at range. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason. King can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King misses with a hook from the clinch. Mason has a couple of punches blocked by King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King. A short right from King on the inside. King blocks an uppercut.
#T1# Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut. King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Mason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Mason just leaning against King, taking a breather. King misses with a punch on the inside.
King throws a head punch that misses. King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masons head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King. King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Mason.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason. Mason works on King's body with a couple of short punches. Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! King lands on the inside with an uppercut. Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. King swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it. Mason blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch. King lands a right hand. A right hook to the body lands for Mason.
King working aggressively here.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Mason.
King looks winded! Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle. A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mason blocking some punches.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Mason. King tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut. Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards. King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason throws a head punch that misses. King gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A right hook to the body lands for Mason.
Nice body punch from Mason - that landed with a thud.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage. #T3# Mason misses with a hook from the clinch. Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut. King blocks a body shot from Mason. King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow. Mason lands a shot to the body. Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it. King prevents a body shot from Mason. Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason blocking some punches.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mason backwards. King tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing King back against the cage. King misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason. Good body shot from Mason.
King misses with a body punch.
King misses with a hook from the clinch. Mason is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but King is keeping busy. Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4# King lands a hook that snaps the head of Mason backwards. King lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
King pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards. King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards. King misses with the head strike.
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. King swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it. Mason tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position. Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason scores with a hook to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head punch blocked on the inside by King. Mason scores with a nice hook to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mason. Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from King on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zane Mason will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Calvin King's cut. That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL# Mason has taken the fight to the clinch.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not. King misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason takes a shot to the head. A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Calvin King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Mason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. Mason pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2# King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mason gets cracked there but stands up to it.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mason has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Mason wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance. Mason throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King misses with a left hand and Mason counters with a right hand to the body. #T1# King throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. King misses with a wild body shot. King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mason's head backwards. King throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot. #CL# Mason moves into the clinch. Mason tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards. Mason misses with a body punch.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from King in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Mason tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King blocks an uppercut.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body. King struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
King misses with some punches.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King misses with a hook from the clinch. Mason displaying some good clinch control by pressing King up against the cage.#T2# A shot in the inside from King. Mason pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it. King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Mason tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A body shot lands from Mason.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mason. Mason tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage. King throws a head punch that misses. Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow. Mason blocks a body shot from King. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason. Mason lands a left hand.
King pushes Mason back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. King throws a head punch that misses. A body shot lands from King.
#T3# Mason works on King's body with a couple of short punches. A short body shot lands from Mason as the two fighters clinch.
King is breathing heavily. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mason. Mason lands with a left to the head. King lands a body punch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King. A nice right hand lands inside from King. King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage. Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason. Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason taking a breather. A head punch blocked on the inside by King. Mason tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside. Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! King tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4# A body shot lands from Mason.
A short body shot lands from Mason as the two fighters clinch.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch. Mason is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Mason pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Mason misses with a body punch.
Mason lands with a short shot to the head. Mason works on King's body with a couple of short punches. Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
A right handed body shot lands from Mason.
Mason tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A nice left hand lands by Mason.
#ROC# King is rocked! A short uppercut from Mason. King is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him? A shot in the inside from Mason. Mason lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops King to his knees! Mason keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Mason! Zane Mason retains his welterweight title! An out of breath Zane Mason 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:
AD455: Combat epidemic
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1# King connects with a crisp jab. Griffiths swats away the attempt to clinch by King. Griffiths drops down looking to force a counter takedown but King defends it well. A lazy left from King finds it's target. King throws a low kick but Griffiths moves out of range easily. #CL# King moves into the clinch. King pushes Griffiths back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. King blocking some punches.
King tries to work over Griffiths's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. King throws a head punch that misses. Griffiths prevents a body shot from King. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Griffiths blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King. Griffiths lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards. King can't find room to land a body shot as Griffiths controls the action.
Griffiths misses with some punches.
Griffiths swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffiths. #T1# Griffiths misses with a short punch on the inside. King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Griffiths misses with a hook from the clinch. King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. King throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffiths. King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. King lands a hook to the side of the head. King blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. King tries a body shot but Griffiths blocks it.
Griffiths blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King tries to work over Griffiths's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Griffiths tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Griffiths misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffiths. Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Griffiths misses with the head strike.
King scores with a hook to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffiths. King prevents a body shot from Griffiths. Griffiths working aggressively here.
#T2# Griffiths gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. King scores with a shot to the side of Griffiths's head. King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffiths backwards. King swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffiths. King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from King.
King looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Griffiths blocks an uppercut.
A short left from King. King lands a body punch. Griffiths swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King. King misses with a punch to the body.
King lands with a short shot to the head. King misses with a punch to the body.
King blocking some punches.
Griffiths blocks a body shot from King. Griffiths misses with the head strike.
King misses with a short punch on the inside. King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
#T3# King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# King manages to break the clinch.
King lands a nice hook to Griffiths's body. Griffiths takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Griffiths on the side of the head. Griffiths walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Calvin King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. King throws a leg kick but Griffiths checks it. As King backs off Griffiths throws a huge counter combo but King manages to avoid it all. Griffiths takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Griffiths throws a body punch but King moves out of range. King throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and moves out of range. King swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Griffiths off the cage and back into range. Griffiths sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Griffiths shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense. It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Griffiths.#T4# King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griffiths looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Griffiths takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Griffiths keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Griffiths takes one on the button. A nice leg kick lands there from Griffiths. A jab lands there for King. Griffiths keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A little jabbing left from Griffiths on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A low kick from Griffiths is predictable there letting King counter with a right hand. King catches Griffiths with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! King looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin King dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# King throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Calvin King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Griffiths dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Griffiths slips a jab and a cross from King.
Griffiths takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. King just misses with a punch to the body.
King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. King scores with a decent looking hook. A swing and a miss from King. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Griffiths checks a leg kick. Griffiths flicks out a counter leg kick but King steps away. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Griffiths lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. King takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses. King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from King.#T1# Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffiths can do to turn this around? King swings widly with a right hand
enabling Griffiths to counter with a crisp jab. Griffiths throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it. A leg kick checked by King.#CL# King closes the distance and clinches. King has a couple of punches blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it. Griffiths misses with some punches.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. King struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffiths controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King lands a body shot. Griffiths is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Griffiths fails to land. #T2# King misses with a short punch on the inside. King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A right handed body shot lands from Griffiths.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. King scores with a nice hook to the head. King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Griffiths controls the action.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffiths backwards. #TD2# Griffiths manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. King controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. King continues to stall. King postures up.
#SUB2# King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Griffiths is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2# Griffiths isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. King stacks Griffiths 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 King! Griffiths is looking for a sweep. A lull in the action here as King stalls from top position. Griffiths looks to move to half guard but instead King has passed into mount! Damn! King avoids the attempt from Griffiths to control.#T4# Griffiths is desperately trying to improve his position but King has a good base and remains in mount. King content just to control the position here. Griffiths is trying to escape the mount.
King controlling from the full mount. Griffiths can't escape the position.
King forces the positional change into back control. Griffiths is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin King dominated that second round. 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. This is the final round! #R3# Donk. King catches Griffiths right on the button with a cross. King scores with a push kick. King lands a right hook to the body.
King misses with a hook
and Griffiths counters with a stiff right hand. Griffiths moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off. King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2# and Griffiths counters with a single leg into guard. King didn't expect that. Griffiths passes King's left leg - he's now in half guard. King trying to control but Griffiths postures up.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Griffiths wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1# King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griffiths. #SUB2# Griffiths seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Griffiths is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Griffiths is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griffiths is working away from the top position though.#SUB2# Griffiths is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
Stephen Griffiths has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. King preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. King trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Griffiths manages to pass to mount!
King wants to control but Griffiths is having none of it.#SUB2# Griffiths is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But King has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from King! Griffiths looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but King puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3# Griffiths slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2# Griffiths looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! King has picked Griffiths up and slammed him! Griffiths can't keep hold of the triangle and King manages to pass to side control! Griffiths is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but King is one step ahead and moves to full mount! King controlling his opponent. Griffiths is trying to reverse the position but instead King has taken his back - oops! Griffiths rolls, trying to escape but King keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. King controlling the positon. King controlling well, preventing Griffiths from escaping the position.
#T4# King slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Griffiths tries to break free.
King doesn't have the hooks in and Griffiths manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2# Griffiths has gone for a leg lock! King slips out almost immediately though and dives into Griffiths's guard.#REVR# King passes easily into side control. Nice work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Griffiths tries to bench press King off him but King keeps the position. 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! A lull in the action here as King stalls from top position. Griffiths throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Calvin King. Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin King! A very excited looking Calvin King rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
AD447: Tennouheika Banzai
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1# Alvarez throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well. King misses with a wild combination.
King checks a leg kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alvarez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. King throws a leg kick enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab. Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes. King avoids a lazy jab quite easily. King lands a front kick. Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Alvarez slams his shin into King's torso. King scores with the left hand. Alvarez knows he should have avoided that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming. King looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range. Alvarez misses with a double jab
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. King lands a really nice looking cross but Alvarez seems unphased.
#T1# Alvarez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King throws a solid leg kick but Alvarez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at King. A nice side step and Alvarez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from King. Alvarez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Alvarez looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range. King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alvarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carlo Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. King connects with a solid leg kick. Calvin King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. King throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand. We've been informed that Alvarez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. King misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Alvarez misses the jab. A head kick by King misses and Alvarez counters with a nice kick to the body. King moves out of range of the strikes. Alvarez thuds a left hand into King's body. Alvarez misses with a hook to the body
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Alvarez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2# Alvarez throws a leg kick and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Alvarez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice cross by King. A swing and a miss from Alvarez. Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears King was looking to counter with a kick there. Alvarez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
King tries to work over Alvarez's front leg with a kick but Alvarez checks it. Alvarez misses with a leg kick and King counters with an inside leg kick. King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Alvarez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!#TD2# Alvarez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Alvarez throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely. King keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully. #T3# King tries to land a sweep but no joy. King is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up. Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. King managing to control the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Alvarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt. Alvarez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut. King looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range. Alvarez throws a leg kick and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Alvarez staying out of range there. Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Alvarez swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez. King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Alvarez with a hook. King is looking to score with low kicks. King checks the leg kick nicely there.
King slips under a jab. King tries to work over Alvarez's front leg with a kick but Alvarez checks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlo Alvarez will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Alvarez checks the leg kick. Alvarez only half commits to the counter leg kick. Alvarez throws a body kick that misses. King scores with a kick to the body.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A little jabbing left from Alvarez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Alvarez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crunch! King slams his shin into Alvarez's torso. King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. King tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
King misses with a looping left. Alvarez throws a hook but King avoids it easily. King checks a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alvarez swings away with a leg kick that misses. Alvarez throws a low kick but it's checked well by King. Alvarez misses with a looping left. Alvarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King. King looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range. #T1# Alvarez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Alvarez digs a good hook to King's body.
Alvarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Calvin King is winning the standup battle so far. King misses with a hook
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand. King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it. King loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch. King connects with a looping right hand.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes. King takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Alvarez moves out of range as King strikes. King wants to land a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range. Alvarez blocks a jab. King throws a nice outside leg kick. Alvarez throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.#T2# Alvarez is looking to land body kicks. King is looking to counter with a shot to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Both fighters circling a little - King finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. King finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King throws the kick towards the body but Alvarez avoids it. King cracks Alvarez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Alvarez connects with a nice looking jab.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alvarez. Alvarez obviously looking to wear him down.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it. Alvarez misses with a body kick. King throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. King moves out of range of the body kick. King scores with a jab to the body. Nice body punch from King. Alvarez thows a leg kick but King checks it and King counters with a leg kick. Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side. #T3# Alvarez misses with a body kick. King tried to score with a low kick but Alvarez checks it. Alvarez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. King missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Alvarez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but King blocks it well. Alvarez misses with a right hand and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Alvarez misses. Alvarez throws a low kick but King moves out of range easily. Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King lands a head shot. Alvarez misses with a shot to the body and King counters with a one-two to the body. Alvarez misses with a body kick. #CL# King has Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4# King scores with a shoulder strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. King swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it. Alvarez drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alvarez throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily. Alvarez thows a leg kick but King checks it and King counters with a left and a right that stings Alvarez. Alvarez doesn't succeed with the takedown and King counters with a left to the body. Calvin King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlo Alvarez. Alvarez thumps King with a low kick. Alvarez checks a leg kick. Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from King is predictable there and Alvarez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. King really felt that one! Alvarez connects with an inside leg kick. King is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Alvarez scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one. Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a nice body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin King dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# King lands a jab to the head.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the body
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. King misses with a hook. Alvarez is looking to land body kicks. Alvarez misses with the combination.
Alvarez throws a low kick but King moves out of range easily. A quick step to the side and King tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. King takes a shot right to the bread basket. King misses the shot to the body. Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alvarez throws a quick inside leg kick. King scores with a hook. Alvarez lands a nice looking kick to the body. King takes a step back to recover. King checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alvarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.#T1# King lunges at Alvarez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alvarez's hand. Alvarez scores with a nice head shot. King avoids a lazy jab quite easily. King takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy. King throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Alvarez lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL# King pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch. Alvarez scores with an uppercut up the middle. Alvarez misses with a knee strike.
King tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
King lands a nice uppercut. King avoiding damage as Alvarez throws knees to the body.
King misses with a body punch.
#BC# King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. King on the wrong end of a nice jab. A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Alvarez down. Alvarez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Alvarez now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Alvarez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alvarez misses with a leg kick and King makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Alvarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it. Alvarez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Alvarez cracks the inside of King's front leg. Alvarez scoring well with a low kick there.
Alvarez misses with a looping left. King throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A slow jab from King misses its intended target. #T3# That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! King crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alvarez - the referee stops the clock and King gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alvarez. King manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. King thuds his right hand into Alvarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. King misses with a looping right. King cracks Alvarez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. King lands with a good body shot. Alvarez misses with a body kick. Alvarez lands with a shot to the body. King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Alvarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King. Nice defenses there by King. Alvarez feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down. Alvarez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. 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! Alvarez throws a leg kick and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4# Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily. King looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range. King throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Alvarez lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily. King lands a head kick!
A clash of legs there as Alvarez blocks the low kick. King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely. Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Alvarez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Alvarez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. King misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
King scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Calvin King. I think King has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin King! In his post fight interview, Calvin King started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
AD441: Sakura
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1# Kelley just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King wants to counter the offense by Kelley and move into the clinch position. Kelley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kelley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away. Kelley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it. Kelley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. King tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. King sizes up Kelley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kelley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kelley scores with a nice right hand.
