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Event: DMMA 217 Kersikov vs Karumaa     
Date:   Jul 26, 2023
#R1##CL2#
Budgiehandler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
King fails to pull guard.
Budgiehandler throws a head punch that misses.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Budgiehandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Budgiehandler.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
King moves into range and clinches up with Budgiehandler.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Budgiehandler throws a punch but it's blocked by King. #BC2#
Budgiehandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Budgiehandler closes the distance and clinches.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Budgiehandler throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Budgiehandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Budgiehandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Budgiehandler 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.#CL#
King forces Budgiehandler back against the cage and clinches.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Budgiehandler's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
A short body shot lands from Budgiehandler as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Budgiehandler misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Budgiehandler. #TD#
King successfully pulls guard.
Budgiehandler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Budgiehandler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
King has his foot on Budgiehandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Budgiehandler works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Budgiehandler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Budgiehandler looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
King can't keep his opponent in guard - Budgiehandler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Budgiehandler is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
Budgiehandler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Budgiehandler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3##SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Budgiehandler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
King is trying to maintain the position but Budgiehandler is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
King looking for subs from the bottom but Budgiehandler mounts him!
Budgiehandler controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King wants to control but Budgiehandler is having none of it.
Budgiehandler controlling the pace for now.
Budgiehandler moves to the back.
Budgiehandler wants to control but King is keeping busy.
King trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Budgiehandler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of King's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Budgiehandler not allowing King to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reginald Budgiehandler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
King forces Budgiehandler back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Budgiehandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Budgiehandler clinches up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for King. #BC2#
Budgiehandler breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Budgiehandler lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King fails to pull guard.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Budgiehandler.
A hook to the body from King.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Budgiehandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King has Budgiehandler pressed against the cage, preventing Budgiehandler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Budgiehandler throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
A short left from Budgiehandler.
King lands a left hand. #T1##BC2#
Budgiehandler breaks the clinch. #CL#
King clinches.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Budgiehandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Budgiehandler lands a body punch.
Budgiehandler blocking some punches.
Budgiehandler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reginald Budgiehandler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Budgiehandler working aggressively here.
Budgiehandler tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Budgiehandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King lands with a right to the head.
Budgiehandler lands a body shot.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Budgiehandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reginald Budgiehandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
King gets tackled into the cage by Budgiehandler. Budgiehandler maintains the clinch. #T2#
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King has Budgiehandler pressed against the cage, preventing Budgiehandler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Budgiehandler tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budgiehandler tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Budgiehandler back against the cage. #TD#
King drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Budgiehandler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Budgiehandler wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. #SUB#
King throws his legs up looking for a submission but Budgiehandler uses it to pass to side control.
Budgiehandler trying to control the position but King is working away. #T3#
Budgiehandler controlling from side mount.
Budgiehandler wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
Budgiehandler working away.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Who's going to make the next move?
King struggling a bit here.
Reginald Budgiehandler has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Budgiehandler is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
Budgiehandler in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Reginald Budgiehandler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
King clinches.
Budgiehandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
King lands with a light punch inside.
Budgiehandler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Budgiehandler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King. #BC2#
Budgiehandler manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budgiehandler swinging wildly here.
Budgiehandler is looking to clinch.
Budgiehandler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Budgiehandler tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
King forces Budgiehandler back against the cage and clinches.
Budgiehandler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Budgiehandler lands a right hand.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Budgiehandler.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King misses with a body punch.
King scores with a shot to the side of Budgiehandler's head.
Budgiehandler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Budgiehandlers head.
Budgiehandler lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Budgiehandler tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Budgiehandler breaks from the clinch.
Budgiehandler throws a left and a right that both miss
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King is looking to clinch but Budgiehandler is avoiding it.
King takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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 tries to close the distance and clinch but Budgiehandler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Budgiehandler wants to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch position.
Twea King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Budgiehandler swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
King is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Budgiehandler misses its intended target.
King avoids the head kick by Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler keeps the fight on the outside.
Budgiehandler connects with a body shot.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Budgiehandler.
King wants to clinch up but Budgiehandler keeps it at a distance.
Budgiehandler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces King back to the cage. Budgiehandler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Budgiehandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Budgiehandler moves into range and clinches up with King.
A shot in the inside from King.
King prevents Budgiehandler from breaking the clinch.
Budgiehandler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King prevents Budgiehandler from breaking the clinch.#T3#
King misses with a punch to the body.
Budgiehandler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Budgiehandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King is trying to pull guard but Budgiehandler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Budgiehandler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King lands a shoulder strike.
Budgiehandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from King.
King keeps control of Budgiehandler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Budgiehandler is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budgiehandler.
King misses with some punches.
Budgiehandler lands an uppercut.
Budgiehandler lands with a right to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Budgiehandler misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Budgiehandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King tries to pull guard but Budgiehandler holds him up against the cage and eventually King drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Budgiehandler.#BC2#
Budgiehandler breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King wants to clinch.#CL2#
Budgiehandler forces King back against the cage and clinches.
Budgiehandler tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Budgiehandler lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reginald Budgiehandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Budgiehandler 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reginald Budgiehandler!

Our winner, Reginald Budgiehandler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DMMA 208 Don vs Magrath 2     
Date:   Jun 28, 2023
#R1#
McScramble lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
King tries to clinch but McScramble moves away #TD2#
and McScramble counters with a shoot takedown. King fights it but they end up in guard.
King being controlled here, momentarily.
McScramble trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
McScramble is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McScramble passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is looking to control McScramble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
McScramble is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
McScramble is pressing down on King's thigh, looking to free his foot. King is holding on for now. #SUB2#
McScramble is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
McScramble 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. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McScramble is looking to advance position but King won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McScramble in particular looking to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
King wants to control but McScramble is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McScramble circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and McScramble counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King trying to keep a closed guard but McScramble is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
King working for a triangle but McScramble defends it easily.
McScramble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King pulls McScramble in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
King looking for a guillotine here but McScramble defends easily.
McScramble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McScramble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McScramble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McScramble trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McScramble shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
King gets a takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McScramble trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McScramble dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
King darts in and clinches McScramble up against the cage.
McScramble 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.
McScramble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McScramble to keep the fight standing.
King misses with some punches.
King fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McScramble.
A body shot lands from McScramble.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McScramble is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on McScramble - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McScramble continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
McScramble wants to stall.
King scores with a shot to the side of McScramble's head. #T1#
King gets underhooks to prevent McScramble's takedown attempt.
McScramble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McScramble.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but McScramble uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
King is fighting off a takedown attempt but McScramble is just too persistent for him and manages to trip King to the mat. King regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
McScramble works over King with some ground and pound from guard.
King is trying to keep McScramble in close. #SUB#
King is looking for a triangle but McScramble pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McScramble controls the pace.#T2#
McScramble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McScramble postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
McScramble postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! King is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McScramble, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
McScramble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and McScramble has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between McScramble's legs - danger averted.#T3#
King wants to control from the top but McScramble keeps moving.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McScramble wants to sweep but no luck.
King wants to control from the top but McScramble keeps moving. #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.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McScramble is keeping the position for now.
McScramble lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
King trying to control the position.
Jack McScramble has got the better of the ground game so far.
McScramble wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McScramble got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McScramble has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McScramble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McScramble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.#CL#
King has managed to clinch.
McScramble is trying to stall.
King scores with a shot to the side of McScramble's head.
A bit of stalling here from McScramble.
McScramble stalling in the clinch.
McScramble lands with a right to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McScramble walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
King moves into range and clinches up with McScramble.
McScramble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King tries to work over McScramble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
McScramble stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McScramble trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed McScramble into the cage.
McScramble blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of McScramble backwards.
A head punch on the inside from McScramble fails to land.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
McScramble 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.
McScramble pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack McScramble.
King tries to clinch up but McScramble circles away and keeps his distance.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
McScramble throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Twea King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
King tries to clinch but McScramble is having none of it.
King darts in trying to clinch
and McScramble counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
McScramble tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
McScramble slowing the pace effectively.
King has a couple of punches blocked by McScramble.
King cracks McScramble with a nice body shot.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
King pulls guard successfully.
McScramble wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.#SUB#
McScramble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King keeping full guard, as McScramble tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
King working for a triangle but McScramble defends it easily. #SUB#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McScramble gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McScramble not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
King looking for a guillotine here but McScramble defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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#
King is looking for a triangle but McScramble pushes his legs off easily.
Jack McScramble is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McScramble landing some decent shots from guard.
McScramble trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McScramble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
King isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McScramble stacks King 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 McScramble!

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 Twea King.
I think McScramble 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McScramble!

An out of breath Jack McScramble thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 27, 2023
#R1##TD2#
King fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Virtanen sprawls well initially but King persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
King performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Virtanen is looking to improve his position.
Virtanen trying to hold on to King's head to control him but King postures up.
King looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen strikes from the bottom but King passes into mount!
Virtanen is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T1#
King controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
King is working for a guillotine from mount but Virtanen frees his head quite easily.
King takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Virtanen is looking to get to half guard.
King looking to control and managing it successfully.
Virtanen is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
King content just to control the position here.
King wants to take his opponent's back but Virtanen doesn't allow it.
Virtanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King wants to take his opponent's back but Virtanen doesn't allow it. #T3#
King tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Virtanen has given up his back. Will we see King going for some submissions? #SUB2#
King is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Virtanen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Virtanen for a finish. #SUB2#
Virtanen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from King. #T4#
Virtanen tries to escape but King has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Virtanen trying to control the position but King manages to sink in the hooks.
King controlling the position well here. Virtanen rolled but King kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
It looks like King might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
King shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Virtanen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Virtanen gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
King seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Virtanen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Twea King!
A very excited looking Twea King made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 253     
Date:   May 14, 2023
#R1#
King takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Williams lands a body shot.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams is looking for a counter combo.
Jab from King.
King lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
A jab from King does it's job there.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.
King throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
King throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.
Williams passes to side control. #T1#
Williams controlling the position from side mount.
Williams scoring with punches from side control.
King tries to improve position but can't.
King gets back to half guard.
Williams has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Williams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
King keeping control of the position.
King trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up. #T2#
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.
Williams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Williams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.
Williams slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
King is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
Williams sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Some wild striking there from King.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
King shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spencer Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twea King.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
An attempted straight right counter from Williams misses the target.#T4#
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King jabs at Williams's body.
Williams defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Williams misses its target.
A jab lands there for King.
King with a poor takedown
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
King digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Williams misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Williams.#TD#
Williams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
King tries to bench press Williams off him but Williams keeps the position.
King is trying to control Williams's posture but Williams avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Spencer Williams will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
King loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.#TD2#
King manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Williams on his heels. He'll look to pass Williams's guard now, I'm sure.
Williams is controlling King's posture.
King trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Williams wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
Williams has his hands on King's head, controlling the position.
King wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Williams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
King looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range. #T2#
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Williams clinches up against the cage.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Williams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
Williams blocking some punches.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Williams manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
King is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Williams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Williams tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
King misses with the head strike.
Williams lands a body punch.
Williams lands a left hand.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King working aggressively here.
Williams working aggressively here.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from King.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
Williams digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of King's head. #BC2#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams drops down looking for a counter takedown but King sprawls and moves away.
King loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
A big right from King misses.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Spencer Williams will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Williams takes one on the button.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King lands with an overhand left.
Twea King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Williams blocks a jab.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming King to the mat! King manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Williams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
King trying to control the position.
Williams pushes down on King's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Williams 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.
Twea King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Williams trying to control from half guard but King is working away. #SUB2#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?#T3#
Williams is pressing down on King's thigh, looking to free his foot. King is holding on for now.
Williams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for King!
King in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
King is trying desperately to improve position.
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Williams avoids the attempt from King to control.#T4#
King is looking to improve his position but Williams isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams tries to control but King wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spencer Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Spencer Williams!

After winning the bout, Spencer Williams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 247     
Date:   Apr 21, 2023
#R1#
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petersson throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King slips a jab from Petersson.#CL2#
Petersson closes the distance and clinches.
King tries to work over Petersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petersson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've been informed that Petersson 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.
A short uppercut from Petersson.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petersson gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King tries to throw a body punch but Petersson avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petersson misses with the head strike.
Petersson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petersson.
Petersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petersson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters 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!
Petersson misses with some punches.
Petersson has a couple of punches blocked by King. #T1#
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King lands a shoulder strike.
Petersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petersson's elbow.
Petersson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petersson.
Petersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Petersson lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Petersson throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Petersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petersson.
Petersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petersson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Petersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Petersson slows down the pace here.
Petersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Petersson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petersson misses with some punches.
Petersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petersson prevents a body shot from King.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Petersson fails to land.
King digs a right hand underneath Petersson's ribcage. Petersson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petersson throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petersson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petersson swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
King blocks an uppercut.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petersson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
Petersson throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petersson.
King pushes Petersson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petersson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Petersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Petersson prevents a body shot from King.
King blocks an uppercut.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petersson presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Petersson fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Petersson blocks an uppercut.
King blocks a couple of punches 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!
Petersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petersson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Petersson fails to land.
Petersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petersson throws a head punch that misses.
King tries to throw a body punch but Petersson avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King taking a breather.
Petersson lands a nice uppercut.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Petersson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Petersson swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Petersson staying out of range there.
It seemed like Petersson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Petersson misses.
King misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Petersson misses its intended target.
King moves out of range as Petersson strikes.
King scores with a body shot.
Petersson throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Petersson misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
Petersson misses with a hook
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petersson throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Petersson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petersson misses with a hook
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersson looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King cracks Petersson with a good jab.
King lands a really nice looking cross but Petersson seems unphased.
Petersson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
King darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
King tries to pass to full mount but Petersson defends it. #T1#
King takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petersson wants to control but King is keeping busy and won't allow it.
King content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
King has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King is looking to advance position but Petersson won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petersson throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petersson.
Petersson swings widly with a right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King digs a good hook to Petersson's body.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab by Petersson.#T3#
Petersson lands with an overhand left.
Petersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petersson misses with a straight left.
Petersson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
King slips a straight right by Petersson.
Peter Petersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King ducks under a wild hook from Petersson.
Petersson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petersson.
Petersson misses the jab.
Petersson swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petersson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Petersson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
King tests Petersson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Peter Petersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petersson looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
King lands with a shot to the body.
King tries for a takedown but Petersson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Petersson misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Petersson swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Petersson throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Petersson.
A left lands for King.
Petersson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by King.
Petersson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from King does it's job there.
Twea King is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Petersson misses.
Petersson defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Petersson is rocked!
Petersson bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! King comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Petersson falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Petersson was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Twea King!
Our winner, Twea King, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: WVT 65: Ihantala v Machado     
Date:   Jan 21, 2023
#R1#
Fortythree ducks under a wild hook from King.
King throws a hook but Fortythree blocks it.
Fortythree steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from King.
Fortythree moves out of range of the strikes.
Fortythree pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King misses with a left hand
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
King throws a hook but Fortythree avoids it easily.
King misses with a body shot.
Fortythree cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fortythree keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Fortythree was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from King.
King shoots for a double leg takedown but Fortythree sprawls well. He's pushed King's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
King fails to land the takedown.
Fortythree throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fortythree uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.#T1#
Fortythree scores with a jab to the head.
King takes a swing at Fortythree's ribcage but misses.
Fortythree blocks a jab.
King has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fortythree enables King to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fortythree manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
King won't allow Fortythree to sweep him here.
Fortythree has King pulled in close to control his posture.
King won't allow Fortythree to get back to his feet.
Fortythree is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Fortythree.
One Fortythree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Fortythree off the cage and back into range.
King misses with a looping right.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortythree fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.#T3#
King misses with a hook to the body
enabling Fortythree to counter with a crisp jab.
King misses with an uppercut
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fortythree works King's body with a nice hook.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fortythree throws a hook but King blocks it.
Fortythree throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from King does no damage.
Fortythree tries to counter with a clinch but King shakes him off and moves away.
King throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Fortythree moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Fortythree.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortythree uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortythree blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortythree misses with some punches.
Fortythree misses with a short punch on the inside.
King blocks a body shot from Fortythree.
A body shot lands from King. #T4#
Fortythree lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortythree lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Fortythree misses with a punch on the inside.
King throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortythree.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King blocks a body shot from Fortythree.
Fortythree blocking some punches.
King presses Fortythree against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fortythree lands a jab to King's midsection.
King misses with a right hand
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
Fortythree lands a nice looking body shot.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Fortythree counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fortythree.
Fortythree wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

One Fortythree dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Fortythree displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Fortythree tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fortythree takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
King misses with a hook. Fortythree ducked under it nicely.
Fortythree throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King takes one on the button.
Fortythree avoids the body shot from King.
King lands a really nice looking cross but Fortythree seems unphased.
King misses with a straight right.
Fortythree loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King throws a hook but Fortythree avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree ducks under a wild hook from King.
King misses with a body shot
and Fortythree counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fortythree darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fortythree lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King throws a jab when Fortythree was well out of range.
Fortythree looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Fortythree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Fortythree steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
A jab from King misses.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King avoids the body shot from Fortythree.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
One Fortythree seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fortythree scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fortythree misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
Fortythree misses with a hook.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
King avoids the body shot from Fortythree.
King throws a jab when Fortythree was well out of range.
A big left from King misses.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
King misses with an uppercut. Fortythree saw that one coming.
Fortythree throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
Fortythree showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Fortythree.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fortythree throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Fortythree counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortythree thows a left - swing and a miss!
King looks to land a right hand but Fortythree moved out of range.
Fortythree appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fortythree throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fortythree takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortythree manages to avoid it.
King shoots for a double leg takedown but Fortythree sprawls well. He's pushed King's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
King throws a hook but Fortythree blocks it.
Fortythree is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fortythree lands a slapping body shot.
King avoids the body shot from Fortythree.
King throws a body punch but Fortythree moves out of range.
Fortythree uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Fortythree defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses the body punch
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Fortythree.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
King misses with a hook to the body
and Fortythree counters with a lovely shot to the body.
King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fortythree's waist but Fortythree gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing King off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twea King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King misses with a combination
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fortythree's hands.
King misses with a takedown
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King misses with an uppercut
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
King lands with a nice body punch.
Fortythree swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
Fortythree scores with a jab to the head.
Fortythree keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fortythree pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but One Fortythree will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!#R3#
Fortythree misses with an uppercut
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fortythree slips under a jab.
Fortythree 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 throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
A big left from King misses.
Fortythree digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
Fortythree uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Fortythree steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from King.
Fortythree misses the shot to the body.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortythree.
Fortythree looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree misses with a looping right.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Fortythree releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Fortythree misses.
King swings for the body but Fortythree moves out of range.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Fortythree to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Fortythree throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King misses with a looping right.
Fortythree let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
King looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand.
Fortythree throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Fortythree as he connects with a hook.
Fortythree misses the jab.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Fortythree's head back.
King misses with a shot to the body
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fortythree.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fortythree misses with a right hand
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King throws a hook to the side of Fortythree's head but Fortythree sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fortythree throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King takes one on the button.
Twea King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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!
A big left from King misses.
Fortythree throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fortythree looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Fortythree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortythree doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fortythree looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fortythree throws an off balance right hand
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fortythree doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fortythree lands a body shot.
King lands with a cross.
King doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twea King. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Fortythree lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
King tries to keep at a distance but Fortythree has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fortythree lands a left hand.
Fortythree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fortythree misses with a punch to the body.
Fortythree lands a hook to the side of the head.
King is trying to break free.
Fortythree jumps guard but King stands there with Fortythree around his waist. Fortythree gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fortythree jumps guard but King turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
One Fortythree seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fortythree cracks King with a nice body shot.
Fortythree lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortythree.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King prevents a body shot from Fortythree.
Fortythree lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Fortythree keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fortythree throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fortythree tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortythree tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortythree.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortythree uses good head movement to avoid it.
King lands with a light punch 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!
Fortythree lands a right hand.
Fortythree keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fortythree.
Fortythree lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortythree. #TD2#
Fortythree jumps guard.
Fortythree is controlling King's posture.
King passes easily into side control. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
One Fortythree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fortythree winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... One Fortythree!

