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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD# Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. King Jr looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! King Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
King Jr tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position. #SU# Jackson stands up and beckons King Jr to his feet. King Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD# Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2# King Jr actively working from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. 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. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to King Jr's temple. Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jackson controlling the action here. #T1# Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. King Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots. Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. King Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots. Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head. Jackson is nestled in close to King Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. King Jr has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next. King Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2# King Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB# Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2# King Jr looking for submissions off his back. Jackson working King Jr over with strikes. Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2# King Jr actively working from the bottom here. Nice strikes from Jackson there. #T3# Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2# King Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Nice strikes from Jackson there. Jackson working over King Jr with some ground and pound. King Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head. Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head. Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Jackson wants to take a breather but King Jr is having none of it. King Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# King Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall. Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Jackson controlling the action here. King Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4# Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Jackson lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2# King Jr looking for submissions off his back. Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. King Jr taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard. Ground and pound from Jackson. Jackson wants to take a breather but King Jr is having none of it. Jackson winds up and cracks King Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2# King Jr looking for submissions off his back. Jackson slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2# King Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tory Jackson dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD# Jackson scores with a takedown into King Jr's guard.#SUB2# King Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well. Jackson works over King Jr with some ground and pound from guard. Jackson working some strikes from top position.#SUB2# King Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well. Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body. Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. King Jr is breathing heavily. Jackson scoring with some ground and pound. Jackson cracks King Jr with a solid left hand. Tory Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# King Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Jackson distracts King Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1##SUB2# King Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jackson uses it to pass to side control.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. King Jr is looking for a sweep. King Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Jackson lands a few punches from side control. Jackson scoring with punches from side control. Jackson in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC# King Jr is rocked! Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear King Jr down.
King Jr is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him? Jackson in side control lands a decent elbow. Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB# Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. King Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow. Jackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB# Jackson tries for a kimura but King Jr is defending well. Jackson slows the pace down. Jackson cracks King Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty. Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King Jr can do to turn this around? Jackson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh King Jr is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Jackson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tory Jackson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL# Washington moves into the clinch successfully.
King Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Washington is defending well. King Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. King Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gerardo Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris King Jr.#TD# Washington has clasped his hands together around King Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. King Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB# Washington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU# Washington stands up and we're back to a striking position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Washington rushes King Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1# King Jr tries for a takedown but Washington manages to get underhooks.
#TD# Washington has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics King Jr uses from the top position. Washington is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Washington has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Washington controls King Jr momentarily but King Jr frees himself. #SUB2# King Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# King Jr drops back looking for a leg! Washington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Washington manages to kick King Jr off! King Jr jumps back into Washington's guard. King Jr looks winded!#SUB# Washington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# King Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2##SUB# Washington looking for a guillotine here but King Jr defends easily.
#SUB2# King Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Washington wants to sweep here but King Jr controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# King Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2# King Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. King Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Washington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Washington trying to control the position here. #T3##SUB# King Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Washington is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2# King Jr looking for a guillotine here but Washington defends easily.
#SUB2# King Jr is looking for a triangle but Washington pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# King Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Washington is aware though and is defending well. Our spies down at at Cozad MMA London inform us that King Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2# King Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4##SUB2# King Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Washington lands a couple of digs.#SUB# Washington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# King Jr has his foot on Washington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Washington works his way back into a safe position though. Washington looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Washington is in close to King Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerardo Washington dominated that 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. #R2# Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And King Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Washington pushes his down on his head and steps out. Washington throws a good cross that connects.
King Jr staying out of range there. King Jr feints the counter takedown. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Washington drives through and clinches with King Jr against the cage.
King Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
King Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Washington shows good agility there to stay on his feet. King Jr is breathing heavily.#T1# Washington content to slow the pace in the clinch.
King Jr is working for takedown but Washington is calmly controlling the position for now. Gerardo Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris King Jr. King Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Washington just stands there and leans against the cage. Washington effectively controlling the action here. Washington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of King Jrs head. Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King Jr can do to turn this around?#TD# Washington is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. King Jr can't fight it off and eventually Washington manages to take the fight to the floor. King Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but King Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# King Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Washington defends well. Washington trying to control but King Jr is working from the bottom. #T2# King Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Washington got a little sloppy there for a moment and King Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Washington has managed to get both his arms back between King Jr's legs - danger averted. King Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2# King Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Washington uses it to pass to side control.
King Jr is being controlled here. King Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Washington is trying to control. King Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. King Jr is looking to improve his position.
Washington is keen to just control but King Jr is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB# Washington is working for a kimura but King Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# King Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# King Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# King Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# King Jr looking for submissions off his back.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. King Jr taking some punishment here, with Washington in his half guard. #SUB# Washington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Gerardo Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Washington misses with the body kick#TD2# and King Jr counters with a takedown into side control. Gerardo Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. You can see the frustration on Washington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# King Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Washington has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2# King Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Washington is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerardo Washington 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##CL# Washington moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King Jr is trying to pull guard but Washington has him pressed against the cage. King Jr is trying to drag Washington to the mat but Washington just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. King Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD# Washington manages to pull guard.