King moves away from the strike by Kelley. King is looking to score with low kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A swing and a miss from King. Kelley scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Calvin King has been cut. Kelley throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. King moves out of range of the leg kick from Kelley. King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1# King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. King connects with a crisp jab. King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liam Kelley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kelley throws out a powerful jab. Kelley misses with a hook. Kelley defending well as King loads up on a big left hand. Kelley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it. Kelley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King throws a leg kick but Kelley moved away. Kelley misses with a right hand and King counters with a stiff right hand. King checks a low kick from Kelley. An inside leg kick from Kelley misses. The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kelley doesn't seem phased though. King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kelley throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well. Kelley wants to slow King down by chopping away at his legs. #T2# King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kelley doesn't seem phased though. King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kelley with a hook. Kelley loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch. Kelley misses with a low kick as King jumps back. A shot to the body from Kelley misses and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A cross from King lands. Kelley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelley misses with a hook
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kelley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! A low kick from Kelley misses and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kelley slips under a jab from King. King misses the shot to the body. Kelley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3# King blocks a jab. Kelley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kelley misses with a wild body shot. King throws a leg kick but Kelley sees it coming and checks it nicely. Kelley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage! Kelley throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kelley just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for King.
A leg kick checked by Kelley. Kelley misses with a body shot.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelley.
A jab from King misses. King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. King throws a hook to the side of Kelley's head but Kelley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kelley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. King misses with a hook. Kelley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4# King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kelley. Kelley obviously looking to wear him down.
King looks to land a body kick but Kelley moved away. Kelley misses with a wild body shot. Kelley misses the jab. Kelley takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kelley tries a head kick but it misses.
King moves out of range of the strikes. King blocks a jab. King is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kelley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kelley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A slapping leg kick lands for King.
Kelley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Kelley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kelley. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kelley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away. King lands a nice looking body kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Liam Kelley will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Calvin King's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Kelley throws a solid leg kick but King takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kelley. Kelley dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A slow jab from Kelley misses its intended target. King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Kelley misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely. King scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kelley misses with a wild body shot. King finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kelley throws a body shot but no joy. King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King scores with the left hand. Kelley knows he should have avoided that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Kelley misses with a hook. King lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
King cracks Kelley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Kelley throws a hook but King avoids it easily. King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1# Kelley misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely. Nice body kick from King. King throws the left hand but Kelley avoids the punch easily. That kick from King tenderised Kelley's leg. Kelley is trying to keep his angry face on. Liam Kelley is winning the standup battle so far. King throws a hook but Kelley blocks it. Kelley walks forward, straight into a front kick from King. Kelley lands a body shot.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kelley connects with a body shot. Kelley ducks down and throws a hook to the body. King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. King throws a sloppy head kick and Kelley moves out of range easily. Kelley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kelley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2# King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Some bone on bone action there as Kelley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. King scores with a nice strike. Kelley lands a lovely overhand right. King misses with a double jab.
Kelley is looking to chop away at King's legs. A countering left hand to the body from King misses. King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kelley misses with a hook
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
Kelley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab. Kelley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kelley takes one to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Kelley. Kelley misses with an uppercut. Kelley throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3# Kelley misses the shot to the body. King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelley moves away. King scores with a decent looking hook. Kelley connects with a high kick. King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelley moves away. Kelley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Kelley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King. King is looking to land body kicks. A jab lands there for Kelley. King looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelley is just out of range. Kelley is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Kelley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kelley misses with an uppercut
and King makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Kelley misses the shot to the body. King lands a glancing blow to the side of Kelley's head. Nice cross by King. King loads up on a big right hand but Kelley slips the punch.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! A shot to the body from Kelley misses and Kelley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kelley just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelley throws a nice outside leg kick. King swings for the body but Kelley moves out of range.
It looked like Kelley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from King. King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King throws a body kick that misses. King misses with an uppercut. Kelley saw that one coming. King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelley moves away. Kelley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King throws the left hand but Kelley avoids the punch easily. King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut. Kelley throws a body punch but King moves out of range. King wants to counter with a clinch but Kelley pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Calvin King'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. #R3# Kelley avoids the body shot from King.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelley moves away. Kelley throws a jab when King was well out of range. King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kelley tries to land a leg kick but King saw it coming and moves away.
Kelley moves out of range of the strikes. Kelley throws out a leg kick but King moves out of range and Kelley only half commits. King lands a front kick. Kelley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kelley misses with a straight right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kelley doesn't seem phased though. King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelley throws out the jab. King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. King looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelley is just out of range. King defending well as Kelley loads up on a big left hand. Kelley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King. #T1# Kelley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Kelley misses. King defending well as Kelley loads up on a big left hand. Kelley throws a body shot but no joy. King misses with a hook
and Kelley counters with a flying knee. Nice. Kelley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kelley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Kelley will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Kelley misses with a jab to the body
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Good shot there by Kelley. Kelley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches King on the side of the head. King tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away. Kelley looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range. King pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kelley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab. #T2# King throws a low kick, looking for Kelley's leg but Kelley calmly moves out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Kelley. King does a little dance to reset his feet. King goes for a high kick. It partially lands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! King pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kelley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Kelley throws a nice outside leg kick. Nice defenses there by Kelley. Kelley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kelley to counter with a crisp jab. King scoring well with a low kick there.
Kelley pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Kelley settles back down. Kelley dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A big left from Kelley misses. Kelley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
Kelley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3# A big left from Kelley misses. Kelley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. King slips a jab from Kelley. King throws out a counter right but Kelley avoids it with no problem. King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kelley. Kelley dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut! King looks to land a right hand but Kelley moved out of range. Kelley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelley moves out of range of the body kick. Kelley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Kelley lands a nice looking body shot.
A leg kick checked by Kelley. King catches Kelley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Kelley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Kelley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT# That has opened up Calvin King's cut even more.#T4# King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! King scores with a punch to the head. King looks to land a body kick but Kelley moved away. Kelley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. King scoring well with a low kick there.
Kelley slips under a jab. Kelley lands an overhand right. King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kelley's head. Kelley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kelley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Kelley tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it. Kelley ducks right into an uppercut from King. Kelley takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses. Kelley needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there. Kelley thuds a left hand into King's body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Liam Kelley did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The cut man is working on Calvin King's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R4# King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kelley. King slips a jab from Kelley. Kelley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. King looks to land a combination but Kelley avoids it well. Kelley looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range. Kelley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. King ducks under a wild hook from Kelley. Kelley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King lunges at Kelley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kelley's hand. Kelley just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from King. It looked like Kelley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from King. King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kelley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. King let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1# King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kelley is out of range. Kelley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range. King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kelley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. King slips under a jab from Kelley. King moves out of range of the strikes. A solid leg kick lands there for King.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Kelley does a little dance to reset his feet. King avoids a kick to the body.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kelley cracks King with an open hand slap. King misses with a body shot.
Kelley misses with a low kick.#T2# King walks into a left hand. King throws a head kick but Kelley moves out of range.
Kelley misses with a looping left. Kelley takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses. A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kelley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kelley swats away the attempt to clinch by King. Kelley looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely. King throws a front kick that sends Kelley stumbling back into the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Good leg kick by King there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kelley throws a body punch but King moves out of range. Nice uppercut lands for Kelley. That snapped King's head back.
Kelley slips a straight right by King.#T3# Kelley ducks right into an uppercut from King. King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelley. A slapping leg kick lands for Kelley.
Kelley throws a solid leg kick but King takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kelley. King looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kelley throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily. Kelley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King. King ducks under a wild hook from Kelley. King takes a body punch but keeps moving. King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelley connects with an inside leg kick. Kelley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it. King tries to counter by closing the distance. Kelley throws a body punch but King moves out of range. Kelley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.#T4# Kelley throws a body punch but King moves out of range. King fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kelley is out of range. Kelley moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Kelley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. King slips a straight right by Kelley. King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. King lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kelley will feel that in the morning. King misses with a few strikes there.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Kelley's head. Kelley lands with a kick to the ribs.
King is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Kelley misses with a shot to the body and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Liam Kelley will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Calvin King's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kelley throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kelley backing away here, and King unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Kelley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kelley ducks under a wild hook from King. King slips a jab from Kelley. Kelley with a body punch. A glancing blow. King lands a glancing blow to the side of Kelley's head. Kelley scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Kelley misses with a wild body shot. King lands a nice looking body shot.
Kelley takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses. Kelley throws a shot to the body.
A cross from Kelley lands. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! King's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kelley under the eye.#T1# Kelley moves out of range of the strikes. Kelley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Nice jab there from Kelley. King tries a low kick but Kelley avoids it. Kelley throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it. Kelley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelley tries to land a leg kick but King saw it coming and moves away.
King misses with a hook. Kelley ducked under it nicely. An inside leg kick lands from Kelley. A big left from Kelley misses. Kelley checks a leg kick. Kelley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King. Kelley scores with a jab to the jaw. Kelley throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range. King misses the jab. Kelley throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Calvin King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. King throws a low kick, looking for Kelley's leg but Kelley calmly moves out of range. An inside leg kick from King misses. King throws out a leg kick but Kelley moves out of range and King only half commits. Kelley just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelley misses with a leg kick. King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kelley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelley circles away quickly and effectively. King darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Kelley moves out of range of the leg kick from King. King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3# King blocks a low kick nicely. Kelley lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the body from Kelley misses and King counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kelley's knee momentarily. Kelley throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kelley lands a right hook to the body.
King misses with the body kick and Kelley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kelley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelley circles away quickly and effectively. Kelley misses with a body shot.
King throws out a counter right but Kelley avoids it with no problem. Kelley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kelley cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head. Kelley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Kelley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.#T4# Kelley throws a head kick that misses. King wants to counter the offense by Kelley and move into the clinch position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kelley moves out of range of the leg kick from King. Kelley thumps King with a low kick. Kelley lands a right hook to the body.
Kelley misses with a wild body shot. Kelley throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it. Kelley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but King checks it well. King cracks the inside of Kelley's front leg. King is looking to clinch. Kelley connects with a solid leg kick. King catches Kelley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! King tests Kelley's chin there with a solid looking shot. King throws a hook to the side of Kelley's head but Kelley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight! Liam Kelley showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kelley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:47 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Kelley! Liam Kelley retains his welterweight title! Liam Kelley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
POWERS 69
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1# Mac Airt misses with a straight left. #CL# King closes the distance and pushes Mac Airt back into the cage. King is working Mac Airt over against the cage. King misses with a short punch on the inside. Mac Airt tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage. Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
Mac Airt is trying to break free. King lands a shoulder strike. #CUT# It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut. Mac Airt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position. King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King lands a body punch in the clinch. King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mac Airt or not. Mac Airt tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage. King working some nice short punches in the clinch. Mac Airt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Mac Airt is trying to break free.#BC2# Mac Airt breaks the clinch.
King throws a leg kick which misses Mac Airt's front leg but catches the back leg as Mac Airt tries to avoid it. #T1# Mac Airt lands a nice shot to the body.
King misses with a wild body shot. Calvin King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mac Airt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. King lands with a right hand. Mac Airt swings widly with a right hand
#CL# and King counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by King. King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mac Airt's efforts to push away. King lands a nice shot to the body. King lands a shot to the body.#BC2# Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King misses with the combination.
Mac Airt looks to land a combination. King sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2# It looks like Calvin King has been cut.#T2# Mac Airt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. This has been an exciting period of action! Mac Airt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac Airt. King misses with a body shot.
King connects with a looping right hand.
#CL# King gets in close and instigates a clinch. King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mac Airt working hard to break the clinch. King keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
Mac Airt wants to break the clinch but can't.
King gets through Mac Airt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. King lands with a left to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Mac Airt is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks. A short right hand to the side of the head by King. Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut. Mac Airt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. King seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mac Airt can turn it around.#T3# Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment. An uppercut to the body lands inside from King. King lands a hook to the side of the head. King misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from King on the inside. A right hook to the body lands for King.
Mac Airt looks winded! King scores with a nice hook to the head. King struggles to land a body shot inside as Mac Airt controls his hands.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short uppercut from King. Mac Airt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. King lands a left hand.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the cage. King scores with a shoulder strike. King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards. #ROC# Mac Airt is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! King lands a big right hand that drops Mac Airt! The killer instinct kicks in and King finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin King! Calvin King retains his welterweight title! Calvin King bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. Cormac Mac Airt was interviewed post fight and said '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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Event:
POWERS 68
Date: Feb 16, 2017 |
#R1# King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Snitch throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease. King tries to counter with a clinch but Snitch shakes him off and moves away.#TD# Snitch closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Snitch lands in his opponent's guard. King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snitch controls the pace. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. King keeping full guard, as Snitch tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snitch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1# Snitch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down King for as long as he can get away with. King has his hands on Snitch's head, controlling the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Snitch, as that shot connected.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL# Snitch rushes King and presses him up against the cage. Snitch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2# King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snitch doesn't seem phased though. Good leg kick by King there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
King misses with a straight right. Snitch fails to land with a series of punches.
Snitch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King. Snitch misses the jab. King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snitch.#T3# King lands a lovely overhand right. Snitch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but King defends well and Snitch ends up having to push King into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Snitch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Snitch just misses with a punch to the body.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. King misses with a looping left. Snitch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Snitch lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming. Snitch misses with a looping left. Snitch throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.#CL2# King drives through and clinches with Snitch against the cage.
King stalling the fight.
A short right from King on the inside. 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! Snitch wants to stall.
King works on Snitch's body with a couple of short punches.#T4# King lands a hook that snaps the head of Snitch backwards. King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snitch backwards. A short left from King. Nice body punch from King. King tries a body shot but Snitch blocks it.
King lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Snitch to his knees! King keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin King! Calvin King is the new welterweight champion! Calvin King bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. In defeat, Jon Snitch stepped up to the mic, saying 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.
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Event:
POWERS 66
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1# King cracks Malenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. King delivers a nice body kick. King tests Malenko's chin there with a solid looking shot. Malenko throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it. King connects with a body shot. King cracks the inside of Malenko's front leg. Malenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Malenko blocks a jab. It looked like Malenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. King misses with a hook
#TD# and Malenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Malenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. King knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. King gets full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. King keeping moving, preventing Malenko from controlling successfully. #T1# Malenko wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position. Malenko won't allow King to sweep him here. King trying to control the position here. Malenko trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Malenko stands and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control. King tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Malenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Malenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Malenko trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom. #SUB# Malenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Malenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Malenko trying to control the position but King is working away. #T3# King being controlled for a moment. #SUB# Malenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by King, who protects the arm well. Malenko content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. King lands a right hook to the body.