One Fortythree very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: WVT 57: Peterson v Mogg     
Date:   Dec 25, 2022
#R1#
King shoots in for a double leg but Strdoza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a stiff right hand.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
Strdoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Strdoza misses the target.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Strdoza.
King throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King swings for the body but Strdoza moves out of range.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza dodges the punch combination from King.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab from King misses.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
King clobbers Strdoza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
King throws an off balance right hand
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings King.
Strdoza moves out of range as King strikes.
Strdoza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has King backing up. King nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Strdoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
As King looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King misses the body punch
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Strdoza's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King misses with a left hand
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
King misses the jab.
As King looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King misses with an uppercut. Strdoza saw that one coming.#T2#
King misses with a double jab.
Strdoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King swinging wildly here.
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
A big left from King misses.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
As King looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King works Strdoza's body with a nice hook.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo.
King misses with a double jab
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King misses with a hook. Strdoza ducked under it nicely.
Chad Strdoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strdoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
King misses with a left hand
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
King throws out a loose jab but Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strdoza swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
King misses the shot to the body.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Strdoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but King scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
King misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
King misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King jabs Strdoza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strdoza.
Strdoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King scores with a hook to the body. Strdoza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the body from King misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strdoza. Strdoza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King scores with a jab. Strdoza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from King misses.
As King looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
King shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Strdoza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Twea King will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A big left from King misses.
As King looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King lands a nice hook to Strdoza's body. Strdoza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from King.
Strdoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strdoza slips under a jab.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
King misses the shot to the body.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.#TD2#
King shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. King showed some decent athleticism there.
Strdoza gets full guard.#T1##SUB#
Strdoza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
King wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving. #SUB#
Strdoza 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.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Strdoza is looking to cinch up a triangle. King throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Strdoza's body to avoid the submission. Strdoza has instead reached around King's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Strdoza arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chad Strdoza!
A very excited looking Chad Strdoza made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: WVT 50: Meat Boy v Narushima     
Date:   Dec 01, 2022
#R1#
King throws out a loose jab but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Corona.
Corona slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Corona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Corona!
Corona lands with a right hand.
Corona looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King throws a looping overhand right but Corona ducks down to avoid it.
Corona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Corona throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corona is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Corona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corona.
King connects with a right hand. Corona shakes it off.
King throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Corona sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Corona bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King cracks Corona with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Corona drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Juan Corona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corona throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Corona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
Corona moves away from the strike by King.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona looks to throw the jab but King is out of range. #T2#
Corona tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
King defending well as Corona loads up on a big left hand.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King misses the jab.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Corona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corona has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Corona instigates a clinch. #BC#
King breaks the clinch.
King looks to land a left hand but Corona moved out of range nicely.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Corona throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Corona takes one on the button.
Nice cross by Corona.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
King loads up on a big right hand but Corona slips the punch.
King tries to bum rush Corona with a series of wild strikes but Corona uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target. #T3#
Jab by Corona.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Corona off the cage and back into range.
Corona with the inside leg kick.
King takes a swing at Corona's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corona doesn't seem phased though.
Corona tries a low kick but King avoids it.
Corona throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corona lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as King checks a leg kick.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.
Corona is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Corona counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
King throws a lazy right hand but Corona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Corona on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King swings for the body but Corona moves out of range. #T4#
King throws a hook but Corona avoids it easily.
Corona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Corona is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Corona.
King misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Corona counters with a nice uppercut.
King thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
King drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Corona is pulling down on King's head. It's preventing any offense from King, at least for the moment.
Corona keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB2#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Corona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Corona's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
King wants to control from the top but Corona keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juan Corona will probably get the nod.
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#
The fighters circling - Corona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from King.
King has a takedown stuffed.
Corona keeps King at a distance using the push kick.
Corona scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Corona throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corona throws out the jab.
As Corona looks to move away, King throws a big counter combo but Corona just gets out of the way.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corona with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona cracks King with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by King.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Corona looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
A slow jab from Corona misses its intended target.
Corona throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Corona blocks a jab.
Corona dodges the punch combination from King.
Juan Corona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corona cracks King with a good jab.
A lazy left from Corona finds it's target.
King misses with a looping left.
Corona moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Corona bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
King thuds his right hand into Corona's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Corona catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corona connects with a looping right hand.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Corona misses.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
King misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that Corona has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2##TD#
King changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Corona looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corona is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked King off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Corona is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged King with him. King is trying to defend but Corona has an arm under the chin now! King grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juan Corona!
Juan Corona decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: WVT 45: Smith v Narushima     
Date:   Nov 11, 2022
#R1#
King lands a slapping body shot.
Divisek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Divisek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a hook but Divisek avoids it easily.#TD2#
King shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than King was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Divisek definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King trying to control the position but Divisek is working away.
Divisek wants to control but King postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King wants to control but Divisek is keeping him busy. #T1#
Divisek seems a little lost for a moment, as King dominates the positioning.
King's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
You can see the frustration on Divisek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Divisek misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Divisek holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Divisek tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Divisek.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Divisek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Divisek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Divisek misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A knee to the head by Divisek. #BC2#
King manages to break the clinch.
King cracks Divisek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Divisek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King throws a lazy right hand but Divisek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King scores with the left hand. Divisek knows he should have avoided that one.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Divisek ducks right into an uppercut from King.
Divisek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Divisek as he jumps to the side. #T3#
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Divisek tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Divisek to the ground. Divisek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Divisek.
King lands a jab to the nose.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Divisek's jab looks to have found its range, popping King under the eye.
Juraj Divisek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King misses with a looping left.
Divisek closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King misses with an uppercut.
Divisek blocks a jab.
King digs a good body shot into Divisek's ribs.#T4#
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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 body punch but Divisek moves out of range.
Divisek 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 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divisek is looking to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch.
Divisek walks into a straight right hand from King.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Divisek's shoulder, as Divisek tries to avoid the shot.
King lands a head shot.
King looks for a takedown but Divisek sprawls well.
Juraj Divisek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twea King.
King scores with a jab.
Divisek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Divisek on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Divisek tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Divisek throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King lands with a nice body punch.
King punishes Divisek's body with a nice straight punch.
Divisek sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Divisek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Divisek connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a looping overhand right but Divisek ducks down to avoid it.
Divisek slips a straight right by King.
Divisek looks to clinch
and King counters with a nice body shot.
King scores with a jab. Divisek acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws a shot from downtown. Divisek moves away and avoids it.#T1#
King digs a good body shot into Divisek's ribs.
King scores with a nice right hand.
King swings for the body but Divisek moves out of range.
Divisek is looking to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch.
Divisek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for King. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Divisek pinned against the cage. Divisek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As King tries to get set, Divisek tries to push him back and clinch up but King manages to avoid the attempt.
Divisek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Divisek tries to counter by moving into the clinch but King manages to circle out of the way.
Divisek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
A punch combination from King misses.
Divisek is looking to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch.
King swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Divisek counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Divisek.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
King lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Divisek tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King tries a body shot but Divisek blocks it.
Divisek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King digs a right hand underneath Divisek's ribcage. Divisek let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Divisek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Divisek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Divisek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Divisek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Divisek misses with a body punch.
Divisek can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King digs a right hand into Divisek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Divisek's gas tank.
Divisek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Divisek 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 blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Divisek tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divisek.
Divisek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Divisek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Divisek throws a head punch that misses.
Divisek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King lands a body punch.
Divisek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Divisek ducks right into an uppercut from King.
Divisek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Divisek tries to counter by moving into the clinch but King manages to circle out of the way.
Divisek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King cracks Divisek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Twea King seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Divisek throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.
Divisek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Divisek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
King throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Divisek counters by clinching up.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Divisek backwards.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Divisek tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juraj Divisek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Divisek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Divisek misses with a short punch on the inside.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Divisek backwards.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Divisek.
King tries to work over Divisek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Divisek is trying to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Divisek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
King throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Divisek counters by moving into the clinch.
Divisek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
King lands with a right to the head.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Divisek's elbow.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Divisek backwards.
Divisek lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Divisek fails to land.
Divisek tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
Divisek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Divisek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
Divisek is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King pushes Divisek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Divisek landing knees to the head.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Divisek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Divisek controls the action.
Divisek swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Divisek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King lands with a light punch inside.
Divisek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Divisek stalls.
King lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from King.
Divisek lands a nice shot to the body.
Divisek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Divisek slips under a jab.
King works the jab nicely.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Divisek tries to counter by clinching up but King breaks away and moves out of range.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Juraj Divisek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
King swinging wildly here.
Divisek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Divisek throws a solid leg kick but King takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Divisek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Divisek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King lands a slapping body shot.
King misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Divisek moves into the clinch.
Divisek lands a shoulder strike.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King tries a body shot but Divisek blocks it.
Divisek misses with a punch to the body.
King scores with a shot to the side of Divisek's head.
King misses with the head strike. #T3#
Divisek can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from King. #BC2#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King lands with a nice body punch.
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Divisek swivels and escapes.
Divisek is looking to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch.
King scores with a jab.
Divisek looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Divisek tries to counter by moving into the clinch but King manages to circle out of the way.
Twea King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Divisek takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King lands a jab to the head.
King misses the jab.
King lands a jab to the nose.
King scores with the left hand. Divisek knows he should have avoided that one.
King misses with a straight right. #T4#
Divisek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by King.
A shot to the body from Divisek misses
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Divisek.
Nice defenses there by Divisek.
Divisek throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.
Divisek misses with a low kick.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King misses with a body shot.
Divisek seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
King misses with a hook #CL#
and Divisek counters by moving into the clinch.
King is working Divisek over against the cage.
King working aggressively here.
Divisek misses with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Twea King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got King winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twea King!

Our winner, Twea King, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: WVT 38: Doisneau v Meat Boy     
Date:   Oct 14, 2022
#R1#
West takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for King.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King slips under a jab from West.
King 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.
King connects with a single shot there.
King tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King digs a good hook to West's body.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King slips a jab from West.
King jabs West to the body, keeping him at a distance.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.#T1#
King misses with a wild body shot.
West takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
West throws a head kick that half lands.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been told by West's head coaches at Cope's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
West looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King connects with a body shot that sends West's belly button to the back.
King tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on King's head and hops out.
A quick step to the side and West tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeShawn West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
West misses with a right hand
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
West avoids the body shot from King.
King connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
King scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
West wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but West sees it coming and defends easily.
King prevents West from standing back up. #T3#
West is in trouble now - King has advanced to mount!
West is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action.
King takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
West wants to hold on but King pushes him away.
King throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2#
King goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now West is on top in guard.
King has West pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. West gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King misses with a body shot.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
King throws a big shot that misses.
West throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King connects with a body shot that sends West's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
West defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.#T1#
West slips under a jab.
West missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
West takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
West defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
West avoids the body shot from King.
King misses the jab.
West throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King connects with a looping right hand.
King misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
West lands a jab to King's midsection.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
King connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King digs a good body shot into West's ribs.
A big right from King misses.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from King misses.
West throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
West takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from King lands.
King lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
King lands a jab.
King misses the shot to the body.
West throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
King misses with an uppercut
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
King throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
West defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
West closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
West is looking to counter punch.
King looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.
West lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
Twea King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
King cracks a nice hook into West's ribs.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King is breathing heavily.
King throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by West.
Nice body punch from King.
King misses with a right hand
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West moves out of range as King strikes.
West misses with a straight left. #TD2#
King shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches West napping and manages to drive through into side control!
King wants to control but West is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West dodges the ground and pound from King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
A swing and a miss from King.
West swings and misses with a shot to the body
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
West connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
West moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
West lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
King misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
King cracks West with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on King's head and hops out.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
DeShawn West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#King is rocked!#T1#
West closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops King! West dives in looking to finish! King is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn West!
An out of breath DeShawn West thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#963 Karim v Billy     
Date:   Sep 10, 2022
#R1#
Alzate moves out of range as King strikes.
King has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
King misses with an uppercut. Alzate saw that one coming.
King with a nice cross.
A big right from King misses.
Alzate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alzate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King throws a lazy right hand but Alzate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alzate lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alzate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alzate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzate moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alzate showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
King looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alzate is fending him off so far but King persists. Nope, Alzate circles away and we're back to standing.
Alzate defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Alzate thumps King with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzate slips under a jab.
King swings widly with a right hand
letting Alzate counter with a right hand.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Alzate fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alzate throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King throws a looping overhand right but Alzate ducks down to avoid it.
King blocks a leg kick.#TD#
King throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alzate tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. King is in Alzate's guard.
Alzate keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King stops Alzate from standing up. #SUB2#
Alzate working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
King engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
King wants to pass the guard but Alzate is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
King postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alzate lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alzate blocks a jab.#T3#
King thuds a left hand into Alzate's body.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alzate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King throws a series of punches but Alzate moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alzate.
Alzate throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King misses with a wild combination.
Alzate with a nice calf kick.
Alzate pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Alzate settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King missing with a left hand there. Alzate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alzate dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
Alzate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alzate just misses with a punch to the body.
Alzate slips under a jab from King.
Alzate swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzate takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Alzate scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
King clobbers Alzate with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick from Alzate misses.
King misses the shot to the body.
Alzate tries to land a leg kick but King saw it coming and moves away.
King throwing a counter right hand but Alzate manages to avoid it.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Alzate's head back.
Niko Alzate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alzate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alzate drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alzate sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alzate looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzate.
Alzate scores with a leg kick.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Alzate.
King is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Alzate counters with a stiff right hand.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alzate on the side of the head.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King checks a low kick from Alzate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Niko Alzate will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Alzate fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King throws a lazy right hand but Alzate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alzate tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Niko Alzate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alzate moves away from the strike by King.
Alzate takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left lands for King.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alzate looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alzate lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alzate sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alzate has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Alzate's head.
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 swing at Alzate's ribcage but misses.
Alzate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King takes a swing at Alzate's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzate. That's going to slow King down.
King misses with a hook.
King keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Alzate scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alzate misses with a left hand
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alzate scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King misses with a body shot
and Alzate counters with a nice low kick that buckles King's knee momentarily.
Alzate misses with a wild body shot.
King misses with a body shot.
King throws a sloppy body shot
and Alzate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alzate misses with a low kick.
King throws a lazy right hand but Alzate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alzate pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Alzate settles back down.
Alzate throws a leg kick but King moved away.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Alzate counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alzate feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Alzate. No joy for King on that attempt.
Alzate throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
King shoots in for a takedown but Alzate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alzate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.#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!
Nice defenses there by King.
King throws the left hand but Alzate avoids the punch easily.
King staying out of range there.
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alzate to score with a decent uppercut.
Alzate scores with a leg kick.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Alzate's head back.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzate.
Alzate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
King misses with an uppercut. Alzate saw that one coming.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alzate as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twea King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alzate throws a solid leg kick but King takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alzate.
Alzate scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alzate on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alzate cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzate was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzate comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Crunch! Alzate slams his shin into King's torso.
A big right from King misses.
Alzate slips a straight right by King.
Alzate throws a hook but King blocks it.
King throws a big counter combination but Alzate scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Alzate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzate pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Alzate settles back down.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alzate.
Alzate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A punch combination from King misses.
King keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alzate ducks under a wild hook from King.
Alzate lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alzate lands a nice looking body shot.
Alzate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alzate misses with a low kick.
Alzate with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Alzate does a little dance to reset his feet.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzate.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Alzate.
Alzate misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Alzate.
Alzate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
King gets a double leg takedown into Alzate's guard.
Alzate looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.
Alzate lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Alzate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Alzate throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King is looking to counter punch.
King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King misses with a left hand
and Alzate makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alzate throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King lands with a cross.
Alzate connects with an inside leg kick.
Alzate takes one to the chin there.
Alzate scoring well with a low kick there.
Alzate connects with a jab.
King ducks under a wild hook from Alzate.
A big left from Alzate misses.
King misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by King.
That kick from Alzate tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King throws the left hand but Alzate avoids the punch easily.
Alzate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alzate scores with a kick to the body.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Alzate scoring well with a low kick there.
King checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and King tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alzate connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
Alzate throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King misses with an uppercut
and Alzate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alzate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from King misses.
Alzate ducks under a wild hook from King.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzate manages to avoid it.
Alzate looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
A low kick lands for Alzate.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alzate is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Alzate misses with a hook.
King with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Alzate lands.#T2#
King scores with a nice strike.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzate manages to avoid it.
Alzate dodges the punch combination from King.
King looks to throw the jab but Alzate is out of range.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Alzate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alzate throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alzate scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alzate buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alzate works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alzate pinned against the cage. Alzate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
King cracks Alzate with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alzate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King looks to throw the jab but Alzate is out of range. #T3#
Alzate scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
King slips a straight right by Alzate.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alzate fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range.
Alzate lands an overhand right.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alzate counters with a nice leg kick.
King moves out of range as Alzate strikes.
A cross from Alzate lands.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alzate.
Twea King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzate is just out of range.
A big right from King misses.
King backing away here, and Alzate unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alzate looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzate manages to avoid it.
King misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick from Alzate, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alzate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alzate has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Alzate sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
King blocks a body shot from Alzate. #T4#
King cracks Alzate with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Alzate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alzate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alzate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
Good leg kick by Alzate.
Alzate slips under a jab from King.
Alzate scoring well with a low kick there.
Alzate slips a straight right by King.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alzate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alzate! But no joy.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alzate.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alzate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King cracks a nice hook into Alzate's ribs.
Alzate slips a jab from King.
King misses with a looping left.
Niko Alzate is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alzate throws out a powerful jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Alzate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alzate winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Alzate!