#T1# Washington looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# King Jr drops back looking for a leg! Washington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Washington manages to kick King Jr off! King Jr jumps back into Washington's guard. Washington wants to stand and escape but King Jr is having none of it. Washington trying to control the position here. #SUB2# King Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2# King Jr drops back looking for a leg! Washington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Washington manages to kick King Jr off! King Jr jumps back into Washington's guard. Washington throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Washington is adopting a defensive guard.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. King Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Washington. Washington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Washington keeping full guard, as King Jr tries to pass. Washington is trying to keep King Jr in close.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Washington throws a jab when King Jr was well out of range. Washington misses with a head kick.
#T3# Washington throws a lazy body kick #TD2# and King Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard. King Jr is thwarting Washington's attempts to control the position.#SUB2# King Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. King Jr blocks the strikes from Washington.
Washington is looking to control King Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washington avoid being mounted? Washington throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4##SUB2# King Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Washington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King Jr. Washington tries to kick King Jr off but King Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2# Washington is defending against the submission attempts here by King Jr.
Washington is trying to maintain the position but King Jr is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2# King Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Washington throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Chris King Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gerardo Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# King Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight! Chris King Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Washington 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerardo Washington!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD# Pacheco shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pacheco showed some decent athleticism there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# King Jr actively working from the bottom here. King Jr 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.#SUB2# King Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# King Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pacheco pulls his head out easily. Pacheco tries to stand and escape but King Jr is controlling the position. Pacheco trying to control the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King Jr is trying to get back to full guard. Pacheco tries to stand and escape but King Jr is controlling the position. #SUB2# King Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# King Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here. King Jr looks winded!#T1# Well, if Pacheco 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pacheco seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Pacheco not doing much here.
#SUB2# King Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Pacheco slows the pace down in half guard. Pacheco wants to stand up but King Jr has a hold of him and won't allow it. #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.#TD# Pacheco shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pacheco showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2# King Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# King Jr actively working from the bottom here. Pacheco trying to control the pace. Pacheco's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3##SUB2# King Jr actively working from the bottom here. King Jr is looking for a sweep. Pacheco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# King Jr looking for submissions off his back. Well, if Pacheco 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 Jr actively working from the bottom here. Pacheco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. It looks like Pacheco is going to stand back up.
Pacheco sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2# King Jr actively working from the bottom here. Pacheco content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Pacheco tries to stand and escape but King Jr is controlling the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from King Jr enables Pacheco to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. King Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Pacheco dominated that round. That's time! Pacheco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# King Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL# Pacheco moves into the clinch.#TD# Pacheco pulls King Jr into guard.
King Jr is fighting to break Pacheco's control of his arms but Pacheco is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2# King Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pacheco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pacheco has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2# King Jr has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pacheco should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, King Jr has tightened it up now! Pacheco should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris King Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2017 |
#R1# Panchenko thumps King Jr with a low kick. Panchenko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Panchenko misses with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Panchenko. Panchenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Panchenko throws a sloppy head kick and King Jr moves out of range easily. King Jr attempts a counter takedown but Panchenko avoids it well and moves away. Panchenko scores with a push kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Panchenko misses with a head kick.
King Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Panchenko is quick to defend against it. King Jr blocks a head kick by Panchenko.
King Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Panchenko sprawls and moves away.#T1# Panchenko throws a sloppy head kick #TD# and King Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB# King Jr is trying for a kimura here. Panchenko looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! King Jr wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris King Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2017 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. King Jr avoids the head kick by Sears.
King Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD# Sears throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. King Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Sears finishes the takedown easily into guard. Sears trying to control but King Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2# King Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sears is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Sears avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# King Jr is looking for a triangle but Sears pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# King Jr working for a triangle but Sears defends it easily.
#SUB2# King Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB2# King Jr has his feet on Sears's thighs here. He's pushed Sears off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sears screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris King Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Holder closes the distance and clinches. King Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2# King Jr wants the takedown. Holder is fighting it off but King Jr persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Holder's guard against the cage. King Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Holder is retaining full guard. #SUB2# King Jr has gone for a leg lock! Holder slips out almost immediately though and dives into King Jr's guard.#REVR# Holder throws a big elbow that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# King Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Holder is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for King Jr. Holder throwing shots but missing, from side control. Holder lands a decent elbow from side control. King Jr manages to get back to half guard. Holder thows a huge punch but King Jr dodges it nicely.
#SUB2# King Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# King Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holder pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2# King Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# King Jr has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Holder. Oh but King Jr has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Holder goes limp - he's gone! King Jr jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris King Jr!
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