King misses with an uppercut
and Malenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Malenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malenko scrambles back to his feet. Nice defenses there by Malenko. King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Malenko digs a good body shot into King's ribs. King slaps away a takedown attempt from Malenko, before circling back to the center of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ray Malenko will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# King throws a low kick but Malenko avoids it. Malenko misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely. #TD# Malenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Malenko looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Malenko trying to control but King is working from the bottom. Malenko slips nicely into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King wants to get back to full guard. King has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Malenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around? King trying to control but Malenko postures up.
King wants to get back to full guard but Malenko has passed into side control.#T1##SUB# Malenko is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well. Ray Malenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. King is trying to control Malenko's posture but Malenko avoids it. Malenko wants to control but King is keeping him busy. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Malenko controls the position from side control. King is not content to let Malenko control the position. King is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3# King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. King is staying active underneath Malenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. King misses with a body shot
and Malenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection. King lands with a shot to the body. King throws a push kick but Malenko slaps the foot to one side. Malenko looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely. King lands the left hand. Calvin King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. King moves away from the strike by Malenko. A cross from King lands. Malenko scores with a punch to the head.#T4# King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Malenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King misses with a hook. King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2# King closes the distance and clinches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. King scores with an uppercut up the middle. Malenko blocking some punches.
Malenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Malenko working aggressively here.
King tries to throw a body punch but Malenko avoids it by throwing King back against the cage. Malenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks. Malenko digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Malenko dominated that second round. 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. #R3# King throws a wild body kick that Malenko sees coming a mile off. King throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Calvin King seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ouch! a nice leg kick from King, right into the meat.
Malenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malenko. A quick step to the side and Malenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Calvin King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. King scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Malenko throws a hook but King blocks it. Sloppy strikes from Malenko. Those never looked like landing. King dodges the punch combination from Malenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A slow jab from King misses its intended target. Malenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. King walks into a left hand. King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Malenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1# Malenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Malenko attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away. King looks to land a body kick but Malenko moved away. King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King. A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target. Malenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. King looks to land a right hand but Malenko moved out of range. Malenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. King blocks a jab. King looks like he wants to counter punch here. King feints and then cracks Malenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malenko down. #TD# Malenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for King!#T2# Malenko is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! King trying to remain calm as Malenko controls from the top position. We've been hearing good reports from Malenko's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB# Malenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Malenko staying calm.#T3# Who's going to make the next move?#SUB# Malenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Malenko trying to control the position but King is working away. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Malenko is really struggling to control King but he's trying to hold on to the position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# King moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. King digs a right hand into Malenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malenko's gas tank. Malenko is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now. King working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Calvin King just about did enough to take it. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R4# King tries to clinch there but Malenko circles away.
Malenko throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it. Malenko throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease. Malenko blocks a jab. King feints and then cracks Malenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malenko down. King tries to bum rush Malenko with a series of wild strikes but Malenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A combination from King does no damage. King throws a looping overhand right but Malenko ducks down to avoid it. Malenko misses the body punch letting King counter with a right hand. Malenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King throws a nice outside leg kick. Malenko throws a series of punches but King moves out of range. Nice shot lands for Malenko. Malenko tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1# A low kick from King is predictable there and Malenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. King is looking to chop away at Malenko's legs. Malenko lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range. Malenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Malenko loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch. King throws a body shot but no joy. King scores with a nice body kick.
Malenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King. Malenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from King. That one must have hurt. A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot. King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malenko throws out the jab. #T2# King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malenko. Malenko misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely. Malenko connects with the punch. Malenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! King misses with a left hand and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. King scores with a shot to the body.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Malenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Malenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Nice cross by King. King thows a left - swing and a miss! King scores with a nice body kick.
King lands a jab.#T3# King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD# Malenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. King is staying active underneath Malenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position. King tries to get to full guard but Malenko has control of the leg. Malenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working. #T4# Malenko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. King wants to control but Malenko is having none of it. King has given up his back here. Will Malenko look for the submission or keep pounding away?
A lull in the action here.
#SUB# Malenko looking to break King's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. King remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Malenko will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! King turns into Malenko and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Calvin King will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
King flicks out a counter leg kick but Malenko steps away. King throws a leg kick which misses Malenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Malenko tries to avoid it. Malenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King. Malenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Malenko throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily. Malenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Malenko digs a good body shot into King's ribs. King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King closes the distance looking to clinch and Malenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Malenko slips a straight right by King.#T1# King misses with a hook. Malenko ducked under it nicely. Malenko lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming. King throws out a token jab with nothing on it. King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malenko. King ducks under a wild hook from Malenko. King tries to counter with a clinch but Malenko shakes him off and moves away. King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Malenko slips under a jab. As King looks to move away, Malenko throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way. Malenko misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming. King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Good work by Malenko as he checks the leg kick. No luck for Malenko with that takedown attempt. #T2# Malenko throws a jab but it's blocked by King. Malenko slips under a jab from King. Malenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Malenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Good exchange - King coming out on top. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malenko checks a leg kick. Malenko throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it. A solid leg kick lands there for King.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Malenko's head back.
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! King looks to land a body kick but Malenko moved away. King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here. King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malenko. That did some damage! Malenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.#T3# Malenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
King throws a sloppy body shot
and Malenko counters with a straight right hand. King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. An attempted straight right counter from Malenko misses the target. Malenko scores with a shot to the body.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malenko throws out the jab. King misses with a body shot.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Malenko is just out of range. Malenko fails with a takedown attempt. King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. King loads up on a big right hand but Malenko slips the punch.#T4# Malenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Malenko misses with a straight right. A swing and a miss from Malenko. King throws a body punch but Malenko moves out of range. King with a jab. Malenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King. Malenko with a jab. 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! Malenko connects with a crisp jab. King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King thows a left - swing and a miss! King wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Calvin King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think King 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48 Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Calvin King! A very excited looking Calvin King rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
POWERS 62
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1# Pierno on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Pierno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. King half committed to a counter leg kick. Tim Pierno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pierno lands a lovely overhand right. King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Decent striking displayed by King there. Pierno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Pierno scores with a nice strike. King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight. King swings widly with a right hand
#CL2# and Pierno counters by clinching up. King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pierno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pierno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pierno taking a breather. King blocks a body shot from Pierno. King misses with a body punch.
King tries to throw a body punch but Pierno avoids it by throwing King back against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Good body shot from King.
King scores with a shot to the side of Pierno's head. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Pierno struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
#T1# Pierno blocks an uppercut.
King lands with a short shot to the head. Both fighters working to control the clinch. King working aggressively here.
King scores with a nice hook to the head. Pierno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. King misses with a punch on the inside.
Pierno blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King. A right hook to the body lands for Pierno.
Pierno stalling in the clinch but King improves position. A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. Pierno lands with a short shot to the head. Pierno looking to slow down the pace here. King throws a punch but it's blocked by Pierno. King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pierno or not. King lands a shot to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Pierno. Pierno misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# King lands a body punch. A nice right hand lands inside from King. This has been an exciting period of action! King works on Pierno's body with a couple of short punches. Pierno looks winded! Pierno misses with some punches.
Pierno tries a body shot but King blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pierno. Pierno throws a head punch that misses. A right hook to the body lands for King.
Pierno is trying to stall.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King lands with a light punch inside. A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pierno working aggressively here.
A short right from King. A quick uppercut on the inside from King. King being controlled against the cage. King lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3# King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Pierno uses good head movement to avoid it. King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Pierno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pierno misses with a hook to the ribs.
King is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pierno is keeping busy. Pierno throws a punch but it's blocked by King. A short right hand to the side of the head by King. A short right from King. King misses with a hook from the clinch. King misses with a hook from the clinch. King lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Pierno. A right hook to the body lands for Pierno.
Pierno scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4# Pierno taking a breather. A hook to the body from King.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Good body shot from Pierno.
King pushes Pierno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pierno has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Pierno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. King lands a shoulder strike. Pierno working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King. King blocking some punches.
King blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage. King throws a head punch that misses. Pierno dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Pierno looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin King dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Pierno blocks a head kick by King.
King slips a jab from Pierno. Pierno misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming. Pierno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Pierno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from King. King has a couple of punches blocked by Pierno.
Pierno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pierno is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Pierno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards. #CUT2# It looks like Calvin King has been cut. King digs a right hand into Pierno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pierno's gas tank. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pierno lands a shot to the body. Calvin King has scored more points in the clinch so far. A short uppercut from Pierno. King tries a body shot but Pierno blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King lands with a light punch inside. Pierno lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards. King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pierno can do to turn this around?#T1# King has a couple of punches blocked by Pierno.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside. Pierno blocking some punches.
Pierno scores with a shoulder strike. A short left from Pierno. King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pierno's elbow. Pierno misses with a short punch on the inside. King scores with an uppercut up the middle. A hook to the body from King.
Pierno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
Pierno blocking some punches.
Pierno leaning his opponent against the cage. Pierno stalling in the clinch but King improves position. King misses with some punches.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Pierno. King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2# Pierno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pierno misses with some punches.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Pierno controls the action.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Pierno working aggressively here.
Pierno leaning his opponent against the cage. King tries to throw a body punch but Pierno avoids it by throwing King back against the cage. King misses with a short punch on the inside. King tries to throw a body punch but Pierno avoids it by throwing King back against the cage. Pierno is pushing King up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. King misses with the head strike.
Pierno avoiding damage.
King works on Pierno's body with a couple of short punches.#T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King. King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King misses with a body punch.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King blocks an uppercut.
A short left from King. King tries to throw a body punch but Pierno avoids it by throwing King back against the cage. King misses with a body punch.
Pierno is trying to maintain a safe position but King gets an underhook and turns Pierno into the cage. King throws a punch but it's blocked by Pierno. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King. Pierno blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from King. King misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pierno. Stalling in the clinch from Pierno.
Pierno misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. King misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4# Pierno misses with a body punch.
Pierno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A left hand lands to the body for King.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pierno backwards. A short right from King on the inside. 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! A nice left hand lands by King.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
Pierno is breathing heavily. Pierno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
King lands a shoulder strike. Pierno prevents a body shot from King. Pierno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King lands a body punch. King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Pierno trying to stall but King improves his position.
A short right from King. King has a couple of punches blocked by Pierno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin King dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Calvin King's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King. Pierno slips a jab from King. King lands a high kick!
Pierno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pierno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King. King misses with a wild body shot. A swing and a miss from King. Pierno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Pierno moves out of range of the body kick from King.
Pierno wants to counter with a clinch but King pushes him away. Calvin King is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pierno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. King ducks under a wild hook from Pierno. King throws a quick inside leg kick. King is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Pierno steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from King.#T1# Pierno swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Pierno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King. King lands a body shot.
#CL# King gets a clinch. Pierno has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Pierno misses with a punch to the body.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King scores with a shoulder strike. King tries to work over Pierno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pierno trying to stall but King improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Pierno.
Pierno is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tim Pierno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# King has a couple of punches blocked by Pierno.
King lands with a light punch inside. A shot in the inside from Pierno. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pierno gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pierno backwards. Pierno looking to slow down the pace here. King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pierno backwards. King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Pierno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. King throws a punch but it's blocked by Pierno. Pierno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head. Pierno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pierno blocks a body shot from King. Pierno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow. King throws a punch but it's blocked by Pierno. #T3# Pierno stalling in the clinch but King improves position. King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Pierno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Pierno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. King misses with a punch to the body.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Pierno controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King. Pierno lands with a left to the head. A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King lands a nice uppercut. King lands with a short head shot on the inside. King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King. Pierno misses with a punch to the body.
King lands a nice uppercut. A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. Pierno has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King misses with a short punch on the inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from King. #T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short right from King. King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King misses with a short punch on the inside. Pierno lands on the inside with an uppercut. Pierno lands on the inside with an uppercut. King lands with a right to the head. Pierno has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King misses with a hook from the clinch. King lands a body shot. King throws a punch but it's blocked by Pierno. King pushes Pierno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. Pierno throws a punch but it's blocked by King. King lands a hook that snaps the head of Pierno backwards. Pierno misses with a hook from the clinch. Pierno throws a head punch that misses. Pierno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Pierno.
And that's the end of the fight! Calvin King showed his dominance in that final round. Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin King! Calvin King spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
POWERS 61
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1# Underwood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Underwood's head. Frank Underwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. King swings for the body but Underwood moves out of range.
Underwood misses with a low kick.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Underwood scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT# It looks like Calvin King has been cut. King scores with a nice body kick.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Underwood's head. A head kick misses from King. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King. Underwood lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily. Underwood throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range. King lands a jab to Underwood's midsection. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Underwood scores with a jab to the body. Underwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily. King avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Underwood swats away the attempt to clinch by King.#T1# A big right from King misses. King missing with a left hand there. Underwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. King moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Underwood throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it. Underwood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Underwood misses with a hook. King just misses with a punch to the body.
Underwood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily. Underwood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. King takes one to the chin there. 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! King ducks down and throws a hook to the body. King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Underwood walks into a stiff left hand from King. Underwood pushes King away with a front kick.#T2# Underwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Underwood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. King on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Underwood misses with a body shot.
Underwood blocks the body kick.
King misses with a straight right. Underwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Underwood. Nice defenses there by King. Underwood lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Nice shot by King. King thuds a left hand into Underwood's body. Underwood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. King throws a hook but Underwood avoids it easily.#T3# Underwood digs a good body shot into King's ribs. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King. King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Underwood can pounce on him.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Underwood manages to avoid it. Underwood appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. King's jab looks to have found its range, popping Underwood under the eye. King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. King let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Underwood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Nice uppercut there from Underwood. Underwood slips under a jab from King. Underwood takes a kick to the side of the head. King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Nice shot lands for Underwood. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Underwood steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from King. That one must have hurt. King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4# Underwood throws a body kick that misses. Underwood sets himself, and King steps forward looking for the clinch! Underwood avoids it this time. King throws a lazy right hand but Underwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. King scores with the left hand. Underwood knows he should have avoided that one. Underwood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from King finds it's way through Underwood's defenses. King moves out of range as Underwood strikes. Underwood misses with an uppercut. Underwood checks the leg kick. An attempted straight right counter from Underwood misses the target. A nice inside leg kick there by Underwood. That's going to slow King down. Underwood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Underwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. King misses with a wild body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Underwood. It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Underwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King. King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. King ducks right into an uppercut from Underwood. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin King dominated that round. The cut man is working on Calvin King's cut. That's time! Underwood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Underwood moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Underwood lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily. Underwood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage! King moves out of range of the strikes. King throws a shot from downtown. Underwood moves away and avoids it. Underwood throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it. King throws a jab when Underwood was well out of range. King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
Underwood lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.#CL2# King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Underwood, pushing him back against the cage. King lands a hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Underwood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Underwood misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from King. King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Underwood tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Underwood back against the cage. King lands with a light punch inside. King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# King misses with a punch on the inside.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle. King misses with some punches.