Our winner, Niko Alzate, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GAMMA#957 Wayne v Nascimento     
Date:   Jul 30, 2022
#R1#
King darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Corona moves away from the strike by King.
Corona looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
King digs a good body shot into Corona's ribs.
Corona 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 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Corona gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows King to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Corona keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Corona working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Corona looking to control. #T1#
King wants to control from the top but Corona keeps moving.
Corona pulls King in to control the position. #SUB#
Corona working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
Corona controls King momentarily but King frees himself.
King showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like King might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
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.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Corona on the side of the head.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Corona pinned against the cage. Corona gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from King does no damage.
Corona feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Corona misses with a looping left.
Corona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King scores with a jab to the body.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King scores with a jab to the body.
Corona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Corona. #T3#
King lands a right hook to the body.
King works the jab nicely.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Corona.
King misses with a left hand
and Corona counters with a good low kick that King was not able to check.
Corona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King throws out a loose jab but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
King fails with the takedown.
Corona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Corona fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
King connects with a crisp jab.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corona lands with an overhand left.#T4#
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
King shoots in and gets a takedown into Corona's guard.
My spies in Thib's Sweat Shoppe inform me that King has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Corona is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Corona is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Corona looking for submissions from the bottom but instead King passes into side control.
Corona is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but King is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
King tries to control but Corona wriggling away.
King content just to control the position here.
Corona is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Corona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King lands with a nice body punch.
A cross from King lands.
Corona takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Corona scores with a hook.
Corona slips a jab from King.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
Corona walks into a stiff left hand from King.
Corona takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Corona swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King throws a jab when Corona was well out of range.
Corona lands an overhand right.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona defending well as King loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Corona scores with a body shot.
Corona scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
Corona gets caught flat footed, as King shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Corona 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#
Corona has an active guard here but King has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Corona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
King wants to take a breather but Corona is having none of it. #T2##SUB#
Corona has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, King escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by King!
Corona struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
King thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
King trying to control the action but Corona is working from the bottom. #T3#
Corona struggling a bit here.
Corona is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heartless Team , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
King is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Corona is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Corona's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
King is looking to take a break and control but Corona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Corona's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Corona works King's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King throws a shot from downtown. Corona moves away and avoids it.
King scores with a shot to the body.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
King has his takedown stuffed
and Corona counters with a nice body kick.
Juan Corona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King misses with a double jab
and Corona makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. King really felt that one!
Corona looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and King releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona is looking to counter punch.
Good shot there by King.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corona as he avoids it easily.
Corona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Corona thows a leg kick but King checks it
and King counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
Corona pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Corona settles back down.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corona appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
King blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corona, as that shot connected.
King takes a swing at Corona's ribcage but misses.
King misses with a looping left.
Corona displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
Juan Corona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twea King.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King misses with a hook. Corona ducked under it nicely.
As King tries to get set, Corona tries to push him back and clinch up but King manages to avoid the attempt.
Corona smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Corona clinches up against the cage.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Corona controls his hands. #T2#
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corona blocks an uppercut.
King blocking some punches. #TD#
Corona drags the fight down to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Corona is retaining full guard.
King postures up. #SUB#
Corona throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Corona will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Corona has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Corona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Corona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.#T3#
King looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Corona is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
Twea King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
King is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Twea King has got the better of the ground game so far.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Corona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
King controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King misses with a looping left.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Corona swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juan Corona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
A jab from King does it's job there.
Corona slips a straight right by King.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Corona blocks a jab.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Corona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King slips a jab from Corona.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Corona 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twea King!

Twea King seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Juan Corona had this to say: 'Damn'.

 

Event: GAMMA#954 Karim v LaTroy     
Date:   Jul 09, 2022
#R1#
King moves away from the strike by Loris.
King misses the shot to the body.
Loris is looking to counter punch.
Loris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loris misses with a right hand
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Loris finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head. #TD#
Loris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Loris throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Loris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Loris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Loris is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Loris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've been hearing that Loris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Loris wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King working a defensive guard here.
Loris trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loris throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Loris postures up and lands a big shot to King's brow.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Loris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Loris trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Loris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Loris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loris is looking to counter punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King works Loris's body with a nice hook.
Loris slips under a jab from King.
Loris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loris.
Loris looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Loris moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Loris throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.
Loris misses with an uppercut. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from King enables Loris to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. King manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Loris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Loris trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Loris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
King is looking for a triangle but Loris pushes his legs off easily.
Loris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Loris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Loris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Loris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Loris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Loris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
King keeping moving, preventing Loris from controlling successfully.
Loris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Loris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King connects with a body shot.
Loris loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Loris looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Loris takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Loris dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Loris swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Loris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King misses with a body shot.
Loris scoring well with a low kick there.
Loris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Loris tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way.
King lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Loris lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
Loris misses the jab.
Loris misses with a wild body shot.
Loris throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris misses with a body shot
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Twea King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loris walks into a stiff left hand from King.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
King throws a series of punches but Loris moves out of range.
Loris moves into range and connects with a jab.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick lands for Loris.
Loris slips under a jab from King.
Loris slips a jab from King.
King misses with a body shot.
Loris connects with a single shot there.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loris moves away.
Loris 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 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loris manages to avoid it.#TD#
Loris gets a double leg takedown into King's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loris wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Loris lands a couple of elbows.
Loris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?#T2#
Loris throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Loris is proving a slippery customer.
Loris throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
Loris scoring with some ground and pound.
Loris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Loris is proving a slippery customer.
Loris connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Loris landing some decent shots from guard.
King looking to control.
Loris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Loris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loris trying to control but King is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Loris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loris throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King throws out a counter right but Loris avoids it with no problem.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Loris. #T4#
King misses the shot to the body.
King throws the left hand but Loris avoids the punch easily.
Loris throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Loris stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King throws a body punch but Loris moves out of range.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Loris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loris is trying to ground and pound but King uses the momentary lack of control by Loris to regain half guard.
Loris throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
King trying to hold on to Loris's head to control him but Loris postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Loris dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
Loris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King lands a head shot.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Loris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loris manages to avoid it.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Loris is just out of range.
Loris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Loris throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loris throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
Loris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Loris.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King slips a straight right by Loris.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Loris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Twea King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King blocks a head kick by Loris.
King ducks under a wild hook from Loris.
A solid leg kick lands there for Loris.
Loris scores with a body shot.
King moves out of range as Loris strikes.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loris.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Loris throws a head kick that misses
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loris misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loris lands a jab to the nose.
Loris scores with a shot to the body.
Hugo Loris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
King misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from King misses. #TD#
Loris shoots in and gets a takedown into King's guard.
King is trying to control the position but Loris postures up.
King controlling Loris's posture.
Loris sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Loris trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Twea King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loris seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
King moves away from the strike by Loris.
Loris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Loris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Loris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.#T4#
Loris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Loris misses with a body shot.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King connects with a crisp jab.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Loris's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Loris misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Loris walks into a jab.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Loris's head back.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Loris lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loris connects with a single shot there.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

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 Hugo Loris.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Loris, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Loris!

Hugo Loris 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.

 

Event: GAMMA#949 Joosep v Song     
Date:   Jun 04, 2022
#R1#
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quin was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
A little jabbing left from Quin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses.
Quin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Quin lands a right hook to the body.
King sizes up Quin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Quin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Quin tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King throws a hook but Quin avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
King takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King digs a good hook to Quin's body.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King scores with a hook to the body. Quin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
A big left from Quin misses.
Some wild striking there from King.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quin! But no joy.
Quin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quin.
Quin cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King throws a hook but Quin blocks it.
King misses with a looping right.
King lands with a hook. Quin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King lands a body shot.
King sizes up Quin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Quin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Quin throws a leg kick that is checked
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Quin's head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Quin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King slips a straight right by Quin.
A jab from King does it's job there.
Quin moves away from the strike by King.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quin takes one to the side of the head.
King scores with a jab.
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Quin to score with a decent uppercut.
Quin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Quin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quin blocks a jab.
Quin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Quin throws a hook but King blocks it.
King ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
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.
King swings for the body but Quin moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Quin. That snapped King's head back.
A jab from Quin does it's job there.
King misses with a left hand
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Quin counters with a stiff right hand.
Quin slips a straight right by King.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quin doesn't seem phased though.
Quin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quin throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King throws a big counter combination but Quin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
A big left from King misses.
Quin throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quin. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from King lands.
Quin throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quin! But no joy.
Quin slips under a jab.
King cracks Quin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Quin misses.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quin was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Quin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
King throws a looping overhand right but Quin ducks down to avoid it.
Quin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quin looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King dominated that round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
It seemed like Quin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Quin slips a straight right by King.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
King stuns Quin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Quin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quin cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
Quin slips under a jab from King.
King connects with a body shot that sends Quin's belly button to the back.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quin can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
King lands with an overhand left.
Quin misses with a straight right.
King connects with a right hand. Quin shakes it off.
Quin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King swings for the body but Quin moves out of range.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
Quin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Quin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Twea King is winning the standup battle so far.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Quin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King lands a jab to the nose.
King connects with a body shot that sends Quin's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Nice jab there from King.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quin moves away.
Quin flicks out a counter leg kick but King steps away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Quin 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Quin.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
Quin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from King misses.
Quin moves away from the strike by King.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
King tries to bum rush Quin with a series of wild strikes but Quin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King lands with a nice combination. Quin backs away looking to recover.
Quin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
King with a nice cross.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Quin's shoulder, as Quin tries to avoid the shot.
Quin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Quin throws a right hand that misses
letting King counter with a right hand.
Quin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
King ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Quin counters with a straight right hand.
Quin lands the left hand.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Quin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King scores with a nice head shot.
Quin throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Quin is just out of range.
King lands an overhand right.#T4#
Quin walks into a straight right hand from King.
Quin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Quin throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
Nice body punch from King.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Quin's head.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Quin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King misses with a straight right.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quin misses with a left hand
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Quin connects with a right hand. King shakes it off.
Quin walks into a stiff left hand from King.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quin lands a body shot.
King with a nice cross.
King takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses.
Quin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Quin with a nice cross.
Quin jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
King connects with the punch.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Quin misses.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quin manages to avoid it.
Quin feints a counter leg kick.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quin was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Quin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
Quin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab. #T1#
King swings widly with a right hand
and Quin counters with a slapping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Quin. Beautiful body shot.
Quin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King throws a sloppy body shot
and Quin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quin staying out of range there.
King throws a shot from downtown. Quin moves away and avoids it.
Quin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quin misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Quin scores with a jab to the body.
Quin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by King.
King throws a looping overhand right but Quin ducks down to avoid it.
James Quin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Quin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quin misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Quin throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Quin misses its intended target.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Quin counters with a nice body shot.
Quin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Quin. That snapped King's head back.
King throws the left hand but Quin avoids the punch easily.
King lands a jab to Quin's midsection.
King throws a hook to the side of Quin's head but Quin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quin misses with a body shot
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Quin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Quin's head. #T3#
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
King cracks Quin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Quin throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Quin counters with a nice low kick that buckles King's knee momentarily.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Quin is just out of range.
Twea King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice cross by Quin.
Quin misses with a hook
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quin.
Quin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King thuds his right hand into Quin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quin.
A jab from Quin does it's job there.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Quin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Quin drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks King right on the button. King goes down! Quin follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Quin gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Quin!
An out of breath James Quin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#946 Joosep v Song     
Date:   May 14, 2022
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
King moves into the clinch successfully.
O Malley can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
O Malley lands a damaging elbow.
O Malley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from O Malley fails to land.
King has a couple of punches blocked by O Malley.
King avoids the elbow strike from O Malley, against the cage.
King lands a right hand.
King avoids the elbow strike from O Malley, against the cage.
King lands with a right to the head. #BC#
King breaks from the clinch.
O Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
O Malley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Malley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
O Malley shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
King throws a body punch but O Malley moves out of range.
O Malley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but O Malley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Malley throws a head kick but King moves out of range. #T1#
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Malley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King tries to clinch but O Malley moves out of range.
O Malley lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
Some wild striking there from O Malley.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from O Malley.
A good leg kick by O Malley.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Malley looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
O Malley throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King throws a hook to the side of O Malley's head but O Malley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King scores with a nice strike.
O Malley throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Malley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Malley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O Malley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
O Malley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Malley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from O Malley is predictable there
and King counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#O Malley is rocked!
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from O Malley misses.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from O Malley.
O Malley looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
O Malley circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid body kick from O Malley.
O Malley moves away from the strike by King.
Shane O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Malley slips a jab from King.
King tries to clinch but O Malley is having none of it.
King throws a hook but O Malley blocks it.
O Malley lands a jab.
O Malley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.#T3##CL#
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
O Malley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
O Malley throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
King instigates a clinch. #BC#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King wants to clinch up but O Malley keeps it at a distance.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Malley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Malley swinging wildly here.
O Malley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
O Malley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
King lands with a hook. O Malley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #KD#
King cracks O Malley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. King has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning O Malley to stand back up!
O Malley is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Malley leaves his chin hanging out and King seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! O Malley crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Twea King!
Twea King thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#943 Huwan v Aurelius     
Date:   Apr 23, 2022
#R1#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
King moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
King throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Diaz has hold of one of King's legs. King is fighting the takedown attempt but Diaz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
King working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz is working King over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
King keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz 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.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Diaz stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diaz trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
King is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
King is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King misses with an uppercut.
Diaz cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
King drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Diaz misses with the head strike.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
Diaz prevents a body shot from King.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but King gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
King has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
King misses with some punches.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Twea King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
King walks into a left hand. #T2#
King is looking to clinch.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for King!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
King gets back to half guard.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz with the ground and pound but King uses the opportunity to regain guard.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
King trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Diaz postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Diaz lands with a cross.
King slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? King is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, King circles away and we're back to standing.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diaz with the ground and pound but King uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Diaz wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
King looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jewel Diaz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
King missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but King sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
King moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
King lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but King shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short left from King. #TD#
Diaz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but King regains guard immediately.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
King has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it. #SUB2#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
King has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz is working King over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
King keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
King has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diaz with the ground and pound but King uses the opportunity to regain guard.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jewel Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Twea King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #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.#SUB2#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab lands there for King.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King misses with a right hand #TD#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that.
King misses with a strike from the bottom.
Diaz takes a little break here. King wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jewel Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jewel Diaz!

A very excited looking Jewel Diaz 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.

