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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1# Wilkinson dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Wilkinson's head and hops out. King lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Wilkinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and King counters with a two punch combo. A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
#CL# Wilkinson takes the fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Wilkinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD# King gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wilkinson to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1# Wilkinson throws a big right hand that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wilkinson prevents King from getting back to his feet. 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. Wilkinson really is a fat lump.#SU# King is working an open guard so Wilkinson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. King looks winded!#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Wilkinson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Wilkinson shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily. King is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyril Wilkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet. King throws a counter combo. Wilkinson fails to land the takedown.#T3# Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center. A combination from Wilkinson does no damage. Despite the aggression on King's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. King has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wilkinson is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD# Wilkinson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. King quickly recovers to half guard.#SU# Wilkinson decides to stand and escape the position. Cyril Wilkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wilkinson with a poor takedown and King counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4# Wilkinson throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease. King unleashes a big counter combination but Wilkinson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Wilkinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but King sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilkinson somewhat. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wilkinson tries to clinch up and King counters with a three punch combo that has Wilkinson backing up. Wilkinson nods at King to acknowledge the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sham King will probably get the nod. That's time! Wilkinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL# Wilkinson has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch.
#BC# Wilkinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilkinson throws a series of punches but King moves out of range. King is looking for the big counter here. Wilkinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily. King slips a jab and a cross from Wilkinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilkinson dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. As Wilkinson backs off King throws a huge counter combo but Wilkinson manages to avoid it all. Wilkinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyril Wilkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Wilkinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
King unleashes a big counter combination but Wilkinson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Wilkinson tries to clinch up. Wilkinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but King sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilkinson somewhat. King unleashes a big counter combination but Wilkinson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Wilkinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. King is looking for the big counter here. King moves out of range of the strikes. Wilkinson tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance. Despite the aggression on King's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Wilkinson shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense. King unleashes a big counter combination but Wilkinson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wilkinson 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. Wilkinson is looking to clinch. #T3# Wilkinson has his takedown stuffed and King counters with a left and a right that stings Wilkinson. Wilkinson misses the shot to the body. Wilkinson misses with a double jab
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Wilkinson. King circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4##TD# Wilkinson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2# King pushes Wilkinson off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# King gets tackled into the cage by Wilkinson. Wilkinson maintains the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! King tries to break free but Wilkinson pushes him back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sham King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Wilkinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# King circles away from the clinch attempt and King counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Cyril Wilkinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wilkinson fails to land the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilkinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1# No luck for Wilkinson with that takedown attempt. King is looking for the big counter here.#TD# Wilkinson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in King's half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB# Wilkinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2# 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. Wilkinson connects with a nice short shot to King's temple. Wilkinson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB# Wilkinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well. Wilkinson scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# King tries to kick Wilkinson off but Wilkinson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB# Wilkinson seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.#SUB# King is defending against the submission attempts here by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Wilkinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. A combination from Wilkinson does no damage. As Wilkinson backs off King throws a huge counter combo but Wilkinson manages to avoid it all. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilkinson is defended easily by King. King is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that's the end of the fight! Cyril Wilkinson showed his dominance in that final round. 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sham King!
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