Underwood misses with the head strike.
King tries to work over Underwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. King has a couple of punches blocked by Underwood.
King misses with a short punch on the inside. A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Underwood misses with a punch on the inside.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC# Underwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. King moves out of range as Underwood throws a body kick.
King is trying to counter with his kicks. King tries a low kick but Underwood avoids it. A little feinted left hand from Underwood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Underwood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Underwood.
Underwood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
#T2# Underwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King. Underwood tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Underwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Underwood. King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Underwood moves away. Underwood wants to land a leg kick but King is out of range. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. A left hand lands to the body for Underwood.
A short right from King. Underwood misses with a body punch.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Underwood. Calvin King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Underwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside. Underwood has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Underwood blocking some punches.
Underwood working aggressively here.
#T3# A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Underwood tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Underwood back against the cage. King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Underwood can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King throws a head punch that misses. King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Underwood. Underwood lands a right hand. King scores with a shoulder strike. Underwood blocking some punches.
Underwood tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Underwood. King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King prevents Underwood from breaking the clinch. King is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. King has a couple of punches blocked by Underwood.
#T4# King throws a head punch that misses. King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Underwood's efforts to push away. Underwood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A short left from King. King presses Underwood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. King misses with a hook from the clinch. Underwood tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King. King throws a head punch that misses. King tries a body shot but Underwood blocks it.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. King tries to throw a body punch but Underwood avoids it by throwing King back against the cage. King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short right from King. King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Underwood tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Underwood back against the cage. Underwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Calvin King's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# King wants to clinch up but Underwood keeps it at a distance. Underwood ducks under a wild hook from King. King catches Underwood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Underwood tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way. Underwood misses with a looping left. Underwood throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it. Underwood throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it. Underwood throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well. King tries to counter with a clinch but Underwood shakes him off and moves away. Underwood misses with an uppercut. Underwood checks a leg kick. Calvin King seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Underwood. King misses with an uppercut. King jabs Underwood right on the nose. Underwood blinks but takes it well. King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Underwood. King misses with a straight left. #T1# Underwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Underwood's shoulder, as Underwood tries to avoid the shot. Underwood does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Underwood throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely. King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Underwood scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one. King lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A solid body kick from King. King jabbing away but nothing is landing. Underwood takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses. A bone on bone clash there as Underwood blocks the leg kick.
Underwood misses with an attempted mid kick.
King misses with a straight right. King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Frank Underwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Underwood. Underwood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Underwood throws a jab when King was well out of range. Underwood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Underwood there as he acknowledges the shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Underwood misses with a low kick.
King wants to counter with a clinch but Underwood pushes him away. King lands a glancing blow to the side of Underwood's head. A head kick misses from King. Underwood takes a shot right to the bread basket. King throws a body shot but no joy. Underwood tried to score with a low kick but King checks it. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as King checks a leg kick. It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. King connects with a jab. Underwood misses with a low kick as King jumps back. Underwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
#T3# King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Underwood throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. King scores with a nice strike. Underwood tried to score with a low kick but King checks it. Underwood is looking to score with low kicks. King connects with a high kick. Underwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. King lands with a good body shot. Underwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it. Underwood takes a body punch but keeps moving. King avoids the body shot from Underwood.
#CL2# King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Good body shot from King.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. King misses with a short punch on the inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King. #T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Underwood. King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Underwood. King tries to throw a body punch but Underwood avoids it by throwing King back against the cage. King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Underwood backwards. King prevents a body shot from Underwood. A hook to the body from King.
King digs a right hand underneath Underwood's ribcage. Underwood let out a lung full of air as it connected. King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Underwood lands with a light punch inside. Underwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Underwood lands a nice shot to the body. King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Underwood misses with a body punch.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Underwood breaks from the clinch.
King throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Underwood scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Calvin 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin King! After the fight, Calvin King was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Powers 58 - Wednesday Fights
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1# Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Harris lands an overhand right. Harris shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily. Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing. King scores with a jab to the body. Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris. Harris catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris. King lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris throws a shot to the body.
King throws the kick towards the body but Harris avoids it. King lands a lovely overhand right. King takes one to the chin there. 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! King throws a jab when Harris was well out of range. Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it. King steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Nice defenses there by Harris.#T1# Harris misses the jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy. Harris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Calvin King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. King throws a leg kick that misses. Harris feinted with a counter takedown. Harris misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. King cracks Harris with a good jab. Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King. King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Some wild striking there from Harris.
King defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand. King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. An inside leg kick lands from King. King misses the shot to the body. #TD# Harris drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Harris slips nicely into half guard. Harris drops an elbow to the side of King's head. Harris lands strikes from half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harris connects with a nice short shot to King's temple. Harris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. King defending well though. Harris is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Harris 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. King wants to get back to full guard. King is doing well to control the position and prevent Harris from advancing to side control. King is trying to get back to full guard.#T3# King is pressing down on Harris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Harris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. King is adopting a defensive guard. Harris trying to control but King is working from the bottom. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Harris is fighting to break King's control of his arms but King is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. King plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! King pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Harris throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. King is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Harris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Harris looks to throw the jab but King is out of range. King misses with a low kick.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Harris - just one landing. Harris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anselmo Harris dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# A swing and a miss from King. Harris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Harris blocks a head kick by King.
King looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely. Harris misses with a wild body shot. Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range. Harris throws a one two combo.
Harris cracks King with an open hand slap. King misses with a kick to the body.
Harris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Harris fails with a takedown attempt. King looks like he wants to counter punch here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harris. King avoids the body shot from Harris.
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick. King throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Harris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1# King blocks a jab. King pushes Harris away with a front kick. Harris shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily. King doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anselmo Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him. King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. King scores with a nice head shot. Harris lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. King pushing out the jab but it's not landing. King misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely. A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from King. King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jab, jab by King - just one landing. Harris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Calvin King seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Harris has a takedown stuffed. King stuffs the takedown. Both fighters circling a little - King finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Anselmo Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harris cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.#TD# Harris gets the takedown into side control. The ground and pound from Harris seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Harris taking a breather here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Harris throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3# King struggling a bit here. The strikes coming from Harris are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Harris is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. King is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Harris's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Harris thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
King wants to get back to full guard.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Harris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Harris lands strikes from half guard. Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time. Harris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head. King preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Harris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Harris scoring with strikes to the body and head. King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harris. 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 Anselmo Harris will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Harris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily. Harris throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by King.
King slips under a jab from Harris. Harris checks a leg kick. Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris. Harris takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away. King throws out a token jab with nothing on it. It looked like Harris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it. King looks like he wants to counter punch here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away. Harris slips a jab from King. A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. King does a little dance to reset his feet. Harris dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut! Harris throws a jab when King was well out of range.#T1# King takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Harris tries to clinch there but King circles away.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt. King looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range. King misses with an uppercut. King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harris doesn't seem bothered though. Harris takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice body punch from King. King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Harris takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses. It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Harris takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses. Harris moves out of range of the body kick. King connects with a solid leg kick. Harris lands a jab to King's midsection. Calvin King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ouch! a nice leg kick from King, right into the meat.
Harris throws a right and a left that both miss. King lands with a shot to the body. Harris swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Harris digs a good hook to King's body.
A jab from Harris misses. Harris takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses. Donk. Harris catches King right on the button with a cross. King connects with a body shot. King feints and then cracks Harris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harris down. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Harris shrugs it off though. King moves out of range as Harris strikes.#TD# King gets caught napping as Harris dives in and scores a takedown. King manages to retain guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Harris passes into half guard. King is trying to get back to full guard. Harris lands with a punch from half guard. Harris working the head and body with strikes. Harris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Harris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Harris thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
Well, if Harris is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2# King actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB# King is defending against the submission attempts here by Harris.
#SUB# Harris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Harris eventually gives up the hold. King wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anselmo Harris. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harris, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anselmo Harris!
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Event:
PFC 55
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1# King with a body punch. A glancing blow. King misses with a leg kick. Jergensen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. King scores with a body shot.
Jergensen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Jergensen tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jergensen looks to land a combination but King avoids it well. We've been informed that Jergensen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. King slips a straight right by Jergensen. Jergensen swings widly with a right hand
and Jergensen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. King avoids the body shot from Jergensen.
Jergensen looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range. Jergensen closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. Jergensen pushes King against the cage but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jergensen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
King looks to land a right hand but Jergensen moved out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! King punishes Jergensen's body with a nice straight punch. Jergensen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away. King scoring well with a low kick there.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jergensen is looking for the big counter here.#T1# King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. King scores with a jab. Jergensen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Jergensen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side. King wants to land a leg kick but Jergensen is out of range. A swing and a miss from King. King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jergensen. Jergensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it. Jergensen looks to throw the jab but King is out of range. Sloppy strikes from Jergensen. Those never looked like landing. King looks for the body kick but Jergensen saw that one coming. Jergensen misses the shot to the body. Some wild striking there from Jergensen.
Jergensen lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2# Jergensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. King throws a low kick but Jergensen moves out of range easily. Jergensen throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. King misses with a body shot.
Jergensen misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a straight right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jergensen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King. Jergensen punishes King's body with a nice straight punch. Jergensen's jab looks to have found its range, popping King under the eye. Jergensen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. King misses the shot to the body. A kick lands to the mid section there for King. Jergensen lands a nice looking body shot.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Jergensen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jergensen misses with a right hand and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jergensen throws a series of punches but King moves out of range. #T3# King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jergensen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
King slips a jab and a cross from Jergensen.
A swing and a miss from King. Jergensen wants to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch position. King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jergensen needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there. Jergensen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King. Jergensen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away. Calvin King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Jergensen. King misses with a body shot.
King looks to land a right hand but Jergensen moved out of range. Jergensen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jergensen with a lazy takedown attempt and King counters with a body kick. #TD2# Jergensen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into King's guard.#T4# 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! King keeping moving, preventing Jergensen from controlling successfully. Jergensen throws a big elbow that misses. Jergensen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. King keeping moving, preventing Jergensen from controlling successfully. Jergensen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin King dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Jergensen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. King looks to throw the jab but Jergensen is out of range. Jergensen misses with a wild combination.
King quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. King throws a half hearted mid kick. King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jergensen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Calvin King is winning the standup battle so far. Jergensen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jergensen tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King tests Jergensen's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jergensen thuds a left hand into King's body. Jergensen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away. A jab from Jergensen finds it's way through King's defenses. #T1# King lands with an overhand left. Jergensen throws a jab when King was well out of range. Jergensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Jergensen looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely. King is looking to score with low kicks. King throws a body punch but Jergensen moves out of range. Jergensen takes a shot right to the bread basket. King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jergensen. Jergensen connects with a body shot. King seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. King stuns Jergensen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. King throws a front kick aimed at Jergensen's knee but Jergensen avoids it well. Donk. Jergensen catches King right on the button with a cross. King throws a body shot but no joy. King throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jergensen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.#T2# Jergensen looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A shot to the body from Jergensen misses and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jergensen scores with a body shot.
King looks to land a left hand but Jergensen moved out of range nicely. Jergensen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A big left from Jergensen misses. King jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. King tries to score with a low kick but Jergensen moves his leg out of the way. King lands a leg kick that knocks Jergensen off balance momentarily. No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Calvin King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jergensen checks a leg kick. A clash of legs there as Jergensen blocks the low kick. Sven Jergensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jergensen scores with a jab to the body. Jab from Jergensen. Jergensen checks a leg kick.#T3# King throws a good cross that connects.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King misses with a looping left. Jergensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jergensen misses with a left hand and King finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Jergensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Jergensen connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back. Jergensen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. King looks to land a right hand but Jergensen moved out of range. Jergensen shoots and misses #KD# and King counters with a crisp one two that drops Jergensen! King thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jergensen to his feet! Jergensen is in big trouble!#ROC# Jergensen is rocked! Jergensen missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Jergensen is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him? This has been an exciting period of action! Jergensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Jergensen seems to have recovered his senses. King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Jergensen digs a good body shot into King's ribs.#T4# King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jergensen. Jergensen slips under a jab. Jergensen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. King lands a head shot. Jergensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jergensen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King. King throws a body punch but Jergensen moves out of range. King misses with a low kick as Jergensen jumps back. Jergensen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jergensen fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Jergensen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jergensen lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sven Jergensen will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Jergensen misses with a left hand and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jergensen looks to land a combination. King sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Jergensen looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely. King looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
Jergensen takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jergensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
#TD2# Jergensen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching King on his heels. He'll look to pass King's guard now, I'm sure. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jergensen throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely. King is pulling down on Jergensen's head to control his posture. Jergensen wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Jergensen is fighting to break King's control of his arms but King is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Jergensen wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. Jergensen sitting in guard, not really doing much. Jergensen wants to stand but King is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Jergensen misses with a right hand and King counters with a stiff right hand. King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. King misses with an uppercut. Jergensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Jergensen lands an overhand right. King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jergensen.
Nice straight punches there by Jergensen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jergensen. Jergensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Jergensen checks a leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Jergensen. King does a little dance to reset his feet. King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. King scores with a hook to the body. Jergensen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Jergensen throws a series of punches but King moves out of range. King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jergensen tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3# Jergensen swings and misses with a shot to the body and King counters with a nice uppercut. King looks to land a right hand but Jergensen moved out of range. Jergensen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from King. King dodges the punch combination from Jergensen.
Jergensen throws a body shot but no joy. Jergensen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jergensen looks to land a combination. King sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Jergensen lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. King drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. King cracks Jergensen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2# Jergensen gets in close and instigates a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jergensen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King. King blocks a body shot from Jergensen. Jergensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4# With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jergensens head. King scores with a hook to the body. Jergensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jergensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jergensen trying to stall but King improves his position.
King gets underhooks to prevent Jergensen's takedown attempt.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards. Jergensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King. Jergensen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Jergensen letting King take a breather here. Jergensen misses with the head strike.