 

Event: GAMMA#941 Chamuaknoi v Marcelo     
Date:   Apr 09, 2022
#R1#
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whiplash throws out the jab.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whiplash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King misses with an uppercut
and Whiplash counters with a good low kick that King was not able to check.
King throws a jab when Whiplash was well out of range.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Whiplash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whiplash connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Whiplash buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Whiplash takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whiplash was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King tries to clinch there but Whiplash circles away.
Whiplash takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whiplash.
The fighters circle momentarily. Whiplash darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
Whiplash takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from King misses its target.
King throws a right and a left that Whiplash avoids nicely.
Whiplash 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.#T1#
Whiplash lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
Whiplash tries a low kick but King avoids it.
King jabs Whiplash to the body, keeping him at a distance.
King throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Whiplash to counter with a crisp jab.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Whiplash swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Whiplash throws a leg kick but King checks it.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King moves out of range as Whiplash strikes.
Whiplash scoring well with a low kick there.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Whiplash lands a jab to King's midsection.
King throws a right hand that Whiplash ducks under and follows up with a left that Whiplash also avoids with ease.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Whiplash throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whiplash fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King scores with a hook.
Whiplash fails to land with a series of punches.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
King tries to clinch there but Whiplash circles away.
Whiplash on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King blocks a head kick by Whiplash.
Whiplash throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Whiplash's shoulder, as Whiplash tries to avoid the shot.
Whiplash works King's body with a nice hook.
King misses the shot to the body.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whiplash feints a counter leg kick.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whiplash.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whiplash shapes to counter with a head kick.
King tries to clinch but Whiplash moves out of range.
Whiplash jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
Whiplash swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Whiplash swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3##CL#
Whiplash gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.
King tries to throw a body punch but Whiplash avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Whiplash - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hand to the body from Whiplash.
Stalling in the clinch from Whiplash.
Whiplash struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands. #TD2#
King is fighting off a takedown attempt but Whiplash is just too persistent for him and manages to trip King to the mat. King regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
King keeping moving, preventing Whiplash from controlling successfully.
Whiplash postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whiplash is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whiplash showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Whiplash with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Whiplash got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whiplash has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Snappy Whiplash will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
King throws a body punch but Whiplash moves out of range.
Whiplash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
King closes the distance and pushes Whiplash back into the cage.#BC#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Whiplash takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Whiplash misses the shot to the body.
Whiplash connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Whiplash lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Whiplash lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whiplash throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whiplash.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Whiplash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whiplash throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King ducks under a wild hook from Whiplash.
Whiplash lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
King getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King moves away from the strike by Whiplash.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Whiplash.
A jab from Whiplash misses.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whiplash connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Whiplash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whiplash takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Whiplash turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whiplash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snappy Whiplash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whiplash lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Whiplash throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
King has closed the distance and engaged Whiplash in a clinch.
Whiplash is working King over against the cage.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Whiplash won't allow it.
Whiplash working aggressively here.
Whiplash blocks a body shot from King.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Whiplash misses with a body punch.
Whiplash lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Whiplash.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Whiplash controls the action.
King tries to throw a body punch but Whiplash avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King misses with a body punch.
King misses with a body punch.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whiplash lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Whiplash blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Whiplash 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.
Whiplash doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Whiplash lands a jab to King's midsection.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Whiplash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whiplash takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King avoids the body shot from Whiplash.
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whiplash was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whiplash.
Whiplash fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whiplash takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Whiplash bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whiplash misses with a low kick as King jumps back.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whiplash.
King throws a body punch but Whiplash moves out of range.
That kick from Whiplash tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
Whiplash throws a good cross that connects.
Whiplash cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Whiplash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whiplash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whiplash throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whiplash manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Snappy Whiplash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Whiplash misses with a leg kick.
King slips under a jab.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Whiplash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Whiplash only half commits to the counter leg kick.
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whiplash to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Whiplash misses.
Whiplash swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King backing away here, and Whiplash unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Whiplash shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whiplash. #T1#
Whiplash is taking a breather. King says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
King wants to control but Whiplash is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Whiplash not doing much here.
Whiplash trying to control from King's half guard. King has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Whiplash looking to improve position, pressing down on King's thigh with his hand. King seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Whiplash paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Whiplash's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! King picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Twea King!
Twea King decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#937 Sitsongrit v Joy     
Date:   Mar 12, 2022
#R1##CL#
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from King.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quin backwards. #BC#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
King throws a series of punches but Quin moves out of range.
King is looking to clinch.
Quin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Quin's head back.
A shot to the body from King misses
and Quin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Quin's head.
Quin misses with a shot to the body
and King counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
King has Quin up against the cage in a clinch.
King working aggressively here.
Quin has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King blocks an uppercut.
King gets through Quin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Quin throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quin.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quin backwards.
King lands with a left to the head.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from King.
Quin prevents a body shot from King.
Quin blocking some punches.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
King misses with a shot to the body
and Quin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quin was well out of range. Poor timing from King.#CL#
King rushes Quin and presses him up against the cage.
Quin blocks an uppercut. #T2##TD2#
Quin jumps into guard, dragging King to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Quin looking to control.
King controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Quin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead King passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Quin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Quin manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3##SUB2#
Quin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Quin 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.#SUB2#
Quin working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Quin looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Quin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. King stacks Quin 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!
Quin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
King prevents Quin from improving his position.
King looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Quin is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if King 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King dominated that round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
King misses with a few strikes there.
Quin misses with an uppercut.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
King moves away from the strike by Quin. #CL#
Quin gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.
Quin is trying to pull guard but King has him pressed against the cage.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quin can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King misses with some punches.
Quin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as King walks away with a smile on his face. Quin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a body punch but Quin moves out of range.
Quin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Quin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Twea King is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from King misses.
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.#T1#
King scores with a jab to the head.
Quin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Quin dodges the punch combination from King.
Quin circles away from the clinch attempt.
King lands a head shot.
King tries to clinch there but Quin circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Quin misses.
King lands with a shot to the body.
King tries to clinch but Quin moves out of range.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Quin's shoulder, as Quin tries to avoid the shot.
King throws a hook but Quin avoids it easily.
Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
King has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Quin pulls guard effortlessly.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Quin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.#T2#
King preventing the sweep.
Quin looking to control but King passes into half guard.
Quin is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Quin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
King prevents Quin from improving his position.#T3#
King keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Quin looking for submissions off his back.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Quin is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Quin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of King's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take King's back!
King is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB2#
Quin is looking for the choke from the back position but King is controlling his hands well. #T4##SUB2#
Quin looking for the RNC.
Quin struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Quin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. King is defending well though. Quin let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Quin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Quin looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. King is controlling Quin 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
King stands and throws Quin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea 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#
Quin misses with a straight left. #CL#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Quin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Quin controls his hands.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Quin throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
King looks to clinch
letting Quin counter with a right hand. #CL#
Quin tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King presses Quin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Quin controls the action.
Quin prevents a body shot from King.
Twea King has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quin.
Quin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. #TD2#
Quin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Quin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
King postures up.
King looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
James Quin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Quin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Quin looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
James Quin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
King stopping the sweep attempt from Quin.
Quin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but King puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Quin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute King jumps into side control!
Quin taking punishment in the form of punches.
King controlling the position.
Quin is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Quin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Quin is looking for a kimura here.
Quin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Twea King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quin moves to the back position.
King trying to control the hands but Quin breaks the grip. #T4##SUB2#
Quin working for a choke but King reverses nicely into Quin 's guard.
King content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Quin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because King has passed into half guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quin tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.

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 Twea King.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twea King!

Our winner, Twea King, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GAMMA#935 Joosep v Defoe     
Date:   Feb 26, 2022
#R1#
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from King.
Nice jab there from King.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward.
Diaz is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diaz stalls.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Diaz is looking to control King's arms but King gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diaz has his back to the cage.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Diaz can't get the takedown.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King lands a left hand.
King lands a right hand.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but King is keeping busy.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
King manages to break the clinch.
Jab by King.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but King gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut 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!#BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
King clinches up against the cage.#T2#
King is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag King down to the mat. King avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Diaz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
I wouldn't like to be where King is right now.
Diaz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Diaz advances to mount.
Diaz unloads with some shots from mount but King bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz misses with a head shot.
Diaz avoids the attempt from King to control.#T3#
Diaz with good strikes from the mount here!
King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
Diaz thowing shots but they're missing.
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.
Diaz with shots to the head and body - King looks very uncomfortable down there.
Diaz punishing his opponent with strikes.
King holds on for dear life, controlling Diaz's posture momentarily. #T4#
King tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diaz working the ground and pound effectively.
Diaz with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz lands a heavy elbow.
King tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish King?
Diaz with a couple of short strikes.
Diaz cracks King with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC#King is rocked!
Diaz working the ground and pound effectively.
King is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks King out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Diaz goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
Jewel Diaz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GAMMA#933 Papa v Spratt     
Date:   Feb 12, 2022
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from King.
Nice body kick from King.
King shoots in and drives through. Quin sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Quin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quin throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Quin swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twea King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King cracks Quin with a right hand to the side of the head.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Quin off balance momentarily.
Quin throws a body punch but King moves out of range. #TD#
King drives through with a takedown into Quin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Quin working a defensive guard but King passes into half guard. #SUB#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quin gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
King lying in Quin's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Quin decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! King taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Quin!
A relieved looking James Quin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GAMMA#930 Raffington v Papa     
Date:   Jan 22, 2022
#R1#
De Andrade misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from De Andrade misses the target.
King scores with a hook.
King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Andrade misses with a body punch.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King tries to pull guard but De Andrade forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
King scores with a hook to the body.
De Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
King jumps guard and drags De Andrade to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
King throws his legs up looking for a submission but De Andrade uses it to pass to side control.
King struggling a bit here.
De Andrade has control of an arm but King manages to advance to De Andrade's back!#T1#
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
King struggling to keep hold of the position.
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet but King has full control of the position and if anything, De Andrade has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
King looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
De Andrade defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T2#
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
King tries to keep control of the position but De Andrade is staying busy.
De Andrade has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. #SUB2#
King is looking for the choke from the back position but De Andrade is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
King looking for the RNC.
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
My spies in Thib's Sweat Shoppe inform me that King has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
De Andrade staying busy and making it hard for King to control. #T3#
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
King has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
De Andrade is trying to stand back up. #ES#
De Andrade is trying to shake King off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! King won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
De Andrade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
De Andrade misses with a jab to the body
and King counters with a good, hard body kick but De Andrade shrugs it off.
King misses with a body shot
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King tries to clinch up.#TD2#
De Andrade tries to sprawl but King drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but De Andrade is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage.
King is pressing down on De Andrade's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Andrade is holding on for now.
King stops De Andrade from getting back to his feet.
De Andrade won't allow King to pass to mount.
De Andrade tries to kick King off in order to stand up. King Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
King is looking to take a break and control but De Andrade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Andrade is looking to work his way out of this bad position but King is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
King clinches with his opponent. #BC#
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Andrade takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Andrade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
A big left from De Andrade misses.
De Andrade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Andrade connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Andrade. #TD2#
King gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Andrade sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
De Andrade is looking to escape.
Twea King has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
De Andrade manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. King keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
King drags the fight down to the ground.
De Andrade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Andrade wanted to stand there but King had control of the position. #T2##SUB2#
King looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! De Andrade has picked King up and slammed him! King can't keep hold of the triangle and De Andrade manages to pass to side control!
De Andrade working away.
King gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
De Andrade wants to stand up but King is controlling the position. #T3##SUB2#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
King cracks a nice hook into De Andrade's ribs.
De Andrade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Andrade connects with a high kick.
King moves out of range of the body kick from De Andrade.
King tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
King wants to clinch up but De Andrade keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
King has closed the distance and engaged De Andrade in a clinch. #BC#
De Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King fails to land the takedown.
King takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from De Andrade misses.
A lazy left from De Andrade finds it's target.#CL2#
King closes the distance and pushes De Andrade back into the cage.
King working aggressively here.
De Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
King jumps guard but De Andrade stands there with King around his waist. King gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twea King.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Andrade.
De Andrade is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.#BC#
De Andrade manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Costa De Andrade dominated that second round.
That's time! De Andrade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from De Andrade misses.
King throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range. #TD2#
King shoots in and bounces De Andrade off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
King is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Andrade wants to stand but King is controlling the position.
King works over De Andrade with some ground and pound from guard.
King controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
De Andrade is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. King presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
King blocking some punches.
A short left from De Andrade.
King tries a body shot but De Andrade blocks it.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Andrade has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from King.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King misses with the head strike. #TD2#
King pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
King working for a triangle but De Andrade defends it easily.
De Andrade trying to stand up but can't free himself from King's guard.#T2##SUB2#
King looking for a guillotine here but De Andrade defends easily.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Andrade avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB2#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Andrade defends well.#SUB2#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Andrade defends well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - De Andrade circles away. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
De Andrade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King wants to counter the offense by De Andrade and move into the clinch position.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
King closes the distance and pushes De Andrade back into the cage.
De Andrade lands a left hand.
De Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
King blocks an uppercut. #BC#
De Andrade breaks from the clinch.
De Andrade looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
De Andrade throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Andrade misses with a head kick.
De Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
letting King counter with a right hand.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
De Andrade tries to sprawl but King drives through with a takedown into half guard.
King stops De Andrade from getting back to his feet.

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 Marcelo Costa De Andrade.
I think De Andrade 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Costa De Andrade!

A victorious Marcelo Costa De Andrade thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#926 Benedetti v Weight     
Date:   Dec 25, 2021
#R1#
King slips under a jab.
Fortay misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortay was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fortay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Fortay throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fortay throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortay looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Fortay throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortay swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
King has Fortay up against the cage in a clinch.
Fortay is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Fortay holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fortay blocking some punches.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fortay leaning against his opponent.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Fortay's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fortay scores with a shoulder strike.
Fortay lands a right hand.
Fortay throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Fortay.
King works on Fortay's body with a couple of short punches.
Fortay misses with the head strike.
Fortay throws a head punch that misses.
Fortay lands a body punch.
Fortay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
King blocks an uppercut.
Fortay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fortay misses with the head strike.
King tries to pull guard but Fortay forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Fortay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fortay just leaning against King, taking a breather.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
King has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fortay uses from the top position.
Fortay showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Fortay 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#
Fortay is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but King has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fortay is looking to defend but King has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fortay! King pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fortay taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Twea King!
A very excited looking Twea King made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GAMMA#923 Kevin v Mario     
Date:   Dec 04, 2021
#R1#
Dee looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
Dee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King dips down and scores with a jab 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.
Dee throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King tried to counter with a leg kick but Dee avoided it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dee.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Dee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dee - that will leave a mark!
King thumps Dee with a low kick.
Dee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dee's head backwards.
Dee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King connects with a single shot there.
Dee slips a straight right by King.
A left and a right from Dee both land. Nice combination.
Dee sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
King loads up on a big right hand but Dee slips the punch.
King misses with a hook.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
King lands a jab to Dee's midsection.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dee.
King throws a jab when Dee was well out of range.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dee.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been informed that Dee 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 cracks Dee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Dee counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Dee lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
King misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dee misses with a kick to the body.
Dee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King works the jab nicely.#T2#
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dee was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Klay Dee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dee doesn't seem bothered though.
Dee ducks under a wild hook from King.
King backing away here, and Dee unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
King gets a double leg takedown into Dee's guard.
King engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dee trying to control but King is working from the bottom. #SUB#
King working for submissions but it's allowed Dee to get to half guard. #T3#
Dee is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King is trying to maintain the position but Dee is very close to passing his half guard.
King is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
King tries to get to full guard but Dee has control of the leg.
King trying to control here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dee is pressing down on King's thigh, looking to free his foot. King is holding on for now.
King is doing well to control the position and prevent Dee from advancing to side control.
King is trying to control but Dee manages to pass to mount!
King prevents any damage by holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Klay Dee will probably get the nod.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
King takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from King.
King has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dee.
King lands with a cross.
Dee lands a lovely overhand right.
King misses with an uppercut. Dee saw that one coming.
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
King is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
King misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Dee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! King crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dee - the referee stops the clock and King gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dee. King manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
King takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Twea King is winning the standup battle so far.
King throws a body punch but Dee moves out of range.
Dee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on King if he has to take too many more of those.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dee.
King misses with a right hand
and Dee counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Nice body punch from King.
Dee throws a front kick that sends King stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Dee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dee throws a head kick that misses.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dee needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
Dee cracks King with an open hand slap.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dee.
Dee scoring well with a low kick there.
King moves out of range of the leg kick from Dee.
A punch combination from King misses.
Dee digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dee pushes King away with a front kick.
Dee scores with a body shot.
Dee avoids the body shot from King.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
King looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dee!
King controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Dee prevents King from moving into mount. #SUB#
King is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
King trying to control the action but Dee is working from the bottom. #T3#
King wants to control for a moment but Dee uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dee controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
King is trying to control the action in half guard but Dee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #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.#SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
Dee wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Klay Dee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dee manages to avoid it.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
King throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. King is in Dee's guard.
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.
Dee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
King controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
King is looking to control Dee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King keeping hold of Dee's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
King makes his way to full guard. A much better position for King.
Twea King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King is trying to keep Dee in close.
Dee wants to stand but King has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
King working for submissions but it's allowed Dee to get to half guard.
King is trying to maintain the position but Dee is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dee wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Dee performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
King wants to control but Dee is keeping busy. #T3#
King is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King thuds his right hand into Dee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good leg kick by King.
Klay Dee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from King.
King misses with a hook. Dee ducked under it nicely.
Twea King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. King is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dee lands a nice shot to the body.
King throws a leg kick but Dee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dee to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dee. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dee scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dee lands with a nice combination. King backs away looking to recover.#T4#
Dee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dee looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dee throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dee defends it nicely.
Dee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dee throws a body kick that misses.
Dee 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 scores with a hook to the body. Dee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King tries a low kick but Dee avoids it.
Dee lands with a shot to the body.
King throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Dee misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klay Dee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Twea King!