Jergensen has King pressed against the cage.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jergensen's elbow. A short uppercut from King. Jergensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Sven Jergensen. I think Jergensen 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sven Jergensen! A relieved looking Sven Jergensen 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:
PFC 52
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1# Bone dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut! Bone throws a lazy head kick and King counters with a nice leg kick. Bone takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses. King tries to land a front kick but Bone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bone! But no joy. Bone throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Bone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bone. Bone on the wrong end of a nice hook. King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bone cracks King with an open hand slap. Bone jabs at King's body. King lands with a kick to the temple. Bone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! King tries to score with a low kick but Bone moves his leg out of the way. Bone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a leg kick. Bone ducks down and throws a hook to the body. King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bone. Bone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Bone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
Bone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1# Bone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. King throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
King missing with a left hand there. Bone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. King throws a body shot but no joy. Bone moves out of range as King strikes. Bone ducks under a wild hook from King. King moves out of range as Bone strikes. King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Bone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. King throws a leg kick and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bone slips a jab from King. Bone shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense. King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Bone misses the target. 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! Bone looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.#T2# Bone lands a slapping body shot.
Bone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King scores with a body shot.
Bone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react. A jab from Bone misses. Bone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a nice kick to the body. King lands a really nice looking cross but Bone seems unphased.
Bone throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily. We've been told by King's head coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Bone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bone throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Bone 's knee. Calvin King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Bone clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage. King blocks a body shot from Bone. King misses with a punch on the inside.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from King on the inside. #T3# King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Bone looks winded! King gets underhooks to prevent Bone's takedown attempt.
Calvin King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Bone. A nice left hand lands by King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King. Bone tries a body shot but King blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King. King swings wildly with an uppercut but Bone uses good head movement to avoid it. Bone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! King lands a body punch. A nice left hand lands by King.
King working aggressively here.
Bone blocks an uppercut.
Bone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from King.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! King scores with a shoulder strike. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! King lands a hook that snaps the head of Bone backwards. King is defending well against a takedown attempt. King lands a hook that snaps the head of Bone backwards. Bone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# King lands a shoulder strike. Bone swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it. King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bone's elbow. King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bone backwards. King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bone. King lands a shoulder strike. King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bone has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. King seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bone can turn it around. Bone swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Bone fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King. Bone blocks a body shot from King. Bone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from King. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. King lands a nice shot to the body. Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut. King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin King dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# A looping hook to the body misses from Bone. King does a little dance to reset his feet. Bone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. King throws a body shot but no joy. King throws the left hand but Bone avoids the punch easily. King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. King ducks under a wild hook from Bone. Bone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a nice uppercut. Bone moves out of range of the leg kick from King. Bone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Bone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. King misses with a wild body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bone moves away. King defending well as Bone loads up on a big left hand. King quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. King keeps the fight on the outside. Bone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King. Bone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1# Bone misses with a double jab
and King counters with a right hand to the body. Bone is breathing heavily. King thuds his right hand into Bone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Bone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Bone misses with a straight left. Bone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. King lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bone takes a step back to recover. Bone misses with a body shot
and King counters with a good low kick that Bone was not able to check. Bone ducks right into an uppercut from King. Bone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. King fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bone just manages to avoid it. King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Bone takes a shot right to the bread basket. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. King scores with a push kick. King scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Bone does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD# King lands a big uppercut and Bone crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bone looks OK. King waves Bone back to his feet!#ROC# Bone is rocked!#T2# Bone drops his hands momentarily. King doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Bone staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Bone doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calvin King! Calvin King tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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PFC 49
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1# A big right from Pierno misses. Pierno swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and King counters with a left to the body. King misses with a hook
and Pierno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. King ducks right into an uppercut from Pierno. Good leg kick by King there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pierno.
Pierno ducks under a wild hook from King. Pierno has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pierno moves away from the strike by King. Pierno doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. King thows a leg kick but Pierno checks it and Pierno counters with a one-two to the body. Pierno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1# King looks to throw the jab but Pierno is out of range. Pierno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. King lands a body shot.
Pierno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pierno's calf. King throws a poor cross that misses
and Pierno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2# It looks like Calvin King has been cut. King throws a push kick but Pierno slaps the foot to one side. Pierno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pierno moves out of range of the strikes. King throws an off balance right hand
and Pierno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Pierno takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT# It looks like Tim Pierno has been cut.#T2# 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! King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pierno tries to counter by closing the distance. Pierno throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot. King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. King throws a wild body kick that Pierno sees coming a mile off. Pierno ducks under a wild hook from King. Pierno takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. King scores with a leg kick.
King connects with a leg kick. Pierno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pierno avoids the body shot from King.
#T3# Pierno throws a body punch but King moves out of range. King misses with a left hand and Pierno counters with a left to the body. King cracks Pierno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. King throws out a token jab with nothing on it. King throws a nice outside leg kick. King throws a lazy uppercut
and Pierno counters with a lovely straight right hand! Calvin King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slapping leg kick lands for King.
King punishes Pierno's body with a nice straight punch. King lands a head kick!
King throws an overhand right that lands on Pierno's shoulder, as Pierno tries to avoid the shot. Pierno slips a jab from King.#T4# King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! King staying out of range there. King scores with the left hand. Pierno knows he should have avoided that one. King just misses with a punch to the body.
Pierno wants to counter with a clinch but King pushes him away. Pierno thows a left - swing and a miss! Pierno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King misses with a low kick as Pierno jumps back. A slapping leg kick lands for King.
King seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Pierno misses the jab. King avoids a lazy jab quite easily. King thinks about countering with a head kick. Pierno moves out of range of the body kick. Pierno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin King dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Pierno down. The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land. King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pierno. That did some damage! King misses with a hook. Pierno avoids the head kick by King.
King takes a swing at Pierno's ribcage but misses. King scores with a nice right hand.
King lands a jab to the nose. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King fakes the leg kick and cracks Pierno in the body. King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pierno can do to turn this around? King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. King connects with a leg kick. Pierno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. King throws a sloppy head kick letting Pierno counter with a right hand. #T1# King throws out a loose jab but Pierno uses good head movement to avoid it. A head kick misses from King. A lazy body kick from King and Pierno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. King thumps Pierno with a low kick. King looks to land a right hand but Pierno moved out of range. King misses with a straight right. King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pierno's head. King throws a lazy head kick and Pierno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. King misses with a jab to the body
and Pierno counters with a stiff right hand. King throws the kick towards the body but Pierno avoids it.#T2# King misses with a wild body shot. Pierno tries to counter with a clinch but King shakes him off and moves away. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pierno might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, King has got the better of the exchanges. King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. King throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Pierno to counter with a crisp jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Pierno ducks under a wild hook from King. It seemed like Pierno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Pierno misses with a straight right. King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Pierno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Pierno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2# and Pierno counters by clinching up. Pierno blocks an uppercut.
#T3# King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. King taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pierno effectively controlling the action here. Pierno blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Pierno fails to land. A right hook to the body lands for King.
King misses with the head strike.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Pierno controls the action.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Pierno scores with a shot to the side of King's head. King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King blocks an uppercut.
King misses with a hook from the clinch. King lands on the inside with an uppercut. Pierno lands with a right to the head. Pierno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# King breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from King. Pierno steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from King.#T4# King throws a body kick that misses and Pierno counters with a straight punch to the midsection. King misses with a lunging right hand
and Pierno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! King throws a head kick but Pierno moves out of range.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body. King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pierno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pierno tries to counter with a clinch but King shakes him off and moves away. King throws a shot to the body.
King misses the shot to the body. Pierno slips a straight right by King. King misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin King dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R3# King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pierno takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. King closes the distance and lands a one-two. King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pierno is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pierno manages to avoid it. King tries to land a body kick and Pierno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. King connects with a crisp jab. King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pierno. Pierno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. King lands with a good body shot.#T1# King lands with a slapping head kick. A low kick from King misses and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Pierno misses with a wild combination.
King misses with a leg kick. King throws a leg kick that misses. King sets himself, and Pierno steps forward looking for the clinch! King avoids it this time. Pierno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierno. A combination from Pierno does no damage. King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pierno.
King misses with a straight right. #T2# King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Some wild striking there from Pierno.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pierno manages to avoid it. Pierno wants to counter with a clinch but King pushes him away. King connects with a single shot there. King connects with a looping right hand.
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! King looks for the body kick but Pierno saw that one coming. Pierno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. King misses with a looping left. Pierno keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T3# A jab from Pierno misses. A low kick from King is predictable there and Pierno counters with a stiff right hand. King scores with a jab. Pierno ducks under a wild hook from King. Pierno is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Pierno on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Pierno takes one to the chin there. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. King connects with a leg kick. Pierno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Pierno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. King tried to score with a low kick but Pierno checks it. King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. King throws a sloppy head kick and Pierno moves out of range easily. Pierno tries to counter with a clinch but King shakes him off and moves away. King misses with an uppercut
and Pierno counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4# King misses the jab. King fakes the leg kick and cracks Pierno in the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice defenses there by Pierno. King dips down and scores with a jab to the body. King walks into a stiff left hand from Pierno. Decent striking displayed by King there. Pierno connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent King tumbling to the canvas! Pierno pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! King was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tim Pierno! Tim Pierno is the new welterweight champion! Tim Pierno thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PFC 46
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1# King takes a swing at Malenko's ribcage but misses. A chopping leg kick lands by King. No joy there for Malenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. King throws a poor cross that misses
letting Malenko counter with a right hand. King fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Malenko is out of range. Malenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab. King misses with a wild body shot. It looked like Malenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Nice straight punches there by Malenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malenko.#CUT# It looks like Calvin King has been cut. Malenko misses the shot to the body. King is trying to counter with his kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King swings for the body but Malenko moves out of range.
Malenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Malenko ducks under a wild hook from King. King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malenko. It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. We've been hearing reports that Malenko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Malenko throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot. King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1# Malenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
King punishes Malenko's body with a nice straight punch. King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malenko. That did some damage! King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malenko. Malenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself. King throws a body punch but Malenko moves out of range. Malenko tries to move into range but King moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Malenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react. Malenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Malenko. Malenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. King swings for the body but Malenko moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action! King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Calvin King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King throws a leg kick and Malenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# Malenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. King has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. King walks into a jab. Malenko throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it. King stuns Malenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King tries to work over Malenko's front leg with a kick but Malenko checks it. King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malenko. Malenko throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it. Malenko lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand. King lands a jab. Malenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nice uppercut lands for Malenko. That snapped King's head back.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Malenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. King misses with an uppercut. Malenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3# King takes a swing at Malenko's ribcage but misses. Malenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King. Malenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malenko. King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. King throws a big shot that misses. King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King. King scores with a body shot.
King wants to land a leg kick but Malenko is out of range. King with a body punch. A glancing blow. King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malenko. That did some damage! Malenko blocks a jab. King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malenko was well out of range. Poor timing from King.#T4# Malenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Malenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nice jab there from King. 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! A jab from Malenko misses. King just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by King. King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malenko. Malenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Malenko avoids a kick to the body.
Malenko jabs at King's body. Malenko stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. King works the jab nicely. An inside leg kick from King misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin King dominated that round. The cut man is working on Calvin King's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Malenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing. King misses with a body shot
and Malenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. King feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! King misses with a wild body shot. Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Malenko ducks under a wild hook from King. Malenko throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it. King misses with a straight left. It looked like Malenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Malenko throws a hook but King avoids it easily. King scores with a hook to the body. Malenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malenko. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Malenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
King throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# King scores with a jab. Malenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head. King avoids the body shot from Malenko.
Malenko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King. King throws the kick towards the body but Malenko avoids it. King takes a shot right to the bread basket. King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Calvin King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. King throws a head kick but Malenko moves out of range.
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet. King ducks under a wild hook from Malenko. Malenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King. Malenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though. Malenko misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming. Malenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily. Malenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2# King throws a big shot that misses. King cracks Malenko with an open hand slap. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Malenko throws a big shot that misses. Malenko throws a body punch but King moves out of range. Malenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily. Calvin King seems to be getting the better of the standup. King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Malenko back to the cage. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Malenko misses with a straight right. King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malenko has time to react. King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malenko. That did some damage!#TD# Malenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. King tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Malenko is in King's guard. Malenko trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Malenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3# Malenko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed King's guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Malenko trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom. Malenko uses his free foot to push down on King's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for King. #T4# Malenko trying to control but he's not successful this time. Malenko throws some wild stikes that King manages to avoid easily.
Malenko controlling the pace for now. #SUB# Malenko swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and King is now in Malenko's guard. A big mistake from Malenko there, giving up the dominant position! King content to stall in guard here. King won't allow Malenko to sweep him here. 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 Ray Malenko will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Calvin King'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. #R3# Malenko moves away from the strike by King. King works Malenko's body with a nice hook. Malenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Malenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malenko misses with a wild body shot. Malenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from King misses. Malenko looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range. Malenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. King misses with a straight right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Malenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Malenko gets slowly back to his feet. King swings for the body but Malenko moves out of range.
#T1##TD# Malenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. King struggling a bit here. King is not content to let Malenko control the position. #T2# King is trying to escape the position but Malenko is controlling the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. King digs a good hook to Malenko's body.
Malenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King. Malenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King. Malenko throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it. Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.#T3# Malenko lands with a nice body punch. King dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Malenko walks into a left hand. King ducks under a wild hook from Malenko. The fighters circling - Malenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land. King slips under a jab. Malenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping King under the eye. Jab, jab by King - just one landing. King throws a jab when Malenko was well out of range. King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King moves away from the strike by Malenko. Malenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.#T4# Malenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A jab from King misses. Malenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. This has been an exciting period of action! King throws a big shot that misses. King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malenko manages to avoid it. King throws a push kick but Malenko slaps the foot to one side. King misses with a wild body shot. An inside leg kick from King misses. Malenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. An inside leg kick from King misses. King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. King thumps Malenko with a low kick. King misses with a straight left. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Calvin King just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Calvin King's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R4# A looping hook to the body misses from King. Malenko does a little dance to reset his feet. Malenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Malenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Malenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
King works Malenko's body with a nice hook. Malenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. King misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from Malenko. King lands a jab to the nose. Malenko drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Malenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches King on the side of the head.#T1# Malenko looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely. King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
Malenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Malenko checks a leg kick. King's jab looks to have found its range, popping Malenko under the eye. King ducks under a wild hook from Malenko. King is trying to counter with his kicks. Malenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King swings for the body but Malenko moves out of range.
Malenko moves away from the strike by King. Malenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Malenko has his takedown stuffed and King counters with a stiff right hand. #T2# King throws out a loose jab but Malenko uses good head movement to avoid it. King lands with a cross. King lands a glancing blow to the side of Malenko's head. Malenko connects with a jab. A low kick from King is predictable there #TD# and Malenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard. 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! King desperately trying to maintain half guard. Malenko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Malenko mounts King! Really nice guard pass there! #T3# King is controlling an arm, preventing Malenko from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
King is trying to escape the mount but Malenko keeps good control and instead manages to take King's back.