Twea King thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#920 Papa v Raffington     
Date:   Nov 13, 2021
#R1#
Whiplash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King ducks under a wild hook from Whiplash.
King misses with a body shot.
King tried to score with a low kick but Whiplash checks it.
Whiplash buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King clobbers Whiplash with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Whiplash lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.
Whiplash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King throws the left hand but Whiplash avoids the punch easily.
Jab by King.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at For Pride and Prodigies in the buildup to the fight.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whiplash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whiplash unleashes a big counter combination but King bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Whiplash tried to score with a low kick but King checks it.
Whiplash throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whiplash takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King jabs Whiplash right on the nose. Whiplash blinks but takes it well.
Whiplash ducks under a wild hook from King.
Whiplash avoids the head kick by King. #T1#
King looks to land a left hand but Whiplash moved out of range nicely.
King tries to score with a low kick but Whiplash moves his leg out of the way.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Whiplash scores with a kick to the body.
Whiplash misses the shot to the body.
Whiplash throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Whiplash moves away from the strike by King.
Whiplash connects with a solid leg kick.
Whiplash looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Whiplash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
Whiplash ducks under a wild hook from King.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whiplash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Whiplash throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
King misses with a head kick. #T2#
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whiplash defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twea King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Whiplash.
King throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Whiplash connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
Whiplash feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Whiplash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Whiplash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Whiplash.
Whiplash attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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.
Whiplash throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Whiplash bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whiplash.
King lands with a good body shot.
Whiplash scores with a head kick. King tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King misses with a head kick.
Whiplash slips under a jab.
King misses with an uppercut
and Whiplash counters with a nice uppercut.
King throws a looping overhand right but Whiplash ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Whiplash gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Whiplash lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Whiplash. #BC#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King throws a lazy right hand but Whiplash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Whiplash.
Whiplash throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King throws a head kick but Whiplash moves out of range. #T4#
Whiplash ducks under a wild hook from King.
Whiplash scores with a jab to the head.
Whiplash misses with a looping right.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whiplash.
King jabs Whiplash right on the nose. Whiplash blinks but takes it well.#TD#
King throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Whiplash was covering up waiting for the punch and King finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Whiplash keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
Whiplash is looking to stand up but King isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King wants to control from the top but Whiplash keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Twea King will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Whiplash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Whiplash is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Whiplash ducks under a wild hook from King.
Whiplash throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
King closes the distance and clinches.
King tries to pull guard but Whiplash forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whiplash can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Whiplash lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Whiplash trying to stall but King improves his position.
Whiplash stalling in the clinch but King improves position.
Whiplash tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Whiplash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whiplash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King fails to pull guard.
Whiplash looking to stall.
King misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Whiplash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whiplash blocks a body shot from King.
Whiplash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whiplash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Whiplash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whiplash's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Whiplash swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
King has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Whiplash uses from the top position. #SUB#
King looking for a guillotine here but Whiplash defends easily.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
King looking for a guillotine here but Whiplash defends easily. #T2#
Whiplash trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Whiplash lands a couple of digs.
Whiplash lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
King looking for a guillotine here but Whiplash defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whiplash accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3##SUB#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whiplash is aware though and is defending well.
Whiplash throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whiplash scoring with punches to the head and body.
Whiplash distracts King with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
King controlling Whiplash's posture. #SUB#
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whiplash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Whiplash scoring with some ground and pound.
Whiplash wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Whiplash working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of King's head.
King keeping moving, preventing Whiplash from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whiplash defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twea King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whiplash looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King slips under a jab from Whiplash.
Whiplash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Whiplash's head back.
King misses the shot to the body.
A jab from King does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Whiplash connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Whiplash misses.
Whiplash takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Twea King is winning the standup battle so far.
King throws a nice looking combination but Whiplash bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whiplash feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
King stuns Whiplash with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Whiplash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Whiplash 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 is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whiplash slips under a jab.
Whiplash tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Whiplash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King throws a lazy uppercut
letting Whiplash counter with a right hand.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whiplash.
Whiplash throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whiplash lands a head kick. King smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
King tries to land a body kick
and Whiplash counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Whiplash.
King takes a swing at Whiplash's ribcage but misses.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whiplash throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twea King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whiplash 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.
Whiplash with a jab.
Whiplash slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whiplash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
It seemed like Whiplash was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whiplash throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King moves forwards but Whiplash connects with a nice, crisp 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!
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whiplash swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snappy Whiplash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Whiplash counters with a thumping low kick.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whiplash lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.
Whiplash loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Whiplash avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whiplash.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whiplash.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Whiplash misses with an uppercut.
Whiplash slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whiplash misses with a wild body shot.
King throws the kick towards the body but Whiplash avoids it.
King ducks under a wild hook from Whiplash.
King fails with the takedown.#T3#
Whiplash jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
King fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Whiplash sprawls well initially but King persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Whiplash wants to get back to his feet.
Whiplash is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Twea King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.#ES2#
Whiplash has one foot on King's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King misses with a looping left.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King lands a right hook to the body.
Crunch! Whiplash slams his shin into King's torso.#T4#
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 nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Whiplash misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Whiplash keeps King at a distance using the push kick.
King misses with a body kick.
Whiplash displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
Whiplash is on the wrong end of a nice combination from King.
Whiplash looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Whiplash is looking to land body kicks.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Whiplash walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Whiplash throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whiplash looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Whiplash.

And that's the end of the fight!
Snappy Whiplash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: GAMMA#917 Trullo v Damagon     
Date:   Oct 23, 2021
#R1#
Quin staying out of range there.
A big left from King misses.
We've been hearing reports that King has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Quin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Quin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Quin moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A combination from King does no damage.
Quin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
King misses with a takedown
and Quin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quin throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quin misses the jab.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quin misses with a straight right.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quin manages to avoid it.
Quin drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Quin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King. #T1#
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quin.
King lands a jab to the head.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Quin counters with a stiff right hand.
Quin slips under a jab from King.
King cracks a nice hook into Quin's ribs.
Quin looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King thuds his right hand into Quin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King digs a good hook to Quin's body.
Some wild striking there from King.
King misses with an uppercut
enabling Quin to counter with a crisp jab.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
James Quin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Quin checks it well.
King misses with a leg kick
and Quin counters with a stiff right hand.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Quin has time to react.
Quin misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from King.
King's jab looks to have found its range, popping Quin under the eye.
King swings widly with a right hand
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King throws a hook but Quin avoids it easily.
Quin takes one to the chin there.
Quin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quin throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quin moves away.
Quin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Quin misses.
King swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Quin on the side of the head.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Quin off the cage and back into range.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Quin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Quin slips under a jab.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quin throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Quin looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Quin throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Quin ducks right into an uppercut from King.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
Quin misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Quin, which made it look bad.
Nice uppercut there from King.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Quin misses with a straight right.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Quin drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King misses with a hook. Quin ducked under it nicely.
Quin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
King swings widly with a right hand
enabling Quin to counter with a crisp jab.
King connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
King scores with a takedown into Quin's guard.#SUB2#
Quin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
Quin trying to control the position.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quin is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
King trying to control but Quin is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Quin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Quin looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King misses with a looping left.
Quin throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Twea King is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Quin blocks the low kick.
Quin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Quin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Quin moves out of range as King strikes.
A little jabbing left from Quin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. King catches Quin right on the button with a cross.
Quin punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King lands a jab to Quin's midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from King, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by King. #T1#
King looks to throw the jab but Quin is out of range.
Quin misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Quin misses its intended target.
King throws a low kick, looking for Quin's leg but Quin calmly moves out of range.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Quin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quin doesn't seem bothered though.
Quin stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Quin misses the jab.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King digs a good hook to Quin's body.
A jab from Quin misses.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quin.
King attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Quin jabs at King's body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quin throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Quin misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King misses with a takedown
and Quin counters with a nice uppercut.
King with a nice cross.
King throws a shot from downtown. Quin moves away and avoids it.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quin can do to turn this around?
Quin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King scores with a nice head shot.
Quin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King looks for a takedown but Quin sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quin! But no joy.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quin.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quin.
Quin slips under a jab from King.
Quin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Quin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Quin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Quin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King misses with a looping left.
Quin takes one on the button.
King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King blocks a jab.
Quin loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
King checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
King darts in looking for a takedown but Quin gets double underhooks and turns King into the cage.
Quin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twea King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quin working aggressively here.
Quin tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Quin tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Quin lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Quin misses with a punch to the body.
Quin misses with a body punch.
Quin has a couple of punches blocked by King. #BC#
King manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King digs a good body shot into Quin's ribs.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quin doesn't seem phased though.
King moves away from the strike by Quin.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Quin counters with a straight right hand.
King throws a hook to the side of Quin's head but Quin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King misses the jab.#TD#
Quin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows King to score an easy takedown into full guard.
King pushing down on Quin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King dominated that second round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Quin misses with a straight right.
Quin throws a body shot but no joy.
King's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and King duly obliges.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Quin checks a leg kick nicely.
Quin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Quin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Quin's head.
Quin defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from King misses.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for King.
Quin takes a jab right on the kisser.
King moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
King connects with a right hand. Quin shakes it off.
Quin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Quin just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Quin misses.
King throws out a loose jab but Quin uses good head movement to avoid it.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Quin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King with a hook.
King lands a head shot.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Quin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Quin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quin throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
James Quin 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 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quin.
Quin lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Quin's head back.
King lands with a straight right. Quin didn't see that one coming.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
Quin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Quin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Quin.
King looks to throw the jab but Quin is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Quin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Quin misses.
King throws out a powerful jab.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Quin counters with a straight right hand.
King misses with a hook
and Quin counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#King is rocked!
King slips under a jab from Quin.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Quin. That did some damage!#T3#
Quin throws a monster overhand right that drops King! Quin follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Quin!
James Quin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#914 Turillo v Joosep     
Date:   Oct 02, 2021
#R1#
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice cross by King.
De Andrade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
De Andrade wants to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch position.
De Andrade moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big right from King misses.
De Andrade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and King counters with a beautiful punch that sends De Andrade to the canvas! #ROC#De Andrade is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King wants to pass the guard but De Andrade is keeping the position.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but King is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but De Andrade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King looks for a takedown but De Andrade sprawls well.
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.
De Andrade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Andrade wants it to stay on the feet.
De Andrade shapes to counter with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from King.#T2##CL2#
De Andrade rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as De Andrade controls his hands.
De Andrade takes a shot to the head.
King blocking some punches.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
De Andrade lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
King successfully pulls guard.
De Andrade has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of King is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
De Andrade stands and steps away. King gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
King misses with a hook. De Andrade ducked under it nicely.
King lands a head shot.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King misses with an uppercut. De Andrade saw that one coming.
King throws a shot from downtown. De Andrade moves away and avoids it.
King lands with a nice body punch.
King closes the distance and clinches up with De Andrade, looking for a takedown. King pushes De Andrade against the cage but De Andrade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twea King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King looks to land a combination but De Andrade avoids it well.
De Andrade wants to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch position.#T4#
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Andrade throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A shot to the body from King misses
and De Andrade counters with a two punch combo.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces De Andrade off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade misses with a left hand
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Andrade.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Andrade throws out the jab.
King seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King cracks De Andrade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Andrade.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King sets himself, and De Andrade steps forward looking for the clinch! King avoids it this time.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Andrade throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King blocks a head kick by De Andrade.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Andrade's head.
King scores with a hook to the body. De Andrade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
De Andrade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Andrade moves away from the strike by King.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Andrade counters with a big head kick but King shrugs it off.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from King.
King misses with a hook. De Andrade ducked under it nicely.
De Andrade steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from King.
Twea King is winning the standup battle so far.
De Andrade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Andrade's sensitive parts. #T2#
De Andrade misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King tests De Andrade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Andrade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a combination
and De Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King scores with a body shot. #T3#
King throws out a loose jab but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade tries to counter by closing the distance.
De Andrade misses with the combination.
King throwing a counter right hand but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Andrade can do to turn this around?
King throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from De Andrade.
King misses with a right hand
and De Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King scores with a nice head shot.
King throws a hook but De Andrade blocks it.
King throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
A head kick by King misses
and De Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow De Andrade down.
King throws an off balance right hand
and De Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
De Andrade takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King throws a looping overhand right but De Andrade ducks down to avoid it.
De Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Andrade lands a high kick!
De Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
De Andrade misses with a left hand
letting King counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by De Andrade.
De Andrade misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Andrade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King misses with a two punch combination.
De Andrade steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from King.
King misses with a left hand
and De Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#King is rocked!
De Andrade cracks King's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! King slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before De Andrade can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#910 Daughtrey v Mario     
Date:   Sep 04, 2021
#R1#
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bottura lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bottura throws a front kick that sends King stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bottura. That's going to slow King down.
Bottura cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bottura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
A lazy body kick from Bottura
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bottura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
Bottura bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Bottura scores with a leg kick.
Bottura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and King releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bottura throws a leg kick but King checks it.
Bottura takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Bottura throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bottura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bottura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bottura lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Bottura is predictable there
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King blocks a leg kick.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid body kick from Bottura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Bottura coming out on top.
Donk. Bottura catches King right on the button with a cross.
Bottura misses with a kick to the body.
Bottura moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKing.
Nice body punch from Bottura.
Bottura throws a leg kick
and King counters with a straight that turns Bottura's legs to rubber! King pushes forward with more strikes and Bottura goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Twea King!
Twea 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.

 

Event: PFC 279 Egyptian vs Arrturi     
Date:   Jul 18, 2021
#R1#
A lazy left from King finds it's target.#CL#
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King digs a right hand underneath Tattoo Guy's ribcage. Tattoo Guy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King lands a shoulder strike.
Tattoo Guy blocks an uppercut.
Tattoo Guy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from King.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Tattoo Guy.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Tattoo Guy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tattoo Guy moves out of range as King strikes.
Tattoo Guy tries a quick counter leg kick but King is wise to it.
Tattoo Guy darts in looking for a takedown but King gets double underhooks and turns Tattoo Guy into the cage. #CL#
King pushes Tattoo Guy up against the cage in a clinch.
Tattoo Guy working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from King.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Tattoo Guy breaks from the clinch.
King misses the shot to the body.
Tattoo Guy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Tattoo Guy shoots in but no luck this time.
Tattoo Guy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but King defends well and Tattoo Guy ends up having to push King into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Twea King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stupid Tattoo Guy.
King stuffs the takedown.
Tattoo Guy fails with a takedown attempt.
King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Tattoo Guy takes the fight into the clinch.
Tattoo Guy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King tries a body shot but Tattoo Guy blocks it. #BC2#
Tattoo Guy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from King lands.
Tattoo Guy shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Tattoo Guy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
King darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
King is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
King prevents Tattoo Guy from standing back up. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tattoo Guy defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
King is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tattoo Guy is trying to stand up here but King is controlling him well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
King trying to work for an americana but Tattoo Guy has managed to regain full guard.
Tattoo Guy controlling King's posture. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tattoo Guy wants to stand but King is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tattoo Guy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
King scores with a jab to the head.
King scores with a hook to the body. Tattoo Guy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
King clinches up with Tattoo Guy and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tattoo Guy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King misses with some punches.
King misses with the head strike.
King working aggressively here.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
King misses with a shot to the body
and Tattoo Guy counters with an outside leg kick.
Tattoo Guy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? King is fending him off so far but Tattoo Guy persists. Nope, King circles away and we're back to standing.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King scores with a head kick.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tattoo Guy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
Tattoo Guy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Twea King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stupid Tattoo Guy.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
King looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
King's corner is telling him to maintain position.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tattoo Guy is keeping the position for now.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Tattoo Guy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB#
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tattoo Guy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tattoo Guy trying to stand up but can't free himself from King's guard.
Tattoo Guy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
King is looking for a triangle but Tattoo Guy pushes his legs off easily.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King has a closed guard, preventing Tattoo Guy from standing up. #SUB#
King working for a triangle but Tattoo Guy defends it easily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tattoo Guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tattoo Guy wants to get up but he can't break King's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tattoo Guy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
King pulls Tattoo Guy in close to his closed guard and prevents Tattoo Guy from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tattoo Guy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Tattoo Guy stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! King throws up his legs and catches Tattoo Guy in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Tattoo Guy tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by King! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Twea King!
After the fight, Twea 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.

 

Event: PFC 274 Arundel vs Jabbar     
Date:   Jun 20, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Lê clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Lê breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lê throws out the jab.
Lê changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lê avoids the body shot from King.
Lê avoids the head kick by King.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
It seemed like Lê was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lê has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as King is landing a low percentage of strikes.
King misses with a body shot.
King misses with a straight left.
Lê lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lê stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lê throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lê drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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 jab when Lê was well out of range.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King connects with a right hand. Lê shakes it off.
Jab from King.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê. #T1#
King scores with a sloppy right hand. Lê should have avoided that one.
A big right from King misses.
Lê is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Lê as he connects with a hook.
Lê throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
Donk. King catches Lê right on the button with a cross.
Lê misses with a straight right.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Grind in the buildup to the fight.
King looks to land a left hand but Lê moved out of range nicely.
King throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
Lê replies with a solid counter kick to the body but King blocks it well.
Lê punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
Lê misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lê but Lê pushes him off and we're back to square one.
King slips a straight right by Lê.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lê works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lê lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
Lê lands a nice shot to the body.
Lê tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Quân Lê is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lê misses with a looping left.#T2#
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.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Lê responds with a good body kick, but King manages to step out the way in time.
Lê steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Lê scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Lê throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King lands a jab.
King throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lê scoring well with a low kick there.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lê throws out the jab.
King misses with a head kick.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King scores with a punch to the head.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Lê counters with a straight right hand.
Lê moves out of range as King strikes.
King throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lê avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lê looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Lê looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lê walks into a straight right hand from King.
Lê drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
King fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lê sprawls well initially but King persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lê is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lê trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lê is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lê defends it well. #T4#
King seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
King seems to be working for a kimura but Lê defends the submission attempt.
Lê moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Twea King will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lê sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
King shoots in for a takedown but Lê shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lê avoids the head kick by King.
Twea King is winning the standup battle so far.
King missing with a left hand there. Lê was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lê with a nice calf kick.
Lê swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lê lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming.
Lê swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King misses with an uppercut.
Lê getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot by King.
Lê misses with a looping left.
Lê looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
Lê steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
A big right from King misses.
King misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lê's head.#T1#
Lê looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lê misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lê scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely.
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
King slips under a jab.
Lê takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Lê moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from King.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twea King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lê appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
King shoots in for a takedown but Lê shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King scores with a nice head shot.
Lê lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice uppercut there from Lê.
King throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
It seemed like Lê was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Lê connects with a nice looking jab.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by King misses
and Lê counters with a solid body kick.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Lê keeps King at a distance using the push kick.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Lê.
Lê throws a quick inside leg kick.
King cracks Lê with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lê cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lê lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lê lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lê misses with a looping right.
Lê lands a slapping body shot.
King throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Lê looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Lê lands a head shot.
King misses with a head kick.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
King misses with a looping right.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from King.
King misses with an uppercut.
Lê keeps King at a distance using the push kick.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from King misses.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from King misses.
A big left from King misses.
King looks to land a right hand but Lê moved out of range.
King misses with a head kick.
King lands a head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Lê as he connects with a 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 moves out of range as Lê strikes.
Lê punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
King throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê digs a good hook to King's body. #CL2#
Lê clinches.
Lê lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lê has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lê's elbow.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê misses with a punch to the body.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Lê on the inside.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê lands with a left to the head.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lê digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
King misses with a body shot.
King throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Lê uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lê works King's body with a nice hook.
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lê avoids it really well and circles away.
King throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Lê fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
King moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Lê with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Lê's head back.
Lê gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.#TD#
King scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lê doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lê doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lê defends it well. #SUB#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Lê is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
King is pressing down on Lê's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lê is holding on for now. #SUB#
King seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
King is trying to control the action in half guard but Lê is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Lê controlling the position well. #ES2#
Lê pushes King off and gets back to his feet.
Lê with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
Lê slips a straight right by King.
King walks into a straight right hand from Lê.
King is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King misses with an uppercut.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lê defends it nicely.
Lê avoids the body shot from King.
Lê throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from King misses. #T4#
Lê throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
King misses with a body shot.
Lê lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! King crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lê - the referee stops the clock and King gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lê. King manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Lê counters with a solid body kick.
Lê just misses with a punch to the body.
King looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lê cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King avoids the head kick by Lê.
Lê throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Lê pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A cross from King lands.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê throws a hook but King blocks it.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Lê connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King checks a leg kick.
Lê fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King dips to his left and cracks Lê with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lê 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