Malenko avoiding King 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB# Malenko tightening his grip on King, looking for the choke. #SUB# Malenko working for the choke. #T4# King looking very determined here, making life difficult for Malenko.
King is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Malenko off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. Malenko is really struggling to control King but he's trying to hold on to the position. King is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Calvin King will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Calvin King's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R5# King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malenko. King misses with a left hand and Malenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Malenko misses the shot to the body. King scores with a hook to the body. Malenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Nice uppercut lands for Malenko. That snapped King's head back.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target. King lands with a thumping leg kick.
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Malenko works King's body with a nice hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Malenko scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one. King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. King misses with a wild body shot. King wants to slow Malenko down by chopping away at his legs. Malenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1# King throws the left hand but Malenko avoids the punch easily. Malenko is looking to counter punch. Malenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Malenko misses with a straight left. King appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Malenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King. Malenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malenko. King throws a jab but it's blocked by Malenko. A little feinted left hand from Malenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
Malenko misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely. Malenko thows a left - swing and a miss! A jab from Malenko does it's job there. Ray Malenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# King looks to land a left hand but Malenko moved out of range nicely. Malenko works King's body with a nice hook. Malenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
King works Malenko's body with a nice hook. 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! King thumps Malenko with a low kick. King throws a front kick aimed at Malenko's knee but Malenko avoids it well. Malenko misses with a wild body shot. King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malenko shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Malenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.#TD# Malenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3# Malenko's corner is telling him to maintain position. Ray Malenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Malenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now. Malenko trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Malenko trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. King managing to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Malenko passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Malenko is looking to pass King's guard but actually King recovers to full guard. King controlling Malenko's posture. King keeping full guard, as Malenko tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Calvin King. I think King 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:49 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Calvin King! Calvin King retains his welterweight title! In his post fight interview, Calvin King started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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PFC 45: Sigurdsson vs. Lee
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1# King misses with a leg kick. Dovah-Kinn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Dovah-Kinn misses with a right hand and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Dovah-Kinn misses the shot to the body. Dovah-Kinn misses with a left hand and King counters with a lovely straight right hand! Dovah-Kinn on the wrong end of a nice jab. Dovah-Kinn swings for the body but King moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King!
#CUT# It looks like Laat Dovah-Kinn has been cut. Dovah-Kinn loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch. King throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dovah-Kinn avoids it. King works the jab nicely. A low kick from Dovah-Kinn misses and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dovah-Kinn thinking. King lands a head shot. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2# Dovah-Kinn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dovah-Kinn is one step ahead there. Dovah-Kinn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now. #T1# Dovah-Kinn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Dovah-Kinn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Dovah-Kinn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dovah-Kinn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dovah-Kinn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Dovah-Kinn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. King controlling Dovah-Kinn's posture. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Dovah-Kinn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dovah-Kinn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Dovah-Kinn looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range. King throwing a counter right hand but Dovah-Kinn manages to avoid it. Dovah-Kinn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2# King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn throws a low kick but King moves out of range easily. Dovah-Kinn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Dovah-Kinn. Calvin King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dovah-Kinn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively. Dovah-Kinn pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Dovah-Kinn settles back down. King fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dovah-Kinn is out of range. Dovah-Kinn ducks under a wild hook from King. King checks a low kick from Dovah-Kinn. King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dovah-Kinn. Dovah-Kinn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dovah-Kinn throws a lazy head kick and King counters with a lovely straight right hand! King seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. King lands a nice looking body kick. Donk. King catches Dovah-Kinn right on the button with a cross. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A leg kick checked by Dovah-Kinn. King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dovah-Kinn.
King connects with a crisp jab. #T3# King misses with a hook. Dovah-Kinn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Dovah-Kinn misses with a body shot
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dovah-Kinn throws a right hand that misses
and Dovah-Kinn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. King lands with a kick to the temple. Dovah-Kinn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" A decent looking cross lands there for King. King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dovah-Kinn counters with a nice body shot. King checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A swing and a miss from King. King misses with an uppercut. King throws out a leg kick but Dovah-Kinn moves out of range and King only half commits. King looks to land a left hand but Dovah-Kinn moved out of range nicely. Dovah-Kinn takes a body punch but keeps moving. Dovah-Kinn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dovah-Kinn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. An inside leg kick from King misses. King tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dovah-Kinn is able to avoid easily. King backing away here, and Dovah-Kinn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4# Dovah-Kinn throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Dovah-Kinn throws a body kick, spinning off balance and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Dovah-Kinn connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back. Nice cross by King. King throws a hook but Dovah-Kinn blocks it. King lands with a thumping leg kick.
King throws a leg kick but Dovah-Kinn sees it coming and checks it nicely. King connects with a body shot. King feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dovah-Kinns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! King avoids a lazy jab quite easily. King fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dovah-Kinn just manages to avoid it. King throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A low kick from Dovah-Kinn misses and King counters with a solid body kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. King blocks a jab. Dovah-Kinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin King dominated that round. The cut man is working on Laat Dovah-Kinn's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Dovah-Kinn misses with a straight left. King is looking to counter punch. King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dovah-Kinn moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dovah-Kinn lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts. King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. King throws a push kick but Dovah-Kinn slaps the foot to one side. King backing away here, and Dovah-Kinn unleashes a leg kick that just misses. King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dovah-Kinn can do to turn this around? Dovah-Kinn throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. No joy there for Dovah-Kinn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and King tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dovah-Kinn's hands. King lands a front kick. Dovah-Kinn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King. King throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Dovah-Kinn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Dovah-Kinn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.#CUT2# It looks like Calvin King has been cut. A thudding body kick lands there by King!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dovah-Kinn connects with the punch.#T1# Dovah-Kinn thows a body kick. King tries to catch it but that hurt him. King avoids a lazy jab quite easily. King throwing a counter right hand but Dovah-Kinn manages to avoid it. King throws a body shot but no joy. Calvin King is winning the standup battle so far. Dovah-Kinn lands with a cross. King throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. King lands a front kick. Dovah-Kinn avoids a kick to the body.
King lands a head kick. Dovah-Kinn smiles back at him and beckons him forward. A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Dovah-Kinn down. King connects with an inside leg kick. King slips under a jab from Dovah-Kinn. King feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dovah-Kinn's calf. King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dovah-Kinn moves away. Dovah-Kinn misses with a hook to the body
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2# King swings and misses with a shot to the body and Dovah-Kinn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Dovah-Kinn lands a jab to King's midsection. King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. King scores with a jab to the jaw. Dovah-Kinn scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Dovah-Kinn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dovah-Kinn there as he acknowledges the shot. Dovah-Kinn connects with a nice looking jab.
King looks to land a right hand but Dovah-Kinn moved out of range. Dovah-Kinn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot. King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Dovah-Kinn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. King misses with a low kick.
Dovah-Kinn is looking to slow King down with leg kicks. Dovah-Kinn throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot. King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. King throws a body shot but no joy. #T3# King throws a leg kick and Dovah-Kinn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Dovah-Kinn throws a leg kick but King checks it. A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Dovah-Kinn down. Dovah-Kinn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab. King moves out of range of the body kick from Dovah-Kinn.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Dovah-Kinn counters with a body kick that stops King in his tracks momentarily. Dovah-Kinn connects with a nice looking jab.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dovah-Kinn missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dovah-Kinn pushes King away with a front kick. King throws an overhand right that lands on Dovah-Kinn's shoulder, as Dovah-Kinn tries to avoid the shot. King throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Dovah-Kinn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. King lands a nice shot to the body.
Dovah-Kinn looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. King's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dovah-Kinn under the eye. Dovah-Kinn wants to slow King down by chopping away at his legs. An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target. Dovah-Kinn misses the shot to the body. King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dovah-Kinn. King throws the kick towards the body but Dovah-Kinn avoids it. King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dovah-Kinn has time to react. King throws a good cross that connects.
Dovah-Kinn throws a right and a left that both miss. Dovah-Kinn lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Nice shot lands for King. Dovah-Kinn throws a body kick that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dovah-Kinn walks into a straight right hand from King. King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dovah-Kinn. King lands with a straight right. Dovah-Kinn didn't see that one coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin King dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# Donk. King catches Dovah-Kinn right on the button with a cross. King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dovah-Kinn.
King misses with a body shot.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dovah-Kinn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
King is looking to land body kicks. King tries to land a leg kick but Dovah-Kinn saw it coming and moves away.
Dovah-Kinn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as King checks a leg kick. King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King moves forwards but Dovah-Kinn connects with a nice, crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horrible takedown attempt by Dovah-Kinn or perhaps it was just good defense by King, which made it look bad. King misses with a body shot.
King misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2# and Dovah-Kinn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2# Dovah-Kinn is looking for a kimura here.
#T1# Dovah-Kinn trying to control from half guard but King is working away. #SUB2# Dovah-Kinn seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt. Dovah-Kinn is stalling here. King is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dovah-Kinn seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and King has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Dovah-Kinn is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2# King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dovah-Kinn keeps working. Dovah-Kinn can't do much from the bottom here. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Dovah-Kinn is trying to escape the position but King is controlling the position. #T3# Dovah-Kinn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked King off and has taken his back! King trying to control the action but Dovah-Kinn just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2# King preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dovah-Kinn. King trying to control the position but Dovah-Kinn manages to sink in the hooks. Well, with Dovah-Kinn on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before King is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2# Dovah-Kinn has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, King has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dovah-Kinn controlling well, preventing King from escaping the position.
#T4# Dovah-Kinn throwing strikes and King squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted. Dovah-Kinn lands a big shot there that rocks King but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dovah-Kinn throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dovah-Kinn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dovah-Kinn thowing shots but they're missing. Dovah-Kinn with shots to the head and body - King looks very uncomfortable down there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dovah-Kinn lands a couple of good shots and King has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2# Dovah-Kinn is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. King defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laat Dovah-Kinn really dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R4# A thudding body kick lands there by King!
Dovah-Kinn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dovah-Kinn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King. Dovah-Kinn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. King tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Dovah-Kinn walks into a stiff left hand from King. Dovah-Kinn shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well. Dovah-Kinn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dovah-Kinn takes one to the chin there. King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dovah-Kinn moves away. A looping hook to the body misses from King. Dovah-Kinn does a little dance to reset his feet. Dovah-Kinn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dovah-Kinn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dovah-Kinn lands a lovely overhand right.#T1# Dovah-Kinn works King's body with a nice hook. Dovah-Kinn checks a leg kick. Dovah-Kinn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. King scores with a jab to the head.
Dovah-Kinn misses the jab. King scores with a leg kick.
King walks into a straight right hand from Dovah-Kinn. Dovah-Kinn is looking to slow King down with leg kicks. Nice jab there from King. King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dovah-Kinn. Dovah-Kinn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. King throws a leg kick but Dovah-Kinn moved away. Dovah-Kinn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a wild body shot. #T2# King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dovah-Kinn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. King throws a big counter combination but Dovah-Kinn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Dovah-Kinn with a hook. Dovah-Kinn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King. Nice shot by Dovah-Kinn. Dovah-Kinn looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range. Dovah-Kinn scoring well with a low kick there.
Dovah-Kinn pushes King away with a front kick. Dovah-Kinn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A low kick from Dovah-Kinn is predictable there and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. King pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dovah-Kinn is out of range and King settles back down. King misses with a body shot.
Dovah-Kinn throws a hook but King blocks it. King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3# A big left from King misses. King connects with the punch. Dovah-Kinn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Dovah-Kinn slips under a jab from King. King misses with a leg kick and Dovah-Kinn finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Dovah-Kinn slips under a jab. Dovah-Kinn fails to land with a series of punches.
Dovah-Kinn just misses with a punch to the body.
King throws out a powerful jab. King cracks Dovah-Kinn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Dovah-Kinn throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely. Dovah-Kinn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. King delivers a nice body kick. Dovah-Kinn throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it. #T4# Dovah-Kinn blocks a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dovah-Kinn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Dovah-Kinn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Dovah-Kinn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dovah-Kinn throws a big shot that misses. King lands a lovely overhand right. Dovah-Kinn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Dovah-Kinn. King misses with a body shot.
King looks to throw the jab but Dovah-Kinn is out of range. Dovah-Kinn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. King throws a jab but it's blocked by Dovah-Kinn. Dovah-Kinn counters with a body kick. Dovah-Kinn just misses with a punch to the body.
King feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dovah-Kinn's calf. Dovah-Kinn avoids the body shot from King.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin King had his way with Laat Dovah-Kinn in that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R5# Dovah-Kinn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King. Dovah-Kinn lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts. King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target. Dovah-Kinn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. King throws a shot from downtown. Dovah-Kinn moves away and avoids it. Dovah-Kinn avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Dovah-Kinn shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dovah-Kinn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dovah-Kinn. King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dovah-Kinn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. King connects with a leg kick. Dovah-Kinn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King misses with the body kick and Dovah-Kinn counters with a stiff right hand. King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Dovah-Kinn connects with a leg kick. King looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A punch lands to the side of Dovah-Kinn 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1# Dovah-Kinn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dovah-Kinn ducks under a wild hook from King. Dovah-Kinn blocks a jab. Dovah-Kinn misses with a hook. King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A big left from Dovah-Kinn misses. Dovah-Kinn throws a body kick that misses. Dovah-Kinn throws a low kick but King avoids it. King is looking to counter punch. King lands a front kick. Dovah-Kinn lands a nice looking body shot.
Dovah-Kinn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Dovah-Kinn thuds his shin into the meat of King's side. Dovah-Kinn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Laat Dovah-Kinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# King loads up on a big right hand but Dovah-Kinn slips the punch. Dovah-Kinn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! King lands a nice hook to Dovah-Kinn's body. Dovah-Kinn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dovah-Kinn sees it coming and avoids it easily. King delivers a nice body kick. King throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Dovah-Kinn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Dovah-Kinn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. King cracks Dovah-Kinn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Dovah-Kinn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Dovah-Kinn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily. King has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dovah-Kinn. King misses with a body kick. #T3# King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dovah-Kinn. Dovah-Kinn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Dovah-Kinn looks to land a body kick but King moved away. Dovah-Kinn misses with the body kick and King counters with a nice uppercut. Dovah-Kinn is looking to land body kicks. A quick step to the side and King tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. King swings widly with a right hand
and Dovah-Kinn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Dovah-Kinn throws a leg kick that is checked and King counters with a nice body kick. Good leg kick by King there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dovah-Kinn moves out of range of the body kick from King.