 

Event: PFC 269 Marceau vs Jones     
Date:   May 30, 2021
#R1#
Lê takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lê moves away from the strike by King.
A swing and a miss from King.
Lê tried to counter with a leg kick but King avoided it.
King throws a head kick but Lê moves out of range.
Lê with a hook.
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lê slips a straight right by King.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
It appears Lê was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lê with a hook.
King scores with a hook.
Lê on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Lê looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Lê counters with a low kick, right behind King 's knee.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Lê counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Lê swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Lê cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King misses with a left hand
and Lê connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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.
Lê looks to land a body kick but King moved away.#T1#
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lê slips a jab from King.
Lê throws a low kick but King avoids it.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King avoids a kick to the body.
Lê takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from King finds it's way through Lê's defenses.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King cracks Lê with a right hand to the side of the head.
King jabs at Lê's body.
Quân Lê is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lê pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Lê darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lê.
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!
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lê.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lê lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King digs a right hand into Lê's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lê's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Lê.
King blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Lê breaks the clinch.
King throws out a powerful jab.
Lê scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lê lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Lê gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.
Lê lands with a light punch inside.
King prevents a body shot from Lê.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Lê on the inside.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King has had enough of the clinch but Lê keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
King manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
King looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lê passes into side control.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
King wants to control but Lê postures up.
King tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Lê stands up and beckons King to his feet.
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King avoids the body shot from Lê.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Lê tries to move into range but King moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lê looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Lê throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from King misses.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lê sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
King bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
King goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lê rolls with the submission and now he's on top in King's guard! Nice work there by Lê!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lê gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lê pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lê is now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Twea King 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#
Nice cross by Lê.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lê moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
King throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lê.
Lê pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King digs a good hook to Lê's body.
Lê gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê scoring well with a low kick there.
King throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
Lê jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
Lê avoids the body shot from King.
King throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. King catches Lê right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lê.
Lê lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
King throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Lê misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from King.
Lê moves away from the strike by King.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lê defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Lê moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
King tests Lê's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lê scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
Lê stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
King bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Lê bucks up and manages to escape 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!
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lê looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lê.#CL#
Lê closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lê working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lê tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quân Lê has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lê lands a body shot.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
Lê is working King over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
A short uppercut from Lê.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lê misses with a body punch.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow. #BC2#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê staying out of range there.#T3#
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Lê scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lê swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lê looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Lê lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King lands a head shot.
Lê walks into a jab.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Lê counters with a leg kick.
Lê bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lê connects with an inside leg kick.
Lê drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lê swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lê looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from King misses.
Lê is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Lê moves out of range easily.
King scores with a nice strike.
Lê moves out of range as King strikes.
Lê appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lê misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lê.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lê looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King misses with an uppercut
and Lê counters with a thumping low kick.
Lê throws a half hearted mid kick.
King looks to land a left hand but Lê moved out of range nicely.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lê.
Lê connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King lunges at Lê with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lê's hand.
Lê drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
King misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
King slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Lê connects with a body shot.
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lê.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that second round.
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#
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King staying out of range there.
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King lands with a cross.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from King.
Lê quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lê throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King misses with a right hand
and Lê counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lê lands a nice looking body kick.#TD2#
King is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lê's half guard.

Lê pushes King off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lê throws a leg kick that misses.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lê throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lê swings for the body but King moves out of range.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lê misses with a looping right.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Lê. #T1#
Lê takes a jab right on the kisser.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King lands a jab to the nose.
King walks into a left hand.
Lê's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lê scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Lê was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King checks a low kick from Lê.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King cracks Lê with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Lê takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from King.
Lê appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Donk. King catches Lê right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Lê takes the fight into the clinch.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands. #T2#
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lê lands a left hand.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King lands a body punch.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lê just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
Lê working aggressively here. #BC#
Lê escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lê on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lê bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
King lands a high kick!
Lê throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lê.
King tests Lê's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King misses with an uppercut
and Lê counters with a nice uppercut.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Lê looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lê counters with a nice uppercut.
Lê throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King avoids the body shot from Lê.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from King.
Lê takes one to the side of the head.
Lê uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Lê pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
A big right from Lê misses.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lê misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lê sprawls well. Lê wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Lê is looking to land body kicks.
Lê lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.
Lê tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Lê looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
King throws out a powerful jab.
Lê misses with a looping left.
Lê throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lê's head.
King throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
King throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from King.
Lê tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Twea 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: PFC 265 Mfer vs Jabbar     
Date:   May 09, 2021
#R1#
King misses with a straight left.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Grind in the buildup to the fight.
King misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Sagaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sagaki.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sagaki.
King is trying to keep Sagaki in close. #SUB#
Sagaki is posturing up here but King has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sagaki tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sagaki has to tap! Slick submission there by King!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Twea King!

 

Event: Syn Kilo vs Spanner     
Date:   Nov 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vuce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
As King tries to get set, Vuce tries to push him back and clinch up but King manages to avoid the attempt.
King's coach down at Team Alpha Midget was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on King's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
King throws a leg kick which misses Vuce's front leg but catches the back leg as Vuce tries to avoid it.
King with a hook.
King connects with a right hand. Vuce shakes it off.
King throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As King tries to get set, Vuce tries to push him back and clinch up but King manages to avoid the attempt.
King throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vuce throws an elbow but it misses.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Vuce.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Vuce.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vuce throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vuce misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from King.
Vuce pushes off an throws an elbow but King leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
King avoids the elbow strike from Vuce, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Vuce lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Vuce misses with an elbow over the top.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vuce just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good body shot from King.
King tries to work over Vuce's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vuce misses with an elbow strike.
King blocks an elbow strike.
Vuce pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vuce throws an elbow but misses.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vuce pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vuce's elbow.
King lands an uppercut.
Vuce misses with an elbow over the top.
King cracks Vuce with a nice body shot.
Vuce misses with an elbow over the top.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from King.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vuce just misses with a elbow thrown towards King's brow.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vuce's elbow.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
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 short left from King.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Vuce backwards. #ROC2#Vuce is rocked!#T2#
King lands a shot to the body.
Oh Vuce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Vuce! King dives in looking to finish! Vuce is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Twea King!

 

Event: Syn 696 Point vs Puno     
Date:   Jul 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Joe checks the leg kick.
Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joe digs a good hook to King's body.
King takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice body punch from King.
Joe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Joe misses.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Joe checks the leg kick.
Joe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King throws a low kick but Joe moves out of range easily.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King misses the shot to the body.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King misses the shot to the body.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joe's hands.
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!
Joe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
King is looking to wear down Joe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Joe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.#T1#
Joe takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Joe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King slips a straight right by Joe.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Joe misses.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joe.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King throws a body punch but Joe moves out of range.
Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
King throws a poor cross that misses
letting Joe counter with a right hand.
Joe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joe.
Joe throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Joe lands a right hook to the body.
Joe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King misses with a body shot.
King lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Joe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joe throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Joe blocks a jab.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joe.
King throwing a counter right hand but Joe manages to avoid it.
Joe throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick from King is predictable there
and Joe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King tests Joe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
King lands a jab to Joe's midsection.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Joe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King defending well as Joe loads up on a big left hand.
King misses with a low kick.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab from King.
Joe throws a body shot but no joy.
Joe swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
Joe avoids the body shot from King.
Joe moves away from the strike by King.
Joe scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
King has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Joe manages to break the clinch.
Joe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Joe tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Joe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Joe checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe! But no joy.
Joe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Joe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
King ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it.
Joe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away.#T4#
King clobbers Joe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joe avoids the body shot from King.
Joe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by King.
King tests Joe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King slips under a jab.
King was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
King misses with a low kick.
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe! But no joy.
Joe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Joe throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Joe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King thows a leg kick but Joe checks it
and Joe counters with a nice uppercut.
Joe misses with a wild body shot.
King throws the left hand but Joe avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King lands a jab.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
King slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Joe misses.
King throws a shot from downtown. Joe moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Joe.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Joe to counter with a crisp jab.
Joe moves out of range of the leg kick from King.
Joe takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Joe.
Joe avoids the body shot from King.
King misses with a body punch
and Joe counters with a nice body shot.
King gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joe.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Joe's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from King.
King takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Joe to counter with a crisp jab.
Joe avoids the body shot from King.
Joe avoids the body shot from King.
Joe stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joe looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.#T1#
King looks to throw the jab but Joe is out of range.
Joe dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Joe misses its intended target.
King throws a looping overhand right but Joe ducks down to avoid it.
Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joe misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Joe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joe works the jab nicely.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Joe's head.
King with a nice calf kick.
Jab from Joe.
Joe throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Joe scores with a jab.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
Twea King is winning the standup battle so far.
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 body shot.
Joe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Joe digs a good body shot into King's ribs.#T2#
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 takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Joe does it's job there.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joe works King's body with a nice hook.
Joe throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
King takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
Joe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Joe misses the target.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joe.
Joe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Joe's head.
King throws a lazy right hand but Joe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King misses with a body shot.
Joe looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King is looking to score with low kicks.
Glass Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
King misses with an uppercut. Joe saw that one coming.
Joe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Joe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
King connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King slips under a jab from Joe.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joe throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Joe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Joe misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King staying out of range there.
Joe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joe misses with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from King 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 Joe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joe scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Joe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joe throws a shot to the body.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
King misses with a straight left.
Joe throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
Joe throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away.
Joe misses with a wild body shot.
Joe misses with a wild body shot.
King scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
King drives through and clinches with Joe against the cage.
King digs a right hand underneath Joe's ribcage. Joe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Joe blocks a body shot from King.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
King pulls guard.
King throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
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 Twea King will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Joe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joe misses with a wild body shot.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joe.
King is looking to counter punch.
King throws a leg kick but Joe moved away.
Joe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from King misses.
Joe swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King scores with a nice right hand.
King is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Joe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Joe.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
King connects with a body shot that sends Joe's belly button to the back.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe misses with a looping left.#T1#
King throws out a powerful jab.
Joe throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
Joe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by King.
King throws a chopping leg kick but Joe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Joe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Joe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
Joe cracks King with a good jab.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by King.
King takes one to the chin there.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joe.
King tests Joe's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
King ducks right into an uppercut from Joe.
A punch lands to the side of Joe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King tests Joe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joe throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joe throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Joe throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King misses with a straight right.
Joe throws a body shot but no joy.
King throws a good cross that connects.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
Joe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Joe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King throws out a powerful jab.
King throws out a loose jab but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Joe's corner calls for a 1-2. Joe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King throws a leg kick that misses.
Joe misses with a body shot.
Joe scores with a nice strike.
Joe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
Joe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe.
A big right from Joe misses.
Joe tries to move into range but King moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joe doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King swings for the body but Joe moves out of range.
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Joe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joe lands a body shot. #T4#
Joe moves out of range of the leg kick from King.
Joe lands with a shot to the body.
Joe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joe misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by King.
King attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Joe misses with a body shot.
Joe takes one on the button.
King throws a body punch but Joe moves out of range.
Joe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe.
Joe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joe misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for King.
Joe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Twea King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King lunges at Joe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joe's hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Twea 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twea King!

 

Event: Demolition 7 - Petrov vs King     
Date:   Jan 27, 2020
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
Petrov throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Petrov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. King eats them both and turns towards Petrov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that King 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.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
King misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King scores with a jab. Petrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
King throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
King blocks a jab.
Petrov cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Petrov enables King to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Petrov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Petrov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes King off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Petrov connects with a jab.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Petrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
Petrov lands with a cross.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov works King's body with a nice hook.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petrov with a nice cross.
Petrov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Petrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King misses with a looping right.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
King misses with a body shot. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov lands with a shot to the body.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Petrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
King fails with the takedown.
Sergei Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
King missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Petrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrov.#CL2#
King has Petrov up against the cage in a clinch.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
King pulls guard.
Petrov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Petrov being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that King has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
King is trying to keep Petrov in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
King looking for subs off his back but Petrov has passed one foot through into half guard.
King throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Petrov manages to pass to side control. #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.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petrov gets to mount! King was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
King is looking to improve his position but Petrov isn't that keen on the idea.
King tries to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Petrov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Petrov scores with a jab.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov scores with a punch to the head.
Petrov cracks King with an open hand slap.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Petrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sergei Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
King misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
King throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov avoids the body shot from King.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Petrov thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
King swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab by Petrov.
King looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King misses with a jab to the body
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
King thuds his right hand into Petrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
King missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov misses the jab.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Petrov misses.
King swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
King misses the body punch
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King dips to his left and cracks Petrov with an uppercut!
Petrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
King is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Petrov blocks a jab.
King slips under a jab.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
A big right from Petrov misses.
King misses with an uppercut
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov walks into a stiff left hand from King.
A right-left combo lands from Petrov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.#T4#
Petrov works over King's head and body with a nice combination.
King throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
King takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrov's head.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from King misses.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Petrov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
King closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Petrov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Petrov defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from King.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King misses with a looping right.
King misses the body punch
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Jab from Petrov.#T1#
King misses with an uppercut.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King wants to clinch.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
King throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King misses with a looping left.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
King swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
King misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.#TD2#
Petrov tries to sprawl but King drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
King throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Petrov to regain full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King content to stall in guard here.
Petrov working a defensive guard here.
King is stalling in the full guard.
Sergei Petrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Petrov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
King closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Petrov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#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!
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
King misses with a body shot
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
King lands a nice hook to Petrov's body. Petrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrov takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Petrov doesn't seem phased though.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
King takes the fight into the clinch.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike.
King tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King lands a body shot.
Petrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Petrov. #BC2#
King breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Petrov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Petrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Twea King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petrov scores with a jab.
Petrov takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.
King lands with a left to the head.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King misses with the head strike.
King jumps guard but Petrov stands there with King around his waist. King gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
Petrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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 is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
King blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Still in the clinch, Petrov scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
King ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. King no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
King looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Petrov has picked King up and slammed him! King can't keep hold of the triangle and Petrov manages to pass to side control!
Petrov has control of an arm but King manages to advance to Petrov's back!#SUB2#
Petrov is trying to defend against the choke here but King has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. King Tightens the hold and Petrov taps out furiously! King displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Twea King!
Twea King is the new bantamweight champion!

 

Event: Demolition 3 - LHW vs Grayce     
Date:   Jan 03, 2020
#R1##TD2#
King shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yataro's guard.
King slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yataro looking for a sweep. Not yet Yataro, not yet.
King is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yataro has King pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Yataro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1#
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
Yataro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Foundry in the buildup to the fight.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Yataro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yataro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. King eats them both and turns towards Yataro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from King.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yataro manages to avoid it.
It looked like Yataro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yataro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Yataro drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yataro.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yataro.
Takayama Yataro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Yataro is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Yataro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yataro scores with a shot to the body.
King is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yataro scores with a shot to the body.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Yataro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King slips a straight right by Yataro.#T2#
Yataro lands with a right hand.
Yataro just misses with a punch to the body.
King doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yataro throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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.
King misses the shot to the body.
King thuds a left hand into Yataro's body.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yataro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
King missing with a left hand there. Yataro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice cross by King.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yataro pinned against the cage. Yataro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yataro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from King.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yataro moves away.
Yataro misses with a looping right.
Yataro throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King takes a swing at Yataro's ribcage but misses. #T3#
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yataro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Yataro.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King lunges at Yataro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yataro's hand.
King punishes Yataro's body with a nice straight punch.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yataro.
Yataro is looking to counter punch.
Yataro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yataro is looking to wear down King with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
King throws a body punch but Yataro moves out of range.
Yataro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yataro takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Yataro's head back.
Yataro throws a big shot that misses.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King takes one to the chin there.
King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King misses with an uppercut.
Yataro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King thuds his right hand into Yataro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King throws the left hand but Yataro avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Yataro catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yataro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Yataro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Yataro misses the target.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Yataro clinches.
Yataro has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Yataro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yataro is defending well.
Takayama Yataro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twea King.
Yataro misses with some punches.
Yataro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yataro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King prevents a body shot from Yataro.
Yataro takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Yataro.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yataro.
King drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yataro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yataro gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Twea King will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
King avoids the body shot from Yataro.
A big left from Yataro misses.
Yataro misses with a looping left.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King punishes Yataro's body with a nice straight punch.
Yataro ducks right into an uppercut from King.
Yataro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King misses with a looping left.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Yataro is just out of range.
Yataro thows a left - swing and a miss!
King looks to throw the jab but Yataro is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Yataro misses its target.
Yataro misses with a body shot.
King is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
King throws a lazy right hand but Yataro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yataro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King misses with a straight left.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
King lands with a nice body punch.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yataro misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yataro moves away.
Yataro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yataro ducks under a wild hook from King.
Yataro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from King lands.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yataro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
King looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yataro!
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Yataro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yataro is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Yataro seems a little lost for a moment, as King dominates the positioning.
My spies in Team Alpha Midget inform me that King has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Yataro is not content to let King control the position. #SUB2#
King is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yataro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as King stalls from top position.
Yataro sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Yataro wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
Yataro is trying to maintain the position but King is very close to passing his half guard.
Yataro has a hand on King's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. King takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Yataro is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Yataro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from King.
King tries to control but Yataro wriggling away.
King takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
King is continuing to stall.
Yataro is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Yataro lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Yataro. That snapped King's head back.
King loads up on a big right hand but Yataro slips the punch.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yataro.
King avoids the body shot from Yataro.
Yataro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yataro.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Yataro forces King back against the cage and clinches.
Yataro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yataro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Yataro tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yataro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King blocking some punches.
King drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yataro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
King blocks a body shot from Yataro. #TD2#
King has clasped his hands together around Yataro's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
King is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Yataro's shoulder. That is not cool.
King wants to control but Yataro is keeping him busy.
Yataro is looking for a sweep.
Twea King has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yataro wants to control but King postures up.
Yataro is looking for a sweep.
Yataro regains half guard.
Yataro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Yataro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
King slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yataro is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
King controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yataro to score with a decent uppercut.
King misses with a body shot.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yataro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King misses the jab.
Yataro lands a head shot.
Yataro takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Yataro just misses with a punch to the body.
Yataro misses with a body shot.
Twea King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Yataro.
King slips a straight right by Yataro.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Yataro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yataro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Yataro closes the distance but King moves to the side
and Yataro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yataro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!#CL2#
King drives through and clinches with Yataro against the cage.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takayama Yataro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yataro tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Yataro back against the cage.
Yataro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Yataro lands a body punch.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King misses with some punches.
Yataro throws a head punch that misses.
Yataro misses with some punches.
Yataro digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Yataro. #BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yataro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Yataro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yataro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takayama Yataro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Twea King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A swing and a miss from Yataro.
Yataro avoids the body shot from King.