King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dovah-Kinn's head backwards. Dovah-Kinn misses with a leg kick. Dovah-Kinn slips under a jab from King. King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4# Dovah-Kinn slips a jab from King. A slow jab from King misses its intended target. Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Dovah-Kinn's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Horrible takedown attempt by Dovah-Kinn or perhaps it was just good defense by King, which made it look bad. Dovah-Kinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away. Dovah-Kinn throws a leg kick and King counters with a lovely straight right hand! Dovah-Kinn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. King lands with a right hand. Dovah-Kinn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Dovah-Kinn's head back.
King throws the left hand but Dovah-Kinn avoids the punch easily. Dovah-Kinn throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem. Dovah-Kinn walks into a jab. Dovah-Kinn shoots and misses and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight! Calvin King showed his dominance in that final round. I think King has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin King! Calvin King retains his welterweight title! After the fight, Calvin King was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
PFC 42: Karimov vs Sigurdsson
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1# King misses with a jab to the body
and Malenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2# It looks like Calvin King has been cut. Malenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Malenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Malenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. King misses with a double jab.
Malenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King. Malenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King. King throws the left hand but Malenko avoids the punch easily. King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Malenko. Malenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King. King throws a body kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King moves away from the strike by Malenko. A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. King throws a body kick that misses and Malenko counters with a lovely straight right hand! Malenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Malenko's head. Calvin King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by King.
King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T1# King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. King slips under a jab from Malenko. King dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A combination from King does no damage. It seemed like Malenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Malenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King. A clash of legs there as Malenko blocks the low kick. King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. King looks to score with a jab to the body but Malenko is just out of range. Malenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but King defends it well. King lands with an overhand left. A swing and a miss from King. Malenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malenko doesn't seem phased though. A jab from Malenko misses. King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malenko. King swings for the body but Malenko moves out of range.
#T2# Malenko throws a poor cross that misses
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab. King misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Malenko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for King! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Malenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Malenko remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. King tries to bench press Malenko off him but Malenko keeps the position. King is trying to control Malenko's posture but Malenko avoids it. Malenko wants to control but King is keeping him busy. #T3# You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Malenko is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. King is trying to get back to half guard.#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. Malenko trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom. Malenko slows the pace down. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Malenko misses with a straight right. Malenko throws a jab but it's blocked by King. Malenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Malenko connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back. King misses the shot to the body. King misses with a shot to the body and Malenko counters with a lovely straight right hand! Malenko throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ray Malenko will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Calvin King's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# King misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Malenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Malenko blocks a leg kick. Malenko misses with an uppercut. Malenko throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Malenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body. King throws a lazy head kick and Malenko counters with a lovely straight right hand! King misses with a looping left. King throws a nice outside leg kick. King misses with a low kick.
King slips a jab from Malenko. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Malenko lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. King misses with an uppercut
and Malenko counters with a nice uppercut. King punishes Malenko's body with a nice straight punch. King is looking to chop away at Malenko's legs. #T1# Malenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Malenko walks into a jab. King cracks a nice hook into Malenko's ribs. Calvin King is winning the standup battle so far. Malenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King. King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malenko's head backwards. King misses with a low kick as Malenko jumps back. King throws a low kick but Malenko moves out of range easily. Malenko walks into a stiff left hand from King. King misses with a hook
and Malenko counters with a nice uppercut. Malenko throws a body shot but no joy. King jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Malenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2# King lands with a kick to the ribs.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. King throws a quick inside leg kick. King is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Malenko. King lands a jab to Malenko's midsection. King throws a leg kick and Malenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A low kick from King is predictable there #TD2# and Malenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Malenko trying to control from King's half guard. King has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Malenko pushes down on King's leg and manages to get into half guard. King wants to control but Malenko is keeping busy.
#T3# King is in trouble now - Malenko has advanced to mount! Malenko trying to control but he's not successful this time. Malenko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Malenko wants to take King's back here but King is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Malenko wants to take his opponent's back but instead King manages to regain half guard. Malenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. King knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Malenko wants to take a breather but King is having none of it. #SUB2# Malenko is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
Malenko wants to advance to full mount but King doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Malenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Calvin King's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R3# A slapping body kick lands there for King. Malenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away. Nice jab there from King. King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Malenko scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Malenko dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut! Malenko throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King. King throws a front kick that sends Malenko stumbling back into the cage. Malenko thows a left - swing and a miss! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. King misses with the body kick and Malenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A big right from Malenko misses. #T1# King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Malenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily. Malenko throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot. A counter left hand to the body from King misses its target. King throws an off balance right hand
and Malenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nice cross by King. King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. King looks to land a body kick but Malenko moved away. King misses with a hook. Malenko ducked under it nicely. Malenko looks to throw the jab but King is out of range. Malenko misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming. Malenko blocks a jab. King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malenko. King throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2# Malenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King. A lazy left from Malenko finds it's target. King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malenko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. King misses the shot to the body. King jabbing away but nothing is landing. Malenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. King misses with a left hand and Malenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Malenko connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back. King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. King scores with a kick to the body.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3# Malenko lands a body shot.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. King misses with a body shot.
Malenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Calvin King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. King slips under a jab. King takes a swing at Malenko's ribcage but misses. King lands a nice looking body shot.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Malenko off the cage and back into range. King misses with a lunging right hand
and Malenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Malenko misses with a hook. King dodges the punch combination from Malenko.
#T4# King moves out of range as Malenko strikes. King throws a leg kick letting Malenko counter with a right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. King misses with a wild body shot. King avoids the body shot from Malenko.
King feints and then cracks Malenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malenko down. Malenko throws a hook but King blocks it. Malenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Malenko avoids the body shot from King.
King cracks Malenko with a good jab. Malenko shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well. Malenko ducks under a wild hook from King. It seemed like Malenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. King throws a shot from downtown. Malenko moves away and avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Calvin King did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The cut man is working on Calvin King'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. #R4# King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A jab from Malenko misses. King appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Malenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Malenko throws a jab when King was well out of range. A big left from Malenko misses. King lands with a right hand. King feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malenko's calf. King connects with a nice looking jab.
King scores with a push kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. King looks to land a right hand but Malenko moved out of range. A little jabbing left from Malenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Malenko looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range. King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malenko throws out the jab. #T1# Malenko moves out of range of the body kick. Malenko drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. King throws a body kick that misses. A looping hook to the body misses from King. Malenko does a little dance to reset his feet. King throws a push kick but Malenko slaps the foot to one side. King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jab, jab by Malenko - just one landing. King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Malenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Malenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Malenko slips a jab from King. Malenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing. King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malenko.
#T2# King scoring well with a low kick there.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malenko has time to react. Malenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from King. That one must have hurt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Malenko scores with a nice head shot. King connects with a right hand. Malenko shakes it off. Malenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Malenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Malenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Malenko jabs at King's body.#T3# King throws a good cross that connects.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malenko was well out of range. Poor timing from King. It seemed like Malenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Malenko slips a straight right by King. Malenko blocks a head kick by King.
King is looking to land body kicks. King swings and misses with a shot to the body and Malenko counters with a lovely straight right hand! King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malenko. Malenko throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it. Malenko looks to throw the jab but King is out of range. Malenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King. Malenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King. King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. King avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Malenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4# King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Malenko ducks under a wild hook from King. King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Malenko on that attempt. Nice defenses there by King. Malenko moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
King avoids the body shot from Malenko.
Malenko scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head. King lands a really nice looking cross but Malenko seems unphased.
King looks to land a body kick but Malenko moved away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin King had his way with Ray Malenko in that round. The cut man is working on Calvin King'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! #R5# King throws a head kick that misses. Malenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. King throws a hook to the side of Malenko's head but Malenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. King looks to throw the jab but Malenko is out of range. Malenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Malenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. King lets loose with a powerful body kick. Malenko will feel that in the morning. A slow jab from Malenko misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Malenko checks a leg kick nicely. King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. King throws a nice inside leg kick. Malenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1# Malenko misses with a right hand and King counters with a nice leg kick. King misses with a leg kick. Malenko blocks the body kick.
King throws a low kick but Malenko moves out of range easily. #TD2# Malenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in King's half guard. Malenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working. Malenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Malenko trying to control from half guard but King is working away. #T2# King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malenko. #SUB2# Malenko is working for a submission of some sort.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Malenko sits in half guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3# Malenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. King moves out of range of the strikes. An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target. King feints and then cracks Malenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malenko down. King misses with the body kick and Malenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away. Malenko lands with a nice body punch. King loads up on a big right hand but Malenko slips the punch. Malenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but King defends it well. King delivers a nice body kick. King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malenko lands a jab to the head.
Malenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4# King slips under a jab. Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range. King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malenko moves away. King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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! King lands a glancing blow to the side of Malenko's head. King works Malenko's body with a nice hook. King throws a nice inside leg kick. King wants to slow Malenko down by chopping away at his legs. Malenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King. Malenko throws a combination that misses letting King counter with a right hand. Malenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight! Calvin King showed his dominance in that final round. I think King has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin King! Calvin King retains his welterweight title! Calvin King decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
PFC 40: Sigurdsson vs. Evans
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1# King throws a low kick, looking for Damhuis's leg but Damhuis calmly moves out of range. Damhuis throws a sloppy head kick and Damhuis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. King throws a chopping leg kick but Damhuis manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Damhuis slips under a jab from King. Damhuis looks to land a combination but King avoids it well. Damhuis cracks the inside of King's front leg. King throws a chopping leg kick but Damhuis manages to avoid taking any serious damage. King with a jab. Damhuis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Damhuis there. Calvin King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King stuns Damhuis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice body kick there by King. Damhuis cracks King with an open hand slap.#CUT2# It looks like Calvin King has been cut. King misses with a wild body shot. Damhuis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1# Damhuis blocks a jab. King misses with a hook
#TD2# and Damhuis counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that. Damhuis throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Damhuis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Damhuis throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. The strikes coming from Damhuis are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Damhuis throwing strikes but missing, from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Damhuis throwing shots but missing, from side control. Damhuis sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but King is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T2# Damhuis throws an elbow but King slips to the side and avoids it well. The ground and pound from Damhuis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Sloppy strikes there by Damhuis. King regains half guard, as Damhuis was trying to land strikes. Damhuis is trying to control. King wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Damhuis wants to pass to mount but King is defending the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Damhuis stalling. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. King has hold of Damhuis's hands but Damhuis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. King wants to control but Damhuis is keeping busy.
Damhuis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Damhuis misses with a head shot. King uses the momentum to regain guard. King trying to control the position.
#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.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Damhuis misses with a few strikes there.
#CL# King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Damhuis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Damhuis takes a shot to the head. King cracks Damhuis with a nice body shot.#BC2# Damhuis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Damhuis ducks under a wild hook from King. Damhuis slips a jab from King. King feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Damhuis's calf. Damhuis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Damhuis misses with a body shot.
Damhuis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manolito Damhuis will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Calvin King's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# King scores with a nice right hand.
#CL# King gets a clinch. King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Damhuis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow. Damhuis is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the cage. King misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Damhuis breaks the clinch.
Damhuis tries a head kick but it misses.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A slow jab from King misses its intended target. King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Damhuis sees it coming and avoids it easily. Damhuis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Damhuis. Damhuis throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it. #T1# King throws a leg kick but Damhuis checks it. Damhuis feints the counter takedown. A swing and a miss from Damhuis. Damhuis throws a hook but King blocks it. Calvin King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Damhuis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. King tries a head kick but it misses.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Jab by King. King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Damhuis with a body punch. A glancing blow. Damhuis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Damhuis lands a nice looking body shot.
Damhuis throws a body kick that misses. Damhuis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. King sizes up Damhuis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. King lands with an uppercut that bounces Damhuis off the cage and back into range. King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Nice defenses there by King. Damhuis throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off. Damhuis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from King. King scores with a leg kick.
Calvin King is winning the standup battle so far. King misses with a hook. Damhuis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. King drops his hands momentarily and Damhuis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Damhuis looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range. King throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3# A leg kick checked by King. Damhuis swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a good low kick that Damhuis was not able to check. Damhuis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. King wants to clinch up but Damhuis keeps it at a distance. King cracks a nice hook into Damhuis's ribs. Damhuis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Good leg kick by King there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Damhuis misses. King throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Damhuis blocks the body kick.
Damhuis throws a head kick that half lands.
King jabs Damhuis right on the nose. Damhuis blinks but takes it well. King throws a nice inside leg kick. Damhuis needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. King lands a jab to the nose. King misses with a low kick as Damhuis jumps back. Damhuis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. King throws a hook but Damhuis blocks it. Damhuis avoids the head kick by King.
Damhuis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. King moves out of range as Damhuis strikes. King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. #BC2# Damhuis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Damhuis checks a leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin King dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Calvin King's cut. That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R3# A bone on bone clash there as Damhuis blocks the leg kick.
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick. King looks to throw the jab but Damhuis is out of range. Nice shot by King. Damhuis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Damhuis slips a jab from King. Damhuis misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely. Damhuis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away. Damhuis with a hook. King lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Damhuis.
Damhuis feints the counter takedown. Damhuis digs a good hook to King's body.
King tried to score with a low kick but Damhuis checks it. Damhuis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Damhuis, right into the meat.
#T1# Damhuis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Damhuis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. King misses with a hook. Damhuis ducked under it nicely. Damhuis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but King defends it well. Damhuis throws a low kick but King avoids it. An inside leg kick lands from King. Damhuis throws a leg kick but King checks it. Damhuis throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Damhuis throws a big shot that misses. King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Damhuis momentarily.
Damhuis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Damhuis throws a leg kick and King counters with a stiff right hand. Damhuis moves out of range of the body kick.#T2# Damhuis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Damhuis tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Damhuis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL# King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Damhuis, pushing him back against the cage. Damhuis misses with some punches.
Damhuis is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Damhuis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King misses with a short punch on the inside. Damhuis tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Damhuis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Damhuis swats him away and circles back towards the center. A decent looking cross lands there for King. Damhuis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Damhuis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.#T3# Damhuis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Damhuis.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Damhuis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# Damhuis gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch. Damhuis scores with an uppercut up the middle. King misses with a short punch on the inside. King has a couple of punches blocked by Damhuis.
Damhuis working some nice short punches in the clinch. King throws a punch but it's blocked by Damhuis. King lands a body shot. King lands a shoulder strike. King throws a punch but it's blocked by Damhuis. King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Damhuis breaks from the clinch.
Damhuis scores with a head kick. King tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Damhuis misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely. Damhuis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Damhuis looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range. King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. King throws a half hearted mid kick. King scores with a nice strike. An inside leg kick from Damhuis misses. An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target. Damhuis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. King is looking to clinch. King scores with a slapping inside leg kick. King scores with a shot to the body.
King connects with a body shot. Damhuis avoids the head kick by King.
King throws a jab when Damhuis was well out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin King clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Calvin King's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R4# King scores with a nice body kick.