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 Takayama Yataro.
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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twea King!

 

Event: RISE 118 Stoddler v Graves     
Date:   Nov 29, 2019
#R1#
Traveller throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Traveller lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Traveller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King cracks a nice hook into Traveller's ribs.
Traveller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD#
King closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Traveller quickly recovers to half guard.
Traveller is trying to stand back up but King is controlling him
Traveller 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.
King looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
King seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Traveller for as long as he can get away with.
King prevents Traveller from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Traveller is looking to improve his position.
King perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
King takes a swing at Traveller's ribcage but misses.
Traveller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
King lands with a nice body punch.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traveller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from King misses.
King jabs Traveller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
King swings for the body but Traveller moves out of range.
King misses the jab.
King cracks Traveller with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King throws a looping overhand right but Traveller ducks down to avoid it.
King drops his hands momentarily and Traveller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Traveller takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King throws a looping overhand right but Traveller ducks down to avoid it.
King avoids the body shot from Traveller.
King is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Traveller's shoulder, as Traveller tries to avoid the shot.
Traveller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Astro Traveller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Traveller throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King lands an overhand right.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traveller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King throws a hook to the side of Traveller's head but Traveller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King throws the left hand but Traveller avoids the punch easily.
Traveller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab lands there for Traveller.
Traveller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from King.
Traveller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Traveller off the cage and back into range.
Traveller misses the shot to the body.
King was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Traveller 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 closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Traveller throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Traveller staying out of range there.
King works the jab nicely.
King lands a nice hook to Traveller's body. Traveller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A leg kick checked by King.
King was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Traveller is just out of range.
Traveller throws a low kick but King avoids it.
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Traveller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Traveller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King blocks a head kick by Traveller.
King with a jab.
Traveller scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King swings for the body but Traveller moves out of range.
Traveller throws a big counter head kick but King avoids it with no problem.#TD#
King closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Traveller quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
King sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Traveller wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
King perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Traveller won't allow King to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with King in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Traveller is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Traveller moves away.
Traveller stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Traveller can do to turn this around?
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Traveller.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Traveller moves out of range of the strikes.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A leg kick checked by King.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Traveller is just out of range.
Traveller slips under a jab.
King misses with an uppercut. Traveller saw that one coming.
Traveller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Traveller scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with a looping right.
King backing away here, and Traveller unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Traveller scores with a jab to the body.
Traveller walks into a stiff left hand from King.
Traveller misses with a few strikes there.
King takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King throws a shot to the body.
Traveller throws a jab when King was well out of range.#T1#
Traveller misses with a looping left.
Traveller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Traveller misses with a body shot.
Traveller moves away from the strike by King.
King wants to clinch.
Traveller unleashes a big counter combination but King bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Traveller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Traveller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Traveller.
King digs a good body shot into Traveller's ribs.
Traveller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
A big right from King misses.
Traveller misses with a low kick.
King lands with a hook. Traveller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King throws a body punch but Traveller moves out of range.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Traveller has time to react.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Traveller's head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Traveller.
Traveller moves out of range of the strikes.
King misses with an uppercut.
King shoots in but Traveller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch lands to the side of Traveller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Traveller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twea King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Traveller scores with a head kick. King tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice jab there from King.
King lands a right hook to the body.
King misses the shot to the body.
Traveller lands with a slapping head kick.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King lands a right hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as King checks a leg kick.
Traveller connects with a high kick.
Traveller moves away from the strike by King.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Traveller.#T3#
King cracks a nice hook into Traveller's ribs.
Traveller missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King throws out a loose jab but Traveller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by King.
Nice defenses there by King.
Traveller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to King's calf.
King scores with a jab. Traveller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Traveller throws a quick inside leg kick.
King avoids the head kick by Traveller.
Traveller is looking to chop away at King's legs.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Traveller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Traveller misses with a looping left.
King cracks Traveller with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traveller throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely.
King misses the shot to the body.
King staying out of range there.#T4#
Traveller misses with a head kick.
King was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Traveller digs a good hook to King's body.
Twea King is winning the standup battle so far.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Traveller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Traveller, which made it look bad.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Traveller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A good leg kick by Traveller.
Traveller scores with a shot to the body.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traveller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Traveller throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Traveller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King misses with a straight right.
A cross from King lands.
Traveller throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Astro Traveller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Traveller is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Traveller circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Traveller.
King cracks Traveller with a good jab.
King throws a hook but Traveller avoids it easily.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Traveller pinned against the cage. Traveller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
King lands with a straight right. Traveller didn't see that one coming.
Traveller slips a jab from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from King misses.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Traveller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
King is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
Traveller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Traveller moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from King.
Traveller lands a jab to the head.
Traveller pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Traveller settles back down.
Traveller slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Traveller.
King looks to land a right hand but Traveller moved out of range.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twea King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Traveller swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Traveller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Traveller.
Traveller misses with a wild body shot.
Traveller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Traveller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Traveller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Traveller defending well as King loads up on a big left 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!
Traveller swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Traveller does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Traveller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Traveller appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Traveller throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well.
Traveller throws a head kick that misses.
King swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Traveller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
King misses with a straight right.
King blocks a head kick by Traveller.
King misses with a body punch
letting Traveller counter with a right hand.
Traveller moves out of range of the strikes.
Traveller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King scores with a jab. Traveller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Traveller misses with a body shot.
Traveller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King misses with a straight left.
Traveller misses with a two punch combination.
Traveller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Traveller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
King looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Traveller is fending him off so far but King persists. Nope, Traveller circles away and we're back to standing.
Traveller is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King misses with a straight right.
Traveller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King looks to throw the jab but Traveller is out of range.
King ducks under a wild hook from Traveller.
King ducks under a wild hook from Traveller.
King throws a body punch but Traveller moves out of range.
King lands with a straight right. Traveller didn't see that one coming.
Traveller lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traveller feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
Traveller throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
King tests Traveller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Traveller throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
King cracks Traveller with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traveller staying out of range there.#T4#
Traveller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Traveller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Traveller moves out of range as King strikes.#TD#
King closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Traveller to the mat! Traveller manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King preventing the sweep.
King looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Traveller is keeping the position for now.
Traveller working a defensive guard here.

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 Twea 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Twea King!

 

Event: RISE 109 Falcone v Kilpatrick     
Date:   Oct 31, 2019
#R1#
King lands a jab to the nose.
Alligator definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King cracks Alligator with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alligator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Alligator bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alligator tried to counter with a leg kick but King avoided it.
King cracks Alligator with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alligator's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alligator scrambles back to his feet.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alligator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alligator on the side of the head.
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 with a good body shot.
Alligator slips under a jab from King.
Alligator needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alligator has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Alligator's head. #T1#
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alligator as he avoids it easily.
King misses the jab.
It looked like Alligator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alligator is looking for a counter combo.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Alligator appears to be looking for a big counter.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King digs a good hook to Alligator's body.
Alligator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Alligator swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alligator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alligator slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Alligator misses its target.
King lands with a good body shot.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alligator manages to avoid it.
King lands a jab to Alligator's midsection.
Alligator's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alligator scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
King swings for the body but Alligator moves out of range.
Alligator looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alligator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Alligator tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
King has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from King misses.
Alligator half committed to a counter leg kick.
King missing with a left hand there. Alligator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Alligator was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
King misses with a hook. Alligator ducked under it nicely.
King connects with the punch.
Alligator takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
Alligator walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alligator leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Alligator tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black Alligator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twea King.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alligator sprawls well. Alligator wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Alligator appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
King lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
King dives in and scores a takedown into Alligator's guard.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Alligator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alligator on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alligator tries to get out of the position.
King advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
King prevents Alligator from improving his position.
Alligator might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alligator tries to kick King off but King keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alligator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alligator doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Alligator has his hands clasped together around King's back. He's all about the action.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alligator is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
King seems to be looking for submissions.
Alligator makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alligator.
Alligator is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him.
King trying to control but Alligator is working from the bottom.
King seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alligator knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.
Alligator controls King momentarily but King frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Alligator takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
King is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alligator's half guard.
King wants to take a breather but Alligator is having none of it. #SUB2#
King is working for a kimura but Alligator is defending it quite comfortably.
Alligator trying to control here. #SUB2#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Alligator is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alligator tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.
Alligator is trying to stand up here but King is controlling him well. #SUB2#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alligator is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Alligator makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alligator.
King throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alligator is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Twea King has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alligator trying to control the position.
Alligator controlling King's posture.
Alligator working a defensive guard here.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alligator wants to stand and escape but King is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alligator tries to bench press King off him but King keeps the position.
Alligator wants to control but King postures up.
Alligator gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
King seems to be looking for submissions.
King sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alligator defending well though. #SUB2#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Alligator is defending well.
Alligator wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Alligator defends the submission attempt.
King stops Alligator from getting back to his feet.
Alligator tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.
Alligator wants to control but King is keeping busy.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
King seems to be looking for submissions.
Alligator moves into full guard.
Alligator not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #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.
Alligator is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
King is standing up over Alligator. Alligator looks to escape but King dives into side control.
Alligator wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Alligator has one of King's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
King working away.
Alligator is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because King is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alligator tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
King looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
King is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
King clobbers Alligator with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alligator slips a straight right by King.
Alligator appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
King wants to clinch but Alligator slips to the side
and Alligator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alligator needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
King lands a really nice looking cross but Alligator seems unphased.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alligator on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King takes a swing at Alligator's ribcage but misses.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Alligator tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Twea King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Alligator is looking to wear down King with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Alligator is just out of range.
Alligator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alligator uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
King looks for a takedown but Alligator sprawls well.
Alligator looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
King misses with a jab to the body
and Alligator counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
King looks to throw the jab but Alligator is out of range.
Alligator throws a big counter combination but King scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Alligator seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King lands with a good body shot.
Alligator takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2##CL2#
King has closed the distance and engaged Alligator in a clinch.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alligator backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alligator pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alligator just leaning against King, taking a breather.
Black Alligator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alligator blocking some punches.
Alligator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King prevents a body shot from Alligator.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alligator's elbow.
Alligator lands with a light punch inside.
Alligator looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alligator tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King tries a body shot but Alligator blocks it.
King takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Alligator manages to break the clinch. #T3#
A big right from King misses.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Alligator's head.#CL2#
King closes the distance and pushes Alligator back into the cage.
Alligator misses with a body punch. #TD2#
King pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alligator can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alligator doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alligator manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Alligator wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Alligator chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alligator can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alligator engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alligator postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
King keeping full guard, as Alligator tries to pass.
Alligator with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Twea 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twea King!

The defeated Black Alligator had this to say: 'Aarrrghhhhhhhh....... You got the best of me this time, Ill mash you up next time.... I know you'll feel it in the morning.'.

 

Event: BFF 86: Grayce vs. Rey Roy III     
Date:   Oct 05, 2019
#R1#
King throws a hook to the side of Winger's head but Winger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winger tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
Winger throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
Winger misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Winger moves into range and clinches up with King.
Winger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winger throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from King.
King blocking some punches.
Winger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King drops down looking for an ankle pick but Winger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Winger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Winger tries to clinch there but King circles away.
A cross from King lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winger doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
King catches Winger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Winger scores with a nice right hand.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winger. #T1#
Nice defenses there by King.#TD2#
King looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Winger wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but Winger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage.
King is trying to control the action in half guard but Winger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Winger is looking to control King's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Winger avoid being mounted?
Winger's coaches at JAG Battle Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Winger is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
King is trying for a kimura here. Winger looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! King wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Twea King!

 

Event: BFF 83: McDaniel vs. Grayce     
Date:   Sep 07, 2019
#R1#
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tzien misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by King.
King throws a hook but Tzien blocks it.
Tzien feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to King's calf.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tzien doesn't seem bothered though.
King misses with a hook. Tzien ducked under it nicely.
Tzien is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.#TD#
King scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
King missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Tzien defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tzien defends it well.
Tzien gets back to full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Tzien is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
King postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tzien is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of King, into his guard. #REVB#
King being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Tzien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tzien controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2##SUB#
Tzien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King pulls Tzien in to control the position. #SUB#
King looking for a guillotine here but Tzien defends easily.
Tzien wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. #T3#
Tzien showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tzien passes King's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King trying to control here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tzien wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tzien keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tzien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tzien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
A little jabbing left from Tzien on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King cracks Tzien with a right hand to the side of the head.
King throws a hook to the side of Tzien's head but Tzien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King works Tzien's body with a nice hook.
King loads up on a big right hand but Tzien slips the punch.
Tzien throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King scores with a body shot. #T5#
Tzien throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
Tzien moves out of range as King strikes.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tzien takes one to the side of the head.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
A jab from Tzien does it's job there.
King jabs Tzien right on the nose. Tzien blinks but takes it well.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.
Tzien defending well as King loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
King fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tzien to the ground. King is now in Tzien's guard.
Tzien wants to sweep but no luck.
Tzien keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
Tzien looking for a sweep. Not yet Tzien, not yet.
Tzien keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB#
King drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tzien dives on top into guard.#REVB#
King seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T6#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
King looking for a guillotine here but Tzien defends easily.
Tzien trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tzien controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7#
King can't keep his opponent in guard - Tzien advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tzien passes to full mount!
King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tzien wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
King is in a horrible position here. Tzien smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T8#
King tries to lock up and control but Tzien gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
King is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tzien is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tzien wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
King is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Tzien jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but King manages to avoid the submission attempt.
King is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
King gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tzien tries to control but King wriggling away.
King can't escape the position.
Tzien looking to control but King is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tzien takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King is trying to reverse the position but instead Tzien has taken his back - oops!
King is in bad spot here.
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 Twea King will probably get the nod.
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!
#R2#
Tzien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Tzien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tzien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tzien takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tzien on the side of the head.
Tzien takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tzien pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Tzien settles back down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
Tzien listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from King lands.
King tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tzien defends well and King ends up having to push Tzien into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
King connects with a body shot.
Tzien slips under a jab from King.
Tzien throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Tzien to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King misses with a looping right.
Tzien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tzien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.#T1#
Tzien misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tzien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tzien's head backwards.
Tzien throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hratch Tzien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King misses with an uppercut
and Tzien counters with a nice body shot.
Tzien misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
King looks to land a left hand but Tzien moved out of range nicely.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tzien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tzien misses with a looping right.
Tzien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Tzien misses the jab.
Tzien slips a jab and a cross from King.
Tzien shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Tzien on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Tzien moves away from the strike by King.
Tzien looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Tzien counters with an inside leg kick.
Tzien throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King defending well as Tzien loads up on a big left hand.
Tzien scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King connects with a jab.
King misses with an uppercut
and Tzien counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tzien throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Tzien looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tzien ducks under a wild hook from King.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tzien counters with a slapping leg kick.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tzien throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.#T3#
Tzien walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King digs a good hook to Tzien's body.
A big right from King misses.
King lands a right hook to the body.
King getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
A jab from King misses.
A low kick from Tzien misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Tzien.
Tzien misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King moves out of range of the body kick from Tzien.
King takes a swing at Tzien's ribcage but misses.
King moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
King misses with a takedown
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tzien fails to land with a series of punches.
King looks to land a right hand but Tzien moved out of range.
Twea King is winning the standup battle so far.
Tzien staying out of range there.
Tzien misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King lands with a cross. #TD#
King looking to score a takedown here. Tzien is defending well but King drives through and ends up in Tzien's guard.
Tzien is trying to keep King in close.
King trying to control but Tzien is working from the bottom. #SUB#
King is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tzien is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tzien has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T5##SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tzien passes into half guard.
Tzien is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tzien avoids the attempt from King to control.
Tzien prevents King from getting the reversal.#T6#
Tzien manages to capitalize on a mistake by King to take his back!
King trying to control the action but Tzien just sinks the hooks in.
Tzien has good solid back control here.
King just trying to survive but Tzien is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tzien keeps control of the position as King tries to break free.
Hratch Tzien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
King is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
King preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tzien.
Tzien not allowing King to control his hands. #SUB2#
Tzien 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 Tzien will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
King can't escape the position.
Tzien wants to control but King is keeping busy.
Hratch Tzien has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Tzien is looking for the choke from the back position but King is controlling his hands well. #T8#
King tries to escape the position.
Tzien really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for King.#SUB2#
King preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tzien.
Will Tzien go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tzien is trying to stick to King's back but King is turning into Tzien. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tzien's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by King.#T9#
Tzien working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
King wants to control from the top but Tzien keeps moving.
King slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
King fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tzien wants to control but King postures up.
Tzien tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

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 Twea 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Twea King!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Twea King!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Twea King!