Damhuis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target. King tests Damhuis's chin there with a solid looking shot. Damhuis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Damhuis feints the counter takedown. King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL# King has closed the distance and engaged Damhuis in a clinch.
#BC2# Damhuis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King throws a right and a left that both miss. King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A decent looking cross lands there for Damhuis. A decent looking body kick lands there for Damhuis. This has been an exciting period of action! Damhuis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Damhuis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# Nice body kick from Damhuis. Damhuis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Damhuis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King throws a half hearted mid kick. Damhuis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. King loads up on a big right hand but Damhuis slips the punch. King moves away from the strike by Damhuis. A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Damhuis down. Damhuis throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. King jabs Damhuis to the body, keeping him at a distance. Damhuis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Ouch! a nice leg kick from King, right into the meat.
#T2# King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. King looks to score with a jab to the body but Damhuis is just out of range. Damhuis moves out of range of the strikes. King is looking to clinch but Damhuis is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Damhuis throws a nice outside leg kick. Damhuis fails to land the takedown. King throwing a counter right hand but Damhuis manages to avoid it. Damhuis misses with a body shot.
King defending well as Damhuis loads up on a big left hand. Damhuis moves away from the strike by King. Damhuis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Damhuis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King. King throws a sloppy head kick and Damhuis moves out of range easily. Damhuis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3# King throws a lazy right hand but Damhuis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. King takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Damhuis.
Nice jab there from Damhuis. Damhuis checks a leg kick. King throws a shot from downtown. Damhuis moves away and avoids it. King avoids the head kick by Damhuis.
Damhuis blocks a jab. Damhuis feints the counter takedown. King throws a shot to the body.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Damhuis misses with a double jab
and King counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4# Damhuis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. King takes one to the chin there. Both fighters circling a little - Damhuis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Damhuis swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Damhuis can pounce on him.
King lands a slapping body shot.
King throws a leg kick #TD2# and Damhuis counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Damhuis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Damhuis lands a nice short elbow. Damhuis looks to land a strike but King avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Damhuis trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Damhuis pushing down on King's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Calvin King will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Calvin King's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# King throws a body punch but Damhuis moves out of range. King lands a jab to the nose. Damhuis misses with a leg kick and King counters with an outside leg kick.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Damhuis.
An inside leg kick lands from King. Damhuis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
Damhuis throws a nice inside leg kick. Damhuis works the jab nicely. King tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Damhuis is looking to land body kicks. Damhuis drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. King misses with a body shot.
#T1# Damhuis misses the shot to the body. King misses with a body kick. King lands with a right hand. Damhuis ducks under a wild hook from King. A head kick misses from Damhuis. Damhuis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. King scores with a shot to the body.
King connects with a body shot that sends Damhuis's belly button to the back. King throws an overhand right that lands on Damhuis's shoulder, as Damhuis tries to avoid the shot. Damhuis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Damhuis off the cage and back into range. King lands with a cross. King scores with the left hand. Damhuis knows he should have avoided that one. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Damhuis scores with a kick to the midsection. King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Damhuis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
King will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Damhuis misses with a looping right. King lands a head shot. King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Damhuis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Damhuis moves out of range of the body kick. King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. King throws a body punch but Damhuis moves out of range. King moves out of range as Damhuis strikes.#T3# Damhuis swings widly with a right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab. King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Damhuis. Damhuis misses with an uppercut
and Damhuis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. King looks to land a right hand but Damhuis moved out of range. King lands an overhand right. King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Manolito Damhuis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Damhuis scores with a shot to the body.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Damhuis. King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A slow jab from King misses its intended target. A jab from King finds it's way through Damhuis's defenses. Damhuis lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming. King walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Damhuis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Damhuis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Damhuis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Damhuis scoring well with a low kick there.
Damhuis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily. King misses with the combination.
King moves away from the strike by Damhuis. Damhuis misses with a leg kick and King counters with an inside leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Damhuis. King does a little dance to reset his feet. King is looking to slow Damhuis down with leg kicks. King throws a body kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Calvin King showed his dominance in that final round. I think King has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:47 Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin King! Calvin King retains his welterweight title! Calvin King was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
PFC 37: King vs. Seagram
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1# Seagram throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2# It looks like Calvin King has been cut. King misses with a right hand and Seagram counters with a nice uppercut. Seagram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it. Seagram looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range. It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Seagram connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. King scores with a jab to the jaw. Seagram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away. Seagram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily. Seagram throws a good cross that connects.
Seagram throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily. King takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Seagram misses with a body shot.
Seagram on the wrong end of a nice jab. King misses with a straight left. King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot. Seagram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King. Seagram throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Seagram scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seagram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1# King avoids the body shot from Seagram.
Seagram scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Seagram throws a hook but King avoids it easily. King misses with a lunging right hand
and Seagram counters with a nice uppercut. King tries to clinch but Seagram moves out of range. Seagram let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Seagram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Seagram throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head. Seagram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Seagram thuds a left hand into King's body.#CL# King has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Seagram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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! King misses with a kick to the body and Seagram counters with a right hand to the body. #CL# King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2# King lands a nice uppercut. Seagram tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position. King lands on the inside with an uppercut. King working aggressively here.
#BC2# Seagram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. King lands a leg kick that knocks Seagram off balance momentarily. King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A solid leg kick lands there for King.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seagram. King darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target. Seagram throws a fast counter high kick but King manages to duck under it in time. Seagram works King's body with a nice hook. King wants to slow Seagram down by chopping away at his legs. Seagram throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Seagram works the jab nicely. King throws the left hand but Seagram avoids the punch easily. Seagram looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3# Seagram with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut. Seagram misses with a looping right. Seagram moves into range and connects with a jab. Seagram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Seagram throws a predictable looking body shot
and King counters with a big head kick but Seagram shrugs it off. Seagram jabbing away but nothing is landing. Seagram misses the shot to the body. Seagram looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Seagram misses with a telegraphed body shot
and King counters with an outside leg kick.
Seagram misses with a low kick.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Seagram throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it. Seagram throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. King jabbing away but nothing is landing. A countering left hand to the body from Seagram misses. King cracks a nice hook into Seagram's ribs. Seagram has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice shot lands for King. King throws a hook but Seagram avoids it easily. Seagram now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4# King misses with a two punch combination.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Seagram lands a nice looking body shot.
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick. Seagram misses with a body shot.
King half committed to a counter leg kick. King scores with a one two! Seagram had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Seagram is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. An inside leg kick from King misses. King thumps Seagram with a low kick. Seagram punishes King's body with a nice straight punch. King lands with a right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. King is looking to clinch. King throws an off balance right hand
and Seagram counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Seagram goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Seagram misses with a straight right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Seagram dominated that round. The cut man is working on Calvin King's cut. That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Seagram sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Seagram takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses. King fires out a quick counter leg kick but Seagram just manages to avoid it. Seagram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Seagram. Beautiful body shot. Seagram dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut! Seagram connects with a single shot there.#ROC2# King is rocked! Danny Seagram seems to be getting the better of the standup. Seagram cracks King with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Seagram! Danny Seagram retains his middleweight title! A victorious Danny Seagram 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:
PFC 33: Bone vs. King 2
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1# King loads up on a big right hand but Bone slips the punch. King sizes up Bone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Bone dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bone clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Bone misses with a jab, cross combination.
King connects with a leg kick. Bone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Danga de danga de dang - King scores with a four punch combination! This has been an exciting period of action!#TD# King gets caught flat footed, as Bone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB# Bone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bone throws a big elbow that misses. King can't keep his opponent in guard - Bone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. King is not content to let Bone control the position.#T1##SUB# Bone is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bone to get the leverage. King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Bone is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
King is looking for a sweep. Bone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Bone is working for a submission of some sort.
King felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB# Bone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bone. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Bone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work. King pushes Bone off looking to stand but Bone dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB# King is defending against the submission attempts here by Bone.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Bone sits in half guard. #T3##SUB# Bone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bone. King wants to improve his position but Bone is controlling well.
#SUB# Bone seems to be looking for submissions.
King wants to improve his position but Bone is controlling well.
#SUB# Bone seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Bone is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Bone is working for a submission of some sort.
Bone wants to pass the guard but King is defending well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Bone dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Bone walks into a left hand. Donk. King catches Bone right on the button with a cross. King throws a body punch but Bone moves out of range. Bone is looking to counter with a shot to the body. King throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bone takes one on the button. King swings and misses with a shot to the body and Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab. Bone thows a left - swing and a miss! A cross from Bone lands. Bone misses with a double jab
and King counters with a nice body kick. Calvin King seems to be getting the better of the standup. King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. King thows a left - swing and a miss! This has been an exciting period of action! Bone works over King's head and body with a nice combination. Bone ducks under a wild hook from King. Bone darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Bone slips under a jab. Bone has a takedown stuffed.#T1# King throws a chopping leg kick but Bone manages to avoid taking any serious damage. King throws a hook but Bone blocks it. Good leg kick by King there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
King scores with a jab to the head.
A left and a right from Bone both land. Nice combination. Bone throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily. A left lands for King. King moves out of range as Bone strikes. King looks like he wants to counter punch here. Joe Bone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bone misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bone thinking. Bone doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
King is trying to counter with his kicks. Bone misses with a left hand and King counters with a slapping leg kick. King scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bone shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well. A slapping leg kick lands for King.
Bone throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Bone 's knee. A nice leg kick lands there from King. King missing with a left hand there. Bone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2# King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bone. King lands a jab to the nose. Bone throws a left and a right that both miss
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bone was well out of range. Poor timing from King. The fighters circling - Bone throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Joe Bone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. King throws a quick inside leg kick. Bone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King jabs Bone to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King. King throws out a leg kick but Bone moves out of range and King only half commits. King ducks under a wild hook from Bone. Bone moves out of range as King strikes. King is looking to land body kicks. King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bone.#TD# Bone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2# King explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3# Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Bone's head back.
Bone blocks the body kick.
King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bone's head backwards. King lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bone throws a right and a left that both miss. King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bone. Bone walks forward, straight into a front kick from King. King lands with a straight right. Bone didn't see that one coming. Bone is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bone scrambles back to his feet. King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bone. Bone misses with a two punch combination.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL# Bone clinches up against the cage. Bone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Bone.
Bone blocks an uppercut.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King blocks an uppercut.
#T4# Bone tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position. Bone blocking some punches.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Bone controls his hands.
Bone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bone is keeping busy. King misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Bone's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Bone has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Bone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bone can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King misses with a short punch on the inside. King misses with a hook from the clinch. Bone lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bone swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it. King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Bone avoids the body shot from King.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bone misses with a left hand and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. King throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Bone throws a series of punches but King moves out of range. A head kick misses from King. The fight stays on the outside here - Bone looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bone throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily. Bone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. King throws a big shot that misses. King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Bone shoots in and bounces King off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB# Bone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but King manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bone has King in his guard.#REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bone keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully. #SUB# Bone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well. King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. King engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB# Bone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2# Bone is trying to hold King in close to prevent damage but King has managed to pass into half guard.
Bone wants to get back to full guard. Bone works his way to full guard. Good work. King trying to control but Bone is working from the bottom. Joe Bone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Bone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB# Bone working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
#SUB# Bone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Bone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Bone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Bone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#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.#SUB# Bone looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
#SUB# Bone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Bone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Calvin King just about did enough to take it. That's time! Bone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Bone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Bone throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A big left from Bone misses. King replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bone blocks it well. King with a nice cross. Bone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head. Bone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Bone scores with a hook. Jab by Bone.#TD# King gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bone to score an easy takedown into full guard. This has been an exciting period of action! King wants to sweep but no luck. King seems keen to control Bone's posture.#SUB# Bone drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Bone off! Bone jumps back into King's guard. #T1# King is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Bone postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it. #SUB# Bone drops back, looking for a kneebar! King looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. King looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from King! #REVB# Bone is looking to regain half guard here but King keeps moving and retains side control. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Bone is working hard here to advance position. King wants to control but Bone is keeping him busy. Bone is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3# King controlling the position. Bone is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. King controlling the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Bone thuds a left hand into King's body. Bone throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nice shot lands for King. King ducks under a wild hook from Bone. Bone wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance. King tries a quick counter leg kick but Bone is wise to it. Bone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Bone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bone is out of range. King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bone on the side of the head. Bone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joe Bone will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R5# King missing with a left hand there. Bone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. King takes one on the button. King scoring well with a low kick there.
King scores with a jab to the body. Bone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from King misses. Bone misses with the combination.
Bone tries to clinch but fails miserably and King counters with a lovely straight right hand! King jabs at Bone's body. King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A punch combination from Bone misses. King connects with a single shot there. 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! King keeps the fight on the outside. King throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bone to counter with a crisp jab. King ducks under a wild hook from Bone. Bone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1# King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. King looks for the body kick but Bone saw that one coming. King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bone doesn't seem bothered though. A good leg kick by King. King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bone throws out the jab. Bone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King. King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. King lands with a shot to the body. Bone fails with a takedown attempt from distance. King catches Bone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Bone swings widly with a right hand
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. King missing with a left hand there. Bone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bone has a takedown stuffed. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bone avoids the head kick by King.
Bone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bone. King looks to throw the jab but Bone is out of range. Bone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King. King scores with a nice body kick.
Bone connects with a crisp jab. Bone will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Nice uppercut there from King. King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jab by King. King slips under a jab. Bone jabbing away but nothing is landing. King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bone throws out the jab. Bone lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
King swings for the body but Bone moves out of range.
Bone walks into a stiff left hand from King. King throws a wild body kick that Bone sees coming a mile off.#T3# Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Bone on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Bone. That's going to take a lot out of him. King scores with a jab. Bone acknowledges it with a nod of the head. King keeps the fight on the outside. And King responds with a good body kick, but Bone manages to step out the way in time. King tries to land a leg kick but Bone saw it coming and moves away.
Bone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between King's hands. Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook. King throws a leg kick but Bone sees it coming and moves out of range. King cracks the inside of Bone's front leg. Bone looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range. Bone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bone throws out the jab. Bone misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely. King scores with a leg kick.
Bone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Bone throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. King jabs Bone right on the nose. Bone blinks but takes it well.#T4# Bone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Bone misses with a wild combination.
A good leg kick by King. Bone works over King's head and body with a nice combination. King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. No luck with that takedown attempt from Bone. King is looking to score with low kicks. Bone lands a jab-cross combination. King walks into a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bone takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. King connects with a body shot that sends Bone's belly button to the back. Bone misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight! Calvin King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think King 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin King! Calvin King is the new welterweight champion! In his post fight interview, Calvin King started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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