Twea King wins by unanimous decision!

Hratch Tzien was interviewed post fight and said '{]}[{]}[{}]{[}]{[}'.

 

Event: BFF 72: El Toro v Kilpatrick 2     
Date:   May 18, 2019
#R1#
Cunningham misses with a looping left.
Cunningham tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Cunningham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King 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.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cunningham .
King feints the counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from King.
Cunningham misses with a left hand
letting King counter with a right hand.
Cunningham throws a leg kick
letting King counter with a right hand.
Cunningham throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Cunningham throws a body shot but no joy.
King ducks under a wild hook from Cunningham .
King is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cunningham with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Cunningham lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by King! Cunningham is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Twea King!

 

Event: BFF 68: Toro Jr. vs. De Souza     
Date:   Apr 20, 2019
#R1#
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.
King wants to clinch up but Kid keeps it at a distance.
King moves out of range as Kid strikes.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
King throws a body punch but Kid moves out of range.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kid appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kid misses the shot to the body.
King lands a nice hook to Kid's body. Kid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target. #CL2#
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kid is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but King is defending well.
Kid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Kid's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kid.
King has Kid pushed against the ropes.
Kid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Kid looking for a takedown.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Kid.
King misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Kid has King pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. King manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Disco Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King tries to throw a body punch but Kid avoids it by throwing King back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from King.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kid stalling in the clinch but King improves position.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
King lands with a right to the head.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kid drops to a knee looking for a takedown but King gets the underhooks and prevents it.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Kid.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
King stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kid.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King is trying to stall.
Kid is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Kid wants a takedown.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Kid has King pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kid pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending King tumbling to the mat - Kid dives into King's guard.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kid wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King being controlled here, momentarily.
King keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
King working a defensive guard here. #T3#
King keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
King trying to control the position.
Kid seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kid looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Kid takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
King tries to clinch but Kid moves out of range.
A jab from Kid misses.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Twea King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kid.
King lands a jab to Kid's midsection.
King fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kid. #CL2#
Kid tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
King lands a left hand.
King tries to stall but Kid uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kid has King pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. King manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
King misses with the head strike.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Kid. #BC#
Kid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
Kid throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King wants to counter with a clinch but Kid pushes him away.
King throws the left hand but Kid avoids the punch easily.#TD#
King gets caught flat footed, as Kid shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kid is fighting to break King's control of his arms but King is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kid's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Kid lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kid defends it easily.
King is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kid content to stall in guard here.
King trying to control the position. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
King trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kid works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kid is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
King is trying to control but Kid manages to pass to mount!
King tries to hold on but Kid postures up.
Kid lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T7#
Kid unloading with bombs!
Kid scores with a couple of good head shots there.
King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kid scoring with strikes but King is staying in there. #SUB#
Kid jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but King manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kid 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.#SUB#
Kid tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
King is not content to let Kid control the position. #T8#
King holds on to Kid's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB#
Kid tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Kid is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. King knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kid working away.
Kid advances to full mount.
Kid raining down shots from the mount!#T9##SUB#
Kid wants to finish this one by submission but King is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kid.
Kid wants to take King's back but he can't do it this time.
King wants to control but Kid is having none of it.
Kid dominating with strikes here.
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.
King is trying desperately to improve position.
Kid avoids the attempt from King to control.
Kid fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
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 Disco Kid will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
King tries to clinch but Kid moves out of range.
Kid appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kid back to the ropes. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kid swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Twea King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kid fails to land the takedown.
Kid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Kid counters with a shoot takedown. King fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King wants to control the position but Kid says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kid tries to pass to full mount but King defends it. #T1#
Kid throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
Kid is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
King working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kid has passed into half guard!
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kid.
King is trying to maintain the position but Kid is very close to passing his half guard.
Twea King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.
King makes his way to full guard. A much better position for King.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Kid is proving a slippery customer.
Kid pushes down on King's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Disco Kid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kid tries to pass to full mount but King defends it.
King trying to hold on to Kid's head to control him but Kid postures up.
Kid missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Kid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
King is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Kid sits in half guard.
Kid prevents King from improving his position.
Kid keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
King wants to control but Kid is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kid misses with a straight left.
King defending well as Kid loads up on a big left hand.
Kid throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kid throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King throws a series of punches but Kid moves out of range.
Kid shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Kid keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kid throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Kid.
King is looking to clinch.
Kid is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Kid.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.#T5#
King scores with a decent looking hook.
Kid slips under a jab from King.
Kid staying out of range there.
Kid lands a body shot.
King tries to clinch but Kid moves out of range.
Kid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King moves to clinch but Kid breaks away
letting Kid counter with a right hand.
King wants to clinch but Kid slips to the side
and Kid counters with a left to the body.
King connects with a right hand. Kid shakes it off.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kid loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King tries to clinch but Kid is having none of it.
King looks to throw the jab but Kid is out of range. #T6#
Kid takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Kid takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Kid.#CL2#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kid, pushing him back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. #TD#
Kid gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
King is controlling Kid's posture.
King keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Kid is really struggling to control King but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
King seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T7#
King is trying to control the position but Kid postures up. #SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kid moves out of range as King strikes.
King digs a good hook to Kid's body.
Kid lands a jab.
King misses with a left hand #TD#
and Kid counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T8#
King controls Kid momentarily but Kid frees himself.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kid.
King keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Kid tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Kid lands a couple of elbows.
Kid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
King trying to control the position. #SUB2#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kid defends well.#T9#
Kid postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kid controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kid wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Kid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Disco Kid showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kid 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Disco Kid!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Disco Kid!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Disco Kid!

Disco Kid wins by unanimous decision!

During a confident post fight interview, Disco Kid thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: BFF 60: Omega vs. Bone     
Date:   Mar 01, 2019
#R1#
Angostura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Angostura wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been told by Angostura's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
King avoids the head kick by Angostura.
Angostura lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the ropes and back into range.
Angostura explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD2#
King darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
King not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Angostura has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Angostura is defending against the submission attempts here by King. #T1#
King thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Angostura's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Angostura is defending well.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
King missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Angostura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
King is working for a kimura but Angostura is defending it quite comfortably.
King seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Angostura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Angostura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #SUB2#
King is working for a kimura but Angostura is defending it quite comfortably. #T3##SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Angostura defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Angostura defends it well. #SUB2#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Angostura defends the submission attempt.#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.#SUB2#
King is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Angostura to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Angostura is keeping the position for now.
Angostura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Angostura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.
Angostura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Angostura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Angostura manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T5#
Angostura looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Angostura is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Angostura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
King looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Angostura has picked King up and slammed him! King can't keep hold of the triangle and Angostura manages to pass to side control!#T6#
King is trying to improve his position.
King gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
King with the active half guard here but Angostura passes nicely into side control.
King tries to improve position but can't.
King tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T7#
Angostura manages to capitalize on a mistake by King to take his back!
Angostura is hanging on to King's back as he tries to escape.
King rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back.
King is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.#T8##SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.
Angostura keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
King trying to control from the bottom.
Angostura prevents King from improving his position.#SUB2#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Angostura is working away from the top position though.
King tries to get to full guard but Angostura has control of the leg. #T9##SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
King with the active half guard here but Angostura passes nicely into side control.
King is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King looking for a sweep but Angostura has passed into full mount! Oh no!
King tries to lock up and control but Angostura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Twea King will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Angostura throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Angostura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
Angostura lands a jab to the nose.
Angostura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Angostura connects with a single shot there.
Twea King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angostura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Angostura cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
Angostura lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Angostura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King tries for a takedown but Angostura circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Motoso Angostura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Angostura scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Angostura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Angostura is looking to land body kicks.
Motoso Angostura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angostura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Angostura.
Good exchange - Angostura coming out on top.
Angostura throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.
Angostura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by King.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Angostura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angostura throws a body shot but no joy.
Angostura stuffs the takedown.
Motoso Angostura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twea King.
Nice shot by Angostura.
Angostura goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
King tries to move into range but Angostura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Angostura jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Angostura. Beautiful body shot.
Angostura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Motoso Angostura is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
Angostura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King avoids the head kick by Angostura.
Angostura swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Angostura cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Angostura slaps away a takedown attempt from King, before circling back to the center of the mat.
King is breathing heavily.
Angostura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.#T4#
Angostura is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Angostura, looking for a takedown. King pushes Angostura against the ropes but Angostura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Angostura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Angostura lands with a nice body punch.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King drops his hands momentarily and Angostura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Angostura connects with a jab.
Angostura misses with a wild body shot.
Angostura 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.#T5#
King avoids the body shot from Angostura.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Angostura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by King.
A solid leg kick lands there for Angostura.
Angostura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Angostura throws a body shot but no joy.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Angostura tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Angostura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Angostura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Angostura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T6#
Angostura cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
Angostura lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
Angostura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King dives in and grabs Angostura's left leg, looking for a takedown. Angostura pushes down on King's head and hops out.
It looked like Angostura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Angostura coming out on top.
Angostura scores with a hook.
King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Angostura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Angostura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T7#
Angostura thuds a left hand into King's body.
Angostura looks to throw a body kick
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab from Angostura.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab by Angostura.
King has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Angostura digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Angostura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Angostura cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.#T8#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King misses the jab.
Angostura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Angostura scrambles back to his feet.
Angostura misses with a hook
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Angostura feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
Angostura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King misses with an uppercut
and Angostura counters with an inside leg kick.
Angostura connects with a single shot there.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Angostura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Angostura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Angostura scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the body from Angostura misses
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Angostura throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T9#
Angostura connects with a leg kick. King looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Angostura plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Angostura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Angostura is looking to chop away at King's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Angostura lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Angostura throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for King.

And that's the end of the fight!
Motoso Angostura showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Motoso Angostura!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Motoso Angostura!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Motoso Angostura!

Motoso Angostura wins by unanimous decision!

A relieved looking Motoso Angostura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: BFF 53: Morris vs. Roy Roy     
Date:   Jan 05, 2019
#R1#
Kitano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kitano jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kitano pinned against the ropes. Kitano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King moves forwards but Kitano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kitano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kitano cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King slips under a jab.
Kitano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and King tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kitano throws a leg kick that is checked
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kitano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kitano.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kitano scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
Kitano misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King shoots in for a takedown but Kitano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kitano tries a quick counter leg kick but King is wise to it.
Kitano digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
King goes for a double leg but Kitano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Kitano continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twea King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King needs to keep his hands up - Kitano had a free shot at his head there.
Kitano throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kitano connects with a solid leg kick.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kitano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitano misses with a body shot.
King walks into a jab.#T2#
Kitano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kitano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kitano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kitano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kitano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kitano throws a head kick that half lands.
A left lands for Kitano.
Kitano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kitano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitano.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kitano.
Kitano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kitano misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Kitano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
King walks into a jab.#CL2#
Kitano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
A short body shot lands from Kitano as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Kitano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kitano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Kitano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kitano scores with a shoulder strike.
Kitano misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from King.
Kitano working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Kitano.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kitano walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kitano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kitano misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kitano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King blocks the body kick.
King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
King takes one to the chin there.
Kitano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kitano scores with a jab.
Kitano looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Kitano connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King takes one to the chin there.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Kitano misses
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitano doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.#TD#
King gets the takedown into side control.
Kitano wants to get back to his feet.
Kitano is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kitano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kitano is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T5##SUB#
King looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kitano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Kitano moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from King.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Kitano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kitano tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
King gets back to half guard.#T6#
Kitano wants to stand but King has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
King wants to get back to full guard.
Kitano seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
King is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like Kitano is going to stand back up. #T7##SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.
King won't allow Kitano to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Kitano is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed King to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kitano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
King is looking for a triangle but Kitano pushes his legs off easily.
Kitano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
King is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kitano frees his head nicely. Oh but King has switched to an armbar! Kitano is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Twea King!

 

Event: UCF 18     
Date:   Nov 14, 2018
#R1##TD#
King shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yannayakoch's guard.#SUB#
King has gone for a leg lock! Yannayakoch slips out almost immediately though and dives into King's guard.#REVB#
King trying to keep a closed guard but Yannayakoch is proving a slippery customer.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Yannayakoch has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing King to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Yannayakoch is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - King pulls down on the head and he's put Yannayakoch to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Twea King!
The defeated Yasir Yannayakoch had this to say: 'I...Ghhhh'.

 

Event: UCF 13     
Date:   Oct 26, 2018
#R1#
Sakuraba shoots and misses
and King counters with a big right hand! Oh Sakuraba is in trouble here! King follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Twea King!

 

Event: UCF 4: Contest of Dreams     
Date:   Sep 26, 2018
#R1#
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rotti counters with an inside leg kick.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rotti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
King has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rotti avoids a punch combination nicely.
King misses with a left hand
and Rotti counters with an outside leg kick.
King misses with a combination
and Rotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Rotti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King misses with a left hand
and Rotti counters with a straight right hand.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rotti counters with a nice uppercut.
King lands with a hook. Rotti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King misses with a right hand
and Rotti counters with a nice uppercut.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rotti counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Rotti misses.
King changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jay Rotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from King.
King keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
King moves away from the strike by Rotti.
A swing and a miss from King.
It looked like Rotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King throws a hook to the side of Rotti's head but Rotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rotti tried to counter with a leg kick but King avoided it.
King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good shot there by King.
Rotti has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rotti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rotti lands a right hook to the body.
Rotti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
King throws a sloppy body shot
and Rotti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King misses with a hook
and Rotti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rotti counters with a straight right hand.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Rotti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
King is rocked!
King misses with a right hand
and Rotti counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rotti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rotti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King fails with the takedown
and Rotti counters with a straight right hand.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Rotti finish him?
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rotti was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
King throws a shot from downtown. Rotti moves away and avoids it.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Rotti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rotti misses with a low kick.
Rotti staying out of range there.#T3#
Rotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab. #CL2#
King takes the fight into the clinch.
Rotti prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Rotti turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rotti manages to end up in side control.
King is trying to get back to half guard.
King controls the position for a moment.
Rotti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rotti wants to stand but King has his arm trapped. #SU#
Rotti stands up and beckons King to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Rotti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rotti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Rotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Rotti misses the target.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Rotti counters with a slapping leg kick.
King swings widly with a right hand
enabling Rotti to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Rotti as King shoots in.
Rotti throws a nice outside leg kick.
King misses with a takedown attempt
and Rotti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
Jay Rotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twea King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rotti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet.
King misses with an uppercut.
Rotti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
King with a poor takedown
enabling Rotti to counter with a crisp jab.
Rotti avoids the body shot from King.
King misses with a hook
and Rotti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Rotti. Those never looked like landing.
King misses with a left hand
and Rotti counters with a crisp right that sends King to the canvas! Rotti follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Rotti!

 

Event: Test 8 Sanchez vs Kelly     
Date:   Aug 18, 2018
#R1#
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thunder.
Thunder sets himself, and King steps forward looking for the clinch! Thunder avoids it this time.#CL2#
King takes the fight into the clinch.
Thunder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as King walks away with a smile on his face. Thunder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thunder misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Distant Thunder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Thunder clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thunder walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
King drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thunder has a closed guard, preventing King from standing up.
King trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom. #T1#
Thunder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
King is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thunder is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thunder has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thunder is aware though and is defending well.
Thunder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thunder is one step ahead there.
Thunder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Thunder is proving a slippery customer.
Thunder controlling from the top position. #T3#
Thunder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thunder shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Thunder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
King closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - King lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thunder is looking to stand back up but King counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thunder. #T4##REVR#
Thunder is positioning himself well to prevent King advancing to mount.
Thunder trying to control from the bottom.
King wants to stand up but Thunder is controlling the position.
Thunder tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thunder on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thunder tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King wants to stand but Thunder has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twea 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#
Thunder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thunder closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. Thunder pushes King against the cage but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King wants to counter with a clinch but Thunder pushes him away.
Thunder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Distant Thunder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from King. #CL2#
King darts in and clinches Thunder up against the cage.
Thunder digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
Thunder jumps guard but King turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Thunder tries to pull guard but King won't allow it. #BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King avoids the body shot from Thunder. #T1#
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
King closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thunder can't do much from the bottom here.
Thunder is trying to get back to half guard.
King 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 throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Thunder sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Thunder is defending well.
King trying to mount his opponent but Thunder defends it.
King prevents Thunder from improving his position.
Thunder flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T3#
Thunder looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thunder is trying to maintain the position but King is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thunder throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
King keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Thunder clinches with his opponent.
King is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thunder pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thunder effectively controlling the action here.
Thunder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.#T4#
Thunder tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Thunder drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
King jumps into guard, dragging Thunder to the mat.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thunder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King being controlled here, momentarily.
Twea King has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thunder trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunder postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Thunder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
King leaves Thunder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Thunder clinches.
King has Thunder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thunder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thunder effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thunder scores with a one two! King had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder is looking to clinch.
Thunder closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
King steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thunder.
King misses with a head kick.
Thunder avoids the head kick by King.
Thunder tries to counter by moving into the clinch but King manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
King closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Thunder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Thunder looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
King passes into half guard.
Thunder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thunder tries to kick King off in order to stand up. King Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T2#
King trying to control the position but Thunder is working away.
Thunder can't do much from the bottom here.
King is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
King is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thunder has escaped the position, nice work there.
King laying and praying for a moment but Thunder takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder tries to kick King off but King keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thunder controlling the position well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Thunder is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Thunder clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
Thunder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by King as Thunder tries to tie him up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Distant Thunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Twea King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
King moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Twea King.
I've got King winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twea King!

 

 
 
 
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